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Fetterman on ICE, Israel and identifying as a Democrat | The Conversation

Fetterman on ICE, Israel and identifying as a Democrat ...

Fetterman on ICE, Israel and identifying as a Democrat | The Conversation lead ...

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Shapiro grows his donor network ahead of 2028

Shapiro grows his donor network ahead of 2028

The Pennsylvania governor is using his book tour and his reelection bid as a way...

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In South Texas, the GOP immigration hard line is now political kryptonite

In South Texas, the GOP immigration hard line is now po...

Texas Republicans bet on continuing to win over Latino voters. Then Trump began ...

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DHS watchdog warns shutdown could imperil immigration enforcement oversight

DHS watchdog warns shutdown could imperil immigration e...

The lapse in funding is forcing the department’s inspector general to suspend th...

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How Maryland Democrats are thwarting Wes Moore’s political ambitions

How Maryland Democrats are thwarting Wes Moore’s politi...

"The operations of his political tentacles are weak," says one Democratic strate...

The POLITICO Poll - 2026 February - U.S. Alliance

The POLITICO Poll, conducted Feb. 6-Feb. 9, surveying respondents' views of the ...

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Democrats are cashing in after DOJ failure to indict them

Democrats are cashing in after DOJ failure to indict them

Trump wanted to take six Democrats down for telling servicemembers to ignore ill...

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A tech group is launching a new effort to keep Democrats from falling behind on AI

A tech group is launching a new effort to keep Democrat...

Tech for Campaigns plans to partner with Democratic groups to test what works.

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How Virginia’s top court might decide Democrats’ gerrymandering fate

How Virginia’s top court might decide Democrats’ gerrym...

The state Supreme Court is likely to determine the fate of redistricting in Virg...

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Trump continues to lash out at ‘RINO’ GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt

Trump continues to lash out at ‘RINO’ GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt

The Oklahoma governor has found himself in a protracted dispute with the preside...

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‘It’s pissing people off’: Centrist Democrats are livid with AIPAC after primary fiasco

‘It’s pissing people off’: Centrist Democrats are livid...

AIPAC spent $2 million attacking moderate-leaning Tom Malinowski in a House spec...

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The Epstein scandal is taking down Europe’s political class. In the US, they’re getting a pass.

The Epstein scandal is taking down Europe’s political c...

As Europe moves to address its shame, it’s highlighting the comparative lack of ...

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A MAGA push to erase a Dem House seat is triggering accusations of fraud and violence in Utah

A MAGA push to erase a Dem House seat is triggering acc...

Assault allegations, potential fraud and a roster of Trumpworld supporters are r...

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Bad Bunny created a cultural phenomenon. Can he spark a political one?

Bad Bunny created a cultural phenomenon. Can he spark a...

The Puerto Rican superstar’s music has brought Latinos together. Democrats are j...

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Inside Trump’s critical minerals push | Energy Pod

Inside Trump’s critical minerals push | Energy Pod

Inside Trump’s critical minerals push | Energy Pod lead image

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Choppier seas await Mamdani-backed candidates after Diana Moreno's landslide win

Choppier seas await Mamdani-backed candidates after Dia...

A pair of June congressional primaries Mamdani has endorsed in are expected to b...

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Shapiro needs big policy wins for a 2028 run. He’s gunning for a Democratic trifecta to achieve them.

Shapiro needs big policy wins for a 2028 run. He’s gunn...

The Pennsylvania governor is mounting an aggressive down-ballot push this year a...

February

Politico cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker

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Virginia Supreme Court will hear redistricting challenge

Virginia Supreme Court will hear redistricting challenge

The state's High Court will decide if Virginia Democrats' gerrymander push can m...

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Janet Mills’ first TV ad hits ICE

Janet Mills’ first TV ad hits ICE

The ad uses footage of the Maine governor criticizing the agency in a speech thi...