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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...

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‘A pretext to rig the election’: Democrats scramble to block ICE crackdowns near polling sites

‘A pretext to rig the election’: Democrats scramble to ...

Election officials are preparing for the possibility of immigration enforcement ...

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Houston runoff sets up next Democratic generational fight

Houston runoff sets up next Democratic generational fight

Saturday’s oddly timed runoff is occurring after months of delays.

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ICE halted its surge in Maine. The state might not be quick to forget.

ICE halted its surge in Maine. The state might not be q...

Sen. Susan Collins’ announcement of ICE’s drawdown relieved some of the pressure...

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'There’s something bigger going on': State election chiefs rebuff Trump bid to seize voter rolls

'There’s something bigger going on': State election chi...

Roughly two dozen states have rejected the Trump administration’s request, promp...

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Klobuchar delays governor campaign launch as Border Patrol killing upends Minnesota

Klobuchar delays governor campaign launch as Border Pat...

Before Alex Pretti’s death, Sen. Amy Klobuchar had planned to launch her guberna...

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How a Democratic heavyweight is using AI in the midterms

How a Democratic heavyweight is using AI in the midterms

American Bridge 21st Century is publishing its research for everyone to see ahea...

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Philip Glass pulls new symphony from Kennedy Center

Philip Glass pulls new symphony from Kennedy Center

He joins a growing list of artists who have canceled performances at the beleagu...

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Virginia state court blocks Democrats’ redistricting push

Virginia state court blocks Democrats’ redistricting push

The ruling is a major setback for Democrats’ efforts to redraw the lines in the ...

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Janet Mills: Maine ‘will not be intimidated’ amid ongoing ICE surge

Janet Mills: Maine ‘will not be intimidated’ amid ongoi...

The Maine governor delivered her annual address as immigrant enforcement surges ...

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‘Brain the size of a walnut’: Bessent goes off on Newsom

‘Brain the size of a walnut’: Bessent goes off on Newsom

The Treasury Secretary pushed back the California governor’s criticisms of the T...