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The Zelig-like DNC autopsy author
The Zelig-like DNC autopsy author
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage r
Ukraine’s ambassador on Trump, Putin and the path to peace
Ukraine’s ambassador on Trump, Putin and the path to peace
Albany reels in ICE
Albany reels in ICE
The latest Paxton-Cornyn ad dustup is an ominous sign for the Texas GOP
The fighting has gotten so ugly that some Republicans are fearful it will dampen turnout in the midterms.
The DNC’s 2024 autopsy is out
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said the report “does not meet my standards.”
Colorado Democratic Party censures Jared Polis over Tina Peters clemency
Her case has become a rallying cry for Republicans who continue to falsely insist that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
Jeff Bezos’ mixed bag for Mamdani
Jeff Bezos’ mixed bag for Mamdani
Trump’s grip on the party threatens his grasp of Congress
President Donald Trump’s revenge tour is increasingly imperiling his midterm agenda on the Hill.
‘Relics of the past’: The old guard of Georgia’s GOP has fallen
Tuesday’s results revealed the state’s full tilt toward MAGA, with Brad Raffensperger's defeat.
Mike Collins and Derek Dooley head to runoff in Georgia Senate GOP race
The result extends a bitter intraparty fight and delays Republicans' ability to focus their attacks on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Progressive firebrand Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for the nation’s bluest House seat
The self-styled “troublemaker” and unabashed progressive was backed by members of the “Squad.”
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia
She won the nomination outright despite some Democrats’ concerns over her record as Atlanta mayor.
Shapiro-backed Brooks wins competitive Pennsylvania primary
The governor’s pick will take on GOP Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in a key November battleground.
Another Trump enemy falls as Brad Raffensperger loses Georgia primary
MAGA billionaire Rick Jackson and the Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones advanced to a runoff in the Republican primary for Georgia governor.
Trump picks off Massie in Kentucky
The president continues to rack up wins in his revenge tour.
Andy Barr wins Kentucky GOP Senate primary
The Trump-endorsed representative defeated former Attorney General Daniel Cameron in the race to succeed Mitch McConnell.
Press Pass Problem
Press Pass Problem
Can Massie remain standing even as other Trump enemies fall?
The president faces several tests of his power on Tuesday, from Kentucky to Georgia to Alabama.
Trump endorses Paxton over Cornyn for Texas Senate
The late endorsement comes just a week before the heated GOP runoff election between the state attorney general and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
‘The beneficiary of all this is Jon Ossoff’: Georgia GOP steels for messy runoff
The party is heading into Tuesday night’s primary with no dominant front-runner and many voters still undecided.
Wes Moore knows why Democrats lost in 2024
Wes Moore knows why Democrats lost in 2024
Mamdani’s Nakba Day video that never was
Mamdani’s Nakba Day video that never was
Trump's revenge tour claims its biggest victim yet
Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R-La.) primary loss is a massive warning sign for any Republicans who’ve provoked the president’s wrath — like Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie.
Bill Cassidy loses Senate primary in another major win for Trump
Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow, the president’s favored candidate, and MAGA-aligned state Treasurer John Fleming advanced to a runoff for the GOP nomination.
In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation
“We are not going down without a fight. We are not going down to Jim Crow maps,” said Shalela Dowdy, a plaintiff in the Alabama redistricting case.
Cassidy defiant as Trump's revenge campaign closes in
“I’m going to win today,” Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said in an interview, brushing off Trump's efforts to oust him and MAHA's influence in the race.
Bill Cassidy’s last stand?
The two-term incumbent is polling in third place in the GOP primary for his Louisiana Senate seat, as he faces a Trump-backed challenger.
Israel has long divided Democrats. Now it’s splitting Republicans, too.
The emerging fractures carry significant implications for the future of the U.S.-Israel alliance and GOP efforts to keep together President Donald Trump’s coalition.
Colorado governor says he will grant clemency to Trump-aligned election conspiracy theorist
Tina Peters allowed a far-right activist to access her county’s election system to help efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage r
Keisha Lance Bottoms’ lead is making some Georgia Democrats uneasy
The former Atlanta mayor has dominated primary polls for months, but Democrats are concerned her political baggage will tank their chances this fall.
