Politics

Campaign Staffers Say They Bet Thousands Using Unreleased Polls

It was a tight race, so a campaign staffer doubted the results of an unreleased poll showing their candidate up — by a lot. The tip about the outside poll didn't match up with the campaign's internal numbers. But accuracy aside, the staffer knew the poll would shake up the prediction markets.

Trump pauses Project Freedom amid talks with Iran

Skip next section IN DEPTH — How the jet fuel shortage affects air travel May 6, 2026 IN DEPTH — How the jet fuel shortage affects air travel Currently, there are sufficient kerosene stocks, as seen here at Düsseldorf Airport.

Project Freedom Paused; Democrats Lead in Midterm Poll

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Medicare Pilot: GLP-1 Weight‑Loss Drugs for $50/Month

Weight management medications, including Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo, will be available to eligible Medicare beneficiaries with a $50 copay starting July. Universal Images Group/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Universal Images Group/Getty Images Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month.

Poll: Trump blamed for gas hike, Democrats lead

A gas pump stands at a station in Manhattan on April 21 in New York City. Most Americans say that high gas prices are straining their household budget, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

Merz’s Rocky First Year as Chancellor

Is German Chancellor Friedrich Merz currently giving major interviews because of his one-year anniversary in the role, or because the coalition he leads — of the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU), its Bavarian counterpart the Christian Social Union(CSU) and the center-left Social Democrats (SPD) — is in crisis? One thing has probably led to the other.

Romania's Prime Minister Ousted in Parliament Vote

Parliamentarians in Romania voted on Tuesday to remove Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan from office. The motion passed with 281 votes in favor across the 464 seats of the two houses of parliament, a majority of almost 50.

West Bengal's Political Earthquake: BJP Claims Historic Victory

Skip next section Mamata Banerjee claims moral victory In West Bengal, refuses to resign May 5, 2026 Mamata Banerjee claims moral victory In West Bengal, refuses to resign Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign to make way for the next government, claiming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party has

Law enforcement shoots person near Washington Monument

An individual was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. on Monday, according to the US Secret Service. What do we know so far? "US Secret ‌Service personnel are ‌on ​the scene of an officer-involved shooting at 15th ​Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, ⁠D.C.," read a statement on social media.

After the ICE Surge: Minneapolis Immigrant Lives Upended

R, a day laborer from Ecuador who cleans houses for a living, waits for work outside a Home Depot in the Twin Cities, Minn. Although she has returned to work following Operation Metro Surge, R has seen both a decline in work opportunities as well as a decrease in hourly wages being offered.

State elections test Modi's political strength

Skip next section BJP celebrates in West Bengal May 4, 2026 BJP celebrates in West Bengal BJP's projected win would end the TMC's 25-year rule in the stateImage: Sahiba Chawdhary/REUTERS Scenes of celebrations unfolded across West Bengal on Monday evening as the Bharatiya Janata Party looked set to gain over 200 of the 294 seats