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The most important governor’s race of 2024 is about to have its own version of Trump

The most important governor’s race of 2024 is about to ...

Republicans are poised to nominate Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson — a candidate molded i...

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Dems have a problem with their democracy argument, not with the Supreme Court

Dems have a problem with their democracy argument, not ...

The court’s ruling made clear that Democrats are going to have to make their cas...

March 2024

Political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker.

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Cease-fire protesters block traffic in DC ahead of SOTU

Cease-fire protesters block traffic in DC ahead of SOTU

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Biden’s State of the Union report card: Here’s where Biden stands on last year’s promises

Biden’s State of the Union report card: Here’s where Bi...

Inflation? Climate? Policing? The president promised a lot on these issues and m...

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Hochul goes it alone on subway cops

Hochul goes it alone on subway cops

With help from Shawn NessIn 2016, then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo threw another stone in ...

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One-house budgets are coming

One-house budgets are coming

With help from Shawn NessBoth houses of the state Legislature are planning to in...

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Tougher retail theft laws face opposition

Tougher retail theft laws face opposition

With help from Shawn NessBoosting penalties for people who assault retail worker...

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David Mixner, LGBTQ+ activist and Bill Clinton campaign adviser, dies at 77

David Mixner, LGBTQ+ activist and Bill Clinton campaign...

Mixner was credited with raising millions of dollars for Clinton from gay and le...

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Katie Britt shares story of sex trafficking survivor in SOTU response

Katie Britt shares story of sex trafficking survivor in...

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RNC installs new leadership as Trump tightens hold on GOP

RNC installs new leadership as Trump tightens hold on GOP

Michael Whatley is the new chair of the RNC. Trump’s daughter-in-law is co-chair.

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Britt leans into family issues and the border during GOP response to State of the Union

Britt leans into family issues and the border during GO...

The Alabama Republican senator addressed her state's contentious court ruling on...

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Kellyanne Conway’s advice to Republicans on abortion & TikTok

Kellyanne Conway’s advice to Republicans on abortion &a...

Conway explains why and how the GOP “should reflect consensus” on abortion right...

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Matt Gaetz campaigns against fellow House Republican, despite leadership pleas not to

Matt Gaetz campaigns against fellow House Republican, d...

He was on the trail with a primary challenger to Rep. Tony Gonzales.

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One (house) and done

One (house) and done

With help from Shawn NessBoth houses of the state Legislature approved their one...

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‘The View’ greets Hochul

‘The View’ greets Hochul

With help from Shawn NessDaytime TV, meet Gov. Kathy Hochul. The governor made ...

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Schumer’s Israel rebuke leaves AIPAC in a delicate position

Schumer’s Israel rebuke leaves AIPAC in a delicate posi...

Democrats are under pressure from their base to push back on Israel, and it’s ma...

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Future of NY’s ethics body nears

Future of NY’s ethics body nears

With help from Shawn NessTwo lawsuits that could determine the future of ethics ...

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Trump leadership PAC racked up $4.8 million in new legal bills

Trump leadership PAC racked up $4.8 million in new lega...

Legal costs have dogged Trump, and Tuesday's filings with the Federal Election C...

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Two percent or two-thirds?

Two percent or two-thirds?

With help from Shawn NessBackroom negotiations and gamesmanship are in full thro...