Reza Pahlavi on Trump, Iran and whether the regime will ever fall
Reza Pahlavi on Trump, Iran and whether the regime will ever fall
Bruce Blakeman’s solar phase
Bruce Blakeman’s solar phase
Jeff Landry’s trying to swing the Louisiana GOP Senate race. Will it work?
He’s trying to boost Julia Letlow over Bill Cassidy — and annoying other state Republicans along the way.
Vance takes fraud fight to Maine
The vice president visited Bangor, Maine, to tout his fraud crackdown, stump for Paul LePage and offer an olive branch to Sen. Susan Collins.
Poll: Democrats want to beat the GOP — even if that means fewer Black districts
A new POLITICO Poll suggests many appear willing to embrace a maximalist posture on redistricting.
A look inside a North Country primary feud
A look inside a North Country primary feud
McMaster plans to call special session to redraw South Carolina House map
The decision would tee up the state legislature to pass a new 7-0 map favoring Republicans this cycle.
Buttigieg picks sides in Iowa
The former Transportation Secretary (and Iowa caucus winner) is backing Josh Turek over Zach Wahls for Senate.
Brad Raffensperger targeted by threat as he runs for governor
A manifesto featured a photo of him with the word “boom” written over his face.
Is Mamdani’s ‘Tax the Rich’ fight done?
Is Mamdani’s ‘Tax the Rich’ fight done?
South Carolina Republicans tank redistricting, for now
Tuesday’s vote doesn’t mark a definitive end for efforts to redraw the state’s maps — but it does make it harder to accomplish this year.
Michigan Senate hopeful El-Sayed calls himself a ‘physician’ but has little history treating patients
“It’s a weird thing to hang your hat on in terms of a biographical detail if you never actually practiced medicine,” one Dem operative said.
Trump nominates Kari Lake and Doug Mastriano to diplomatic posts
The two staunch allies ran failed campaigns for governor in battleground states in 2022.
What to expect when you’re expecting a budget
What to expect when you’re expecting a budget
Sen. John Curtis exploring 2028 run for Utah governor
The freshman senator is only 16 months into his first term.
Brad Raffensperger navigates his party’s MAGA reality
He's running a campaign that’s served him and other old school Georgia Republicans well. But has the party changed too much for that old system to still work?
Poll: Americans disagree on what a ‘stolen’ election means
New results from The POLITICO Poll show Democrats are worried about voter suppression while Republicans are worried about voter fraud.
Poll: Republicans and Democrats agree on one big election issue
As campaign spending hits record highs, voters across parties question how deeply money shapes elections.
NY Dems are primed to pull redistricting punches
NY Dems are primed to pull redistricting punches
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage r
Leon Panetta on Iran, Ukraine and the new global power struggle
Leon Panetta on Iran, Ukraine and the new global power struggle
Hochul’s Mission Accomplished
Hochul’s Mission Accomplished
Tennessee Republicans pass new gerrymander following Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling
The map aims to give the GOP a clean sweep of the state’s nine congressional districts by fracturing Black-majority Memphis between three districts.
Poll: SAVE America Act meets voter skepticism
The POLITICO Poll finds that a plurality of Americans neither support nor oppose the bill, or are unsure, even as the president makes it a top priority.
Menin’s Fair Fares push tests Mamdani
Menin’s Fair Fares push tests Mamdani
The POLITICO Poll - April 2026 SAVE Act
The POLITICO Poll results on Americans' views of the SAVE America Act.
Tennessee unveils new congressional map poised to erase Dem seat
The proposed map would give the GOP a clean sweep of the state’s nine congressional districts.
Former ICE official falls short in Ohio battleground district GOP primary
Madison Sheahan’s loss to former state Rep. Derek Merrin brings relief to Republicans concerned about her electability against Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur.
‘The Kamala Harris problem’: Vance’s 2028 hopes hinge on Trump, Iowa Republicans say
The vice president’s first trip to the early caucus state saw him defending the White House’s response to a sputtering economy with an eye towards his own presidential ambitions.
