Politics & Governance
Wie Länder regiert werden: Wahlen und Wahlkämpfe, Regierungen und Parlamente, Gesetzgebung, Verfassungsgerichte sowie die Politikerinnen, Politiker und Parteien, die die öffentliche Politik prägen.
New Evidence Details How GOP Lawmakers Coordinated Jan. 6 Attack Strategy
New evidence reveals ultraconservative lawmakers directly coordinated with the Trump White House on strategy to overturn the 2020 election, including discussio…
HighU.S. Rejoins U.N. Human Rights Council After Trump-Era Exit
The U.S. was elected to the U.N. Human Rights Council with 168 votes, rejoining the body over three years after the Trump administration withdrew citing bias a…
HighMurkowski announces 2022 reelection bid as Trump-backed challenger emerges
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced her 2022 reelection campaign despite Trump's endorsement of rival Kelly Tshibaka, following her impeachment conviction vote and p…
HighSpain's Housing Crisis Triggers Early Election as Sanchez Loses Parliamentary Support
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called an early general election for November 29 after his Socialist party failed to pass housing reforms in parliament, f…
HighInside Chequers: ITV gains exclusive access as Trump's unprecedented second state visit begins
ITV News gained exclusive access to Chequers during preparations for Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit, revealing unprecedented security measures…
HighStreeting pitches 'wealth tax that works' in Labour leadership bid
Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting pledges a 'wealth tax that works' by equalising capital gains tax with income tax, estimating £12bn annual revenue as par…
HighUS Senate advances Russia sanctions bill threatening India with up to 100% tariffs
The US Senate advanced a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that could authorize President Trump to impose tariffs up to 100% on countries including India for pu…
HighFor Democrats, Climate Policy Now Wears an Affordability Label
Democrats have largely replaced climate change with affordability messaging on energy costs ahead of the midterms, while analysts expect any federal climate ac…
MediumPutin Claims Trump Talks Could Unlock Ukraine Peace at Shanghai Summit
Putin suggests recent discussions with Trump may facilitate Ukraine peace resolution, emphasizing NATO involvement as crucial for long-term settlement at Shang…
MediumDemocrats Win Both Congressional Chambers in Midterms; Trump Concedes, Says He Would Have Won
Democrats regained full control of both the Senate and House in the November 3 midterms, a major setback for Trump in his final two years. Trump conceded defea…
MediumRepublicans Poised to Challenge Trump's Tariffs in Procedural Vote
Moderate House Republicans are poised to break with Trump over his tariffs, with Speaker Johnson's procedural vote facing potential defeat. A Democratic flood…
HighMurkowski launches reelection bid, bracing for Trump-backed primary challenge
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced her 2022 reelection campaign, setting up a high-stakes battle with former President Trump, who has endorsed challenger Kelly Tshi…
HighAs Trump Campaigns in Ohio, Data Centers Emerge as a Ballot Issue in the Buckeye State
President Trump campaigned in Ohio for Republican candidates in the governor and Senate races, with data centers emerging as a ballot issue for voters, accordi…
MediumHouse Passes Bipartisan Resolution to End Trump's Canada Tariffs
The House voted 219-211 to terminate Trump's national emergency declaration and tariffs on Canada, with six Republicans breaking ranks to join Democrats in opp…
HighHow Texas Shifted: Democrats Win Senate and Governor Races in a Result Years in the Making
Democrats won Texas's Senate and governor races on Tuesday, electing the state's first Latina governor and first Democratic senator since 1988, after a long Re…
MediumTrump downplays Iran ops as 'short-term'; India fertiliser stocks surge on gas reorder
Trump characterizes US military operations against Iran as a 'short-term excursion' while Indian fertiliser stocks surge following government gas supply reallo…
HighStarmer faces cabinet pressure to set exit timetable after Burnham's by-election win
PM Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from Labour MPs and cabinet ministers to set a timetable for his departure following Andy Burnham's decisive by-electio…
HighChina, India pledge partnership as Putin joins SCO summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian PM Narendra Modi pledged to be "partners not rivals" at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, agreeing to resum…
HighKeisha Lance Bottoms Wins Georgia Governorship, Becoming First Black Woman Elected Governor in U.S.
