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Senate Democrats’ political fortunes have improved. ‘It didn’t happen by accident,’ Schumer says.

The embattled Senate minority leader isn’t popular with the base of his own party. But he says he has laid the groundwork for a Democratic resurgence.

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How Senate Democrats are planning to push back on potential election interference

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After Trump threatened to attack Iran, a scramble to stop him

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Trump’s missile diplomacy strategy backfires

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Hunter Biden and his wife Melissa Cohen, leave court after his guilty plea in his trail on tax evasion in Los Angeles, California, on September 5, 2024.

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Hunter Biden defends Graham Platner on Newsom podcast

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Prominent Biden envoy unloads on the White House he served

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Trump to nominate Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence

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Pete Hoekstra speaks.

Trump's ambassador names one thing America needs from Canada

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US Senator Bernie Sanders campaigns for a proposed billionaire tax in Los Angeles, February 18, 2026.

Gavin Newsom’s race to block a billionaire tax

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The POLITICO Poll

New poll results show the UK political drama is a warning sign for Trump

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Inside the campaign to discredit a key climate science report

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Spy law on track to lapse after Congress rejects extension

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Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats will prioritize affordability. Not all of his members agree.

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Column

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

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez 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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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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House Republicans huddle with Hegseth after Trump’s reconciliation demands

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Hawley pushes Blanche to settle abortion pill case

By Alice Miranda Ollstein

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Capitol agenda: Democrats’ H.R. 1 problem

By Riley Rogerson

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Trump demands $350B Pentagon infusion, elections overhaul in next party-line GOP bill

By Mike DeBonis

White House

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‘Bad policy and even worse politics’: DeSantis spurns potential White House AI preemption

By Andrew Atterbury

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White House’s new push to block state AI laws could ride on kids’ safety

By Brendan Bordelon, Cheyenne Haslett and Gabby Miller

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Trump will not attend US opening match of World Cup

By Sophia Cai

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‘The die has been cast’: Trump allies fear it’s too late to reverse economic woes

By Sam Sutton and Scott Waldman

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Man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker pleads guilty

By Emilio Perez Ibarguen

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Judge declines to block ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ officials say is halted

By Josh Gerstein

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Top DOJ official planned to make a claim with Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’

By Daniel Lippman

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Why the U.S. is detaining a senior Afghan diplomat

By Lennart Pfahler

States

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Sacramento’s AI question: protect jobs or soften the blow?

By Chase DiFeliciantonio

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Immigration judge orders Columbia protest leader to be deported

By Gregory Svirnovskiy

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‘We’re going to need a bigger boat’: New Jersey prepares for Amtrak meltdowns during World Cup

By Ry Rivard

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Jolly picks Gwen Graham for running mate on Dem Florida governor ticket

By Kimberly Leonard and Gary Fineout

Elections

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Some Senate Dems still won’t commit to Graham Platner

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

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House Dems threaten to target WinRed as GOP probes ActBlue

By Lisa Kashinsky

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Bernie Sanders’ candidates just keep winning

By William Steakin, Lisa Kashinsky and Andrew Howard

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Graham Platner wasn’t establishment Dems’ first choice. They’re getting behind him now.

By Jessica Piper, William Steakin and Samuel Benson

Foreign Affairs

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Trump calls off planned Thursday evening strikes on Iran

By Gregory Svirnovskiy and Ben Johansen

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UK Defense Secretary John Healey quits with blast at Keir Starmer

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Not another political World Cup

By Ali Walker and Zia Weise

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Germany’s new defense confidence takes off

By Chris Lunday

Earlier

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Judge finds Lander not guilty in 26 Federal Plaza obstruction case

By Madison Fernandez

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Grok’s sexualized deepfakes violate Canada’s privacy law, watchdog rules

By Mickey Djuric

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Pentagon locks down over ‘air quality issue’

By Gregory Svirnovskiy and Daniel Lippman

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Commission of 1: A top Wall Street regulator gains new sway over crypto, prediction markets under Trump

By Declan Harty and Jasper Goodman

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How smartphones broke British politics

By Charlie Cooper

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DHS funding bill advances out of committee along party lines

By Eric Bazail-Eimil

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5 countries call for united EU response to Trump’s drug price threats

By Rory O’Neill

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How the US embassy’s mega bash became the hottest ticket in Brussels

By Seb Starcevic

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Lawmakers once saw Bill Gates as a benevolent innovator. After Epstein, they aren’t sure.

By Hailey Fuchs and Kelsey Brugger

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Hawkish GOP lawmaker Don Bacon says he was hacked by Russia

By John Sakellariadis and Maggie Miller

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Canada’s teen social media ban comes with a Big Tech off-ramp

By Mickey Djuric

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Hormuz closure sparks global pitchfest on energy

By Daniella Cheslow

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The back-channel bid to go soft on Maduro

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

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Steyer’s exit from the California governor’s race could spell bad news for climate policy

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

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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse talks Dem energy agenda, tension with Trump administration and more

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse talks Dem energy agenda, tension with Trump administration and more

Meta exec Joel Kaplan details the company's AI, data center and workforce plans at POLITICO's Energy Summit

Meta exec Joel Kaplan details the company's AI, data center and workforce plans at POLITICO's Energy Summit

FERC Chairman Laura Swett discusses the agency's AI agenda at POLITICO's Energy Summit

FERC Chairman Laura Swett discusses the agency's AI agenda at POLITICO's Energy Summit

Zeldin addresses data center skepticism: 'It really depends on how the deal is structured'

Zeldin addresses data center skepticism: 'It really depends on how the deal is structured'

'It's shared pain': Sen. Capito on permitting reform

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