With Indiana, Trump asserts his grip on the GOP
The president successfully ousted a majority of the Republican state senators who blocked his redistricting effort last year.
Billionaires of the world, unite!
Billionaires of the world, unite!
We’re about to find out whether Trump is kingmaker or lame duck
So far, his chosen candidates in several May primaries are struggling to dominate their fields.
Republicans' youth voter problem
A new national poll of 1,000 young Americans finds deep discontent over the economy and signs of a base problem for Republicans.
A note to our readers
As I begin my first week as POLITICO's Global Editor-in-Chief, I want to start by thanking you — our readers and subscribers — for the trust you place in POLITICO.
Poll: Americans uneasy with AI, crypto even as they spend big on midterms
An April POLITICO Poll finds broad skepticism about both crypto and AI, creating a growing tension for candidates benefiting from the influx of cash.
Ohio Republicans fear former ICE official could cost them a battleground House seat
Madison Sheahan is facing attacks from GOP primary opponents over her tenure in the Trump administration.
Trump shakes up Kentucky Senate race with endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr
The president reshuffled the race by asking MAGA-aligned businessperson Nate Morris to step aside.
Bruce Blakeman’s Kafkaesque Albany sojourn
Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman’s battle to access the state’s new public campaign finance program made its way to an Albany County courthouse.
May 2026
Cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker
‘An unmitigated s--t show fever dream’: Louisiana enters election chaos
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s decision has set off a scramble among local election heads, GOP state legislators and candidates on both sides of the aisle.
Georgia won’t redraw congressional map ahead of midterms, Kemp says
The Georgia governor said it’s too late to act on the recent Supreme Court ruling, with voting already underway, but signaled changes for 2028.
Centrist Democrats beef up affordability message
A New Democrat Coalition-aligned nonprofit will host its inaugural policy forum tackling high costs of living this month.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage r
Can America trust AI? David Sacks makes the case.
Can America trust AI? David Sacks makes the case.
Hochul’s Dear Tom letter
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants assurances from President Donald Trump’s administration that a very specific federal immigration officer isn’t operating in New York.
Louisiana plans to delay House primaries after Supreme Court redistricting ruling
GOP Gov. Jeff Landry said he’s working on “a path forward” after the court barred the state from using its current congressional map.
Mills drops out of Maine Senate race, setting up Platner to face Collins
The shocking move shakes up one of the year’s most important Senate races.
A rare Mamdani-Menin alliance
A rare Mamdani-Menin alliance
Kat and Zo’s affordability goooooaaaals
Kat and Zo’s affordability goooooaaaals
After WHCD shooting, Republicans blame Dems for political rhetoric
Republicans are returning to a playbook they leaned on in the aftermath of the assassination attempts against Donald Trump in 2024.
Talarico needs Crockett’s Black voters. They aren’t all convinced.
Democrats’ hopes of taking Texas ride on the state’s nearly 3 million Black voters, many of whom supported Jasmine Crockett in the primary.
Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74
The Republican was diagnosed with colon cancer last year.
From Iran to Paris weather: Alleged prediction market violations start stacking up
Fault lines over who is in charge of regulation are already emerging, with several frontline Democrats leading the charge on reining in the companies.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage r
Tammy Haddad on Barbra Streisand, Trump and DC’s A-List weekend
Tammy Haddad on Barbra Streisand, Trump and DC’s A-List weekend
He wants Muslims out of the U.S., and he’s Blakeman’s opener
He wants Muslims out of the U.S., and he’s Blakeman’s opener
Inside Grindr’s political power play
The LGBTQ+ dating app has expanded its political presence since Donald Trump’s return to office as it seeks to flex its influence muscles on a range of policy priorities.
‘The GOP should’ve done more’: Virginia Republicans point fingers after gerrymandering loss
They are frustrated the party didn’t spend extensively and are putting pressure on Florida to give them back an edge.
Virginia voters give Dems big win in the gerrymandering wars
The new map could wipe out Republicans' gains so far in the race President Donald Trump kicked off last summer in Texas.