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's governor race, becoming the first Black woman elected governor in the United States and the first Democrat to win t…
MediumTrump names Will Scharf as White House counsel, replacing David Warrington
Donald Trump appointed Will Scharf, his staff secretary, as White House counsel effective September 1, replacing David Warrington. Scharf, a former federal pro…
HighKeisha Lance Bottoms Becomes First Black Woman Elected Governor of Georgia, Flipping Key Swing-State Seat
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's governor race over Republican Rick Jackson, becoming the state's first Black woman governor and flipping the seat i…
HighMichigan Democrat Hines wins primary in competitive House race to challenge open seat
Christina Hines, a special victims prosecutor, secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan's 10th Congressional District, positioning herself to challenge a…
HighTrump's GOP Control Tested as Senate Advances ICE Funding Bill
Trump's influence over the Republican Party faces scrutiny in Congress as the Senate advances legislation on ICE funding, with Democrats attempting to use Trum…
MediumTrump halts Russia sanctions, citing national interest amid diesel deal
President Trump issued an executive order pausing Russia sanctions legislation passed by Congress, citing national interest while simultaneously negotiating di…
HighStarmer defends Iran response amid Trump criticism and Badenoch calls for action
PM Starmer defends refusing UK bases for initial US-Israel strikes on Iran, citing need for lawful basis and viable plan, while Trump criticizes the decision a…
HighTrump halts Russia sanctions just days before deadline, drawing Democratic fire
President Trump signed an executive order suspending implementation of sweeping Russia sanctions legislation he signed last month, citing national interest. Th…
HighKentucky's November 3 Midterms: Barr and Booker Contest McConnell's Senate Seat Alongside All Six House Races
Kentucky voters on November 3, 2026 decide a US Senate race between Andy Barr (R) and Charles Booker (D), plus all six state US House seats. No governor's race…
MediumTrump Trades Kansas and Iowa Rallies for Telerallies as Midterm Final Days Tighten
Trump canceled weekend Iowa and Kansas rallies for telerallies in nearly 20 states as Republicans face tight midterm races, including an unexpectedly competiti…
HighKeisha Lance Bottoms Becomes Georgia's First Black Woman Governor, Flipping the Top Job
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's governorship over Republican Rick Jackson, becoming the state's first Black woman governor and the first Democrat t…
HighNeil Young Sues Trump Committee for $10m Over 'Rockin' in the Free World' at Ohio Rally
Neil Young has filed a $10m copyright lawsuit against a pro-Trump fundraising committee over playing his song at an Ohio rally. He previously sued Trump's camp…
HighNicki Minaj Joins Trump on Michigan Stage as Midterm Battle Over Senate Seat Tightens
Rapper Nicki Minaj joined President Trump at a Port Huron, Michigan rally backing Republicans ahead of the 3 November midterms, where a tight Senate race is un…
HighNorway's Støre Doubts Putin Wants Peace, Warns Europe Must Not Be a Bargaining Chip in Ukraine Talks
Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre tells POLITICO he is cautious about the Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks and doubts Putin wants peace, while urging Europe to keep its sec…
HighTrump-backed John James wins Michigan GOP gubernatorial primary
U.S. Rep. John James, backed by President Trump, won Michigan's Republican gubernatorial primary and will face Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in…
HighXavier Becerra Wins California Governor's Race, Becoming First Latino Governor in More Than 150 Years
Democrat Xavier Becerra is projected to win California's governorship over Republican Steve Hilton, succeeding termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom in a race focused o…
MediumTalarico Wins Texas Democratic Senate Nomination as GOP Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton Looms
State Rep. James Talarico won the Texas Democratic Senate primary over Rep. Jasmine Crockett, while Republicans head to a May runoff between Cornyn and Paxton…
MediumRussia's predictable election masks uncertainty over war policy ahead
Russia's parliamentary election delivered predictable results with Putin's United Russia party maintaining its majority, while the only anti-war party was barr…
HighTalarico Defeats Paxton in Texas Senate Race, Ending Democrats' 38-Year Statewide Drought
Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, ending a 38-year Democratic drought in the state and dealing a blow to Trump a…
HighTrump-backed election overhaul fails Senate vote
The SAVE America Act, a comprehensive Republican election reform package backed by President Trump, has failed to pass the Senate despite being designated a to…
HighStephen Miller, Trump's New Chief of Staff, Known for Hardline Immigration Stance and Combative Rhetoric
Trump has named Stephen Miller White House chief of staff, a role expected to draw scrutiny of his hardline immigration record and combative rhetoric as the ad…
MediumSenate passes Iran war powers resolution in rare bipartisan rebuke of Trump
The Senate passed a House resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran hostilities unless Congress authorizes military action, markin…
HighSupreme Court halts construction freeze, allows Trump ballroom work to continue
The Supreme Court temporarily halted a lower court order requiring construction of a new White House ballroom to stop, allowing work to continue while justices…
HighTrump's Tax Bill Creates Clear Winners and Losers a Year Later
A year after Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending law, high-income households and corporations emerged as major winners while SNAP recipients and clean e…
HighZimbabwe Senate Approves Constitutional Changes to Extend Presidential Terms to 2030
Zimbabwe's parliament votes to extend presidential terms from five to seven years and replace direct elections with parliamentary appointment, allowing Preside…
HighEU threatens to halt Albania accession over Kushner resort project
EU lawmakers warn Albania that EU accession talks risk derailment if the government proceeds with a €1.4bn Kushner-backed luxury resort on protected coastlines…
HighMilei's Brazil insults spark diplomatic crisis as ambassador recalled
Argentina's president Javier Milei insulted Brazil's leader Lula at a rally in São Paulo, prompting Brazil to recall its ambassador. The inflammatory remarks t…
HighLandmark housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature
A landmark bipartisan housing bill automatically became law after President Trump refused to sign it in protest over Senate inaction on voting restrictions leg…
HighTrump heads to Beijing as U.S., China seek to compartmentalize Iran war tensions
Trump heads to Beijing to meet Xi as U.S.-China tensions over Iran policy threaten broader diplomatic relations, with both leaders seeking to compartmentalize…
HighTrump more popular than Starmer in Scotland as Labour slumps in new polling
A Scottish Political Pulse Survey shows Donald Trump has higher approval ratings in Scotland than UK PM Keir Starmer, with Labour's support collapsing while Re…
HighBJP Intensifies Bengal Push as 2026 Assembly Election Campaign Heats Up Across States
BJP and TMC ramp up Bengal campaigns ahead of April 23-29 polls, while Tamil Nadu sees sharp NDA-DMK exchanges and Kerala demands constituency polling data tra…
MediumTrump endorses Darline Graham in final S.C. GOP primary push
Trump threw his complete backing behind appointed Senator Darline Graham hours before South Carolina's Republican primary, urging voters to support her in the…
High