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Democrats fret Graham Platner could cost them — and not just in Maine

They publicly defended Platner in the wake of his latest scandal. But some are growing increasingly worried he will be a liability.

By Jessica Piper, Lisa Kashinsky and Andrew Howard

raham Platner speaks to supporters.

President Donald Trump looks out the window of his limousine at the construction in Lafayette Park as he departs the White House, Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump administration retreats on 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

By Meredith Lee Hill, Jordain Carney and Josh Gerstein

John Thune speaks with reporters as he walks to his office at the U.S. Capitol

DOJ’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ backtrack fails to calm Senate Republicans

By Jordain Carney

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New York Democrats push redistricting amendment, joining national battle

By Bill Mahoney and Nick Reisman

Florida GOP gubernatorial front-runner Byron Donalds breaks with Trump on AI

By Kimberly Leonard

Pentagon press office is now a classified area and off-limits to reporters

Pete Hegseth has sought to inhibit media access to the Pentagon since he became defense secretary.

By Aaron Pellish and Paul McLeary

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier speaks during a ceremony on May 20, 2026, in Miami, Florida.

Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over AI risks

By Aaron Mak, Andrew Atterbury and Hassan Ali Kanu

Split appeals court panel protects some transgender people already in military

By Kyle Cheney and Josh Gerstein

Anti-Trump group can keep flying ‘86-47’ flag near National Mall, judge rules

By Josh Gerstein and Kyle Cheney

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stands with Rep. Derrick Van Orden inside a Wisconsin dairy farm building on June 1, 2026.

Milk’s the drink of choice at RFK Jr.’s event with swing-district Republican

By Simon J. Levien

Rep. Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters, Dr. Dre at odds in Compton school bond campaign

By Daniel Miller

A bulk cargo ship sits at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026.

US launches ‘self-defense’ strikes against Iran amid stalled talks

By Cheyanne M. Daniels

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And the Next Governor of California Will Be ...

Will California elect another Democrat — or could Republicans pull off a stunning upset? Our roundtable examines the candidates, the surprises and the paths to victory.

By Katy Murphy

It Was Supposed to Be a Lifeline for a Blue-Collar Town. Then Trump Returned.

New Bedford, Massachusetts is ground zero for America’s wind industry.

By Benjamin Storrow

How Freaked Out Should Silicon Valley Be by Pope Leo?

The pope’s encyclical calling for AI restraints has fueled a backlash among some in Big Tech.

By Calder McHugh

Column | Jonathan Martin

A Top Democratic Governor on Netanyahu, Kamala Harris and the 2028 Race

Over South Philly pizza, the Pennsylvania governor dismissed talk of 2028 while laying out his vision for the Democratic Party.

By Jonathan Martin

Chaos in London, Charm Offensive in Washington

British Ambassador to the U.S. Christian Turner is doing his best to tune out the political turmoil back home.

By Felicia Schwartz

Person of Interest

Elise Stefanik Cozied Up to Trump. Where Does She Go Next?

Once hailed as a rising GOP moderate, Stefanik exits Congress as one of Donald Trump’s fiercest allies — and signals she may not be finished with electoral politics.

By Ben Jacobs

The Next Lina Khan Is Your State Attorney General

As the White House eases off antitrust enforcement, states are rushing to seize the power for themselves.

By Joseph J. Schatz

‘Goes to Show You How Stupid They Are’: Tillis Lets Loose on Trump Advisers

The retiring Republican senator opens up about his YOLO approach and why he’s occasionally taken on Trump.

By Jordain Carney

Column | Victoria Guida

‘Everything in Life Should Not Be a Gambling Experience’

There’s supposed to be a line between investing and gambling. Congress might have to define the difference.

By Victoria Guida

Column | Jonathan Martin

Wes Moore on What Democrats Still Don’t Understand About Losing

The Maryland governor has a few lessons for his party.

By Jonathan Martin

Column | Nahal Toosi

Yes, Trump Might Really Attack Cuba

The shift comes as administration officials struggle to convince the Cuban regime to make major economic and political changes.

By Nahal Toosi

Column | Nahal Toosi

Trump Says He’s a Builder. His Peace Deals Are Far From Sturdy.

Arab officials worry Trump will leave them in a lurch with Iran.

By Nahal Toosi

THE POLITICO POLL

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Poll: Democrats would give up Black voting power to beat the GOP

By Erin Doherty, Andrew Howard and Riley Rogerson

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Trump keeps claiming victory in Iran. Our new poll shows voters aren’t buying it.

