The Best Books of 2025: Politics

Clear-eyed works of history and analysis—and a moving memoir of captivity—offered insights that transcended headlines.

Why Mormonism may have an answer for our toxic politics

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox draws on teachings from his Mormon faith to “disagree better.” Studies show his approach could change ...

Four Big Political Stories to Watch at Year’s End

The economy. Venezuela. Division in the Republican Party. And, more decisions coming from Supreme Court. Here’s what to know.

What's the 'biggest' thing on our political radar for next year?

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CBS News

Political violence has gripped the U.S. this year. Experts say it's not as simple as left and right.

It's a bipartisan problem in a country beset by polarization: Since the start of 2025, political violence has killed, injured or threatened conservative and liberal political figures alike. This ...
Time

AI Is Transforming Politics, Much Like Social Media Did

A voter casts their ballot at a polling station at Chesterbrook Elementary School in McLean, Virginia, on Nov. 4, 2025.Graeme Sloan—Bloomberg via Getty Images The last decade taught us painful lessons ...
CNN

Democrats are winning the shutdown politics. Can they stop now?

After the 2013 government shutdown ended, Republican leaders made clear they had only been humoring Sen. Ted Cruz and his plot to defund Obamacare. “It was not a smart play. It had no chance of ...
NPR

Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point. It has populist appeal

This story originally published on Oct. 22, 2025. The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the ...
The Washington Post

How billionaires took over American politics

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. New York City billionaire John Catsimatidis has long been immersed in ...
USA Today

Jennifer Lawrence unsure she should keep criticizing Trump, talking politics

Jennifer Lawrence is rethinking her approach to discussing her political views. While speaking on The New York Times' "The Interview" podcast, the "Die My Love" star, who has been a vocal critic of ...
The New Yorker

Gaza’s Broken Politics

Whatever fragile political system existed in Gaza has collapsed, along with the institutions that once gave public life its structure. Hamas, weakened militarily and decapitated by the ...