People who lean politically to the right are more likely to fall for conspiracy theories than those on the left—but not for other types of false or misleading information. And regardless of ideology, ...

A former FBI agent is warning that political violence has "just started" as 2026 begins. Conservative influencer and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk became the most high-profile victim of ...

(RNS) — Religion played a role in some of the biggest political stories of the past year. That’s likely to continue in 2026, as clergy and politicians say their public policy actions are shaped by ...

Political thrillers have been a staple of popular culture since the 1960s, when the Cold War threw conspiracy theory-loving writers into overdrive, and television and film are no exception. This year, ...

Recent polling shows nearly a quarter of Americans believe political violence may be justified. Americans increasingly view political violence as a problem but disagree on its root causes. Support for ...

The huge sum shows that while the Koch network may not hold significant power at high levels of the Republican Party, it remains a financial juggernaut. By Theodore Schleifer Graphic by Ashley Cai The ...

President Trump’s return to power dominated 2025. He began his second term with rapid moves aimed at shifting the nation’s political culture — and then just kept going. Trump’s approach cleaved the ...

As Republicans and Democrats gear up for the midterm elections next year, they're each losing ground with a group that may be key in determining control of Congress: young voters. Gen Z and millennial ...

City Council’s Governance, Accountability and Economic Development Committee approved Council President Sara Nelson’s bill to tighten restrictions on political consultants working in City Hall. If ...