Politics
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.
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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.