Inside the ‘Circus’: How Lawmakers Really Felt About the First Year of the 119th Congress Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key takeaways Lawmakers from both parties used words like “dysfunction,” “circus,” “stupidity,” and “failure” to describe the first year of the 119th Congress. Some Republicans framed 2025 as a year of “progress,” “productivity,” and “deliberate”…

Rick Scott’s Rising Influence: Why Florida Politics Named Him a 2025 Honorable Mention Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Rick Scott emerged in 2025 as a central conservative power broker in the U.S. Senate and within Florida Republican politics. His Rescuing the American Dream summits connected Senate conservatives with the House Freedom Caucus, shaping…

A Turbulent Year in Georgia Politics: Key Moments That Will Shape 2026 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Georgia’s political landscape in 2025 was reshaped by the passing of a former president, high-profile legal decisions, and shifting party dynamics. Election interference charges against a former president were dropped in Fulton County, but legal and…

67 Weird Political Phrases That Defined British Politics in 2025 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways British politics in 2025 was shaped by 67 bizarre, meme-ready phrases that reveal how leaders communicate in crises. From “coalition of the willing” to “Reverse Midas Touch”, these terms reflect tensions over war, migration, the economy, and culture…

The Events That Defined World Politics in 2025 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 2025 reshaped global power balances, from the US and China rivalry to shifting alliances in Europe, the Middle East, and the Global South. Economic and security shocks — energy prices, trade disputes, and ongoing conflicts — drove much of the year’s diplomacy.…

Iowa’s 4th District Democratic Primary: Why This Rare Contest Matters in a Deep-Red Seat Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways A rare, three-person Democratic primary is forming in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, one of the state’s most Republican-leaning areas. The primary itself is unlikely to flip the seat, but it could boost Democratic turnout…

From Gridlock to Grief: Minnesota Politics in 2025 and What It Means for 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Historic partisan gridlock led to power-sharing, boycotts, and a rare tied Legislature before a budget finally passed. Political violence shook the state with the assassination of a leading lawmaker and her husband, sparking urgent security and…

A New Pope, Political Shake-Ups and Celebs in Space: Inside NBC’s 2025 Year-in-Review News Quiz Estimated reading time: 4 minutes NBC News created a 2025 year-in-review quiz highlighting major stories like a new pope, U.S. political upheavals, and high-profile space travel. The quiz focuses on pranks, pardons, pills, and the rise of artificial intelligence as…

Inside the Trump–Zelensky Mar-a-Lago Talks: What Their Florida Meeting Means for Ukraine’s War and the 2025 Geopolitical Landscape Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Trump and Zelensky met for over three hours at Mar-a-Lago, reporting progress toward a Ukraine peace framework but no final breakthrough. Both sides say roughly 90–95% of a 20-point peace…

Top 10 Jacksonville Political Stories That Defined 2025 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Jacksonville’s Mayor solidified her position, weathering controversies and entering 2026 as the clear favorite for a full eight-year tenure. Former leadership still shapes City Hall, with an ex-Mayor influencing tax policy, pensions, and the mayoral chatter for 2027. The Jaguars’ success validated…