(RNS) — After years of decline, religion appears to be on the rebound, especially as a force in American politics. Many of the major stories of 2025 — from the triumphal return of Donald Trump and a ...

As AI chatbots continue to proliferate at a lightning pace, the debate over how they can influence behavior remains heated. Two recently published studies last week reveal that AI chatbots can ...

Happy Tuesday! Send news tips to: will.oremus@washpost.com TikTok spin-off raises concerns over political influence Last year President Joe Biden signed a law into place forcing the ban or sale of ...

Eight months before the 2026 midterms, one of Hollywood's most recognizable figures has offered a blunt assessment of her industry's political influence. Jennifer Lawrence, known for speaking out on ...

Former Dallas Mavericks owner and current minority stakeholder Mark Cuban is one of the richer men in America with plenty to say on the state of American politics. But Cuban's latest push could look ...

President Donald Trump last Friday announced his intent to nominate former Federal Reserve Board Governor Kevin Warsh to chair the central bank, tapping a Republican economist with industry and ...

In 2026, the money in politics will be flowing. This year’s midterms are expected to set a new advertising record — an estimated $11 billion. How much of that money will come from foreign sources?

The political appointee workforce in the federal government is at its largest size in decades while the number of career employees in the Senior Executive Service has decreased by nearly 30% since the ...

(RNS) — Religion played a role in some of the biggest political stories of the past year. That’s likely to continue in 2026, as clergy and politicians say their public policy actions are shaped by ...