By Erin Doherty

POLLING: ELECTIONS

Poll: Republicans and Democrats agree on 1 big election issue

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What Americans mean when they say they’re worried about a stolen election

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Poll: Voters aren’t so sure about Trump’s sweeping election bill

Poll: The midterms' new big players are pushing agendas that voters don’t fully support

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Poll: Job losses, China threats split GOP on Trump’s AI agenda

POLLING: MAHA

Your guide to who’s who in the MAHA movement

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Poll: Here’s what MAHA actually believes

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RFK Jr. has turned corporate America’s name to mud, POLITICO Poll finds

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Poll: The battle for MAHA that could sway the midterms

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Capitol agenda: Trump fund angst keeps GOP agenda in limbo

By Calen Razor and Jordain Carney

Hard-liners balk at GOP’s failure to enshrine anti-transgender laws

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Mike Johnson’s longtime chief of staff to depart in June

By Gregory Svirnovskiy

Bondi shifts responsibility for Epstein files’ release to Todd Blanche, making him Democrats’ next target

By Hailey Fuchs

White House

Kevin Hassett urges Americans to look at whole picture on prices

Trump vents about judge who blocked Kennedy Center changes

By Associated Press

Sherrill tries to ‘lower the temperature’ at immigration detention facility

By Daniel Han, Ry Rivard and Myah Ward

State Dems race to tax payouts from Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

By Bernie Becker, Nick Reisman, Shia Kapos, Tyler Katzenberger and Daniel Han

Legal

‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ is ‘deeply offensive,’ Pence says

By Cheyanne M. Daniels

Judge launches inquiry into Trump-IRS settlement that led to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

By Kyle Cheney and Josh Gerstein

Judge blocks renaming, closure of Kennedy Center

By Kyle Cheney and Josh Gerstein

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ICE agent arrested for January shooting of immigrant in Minnesota

By Gregory Svirnovskiy

States

California is drowning in internet campaign ‘slop.’ 2028 is next.

By Tyler Katzenberger

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New Jersey’s House primaries show rising influence of money over bosses

By Matt Friedman

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‘When you break the huddle, you go’: Xavier Becerra’s polarizing playbook

By Melanie Mason, Daniel Lippman, Jeremy B. White and Riley Rogerson

Sherrill, Newark mayor back partial curfew in New Jersey’s largest city

By Ry Rivard, Daniel Han and Matt Friedman

Elections

Chuck Schumer’s Iowa problem

By Lisa Kashinsky, Samuel Benson and Calen Razor

Steve Hilton smashed up UK politics — now he wants to upend California’s

By Esther Webber

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Platner’s campaign confirms he sent sexual texts to women while married

By Gregory Svirnovskiy

Trump jumps into Republican primaries for governor in South Carolina, Iowa and Oklahoma

By Associated Press

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UK releases fresh Mandelson files in wake of Jeffrey Epstein scandal

By Matt Honeycombe-Foster

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Commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker denied UK entry

By Sam Blewett

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Brussels to Big Tech: Embrace sustainable AI or go away

By Elena Giordano

EU’s top diplomat pitches role in Iran ceasefire talks

By Nicholas Vinocur

Earlier

‘Pollute us and we’ll sue you’: The quest to give Europe’s lakes and forests legal rights

By Leonie Cater

Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools

By Associated Press

Pro-Trump presidential candidate wins spot in Colombian runoff

By Associated Press

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‘Holding our breath’: Hurricane season is here, and FEMA is shorthanded

By Thomas Frank

Zelenskyy presses US to send Ukraine more anti-ballistic missiles

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Asia reckons with China as Trump pulls back

Punishing airports over immigration would lead to ‘so much economic damage,’ Sen. Andy Kim says

By Cheyanne M. Daniels

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States balk at the high price of Medicaid work requirements amid budget crunch

By Robert King and Alice Miranda Ollstein

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Hundreds arrested in Paris after sports revelry turns ugly

By Seb Starcevic

Israel captures Crusader castle as war expands in southern Lebanon

By Seb Starcevic

‘To call it a ceasefire is a joke': Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza with AP

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Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal

By Associated Press

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Former US First Lady Dr. Jill Biden speaks during the 29th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 5, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)

‘Why are we talking about this?’: Democrats are furious that the Bidens won’t go away

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The Texas GOP finally turned on Cornyn

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Can America trust AI? David Sacks makes the case.

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America’s data center surge is about to face a big test

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