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We typically divide the country into two distinct groups: Democrats and Republicans. But what if the real political divide in our country isn’t between “left” and “right”? What if it’s between those who care intensely about politics, and those who don’t? This week, we bring you a favorite 2020 conversation with political scientist Yanna Krupnikov, who offers an alternative way to understand Americans’ political...

Plus, "Putin apologia is spreading through the GOP like a cancer."

Bongino: Did George Soros’s recent purchase just doom Republican radio media? Biden attacked Hur for asking him when Beau died. That didn't happen, sources say. CIA “Cooked The Intelligence” To Hide That Russia Favored Clinton, Not Trump, In 2016.

Former Rep. Tom Suozzi won his House seat back in a special election Tuesday. The office was left vacant by disgraced Republican congressman George Santos. Dems wondering what this could mean for November races.

House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Aljandro Mayorkas. Vice President Kamala Harris heads to Germany to reassure NATO allies that they can rely on U.S. support. Exit polls show Indonesia's defense minister will be the new president of a country that plays a role in the South China Sea security.

The South Carolina Republican primary is less than two weeks away. Both candidates are talking foreign policy. Nikki Haley, the former UN Ambassador under former President Trump, brings that experience to this debate.

Voters in New York are choosing the successor to George Santos, the disgraced Republican who was expelled from Congress in December. Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics and government for The Times, explains how the race will hold important clues for both parties.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is at odds with his colleagues about what the party's priorities are. Speaker Mike Johnson is dwindling within his own after bringing a bill to the floor without enough votes to pass it. Who is really leading congressional Republicans?

Israel is telling 1.4 million Palestinians sheltering in Southern Gaza to evacuate. Former President Donald Trump threatened to abandon NATO allies if they don't spend more on defense. Republicans are calling on President Joe Biden to use executive action to solve the border crisis.

Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion of the southern end of Gaza. The failure of a border control measures shows the waning power of Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. The Kansas City Chiefs are poised to win their second consecutive NFL championship.
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