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Iran vote caps Trump’s congressional losing streak

The House vote to halt the Iran war, while largely symbolic, further stymies the administration's political priorities during a week where the GOP has already scuttled several of the president’s goals.

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5 lingering questions about Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche sought to end the furor over the fund, but the saga seems far from over.

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Todd Blanche testifies.
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The clock is ticking for Trump’s endorsement in Georgia

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Becerra and Bass surge in California as anti-establishment fever breaks

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Here’s what we just learned about the Democratic Party’s future

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Democrats see the stars aligning in Iowa

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Matt Mahan's 2026 June primary election night party stage is seen empty.

Big Tech’s big flop on primary night

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EU plots long game against US digital supremacy

By Mathieu Pollet

4 ways Europe wants to wean off US tech

By Mathieu Pollet

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The House GOP majority dwindles, and so does the calendar

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Scott Bessent testifies.

Bessent offers no answers on status of Trump's tax audit immunity

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Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) speaks with reporters.

Senate Republicans manage to unstick immigration funding bill

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The Heart of the American Left Is Picking Its Next Standard-Bearer

Three Democrats are offering rival visions for the city Rep. Nancy Pelosi dominated for four decades, and for a party searching for its next direction.

By Jonathan Martin

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Column

The Biggest Threat to JD Vance Is Spencer Pratt

Washington loves Rubio. A brash bully from outside conventional politics is the bigger potential challenge.

By Alexander Burns

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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

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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

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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

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

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

‘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

THE POLITICO POLL

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

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

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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

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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

Congress

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Mullin keeps door open to pull customs agents from ‘sanctuary city’ airports

By Cheyanne M. Daniels

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Negotiators aiming to unveil draft of bipartisan House AI bill by week’s end

By Meredith Lee Hill, Riley Rogerson and Kelsey Brugger

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George Santos says lawyers are talking to DOJ amid reported probe

By Gregory Svirnovskiy

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House Dem proposes bill to help agencies create AI rules

By Gabby Miller

White House

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OpenAI diverges from White House on AI safety rules

By Brendan Bordelon

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Trump’s AI order is a blow against laissez-faire

By Brendan Bordelon, Jacob Wendler and Gabby Miller

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Sam Altman visits Washington for White House and Hill meetings

By Cheyenne Haslett

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White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled to July 24

By Cheyanne M. Daniels

Legal

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Supreme Court allows Alabama to use House map eliminating a majority-Black district

By Josh Gerstein and Andrew Howard

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2 Trump supporters wounded at Butler sue federal government

By Aaron Pellish

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Split appeals court panel protects some transgender people already in military

By Kyle Cheney and Josh Gerstein

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

By Josh Gerstein and Kyle Cheney

States

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A Democratic former Navy pilot wins primary to try unseating Tom Kean Jr. in NJ’s most contested House race

By Matt Friedman

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New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he’s ‘energized’ but appears to push back timeline for return

By Matt Friedman

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‘I thought I had my future wife’: The Florida woman catfishing America’s political class

By Daniel Han

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New York lawmakers plan to approve one-year data center moratorium

By Marie J. French

Elections

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Karen Bass heads to runoff in Los Angeles

By Liam Dillon and Alex Nieves

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Scott Wiener faces Pelosi-backed Connie Chan in succession fight

By Dustin Gardiner

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Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra loses Iowa governor primary

By Samuel Benson

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A Republican with no cash wins nomination to go against juggernaut Cory Booker

By Daniel Han

Foreign Affairs

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Trump chides Netanyahu over Lebanon bombings amid Iran war negotiation standstill

By Gregory Svirnovskiy

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EU slams Trump’s forced labor tariff as ‘unjustified’

By Camille Gijs

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Ukraine hits St. Petersburg site as Putin’s Davos kicks off

By Veronika Melkozerova and Koen Verhelst

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UK wants public to vote on wildlife to replace Winston Churchill on bank notes

By Hannah Brenton

Earlier

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Mamdani makes big political gamble in backing Espaillat challenger

By Chris Sommerfeldt and Madison Fernandez

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Mullin: ‘Everybody’s a little behind’ in safeguarding against drones as World Cup looms

By Oriana Pawlyk

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Thune ‘hopeful’ Senate can start voting on reconciliation bill Wednesday

By Jordain Carney

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Johnson says he’ll discuss AI regulatory proposal with OpenAI chief

By Meredith Lee Hill

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Capitol agenda: Trump’s intel pick endangers spy powers bill

By Calen Razor

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Pressure builds on Italy’s Meloni to shun Trump as she gears up for 2027 election

By Hannah Roberts and Jacopo Barigazzi

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Democrat Marni von Wilpert and Republican Jim Desmond come out on top for Issa seat

By Ben Fox

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‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley fired after confrontation with new boss

By Aaron Pellish

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Trump administration proposes 10 percent tariff on Canada, Mexico and the EU over forced labor

By Daniel Desrochers

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Adam Hamawy, medical doctor Army vet with controversial past, wins nomination to succeed Watson Coleman in New Jersey

By Matt Friedman

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Inside Germany’s fight with Austria for a coveted UN Security Council seat

By Hans von der Burchard and Nette Nöstlinger

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2 researchers charged with smuggling mpox into the US

By Carmen Paun

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TALKERS

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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James Talarico’s theory of victory in Texas

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

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The West’s most important river is in trouble

The West’s most important river is in trouble

Can America trust AI? David Sacks makes the case.

Can America trust AI? David Sacks makes the case.

Does climate still matter to voters in 2026?

Does climate still matter to voters in 2026?

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

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

Mark Cuban talks Trump's HHS, says drugmakers are afraid of PBMs

Mark Cuban talks Trump's HHS, says drugmakers are afraid of PBMs

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