N.Y. Dems Flip House Seat

President Trump has said repeatedly, publicly and privately, that he doesn't want to be compared in the history books to former President Herbert Hoover, who led the country during the economic collapse of the Great Depression. We discuss how Trump's concerns about his legacy sha ...  Show more

In the last day and a half, President Trump threatened to wipe out Iranian “civilization,” then announced a two-week ceasefire. We discuss what we know about the terms the United States and Iran are negotiating, and where things go from here.This episode: senior political corresp ...  Show more

In this late-night installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew breaks down the results of the special election in New York's 3rd Congressional District. Democrat Tom Suozzi beat Republican Mazi Pilip in a race to replace former Rep. George Santos. Learn more about your ad c ...  Show more

Republicans' slim majority in the House just got a little bit thinner after Tom Suozzi won the seat left open by ousted New York congressman George Santos. Republicans didn't lose control of the house, but the latest vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas ...  Show more

Democrats have flipped George Santos' old House seat, chipping away at the GOP's majority. House Republicans have voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. People in Rafah in Gaza are trying to decide whether to flee ahead of an Israeli military operation. ...  Show more

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 results of the race will hold important clues ...