Trump’s pick to replace Stefanik
Trump’s pick to replace Stefanik
Dems need to win in Virginia to take back the House. It’ll be tight.
If approved, the redistricting effort could deliver Democrats a 10-to-1 seat advantage in Virginia, which amounts to a net pickup of as many as four House seats.
Dueling PACs gear up for GOP primary wars over immigration
The Dignity Act, a bipartisan immigration reform bill, has sparked a revolt on the political right.
Former aide suing Eric Adams joins Mamdani administration
Former aide suing Eric Adams joins Mamdani administration
‘A trend that can’t be ignored’: Dems have made up ground in nearly every election since Trump took office
POLITICO’s analysis shows a clear trend in red and blue districts alike.
Forced out of the military — and into the redistricting wars
Bree Fram's long-shot campaign may hinge on Virginia's redistricting referendum, which could decide whether the trans veteran rocket scientist booted out of the military under Trump stands any chance of winning.
Poll: Trump’s immigration message changed. Voters' opinions have not.
A new POLITICO poll finds half of Americans — including one quarter of Trump’s 2024 voters — said his mass deportations campaign is too aggressive.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage r
Why Steve Hilton thinks he can turn California red
Why Steve Hilton thinks he can turn California red
Democrats’ new affordability nemesis: FIFA
The world soccer organization is joining groceries, utilities and landlords as targets for Democrats talking about the cost of living.
Pappas holds cash advantage over GOP rivals in New Hampshire
The Democrat out-raised his Republican competitors and has more in the bank.
Barr keeps his cash lead in Kentucky Senate GOP primary
The GOP representative has a nearly $4.2 million war chest.
Ossoff builds massive cash edge as Georgia GOP field remains unsettled
His fundraising and cash on hand numbers dwarf all of the Republican contenders’ postings combined.
Peltola outraises Sullivan, lags in cash on hand
The Democrat posted a massive Q1 haul but has less money left in the bank than her opponent does.
Angie Craig builds fundraising lead in Minnesota Senate primary
The Democratic representative raised $2.5 million in the first quarter.
Sherrod Brown posts big cash advantage over Jon Husted
Brown raised more than $10.1 million in the first quarter of the year.
Cornyn heads into Texas Senate runoff with more money than Paxton
The GOP senator ended the first quarter of the year with more than $8 million in cash on hand.
Roy Cooper far outraises Michael Whatley in North Carolina Senate race
The former governor raised nearly $14 million last quarter.
Mark Kelly keeps cashing in on Trump's 'Seditious Six' attacks
His fundraising haul is likely to stir more speculation about his 2028 ambitions.
Senate Democratic candidates are posting some huge fundraising hauls
James Talarico's $27 million fundraising haul tops a list of strong Senate Democratic figures
How 1 GOP billionaire is upending Georgia politics
Rick Jackson came out of nowhere. All of a sudden, he’s everywhere.
Albany’s influence wars
Albany’s influence wars
Gov. Brian Kemp’s big tent pitch for a fractured Republican Party
Gov. Brian Kemp’s big tent pitch for a fractured Republican Party
A dozen battleground Dems send Swalwell’s campaign donations to charity
Candidates in key House and Senate races are distancing themselves from his money and endorsement as the fallout over the misconduct allegations against him continues.
‘Just get in and stir sh-t up’ — Lawler as chaos agent
‘Just get in and stir sh-t up’ — Lawler as chaos agent
‘It would be catastrophic’: A Supreme Court decision could upend Alaska’s crucial Senate race
A Supreme Court decision could bar late-arriving mail ballots and potentially disenfranchise thousands of Alaskan voters in a race that could determine Senate control.
2028 Democrats say anyone can win. Voters aren’t so sure.
At the first major informal gathering of their potential presidential candidates, some Democrats are already grappling with what it takes to win.
Mamdani's 100th day
Mayor Zohran Mamdani crisscrossed the city on his 100th day in office, relishing a milestone in a mayoralty that for much of last year seemed like an impossibility.
Inside the DNC’s Middle East (not) working group
The Democratic National Committee set up a task force to tackle the Middle East. Seven months later, the working group still has work to do.
