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‘Not concerned’: Republicans dismiss Canada’s rejection of Trump

‘Not concerned’: Republicans dismiss Canada’s rejection...

The country Trump has suggested should be the 51st state resoundingly elected hi...

May 2025

Political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker

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Wes Moore is doing everything to lay the groundwork for a presidential bid. But he insists he's ‘not running.’

Wes Moore is doing everything to lay the groundwork for...

The Maryland governor is planning an appearance at a key Democratic dinner in So...

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Anti-Trump protesters turn out to rallies in New York, Washington and other cities across country

Anti-Trump protesters turn out to rallies in New York, ...

Thomas Bassford said he believed Americans today are under attack from their own...

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Trump-connected lobbying firm Ballard Partners rakes in $14M in first quarter

Trump-connected lobbying firm Ballard Partners rakes in...

The firm more than tripled its revenue from a year ago.

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Trump Organization is selling 2028 hats

Trump Organization is selling 2028 hats

A third term in the White House would violate the 22nd Amendment.

Two Texas Republicans throw support behind Paxton in br...

Two Texas House Republicans have endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s 20...

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Paxton's challenge isn't the only one worrying Senate Republicans

Paxton's challenge isn't the only one worrying Senate R...

The Texas primary challenge to longtime incumbent Sen. John Cornyn prompts a per...

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Trump rode to victory on the economy. Democrats see a way to flip that on its head.

Trump rode to victory on the economy. Democrats see a w...

Party strategists say a relatable message on the economy could be the way out of...

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Democrats look to ride anti-Musk sentiment to victory in Virginia next

Democrats look to ride anti-Musk sentiment to victory i...

High off its victory in Wisconsin, the party looks to November.

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Ossoff raises record-breaking $11M for Senate reelect

Ossoff raises record-breaking $11M for Senate reelect

The early fundraising haul is a show of force but represents only a tiny fractio...

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Democrat Christina Hines launches congressional bid in Detroit suburbs

Democrat Christina Hines launches congressional bid in ...

The former special victims' prosecutor is going for the seat held by Rep. John J...

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Andy Beshear has some advice for Dems on hammering Trump over tariffs

Andy Beshear has some advice for Dems on hammering Trum...

After urging Canadian officials to pull back tariffs on liquor, he conceded gove...

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Trump praises Whitmer in friendly Oval Office meeting

Trump praises Whitmer in friendly Oval Office meeting

Whitmer emphasized her agreements with Trump in a speech earlier on Wednesday.

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Republicans are increasingly anxious about a midterms wipeout

Republicans are increasingly anxious about a midterms w...

Across the party, there's a push to refocus on economic issues even as some worr...

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Rod Blagojevich has a new gig: Working for the ‘Bosnian Bear’

Rod Blagojevich has a new gig: Working for the ‘Bosnian...

The former Illinois governor, who was pardoned by President Donald Trump in Febr...

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Democrats look to make a play for GOP turf with surge of new candidates

Democrats look to make a play for GOP turf with surge o...

"This puts a lot more on the field," said Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.), a co-cha...

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'Ball game over': Trump's rural support could make or break the Wisconsin Supreme Court race

'Ball game over': Trump's rural support could make or b...

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race could wind up being a referendum on the preside...

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'Get attention': Musk defends million-dollar giveaways

'Get attention': Musk defends million-dollar giveaways

'Get attention': Musk defends million-dollar giveaways lead image

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Democrats concede they have no alternative to Chuck Schumer for now

Democrats concede they have no alternative to Chuck Sch...

The embattled minority leader has faced criticism across the party over his fumb...