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‘Such a f-ing distraction’: Labor Department probe overshadows Trump’s worker agency

A standoff between two Trump appointees could have significant ramifications for the administration.

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Tinker Tailor Campaigner Spy

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Aspiring pot companies had big dreams for Florida. Reality has hit hard.

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In wake of political violence, states use campaign cash for personal security

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Trump says US-Iran talks to continue Monday in Pakistan

Hours later, he announced the seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship.

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New York Democrats are looking beyond the battleground districts

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UAE official: More than 90% of Iran's targets were civilian infrastructure

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Mamdani brings Obama to NYC for meeting

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‘A trend that can’t be ignored’: Dems have made up ground in nearly every election since Trump took office

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Eric Swalwell Thought He Was Untouchable — Until He Wasn’t

The allegations that ended Swalwell’s gubernatorial bid fit a longstanding pattern of behavior.

By Melanie Mason, Jeremy B. White, Daniel Lippman and Riley Rogerson

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Q&A

Grindr’s CEO Has a Favorite in the California Governor’s Race

In a new interview, George Arison talks AI, California politics and where he disagrees with LGBTQ advocates.

By Christine Mui

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The Friday Read

Will Trump Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell? Her Lawyer Thinks So.

Florida attorney David Oscar Markus has made a career of representing controversial clients. His next challenge is trying to get Ghislaine Maxwell out of prison.

By Hailey Fuchs

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Column | Capital Letter

How Trump Is Sabotaging Himself on the Federal Reserve

The president wants Jerome Powell out of the way. He’s making that outcome less and less likely by the day.

By Victoria Guida

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Column | On Politics

‘This Is Going to Be a Tough Cycle for Us’: Georgia’s Governor Has a Warning for Fellow Republicans

On the sidelines of the Masters, Brian Kemp lays out his strategy for 2026.

By Jonathan Martin

Column | Compass

Trump Is Facing an Increasingly Defiant World

The Iran standoff shows the mistake the president and his team make in acting as if the world is full of passive characters.

By Nahal Toosi

Column | Tomorrow

Orbán’s Defeat Shows What Trump’s Opponents Keep Doing Wrong

The Hungarian election was a setback for MAGA. But the winner’s campaign should be a wake-up call for Trump’s opponents.

By Alexander Burns

Roundtable

The War With Iran Offers a Snapshot of Trump World. It’s Not a Pretty Picture.

In a roundtable discussion, POLITICO reporters detail how the war in Iran pulled back the curtain on the Trump administration.

By Ian Ward

Q&A

Marjorie Taylor Greene Predicts a GOP Bloodbath in the Midterms

In a new interview, the conservative hardliner lets loose on Trump and the Republican Party.

By Dasha Burns

Letter From Toronto

Mark Carney Is on the Verge of a Big Election Win

Canada’s prime minister is poised to seize an outright majority. Then he’ll have to deliver.

By Zi-Ann Lum

The Friday Read

Trump’s Favorite European Strongman Is in Trouble. Soccer Explains Why.

Hungary’s strongman has built his regime on a fusion of football and politics. Can it carry him to another term?

By Jamie Dettmer

Column | On Politics

Democrats Are Obsessed With the Wrong Senate Races

Sherrod Brown and Roy Cooper aren’t driving the political conversation, but their races may ultimately decide the Senate majority.

By Jonathan Martin

INTERACTIVES

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Here’s how different US tariff revenue was in 2025

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How a major DOE report hides the whole truth on climate change

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Congress

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GOP senators urge Trump to find Iran exit plan as energy prices rise: ‘The clock is ticking’

By Jordain Carney

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Senate sends spy law extension to Trump amid GOP fight

By Jordain Carney

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House punts spy powers fight for 2 weeks after GOP revolt

By Mia McCarthy, Meredith Lee Hill and Jordain Carney

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House plans overnight FISA vote

By Meredith Lee Hill, Mia McCarthy and Jordain Carney

White House

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Construction on Trump’s White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says

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‘Big sigh of relief’: Republicans finally get some good news. Can it last?

By Alex Gangitano, Eli Stokols and Sophia Cai

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Trump to release reading of scripture days after angering many Christians

By Sophia Cai

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Anthropic and Trump: Is a truce near?

By Gabby Miller, Brendan Bordelon, Cheyenne Haslett and John Sakellariadis

Legal

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US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial

By Associated Press

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They’ve been detained by ICE and ordered deported. Judges are releasing them from custody.

By Kyle Cheney

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Former Tufts student detained over pro-Palestinian op-ed self-deports as part of Trump admin deal

By Josh Gerstein and Kyle Cheney

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John Eastman loses his law license in California over 2020 election scheme

By Kyle Cheney

States

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New Jersey’s $150 World Cup fare kicks off uproar

By Ry Rivard

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An unabashed progressive dominates in New Jersey, another midterm warning sign for Republicans

By Matt Friedman

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Florida’s special session could burnish DeSantis’ legacy — but pitfalls lurk

By Gary Fineout, Kimberly Leonard, Arek Sarkissian and Andrew Atterbury

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Progressive Analilia Mejia coasts to victory in New Jersey special House election

By Madison Fernandez

Elections

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Forced out of the military — and into the redistricting wars

By Irie Sentner

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Meet the new power players raising massive money for the midterms

By Jessica Piper

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Democrats’ new affordability nemesis: FIFA

By Ry Rivard

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The Democratic Senate money machine goes brrr

By Jessica Piper

Foreign Affairs

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North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea

By Associated Press

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At least 5 killed by gunman in Kyiv shooting

By Jones Hayden

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Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace

By Associated Press

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Trump keeps claiming victory in Iran. Our new poll shows voters aren’t buying it.

By Erin Doherty

Earlier

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As wars throttle gas, Japan is embracing nuclear

By Francisco "A.J." Camacho

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Poll: Trump’s immigration message changed. Voters’ opinions have not.

By Myah Ward, Samuel Benson and Erin Doherty

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White House meets with Anthropic CEO amid hopes for a truce

By Brendan Bordelon, Cheyenne Haslett, John Sakellariadis and Gabby Miller

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Mamdani endorses Lindsey Boylan, putting him at odds with Menin again

By Chris Sommerfeldt

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Canada’s Conservatives ask Carney: Where’s that US trade deal?

By Zi-Ann Lum

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Chris Wright faced a big test this week. Republicans say he passed.

By Nico Portuondo

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‘We are not going back’: Iran war forces global energy shift

By Sara Schonhardt and Zack Colman

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Strait of Hormuz reopening for commercial traffic, Trump and Iran say

By Finya Swai, Eli Stokols and Jack Detsch

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Carney secured a majority in Parliament. Conservatives say voters were betrayed.

By Mickey Djuric

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Trump deals double blow to the great British pint

By Sophie Inge

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Diplomatic cables show Iran war is damaging US on multiple fronts across the world

By Nahal Toosi

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Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O’Hare to reduce airport delays

By Associated Press

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  5. Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace

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