Pope Leo XIV condemns war, rejects claims of divine backing
The Pope is pushing back against rhetoric used by U.S. leaders to frame the Iran war as divinely sanctioned.
Harris gives her clearest signal she is mounting a 2028 presidential bid
She has toyed with the idea before, but her comments Friday took on a new meaning in front of an audience full of Black power brokers.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage r
Why Trump’s endorsement hasn’t been a ‘close out move’ for Louisiana Senate
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy still has a chance at making the runoff despite Trump-backed Julia Letlow's lead in the race.
Marjorie Taylor Greene unloads on Trump, Netanyahu and the future of MAGA
Marjorie Taylor Greene unloads on Trump, Netanyahu and the future of MAGA
The enduring influence of Al Sharpton
The biggest names in politics are flying in from around the country to meet the Rev. Al Sharpton.
DNC avoids taking a stance on Israel, AIPAC
The members’ latest vote reflects a party establishment still grappling with how to respond to an increasingly thorny political issue.
Republicans cautious on energy prices despite ceasefire
Many Republicans welcomed the Middle East ceasefire. They're being less vocal about the future of global energy markets.
The DNC is meeting — and Israel is at the forefront once again
Democratic National Committee members are facing a series of votes testing the party's views on Israel and AIPAC.
Liberal judge cruises to victory in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Chris Taylor’s win doesn’t come as a surprise.
Republican Clay Fuller wins special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Fuller held serve for the GOP in the heavily Republican northwest Georgia district.
Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed declines to disavow Hasan Piker’s past comments
Piker has been accused by Democrats and Republicans of making antisemitic and pro-terrorist comments.
‘Vile on every level’: Tucker Carlson rips Donald Trump over Easter Sunday ‘f-word’ post
The former Fox News host also slammed the U.S. president for “mocking” Islam during a scathing critique.
Mamdani’s investigation nominee faces questions on independence
During his campaign, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had a historic number of volunteers who canvassed on his behalf.
Wes Moore criticizes Trump for talking about Medicare cuts
"We don't want to be fighting foreign wars while you're taking away our health care," Maryland's governor said.
April
Political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker
Is Hochul the unlikely hero of Adams’ world indictments?
Gov. Kathy Hochul has spent the last four months beating the auto-insurance affordability drum and fighting the trial lawyers and unconvinced lawmakers who stand in her way.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage r
Nuclear rockets, moon bases and NASA’s Mars plan
Nuclear rockets, moon bases and NASA’s Mars plan
The POLITICO Poll - 2026 March
The poll asked respondents about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., MAHA and the politics of both.
'What the hell did he just say?' GOP Iran worries build after Trump speech
Republicans wanted a clear message on the war from Trump. Instead, some feel like they got the runaround.
Inside the blame game roiling Georgia's GOP Senate primary
Republicans are worried their infighting could make it harder to defeat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Congress Reaches Bipartisan Deal on Infrastructure Spending Bill
After months of negotiations, lawmakers from both parties have agreed on a comprehensive infrastructure package worth $1.2 trillion that includes funding for roads, bridges, and broadband internet.
Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Digital Privacy Case This Term
The justices agreed to take up a case that could redefine how law enforcement accesses personal digital data, with major implications for technology companies and civil liberties.
Trump’s MAGA allies have a new plan for mass deportations. It could splinter the coalition.
Surpassing 1 million deportations this year hinges on worksite enforcement — which would enrage farm and construction groups (and possibly voters).
Dems hit the airwaves over Iran
VoteVets Action Fund’s $250,000 ad campaign targeting vulnerable GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden represents an escalation in Democrats’ efforts to hammer Republicans over the war.
Election Security Experts Warn of Emerging Threats Ahead of Midterms
Cybersecurity officials briefed lawmakers on new vulnerabilities in election infrastructure and the growing sophistication of foreign interference campaigns.
Army investigating video of Apache helicopter at Kid Rock’s Nashville home
The musician, a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, posted a video of an Army helicopter flying low outside his residence Saturday.
