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Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out

American people are tired of political news. Television ratings and a recent AP-NORC survey indicate that they are choosing to ignore it.

NEW YORK – As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news…
Nikki Haley, Jesus Christ, Mickey Mouse, Giant Meteor? Florida’s write-in votes for president

Unusual Write-in Votes for President in Florida: Nikki Haley, Jesus Christ, Mickey Mouse, or Giant Meteor?

ORLANDO, Fla. – The 2024 presidential election in Florida gave voters nine…
Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedoms

“Challenges Facing Democracies Worldwide: Authoritarians Threaten Freedom”

In November, the world’s most powerful democracy elected as its next president…
Georgia's outgoing president urges EU to use more leverage to back protesters

The former president of Georgia encourages the European Union to provide stronger support for protesters.

BRUSSELS – Georgia’s outgoing president on Wednesday appealed to the European Union…
Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

“American Views on Musk and Trump Show Surprising Similarities, According to AP-NORC Poll”

WASHINGTON – Elon Musk appeared at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort post-election,…
Trump chooses Herschel Walker as US ambassador to Bahamas

“Herschel Walker appointed as US ambassador to Bahamas by President Trump”

WASHINGTON – Herschel Walker, the football legend who unsuccessfully ran for a…
The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge

Republicans incited concerns about noncitizen voting. Ohio cases illustrate the contrast between rhetoric and actual occurrences.

AKRON, Ohio – In anticipation of the November presidential election, the secretary…
Trump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy

Trump names Richard Grenell, a long-time foreign policy adviser, as a special missions envoy.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he’s…
New York City mayor meets with Trump's 'border czar' to discuss how to go after 'violent' criminals

Discussion between New York City mayor and Trump’s ‘border czar’ on tackling ‘violent’ criminals

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with President-elect…
Michigan Democrats look toward a future that some hope includes Pete Buttigieg

Michigan’s Democratic Party considers a future that may involve Pete Buttigieg according to some supporters.

MONROE, Mich. – At a union hall near Detroit, a worker directed…