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Roy Cooper has an early, six-point lead in the North Carolina Senate race, according to the first public poll of the marquee contest. The Emerson College poll, released Friday morning, found the Democratic former North Carolina governor with 47 percent support to Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley’s … Cooper leads first public poll since jumping in North Carolina Senate raceRead more

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 … The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politicsRead more

President Donald Trump is raking in cash for his political operation, building up funds that could allow him to continue to be a political kingmaker even as he cannot seek reelection. The president’s primary super PAC brought in a whopping nearly $177 million in the first half of … Trump’s political operation has stockpiled a massive amount of cash ahead of the midtermsRead more

A month after saying he had “done enough” political spending — and amid a bitter falling out with President Donald Trump — Elon Musk gave $10 million to help Republicans keep control of Congress. The contributions came as Musk publicly feuded with Trump and was slamming Republicans for … Elon Musk gave the GOP $10M while he was fighting with TrumpRead more

Democratic Rep. Sara Jacobs personifies the conflict within her party over U.S. support for Israel and the nightmare in Gaza — and the increasingly precarious balancing act for any politician trying to navigate it. The third-term member of Congress from San Diego is Jewish. She has family in … A Democrat in the middle of the Israel firestormRead more

With help from Amira McKee IN MEMORIAM: Five candidates running for New York City mayor — as well as hundreds of NYPD officers — paid their respects this afternoon to Didarul Islam, who died in uniform in Monday’s tragic mass shooting. Mayor Eric Adams, Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran … Adams, Cuomo, Mamdani and Sliwa pay their respectsRead more

With help from Amira McKee ‘OUT OF STEP:’ Zohran Mamdani distanced himself from “defund the police” posts he made in 2020, saying today they were made “amidst a frustration that many New Yorkers held at the murder of George Floyd.” He said multiple times that the posts were … Mamdani returns, swipes away Defund the Police pastRead more

U.S. President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that Canada’s move to recognize Palestinian statehood threatened to jeopardize trade deal talks between the two countries. On Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that his country intends to recognize a Palestinian state ahead of September’s United Nations General Assembly, … Trump says Canada’s Palestinian move is new trade deal stumbling blockRead more

For more than five decades, Joe Biden’s existence was not only incredibly public but busy — his waking hours spent surrounded by a coterie of devoted aides and strategists, his calendar filled with speaking engagements and meetings, his home a bustling and buzzing swarm of activity. In “What … The shockingly shrunken footprint of a former presidentRead more

‘Overcorrections’: McBride on some Democrats’ remarks on transgender people | The Conversation lead image

Texas Republicans would create five House seats that President Donald Trump carried by 10 or more points in November through a redrawn Congressional map to be released Wednesday, according to a person close to the process who was granted anonymity to discuss a map not yet public. Four … New Texas Congressional map will create five districts Trump carried by double digitsRead more

With help from Amira McKee CUOMO CONUNDRUM: Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani looks to be cruising toward victory, capturing 50 percent of the vote in a new general election poll of the mayor’s race paid for by his allies. In the five-way contest, Andrew Cuomo trailed him with … Zohran dominates in new pollRead more

Sometimes name recognition isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Just ask Geoffrey Epstein. Epstein, who’s running for mayor in Framingham, Massachusetts, is — obviously — a different one from the disgraced late New York financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is back in the headlines as Republicans wrestle with … Geoffrey Epstein is running for mayor of a major Boston suburb. Not that Jeffrey Epstein.Read more

Roy Cooper raised $3.4 million in the first 24 hours of his Senate campaign — a record-breaking sum for the former North Carolina governor in one of the most competitive upcoming Senate races. The fundraising haul, shared first with POLITICO, includes more than $2.6 million raised directly to … Roy Cooper raises $3.4 million in first 24 hours of his Senate candidacyRead more

Project 2025 architect Paul Dans on Monday is launching a bid to primary Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, joining an increasingly crowded field. “What we’ve done with Project 2025 is really change the game in terms of closing the door on the progressive era,” Dans told … Project 2025 architect Paul Dans to challenge Lindsey GrahamRead more

FDA’s Makary on ‘male-dominated’ culture of medical research | The Conversation lead image

Food dye and ADHD: FDA commissioner says listen to parents | The Conversation lead image

FDA head Marty Makary on food dyes, ultra-processed foods and the MAHA agenda | The Conversation lead image

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Martin Makary is getting lobbied by the MAHA movement to restrict food dyes and ultra-processed foods, as well as by the food, agriculture and pharmaceutical industries to reduce government oversight. “We want to go bold and there are a lot of things to … FDA Head Marty Makary on Food Dyes, Ultra-Processed Foods and the MAHA AgendaRead more

Democratic leaders are feeling pressure to join a brewing redistricting battle that is threatening to upend the midterms landscape — an effort that is likely to slam into legal and political reality. As Texas Republicans pressed forward with a redistricting blitz designed to increase the number of red … Democrats desperately look for a redistricting edge in California, New York and MarylandRead more

President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains underwater. But Democrats are faring worse, according to a new poll from The Wall Street Journal released Saturday. The new survey, conducted by Democratic pollster John Anzalone and Republican pollster Tony Fabrizio, found Democrats’ popularity at its lowest point in three decades … Americans don’t approve of Trump. But they don’t like Democrats either.Read more

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez launched her gubernatorial bid on Friday, making her the first entrant into what’s expected to be a crowded Democratic primary to replace retiring Gov. Tony Evers. In her announcement video, Rodriguez, a former emergency room nurse and state legislator, pledged to work to … Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez launches gubernatorial bidRead more

White House struggles to shake off Epstein files storm | The Conversation lead image

FDA commissioner Marty Makary defends Vinay Prasad | The Conversation lead image

FDA Commissioner has ‘no preconceived plans’ for abortion pill policies | The Conversation lead image

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 … The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politicsRead more

President Donald Trump is backing Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters to chair the Republican National Committee and replace Michael Whatley as he runs for Senate in North Carolina. Trump announced his support Thursday in a Truth Social post about Whatley, who is expected to publicly announce his Senate … Trump backs Florida state senator to lead RNCRead more

After a two-year break, “South Park” returned to TV on Wednesday night with an explosive episode aimed squarely at Donald Trump that depicted the president in bed with Satan and referenced Jeffrey Epstein. The start of the new season of “South Park” was delayed by several weeks while … South Park skewers Trump over Epstein files, depicts him in bed with SatanRead more

The first six months of President Donald Trump’s term have produced a cash cow of historic magnitude for the lobbying industry, with record-breaking demand for help navigating the administration’s constant stream of policy pronouncements — or trying to avoid becoming a pay-for in the GOP’s megabill. The result … K Street rakes in record cash thanks to TrumpRead more

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has joined fellow Democrats in criticizing Zohran Mamdani, the progressive candidate for mayor of New York whose past comments on Israel have cost him support from within the party. Mamdani has failed to condemn “blatantly antisemitic” rhetoric, Shapiro said in an interview with Jewish … Josh Shapiro joins Mamdani pile-on, saying candidate failed to condemn antisemitic rhetoricRead more