Iran war makes things personal for veteran candidates
Dozens of military veterans running for Congress across the country have now adapted their campaign messaging to befit a nation at war.
Mark Sanford launches his comeback bid to Congress
The former GOP representative wants to retake his House seat in South Carolina’s Charleston area after losing to a Trump-backed challenger in 2018.
Poll: The battle for MAHA that could sway the midterms
A new POLITICO Poll finds cracks in the coalition that helped put HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Donald Trump in office.
Cori Bush wants her seat back — and a rematch over AIPAC
She is back on the campaign trail after a 2024 multimillion-dollar campaign by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee unseated her.
A month into Iran, the GOP’s political reality sinks in
Republicans in battleground states are largely sticking by the president's war — but they’re finding it harder to brush off the consequences.
Why some Democrats want to shut off Hasan Piker’s ‘megaphone’
The popular streamer’s rise as a Democratic influencer coincides with the party’s long search for a path out of the wilderness.
‘He’s lied about everything’: Iran war puts Trump on shaky ground with young MAGA men
Their frustrations and anger with the conflict were on full display at CPAC this week.
DHS confirms that Lewandowski left the department along with Noem
Still unexplained is why he accompanied the former secretary to Guyana.
Trump plays Texas hold ’em with Senate endorsement
The president has not endorsed in the Texas Senate GOP runoff. MAGA sees it as a signal.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage r
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Regulate Artificial Intelligence
The proposed legislation would establish safety standards, transparency requirements, and oversight mechanisms for AI systems deployed in critical sectors.
Andy Beshear’s 2028 playbook: How a Democrat wins in Trump Country
Andy Beshear’s 2028 playbook: How a Democrat wins in Trump Country
Abigail Spanberger faces a national test with Virginia redistricting
Democrats are starting to worry they could lose the April special election, with the GOP seeing strong early voting turnout.
Trump-endorsed North Carolina state Senate leader loses by 23 votes
Phil Berger conceded the race to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page.
Newsom: We could lose the country in 2028
Newsom: We could lose the country in 2028
2028 Dem hopefuls scramble for distance from AIPAC
Democrats eyeing White House bids are distancing themselves from the powerful pro-Israel group amid slumping support for Israel within the party’s base.
They once called him a ‘goose-stepping extremist.’ They’re now sitting out his comeback bid.
Brandon Herrera, the GOP nominee in Texas’ 23rd congressional district, won’t get help from pro-Israel and GOP Jewish groups. But they aren’t backing his Democratic opponent, either.
'I’m super-Republican, but you got my vote': The Democratic deer hunter setting his sights on flipping Iowa
Democrats are desperate to find locally authentic candidates after 2024. They think people like Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand might help.
Pete Buttigieg’s 2026 project
The former Transportation secretary and onetime presidential candidate is traveling the country for the midterms. The road may lead him beyond.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage r
Ruben Gallego wants to make Democrats fun again
Ruben Gallego wants to make Democrats fun again
Political operatives with Trump ties raked in millions of dollars in commissions from DHS ad campaign
The ads became a sore spot within the White House over Kristi Noem.
‘He has to justify what he did’: Black leaders slam JB Pritzker after Illinois primary
Hard feelings linger after the billionaire governor lifted Juliana Stratton to victory over the Congressional Black Caucus’ preferred candidate.
AIPAC faces calls to reassess strategy after split results in Illinois
In its first midterms test, the powerful pro-Israel group backed two victors but failed to secure its preferred outcome in the two districts where it spent the most.
King of Illinois: Pritzker swings Senate race as he targets Trump
Juliana Stratton’s victory in a heated Senate primary vindicates the governor’s political operation heading into 2028.
Stratton wins Illinois primary, giving Dems another Black female senator
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won with the help of outside spending — much of it from Gov. JB Pritzker.
AIPAC attacks fall flat as Democrat Daniel Biss wins Illinois House primary
The suburban Chicago mayor, who has criticized Israel, will succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
AIPAC, AI money propels Melissa Bean to comeback victory in Illinois
The former representative is poised to return to Congress after defeating more progressive candidates in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 8th district.