
Politics
All the latest news stories about politics, from elections and law-making to the subtle shifts that change our lives—and our finances


New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices
Real estate software company RealPage has agreed to stop sharing nonpublic information between landlords as part of a settlement with the Department of Justice.

Republicans Push ACA Alternatives as Obamacare Tax Credits Near Expiration
With enhanced Obamacare tax credits set to expire at year’s end, Republicans are proposing new alternatives, including cash payments through Health Savings.

Supreme Court Holds the Line: Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Remains Unchallenged
The Supreme Court declined to revisit its 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

Trump Grants Pardons to Giuliani, Meadows, and 2020 Election Allies
Donald Trump has issued full and unconditional pardons to Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and several others involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Show Me the Money (Maybe): Trump Teases New Stimulus Checks
As the government shutdown stretches past three weeks, President Donald Trump has hinted at a possible stimulus payment between $1,000 and $2,000 per person.

Senate Scrapes to 60 Votes to Break Government Shutdown Stalemate
The Senate narrowly passed the first phase of a deal to end the U.S. government shutdown that began on October 1st, securing exactly 60 votes.

Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement, Ending a Historic Era in Congress
Nancy Pelosi, the trailblazing first female speaker of the U.S. House, announced she will not seek reelection in 2026 after nearly 40 years in Congress.

Trump Strikes Landmark Deals to Slash Weight Loss Drug Prices in Historic Move
President Donald Trump announced sweeping agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to dramatically cut prices on popular weight loss drugs.

FAA to Cut Air Traffic by 10% Amid Controller Strain
The Federal Aviation Administration announced it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 major U.S. markets starting Friday to ensure safety.

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Trump’s Tariffs
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether President Trump has the authority to impose sweeping tariffs on most imports.

Zohran Mamdani Elected Next Mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani has been elected the 111th mayor of New York City, becoming the city’s first Muslim, first South Asian, and youngest mayor in over a century.
