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The women who could make or break MAGA

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A potential New World screwworm infestation is the latest obstacle clouding Republicans’ goals to rein in consumers’ grocery bills and reduce economic peril in farm country.

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Russia strikes near Chernobyl amid exchange of attacks with Ukraine

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Column | Jonathan Martin

Why Britain and America Can’t Stop Firing Their Leaders

In both countries, political revolts keep toppling leaders without solving the deeper crisis.

By Jonathan Martin

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How Donald Trump Helped Make Spain’s Prime Minister a ‘Rockstar’

Pedro Sánchez may be embattled at home, but his opposition to the war in Iran has boosted his clout on the rest of the continent.

By Aitor Hernández-Morales

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Column | Nahal Toosi

A Deal With Iran May Need Some Delusional Thinking To Work

If both sides really want a deal, they’ll find a way to work around the inconvenient.

By Nahal Toosi

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Taiwan’s Top Diplomat Opens Up About Trump’s Maneuvering

In a new interview, the self-governing island’s top diplomat to the United States says he isn’t worried about being “traded off to the Chinese.”

By Phelim Kine

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Column

The Biggest Threat to JD Vance Is Spencer Pratt

Washington loves Rubio. A brash bully from outside conventional politics is the bigger potential challenge.

By Alexander Burns

Column

The Heart of the American Left Is Picking Its Next Standard-Bearer

Three Democrats are offering rival visions for the city Rep. Nancy Pelosi dominated for four decades, and for a party searching for its next direction.

By Jonathan Martin

And the Next Governor of California Will Be ...

Will California elect another Democrat — or could Republicans pull off a stunning upset? Our roundtable examines the candidates, the surprises and the paths to victory.

By Katy Murphy

It Was Supposed to Be a Lifeline for a Blue-Collar Town. Then Trump Returned.

New Bedford, Massachusetts is ground zero for America’s wind industry.

By Benjamin Storrow

How Freaked Out Should Silicon Valley Be by Pope Leo?

The pope’s encyclical calling for AI restraints has fueled a backlash among some in Big Tech.

By Calder McHugh

Column | Jonathan Martin

A Top Democratic Governor on Netanyahu, Kamala Harris and the 2028 Race

Over South Philly pizza, the Pennsylvania governor dismissed talk of 2028 while laying out his vision for the Democratic Party.

By Jonathan Martin

Chaos in London, Charm Offensive in Washington

British Ambassador to the U.S. Christian Turner is doing his best to tune out the political turmoil back home.

By Felicia Schwartz

Person of Interest

Elise Stefanik Cozied Up to Trump. Where Does She Go Next?

Once hailed as a rising GOP moderate, Stefanik exits Congress as one of Donald Trump’s fiercest allies — and signals she may not be finished with electoral politics.

By Ben Jacobs

THE POLITICO POLL

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Poll: Democrats would give up Black voting power to beat the GOP

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

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POLLING: ELECTIONS

Poll: Republicans and Democrats agree on 1 big election issue

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What Americans mean when they say they’re worried about a stolen election

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Poll: Voters aren’t so sure about Trump’s sweeping election bill

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Poll: The midterms' new big players are pushing agendas that voters don’t fully support

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Poll: Job losses, China threats split GOP on Trump’s AI agenda

POLLING: MAHA

Your guide to who’s who in the MAHA movement

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Poll: Here’s what MAHA actually believes

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RFK Jr. has turned corporate America’s name to mud, POLITICO Poll finds

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Poll: The battle for MAHA that could sway the midterms

Congress

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Spy-law extension at risk after Senate votes against launching debate

By Jordain Carney

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Senate GOP passes immigration enforcement bill

By Jordain Carney

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Trump’s next GOP loyalty test: Ending the changing of the clocks

By Alex Gangitano and Kelsey Brugger

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House members keep losing their bids for higher office. Some think they know why.

By Mia McCarthy, Riley Rogerson and Meredith Lee Hill

White House

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How Tom Homan became Trump’s go-to negotiator in immigration battles

By Myah Ward

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Trump eyes his next DC renovation: The Lincoln Memorial

By Aaron Pellish

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OpenAI diverges from White House on AI safety rules

By Brendan Bordelon

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Trump’s AI order is a blow against laissez-faire

By Brendan Bordelon, Jacob Wendler and Gabby Miller

Legal

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Judge orders pretrial detention for ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40M in gold bars at home

By Associated Press

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Trump could also tear down the Statue of Liberty, DOJ argues in defense of White House ballroom

By Kyle Cheney and Josh Gerstein

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Todd Blanche won over his key audience of one. Now come the 100.

By Kyle Cheney, Josh Gerstein and Erica Orden

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American journalist pleads guilty to acting as unregistered agent for China

By Josh Gerstein

States

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Tehrangeles has a World Cup team to root against

By Daniel Miller

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Hochul’s affordability-first climate turn could be a blueprint for other Dems

By Marie J. French

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Why tech found rare success in California’s down-ballot races

By Christine Mui and Tyler Katzenberger

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Tech ‘got spanked’ in this week’s primaries. It could be a preview of more to come.

By Christine Mui, Dustin Gardiner, Madison Fernandez and Kimberly Leonard

Elections

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Nancy Mace knows her Epstein vote screwed her with Trump. She doesn’t care.

By Alec Hernandez

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Sen. Brian Schatz offers first show of support for scandal-ridden Graham Platner

By Lisa Kashinsky

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Xavier Becerra advances to runoff in California governor primary

By Jeremy B. White

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‘This just isn’t good’: Democrats hold their breath on Platner

By Andrew Howard, Jessica Piper, William Steakin and Lisa Kashinsky

Foreign Affairs

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North Korea calls US push for its denuclearization ‘anachronistic dream’

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Iran says soccer staff denied visas for World Cup

By Gregory Svirnovskiy

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Europe being invaded by ‘dangerous ideologies,’ Hegseth warns in D-Day speech

By Jones Hayden

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‘If it wasn’t Jared, they wouldn’t give a s--t.’ Albania PM defends Kushner resort against protesters

By Jakob Weizman

Earlier

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At least 12 wounded in a shooting near a festival in Toledo, Ohio, authorities say

By Associated Press

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How do you stop Ebola at the World Cup?

By Rachel Bluth, Sophie Gardner, Gelila Negesse, Arek Sarkissian and Maya Kaufman

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The lawsuits that could give AI its ‘Big Tobacco’ moment

By Aaron Mak

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Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again as Putin’s Davos wraps up

By Clea Caulcutt

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US doctor treated for Ebola released from German hospital

By Louis Westendarp

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Iran and US exchange strikes, threatening fragile ceasefire

By Clea Caulcutt

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RFK Jr.’s movement was supposed to save the GOP’s majorities. It’s not even in the game.

By Amanda Chu

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Trump administration in ‘active dialogue’ on strategic petroleum reserve in California

By Noah Baustin and Ben Lefebvre

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Group that funded Duffy’s road trip includes his ex-staffers

By Sam Ogozalek and Chris Marquette

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California clashes with Trump DOJ over election fraud probe

By Lindsey Holden

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Trump to meet with artificial intelligence companies on government profit share plan as soon as next week

By Cheyenne Haslett and Megan Messerly

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Trump says he asked Pulte to gut intelligence agency

By Aaron Pellish

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