Add The New York Times on GoogleAgrega The New York Times en Google It might seem like ancient history, but Chris Rock was ...

Our typology sorts the public into nine groups based on their political and cultural values, not their party – painting a picture of American politics with far more than two colors.

At 250 years, America’s fault lines are showing. Partisan and regional divisions rival the most intense internal conflicts it has faced since the Civil War.

Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner from Maine dropped out of the race following allegations of sexual assault, which he has denied. As his campaign unraveled, our politics editor spoke with ...

Persistent frustration over the economy and foreign policy has left many Americans feeling politically homeless, and young voters are particularly frustrated. By Ruth Igielnik See more of our coverage ...

A decades-old law limiting how much money political parties can spend in coordination with candidates was struck down by the Supreme Court on June 30, 2026. Citing First Amendment principles, the ...

A little-noticed Supreme Court decision could reshape how elections are funded ‒ and it's a win for democracy, not just donors.