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It’s the site of an unusual Senate race where Democrats aren’t platforming a candidate of their own, instead opting to support an independent challenger to the Republican incumbent. While not really a swing state, Utahns (many of whom belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) support reforms considered progressive in other states. LX News Political Editor Noah...

Republicans no longer hold an advantage in voter enthusiasm over Democrats heading into the 2022 midterm elections, according to new polling from Morning Consult and Politico. The latest data, which shows a surge in interest among Democratic and independent voters, comes after two months of intense political debate over abortion access, gun rights, and public hearings on the January 6…

BRUNSWICK, Maine – One of the Senate’s most moderate members says a new package of negotiated gun reforms doesn’t go far enough to address America’s gun violence epidemic, but Congress still must pass the package, which represents the most significant gun deal brokered by the legislative body in decades. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said lives would be saved by the...

The January 6th committee has reviewed 125,000 documents for its investigation, the largest of its kind in U.S. history. NBCLX Political Editor Noah Pransky walks you through the most important numbers in the investigation.

A poll from the group More in Common says Americans have more in common than you might think, but respondents also acknowledged that the country is “very divided” or “somewhat divided.” It’s something to keep in mind with the upcoming hearings on the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol, NBCLX Political Editor Noah Pransky explains.

Politicians often overlook young adults, but 18- to 25-year-olds are flexing political muscle in ways they can no longer ignore.

Politicians often overlook young adults, but 18- to 25-year-olds are flexing political muscle in ways they can no longer ignore.

In the wake of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, politicians on both sides of the aisle have lobbed angry barbs about gun policies — including Beto O’Rourke’s angry confrontation of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during a news conference. While some say that now isn’t the time for politics, NBCLX political editor Noah Pransky explains why politics is...

When Georgia passed a controversial law last year putting new restrictions on voting access, many predicted lower turnout would follow. However, that hasn’t been in the case as the state has seen record early turnout ahead of its primary election. But does that mean the law didn’t suppress votes? NBCLX political editor Noah Pransky traveled to Georgia to find out....

Herschel Walker’s 2022 Georgia primary campaign for a U.S. Senate seat is the latest example in a long lineup of athletes running for office—and often winning.

On primary day in Pennsylvania, Millennials and members of Gen Z are an infrequent sight at polling stations. NBCLX political editor Noah Pransky went on a hunt for young Pennsylvania primary voters, and uncovered several reasons why they are so hard to find.

Despite millions of dollars being spent on Pennsylvania’s Senate race, few candidate resources appear directed toward young voters right now.

The race to replace retiring Sen. Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania features three politicians seeking higher office: Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, U.S. Rep Conor Lamb. Hedge fund CEO Dave McCormick and TV’s Dr. Mehmet Oz are the top polling candidates on the Republican side.

There’s very little information available about the identity of the leaker who supplied Politico with a draft of the Supreme Court majority opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. But some in Washington have wondered if that anonymous source might be a conservative.

How much does wording matter in a political poll? Quite a bit, it turns out, when the word is “Trump.” In a new survey, conducted by YouGov for NBCLX, American citizens — across most age, gender, and ideological groups — were largely split as to whether President Biden should have re-appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, tasked with managing America’s…

NEW YORK – Statistics suggest The Big Apple remains one of the safest big cities in America, and despite a recent surge in crime, the odds of getting victimized remain very low. And while major crimes – especially property crimes – have seen a large uptick in New York City since the start of the pandemic, NYPD reports fewer than 30%…

The American consumer price index, which measures inflation through the cost of popular goods, is up 8.5%. Price increases of this magnitude haven’t been seen since 1981, and the U.S. is not the only country dealing with high levels of inflation right now, NBCLX Political Editor Noah Pransky explains.

Only 1 out of every 225 tax returns are inspected by an IRS agent, so your odds of getting audited are low, NBCLX Political Editor Noah Pransky says. He explains how the agency has been underfunded over the past several years and why audits are more likely for low-income taxpayers.

Out of all the arrests made for the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, 15% had some form of military background. Veterans are often given key roles in extremist groups because of their tactical experience and because “they’re easy targets” for recruitment, NBCLX Political Editor Noah Pransky explains. He walks you through what Congress said on the issue: peer support is needed...

The latest NBC News poll shows young Americans’ approval of President Joe Biden is falling. When it comes to the 2022 midterm elections for House and Senate seats, conservatives are showing much more engagement than young left-leaning voters. “If the election were held today, it would be a Democratic bloodbath,” NBCLX Political Editor Noah Pransky says.