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Republicans hope Trump retreats on Pulte to save spy law

The president has interviewed other potential intelligence directors as lawmakers seek off-ramp.

By Jordain Carney and John Sakellariadis

Chuck Grassley walks at the U.S. Capitol.

Senate funding action stalled amid partisan stalemate on totals

Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins said Democrats “are not willing to work with us.”

By Jennifer Scholtes

US President Trump gestures as CEO of Open AI Sam Altman speaks in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on January 21, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump’s AI meeting looks iffy — but the fight over tech profits is very much on

By Cheyenne Haslett, Brendan Bordelon, Jacob Wendler and Yasmin Khorram

Left: Karen Bass smiles. Right: Nithya Raman smiles.

Bass will face progressive challenger in LA mayor runoff

The lunar surface fills the frame in sharp detail, as seen during the Artemis II lunar flyby, while a distant Earth sets in the background.

NASA quietly talking to Congress about more moon money

By Audrey Decker

House Republicans gather congressional scorekeepers to discuss Reconciliation 3.0

By Mia McCarthy, Katherine Tully-McManus and Meredith Lee Hill

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Governor Kathy Hochul announces that the Village of Valley Stream will receive $10 million in funding as the Long Island winner of the ninth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), and the Village of Patchogue will receive $4.5 million as the Long Island winner of the fourth round of NY Forward.

Hochul helped Mamdani. Now she’s setting limits.

By Nick Reisman

Q&A

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul talks Trump, Mamdani and budget wins

The Democratic governor is seeking a second full term this year as voters remain restive over affordability.

By Nick Reisman

The temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Kensington, Maryland is pictured on April 18, 2022.

Pentagon walks back Latter-day Saints Church classification after pushback from Utah lawmakers

By Cheyanne M. Daniels

Federal immigration officers pepper spray protesters.

IRS failed to match taxpayer records with ICE data accurately, report finds

By Danny Nguyen

President Donald Trump speaks at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls, Wis., Friday, June 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Court blocks Trump’s $100K visa fee

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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

This World Leader Took on Trump Over Iran — and It’s Paying Off

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez may be embattled at home, but his opposition to the war in Iran has made him a “rockstar” who’s defying the odds.

By Aitor Hernández-Morales

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New York’s half-billion-dollar party

Officials are planning to spend about $503 million for a season of summertime mega-events, the overwhelming majority of the funds directly connected to the World Cup.

By Ry Rivard

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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

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

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

THE POLITICO POLL

Images of protestors in in Nashville, Tenn. and Jefferson City, Mo. collaged with an image of Attorney Edward Blackmon Jr., 78, a civil rights attorney and a former state representative, left, and his son, State Sen. Bradford Blackmon, D-Canton, review a 2022 redistricting map in their law office

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

By Erin Doherty, Andrew Howard and Riley Rogerson

An image of people taking part in a protest against the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, and against conflict in Lebanon, Wednesday, April 8, 2026 collaged over an image of people holding a pre-revolution Iranian flag, a US flag and an Israeli flag during a 'Freedom for Iran' rally in Times Square on March 2, 2026 in New York, New York. U.S.

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

By Erin Doherty

POLLING: ELECTIONS

Poll: Republicans and Democrats agree on 1 big election issue

Images of a woman mailing in a ballot, people waving American flags, a voter casting a ballot and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak receiving an "I Voted" sticker after voting at a polling center.

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

An image of a voter casting her ballot at a polling station on November 4, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia collaged with an image of a participant wears flags on their coat during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. Another image of a United States passport collaged with a US citizenship certificate.

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

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

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang talks to a robot as he speaks during Nvidia Live at CES 2026 collaged over an image of President Donald Trump speaks during the "Winning the AI Race" summit hosted by All‑In Podcast and Hill & Valley Forum at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on July 23, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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

POLLING: MAHA

Your guide to who’s who in the MAHA movement

Women on stage before Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary arrive for a news conference at the Health and Human Services Department, collaged with an image of a woman in the audience wears a red hat that reads Make America Healthy Again during a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Subcommittee Hearing on Capitol Hill on September 9, 2025.

