What New Yorkers Opposed to Zohran Mamdani Are Planning Next Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Zohran Mamdani will take office as New York City’s mayor on Jan. 1, 2026, after winning with about 51% of the vote in a historically high-turnout election. Nearly half of voters backed other candidates, primarily former governor Andrew…

Winner and Loser of the Year in Florida Politics: What 2025 Reveals About 2026 Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways Statewide power is realigning: Florida’s CFO, Attorney General, and House Speaker dramatically expanded their political profiles in 2025. 2026 Governor’s race is already taking shape, with Byron Donalds emerging as the clear Republican frontrunner…

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio Pivot: From Combative Outsider to Conservative Bridge-Builder Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Ramaswamy is rebranding from a combative 2023 presidential candidate to a “conservative without being combative” as he runs for Ohio governor. He is positioning himself against hard-right “blood-and-soil” nationalism, publicly criticizing extremist figures and rhetoric inside the GOP.…

The Biggest Political Headlines of 2025 – And What They Mean for 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes WPVI’s “Inside Story” New Year’s edition brings together Matt O’Donnell and a bipartisan panel to unpack 2025’s biggest political headlines. The discussion blends local Philadelphia-region stories with national U.S. political trends to give viewers broader context. Panelists…

HOKU PAC Launches to Elevate Māhū and LGBTQIA+ Representation in Hawaiʻi Politics Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways HOKU PAC is a new nonpartisan political action committee focused on empowering māhū and LGBTQIA+ candidates—and allies—across Hawaiʻi. The PAC is grounded in four guiding principles: Haʻaheo (pride), ʻOhana (family), Kaulike (justice) and Ui (activate). Its…

Year In Review: Trump's 2025 Foreign Policy, Explained Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways President Trump's 2025 foreign policy centered on hard-edged border security, shifting U.S. aid, and high-stakes diplomacy heading into 2026. Decisions on Mexico, Ukraine, Myanmar, Thailand–Cambodia, and broader aid cuts reshaped America's global image and alliances. U.S. vaccine and health policies…

Why the US Is Chasing the Bella 1 Tanker Near Venezuela Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways The United States is pursuing the oil tanker Bella 1 in international waters near Venezuela after it refused to submit to a Coast Guard interdiction. Officials are weighing whether to deploy a specialized Maritime Special Response Team…

Pappy O’Daniel, Radio, And The Rise Of Texas Populist Politics Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Radio turned a flour salesman into one of Texas’ most powerful politicians, proving early on how mass media can drive political movements. Pappy O’Daniel’s noon broadcasts with the Light Crust Doughboys became a cultural ritual in Depression-era Texas, blending hillbilly…

Chemtrails, Contrails, and Conspiracy Politics: How a Fringe Idea Went Mainstream Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Chemtrails are not real; what people see in the sky are water-vapor contrails, but belief in a secret spraying program is rapidly spreading. Legislators in more than 30 U.S. states have introduced bills to regulate or ban…

Small Town Politics in Nicholls: Election Fraud Allegations and a Statewide Look at Georgia Voting Investigations Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Residents in Nicholls, Georgia, are questioning the fairness of the November 2025 mayoral election, decided by a single vote. Allegations include voters using non-residential properties as addresses and people who may no…