Barney Henderson is Newsweek's Content Editor, based in London, U.K. Barney joined Newsweek from The Times of London, and ...

Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles — but he’s not the only celebrity to try their hand at politics. Pratt ...

Olmsted ran for Portage City Council in 2023, but lost the seat to Jihan Young. In November 2025, they were sworn in for a ...

Assemblyman-elect Larry Wainstein (D-North Bergen) is supporting Rep. Rob Menendez (D-Jersey City) for re-election, putting him in league with Union City Mayor/State Sen. Brian Stack and Hudson County ...

A special election is taking place on Tuesday to fill two open seats in Virginia’s House of Delegates, vacated by delegates destined for Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger’s cabinet. Voters will head to ...

Two top candidates for governor in Wisconsin are attacking each other for questioning results in past presidential elections.

Legendary singer Jill Scott is kicking off 2026 with a special announcement: Her sixth studio album, called To Whom This May Concern, will come out on Feb. 13. Coinciding with the Friday announcement, ...

Jill Scott is making her return to music with the announcement of her sixth album, “To Whom This May Concern,” releasing on Feb. 13 via the Orchard in partnership with Human Re-Sources. The album, ...

The U.S. midterms in November 2026 will serve as a litmus test for Donald Trump’s second presidential term, as Democrats hope to build on momentum from their gains in ballots such as the Miami mayor's ...

Last week, Jill Scott checked in with fans on Instagram, sharing the message: “The inspiration has finally manifested, and the countdown to greatness has officially begun.” Now, the countdown has a ...