“All politics is local,” Tip O’Neill, the patron saint of American politics, famously repeated throughout his very long political career. By that, the former House speaker meant that positions taken ...

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Top-of-the-ticket races tend to get the most attention, but Ohioans voting in the May 5 primary election also will elect a slate of people who play key, behind‑the‑scenes roles in ...

When it comes to national politics, Americans are fiercely divided across a range of issues, including gun control, election security and vaccines. It’s not new for Republicans and Democrats to be at ...

Tempe's City Council election features candidates injecting partisan politics into a traditionally nonpartisan race. Seven candidates are competing for three seats, with debate focusing on ...