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Democrats are ready to move on even if their former standard bearer is not.

Ruben Gallego said Democrats should keep Fetterman in their tent.

Chair Ken Martin is emphasizing his neutrality in primaries, while the 25-year-old vice chair looks to disrupt the party from within.

The MAGA lightning rod expressed confidence in her ability to win, but said the Senate is broken.

The survey indicates a potential “freak-out moment” for the Pennsylvania senator who has made Pittsburgh — his home region — core to his brand.

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best of this week’s crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

The former president has defended his decision to stay in the race until July 2024.

The Pennsylvania senator has always had a go-it-alone attitude. Now, in the wake of an article that said staff had concerns about his mental health, he finds himself with little political support from fellow Democrats.

The Arizona senator is heading to the swing state to talk about “the struggles of working-class Americans.”

The controversy has consumed the state’s Republican Party as it looks toward a tough November.

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

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best of this week’s crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best of this week’s crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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

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

Thomas Bassford said he believed Americans today are under attack from their own government and need to stand up against it.

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best of this week’s crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

Democrats have previously raised concerns about former Republican Rep. Billy Long’s ties to firms at odds with the IRS.

In his first major speech since leaving the White House, Biden criticized the Trump administration for endangering Social Security.

This is Adam Hollier’s third bid for the House seat representing most of Detroit.

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best of this week’s crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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

The Texas primary challenge to longtime incumbent Sen. John Cornyn prompts a perennial fear for Republicans: Will Trump help them protect their own?

Two Texas House Republicans have endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s 2026 Senate bid — breaking with longtime GOP Sen. John Cornyn for what’s anticipated to be a heated primary contest. Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas), a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, announced his backing of Paxton in a statement first shared to Fox News on Thursday. “Attorney General Paxton is the conservative champion we need in the U.S. Senate,” Gooden wrote. He added that Paxton “will take a sledgehammer to the establishment, secure the border, and fight hard for President Trump’s agenda. Ken Paxton has my complete and total endorsement.” Gooden’s endorsement comes two days after Paxton, a widely known MAGA firebrand, launched his highly anticipated 2026 Senate campaign to challenge Cornyn. “It’s definitely time for a change in Texas,” Paxton said. “We have another great U.S. senator in Ted Cruz. And it’s time we have another great senator that will actually stand up and fight for Republican values, fight for the values of the people of Texas, and also support Donald Trump.” Gooden isn’t the first Texas Republican to throw his support behind Paxton. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) touted his backing of the attorney general’s campaign bid Wednesday. “He’s a bulldog, and that’s what we need in the Senate,” Nehls told POLITICO. Cornyn and Paxton are longtime ideological rivals. Paxton has repeatedly attacked Cornyn for what he views as inadequate embracing of Trump, and Cornyn recently bashed the Trump rabble-rouser over his legal scandals. Cornyn recently earned the backing of Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who beat Cornyn in last year’s battle to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the party leader in the chamber. The NRSC — led by Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) — also said it would support the incumbent. While both moves were expected, it signals the primary could get incredibly expensive — and that national Republicans could be willing to spend to back the longtime lawmaker. But the Republican endorsement that will likely hold the most weight is Trump’s. While the president has yet to announce whom he’ll support, Trump and Paxton have long been closely aligned. Ben Jacobs contributed to this report.

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

After urging Canadian officials to pull back tariffs on liquor, he conceded governors don’t have much power when it comes to trade.

The early fundraising haul is a show of force but represents only a tiny fraction of the expected spending in the race.

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