Poll: Here’s what MAHA actually believes

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 12: U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (L) welcomes Vice President JD Vance (R) for a discussion during The Official MAHA Summit at Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. Top Trump administration officials, executives and influencers gathered to discuss the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda at the summit. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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

An image of a Make America Healthy Again hat is seen on the floor during an event to "Celebrate the Implementation of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans" at the Health and Human Services Headquarters on February 11, 2026 in Washington, DC, collaged with an image of an audience members wears a "Make America Healthy Again" t-shit as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies during his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on January 29, 2025.

Poll: The battle for MAHA that could sway the midterms

Congress

Capitol agenda: Five days to save FISA

By Mia McCarthy

How Josh Gottheimer is plotting his next act in politics

By Riley Rogerson

Spy-powers deal is latest Hill casualty of Trump’s impetuous decisionmaking

By Jordain Carney and Mia McCarthy

Warner: Pulte a ‘national security risk’

By Cheyanne M. Daniels

White House

Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump’s birthday

By Associated Press

Trump ends NBC interview over discussion of ‘crooked’ elections

By Cheyanne M. Daniels

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Trump continues defense of ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’

By Cheyanne M. Daniels

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Trump says he never promised ‘no new wars’

By Cheyanne M. Daniels

Legal

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

By Associated Press

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

By Kyle Cheney and Josh Gerstein

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

By Kyle Cheney, Josh Gerstein and Erica Orden

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

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

By Marie J. French

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

By Christine Mui and Tyler Katzenberger

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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How a populist mayor from the British exurbs could remake England

By Jack Blanchard

Ro Khanna defends support of Graham Platner despite ‘misogynistic’ actions

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

Foreign Affairs

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Iran says it ‘suspended’ military operations against Israel

By Ferdinand Knapp

Aaron Schock’s pursuit of a second chance — and a gold mine

By Adam Wren and Eric Bazail-Eimil

Israel says it has struck Iran after taking missile fire

By Associated Press

Israel says Iran launched missiles at it, the first such bombardment during ceasefire

By Associated Press

Earlier

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Provision around taxing private jets sparks partisan brawl in Congress

In Maine, Graham Platner looks to move on from a week of controversy

By Jessica Piper

6 people hurt in stabbings at New York’s Penn Station with a suspect in custody, authorities say

By Associated Press

How sick is sick enough? New Medicaid work rule worries patient advocates, states.

By Alice Miranda Ollstein and Robert King

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The women who could make or break MAGA

A flesh-eating pest threatens Trump’s beef price hopes

By Grace Yarrow

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Israel targets Hezbollah with strike on Beirut despite ceasefire

By Ferdinand Knapp

EU warns Albania over Kushner-linked project

By Jakob Weizman

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Make America Healthy Again reaches the end of its rope

By Cheyenne Haslett

Israeli strike kills Lebanese general amid war against Hezbollah

By Ferdinand Knapp

Russia strikes near Chernobyl amid exchange of attacks with Ukraine

By Ferdinand Knapp

Raúl Castro makes first appearance since US charges to celebrate birthday

By Associated Press

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The truth about Trump’s Truths

Former US First Lady Dr. Jill Biden speaks during the 29th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 5, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)

‘Why are we talking about this?’: Democrats are furious that the Bidens won’t go away

Donald Trump shakes hands with Kevin Warsh.

‘ON FIRE’: Blowout jobs report shows Trump's economy has held up under Iran pressures

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Bob Packwood, senator forced to resign due to sex scandal, dies at 93

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Can America trust AI? David Sacks makes the case.

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Does climate still matter to voters in 2026?

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America’s data center surge is about to face a big test

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Mark Cuban talks Trump's HHS, says drugmakers are afraid of PBMs

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