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Josh Shapiro joins Mamdani pile-on, saying candidate failed to condemn antisemitic rhetoric

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

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Roy Cooper to jump into North Carolina Senate race Monday

Roy Cooper is expected to announce his campaign for the North Carolina Senate as soon as Monday, according to two people directly familiar with the former governor’s decision. The popular, former two-term governor’s entrance into the Senate race — for a seat Republican Sen. Thom Tillis is leaving … Roy Cooper to jump into North Carolina Senate race MondayRead more

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Obama to headline fundraiser in response to GOP redistricting efforts

Barack Obama and Donald Trump are squaring off over Republicans’ push to remap two red states, with the former Democratic president fundraising against his successor’s effort to maintain control over Congress next year, according to an invitation obtained by POLITICO. Obama will headline an August fundraiser in Martha’s … Obama to headline fundraiser in response to GOP redistricting effortsRead more

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Beto O’Rourke calls on Democrats to play hardball on redistricting

Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas added himself to a shortlist of Democrats pressuring California to carve out extra congressional districts for their party ahead of the midterms. The remarks, made at an event hosted by the left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress on Tuesday, came a … Beto O’Rourke calls on Democrats to play hardball on redistrictingRead more

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‘There’s a lot of fatigue’: Trump books draw lackluster sales

President Donald Trump promised Americans they would get tired of winning — for now, it appears they are getting tired of reading about him. Trump’s first term saw books authored by prominent journalists sell hundreds of thousands of copies each as the public rushed to learn the inside … ‘There’s a lot of fatigue’: Trump books draw lackluster salesRead more

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Sen. Eric Schmitt on being a White House whisperer and Senate budget reformer

Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt is a lawyer, former state attorney general and a skilled navigator of the old — and new — wings of the Republican Party. He also has another title: White House whisperer. Schmitt joins POLITICO’s Dasha Burns to talk about his closeness with the Trump … Sen. Eric Schmitt on being a White House whisperer and Senate budget reformerRead more

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South Carolina’s early state status is far from secure. But 2028 Dems are going anyway.

PAWLEYS ISLAND, South Carolina — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear drew a standing ovation from Georgetown County Democrats Thursday night, after he shook hands and grinned for photos. California Gov. Gavin Newsom packed standing-room-only crowds into a two-day rural county tour of the state last week. California Rep. Ro … South Carolina’s early state status is far from secure. But 2028 Dems are going anyway.Read more

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A Kentucky Republican and a California liberal: The unlikely alliance pushing Trump on Epstein

The unlikely alliance of the populist left and right has strengthened over the Jeffrey Epstein controversy. Leading the charge for Congress to vote on publicizing Epstein-related records are Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.). The odd couple — a libertarian from rural Kentucky and a progressive … A Kentucky Republican and a California liberal: The unlikely alliance pushing Trump on EpsteinRead more

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The White House is frustrated with Susan Collins. She might be the GOP’s best option.

President Donald Trump would like to see a “better option” than Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins to represent the state. He probably can’t get one. The moderate GOP senator causes frequent headaches for the White House when it comes to securing her crucial vote, which is needed to … The White House is frustrated with Susan Collins. She might be the GOP’s best option.Read more

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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

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

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Spanberger opens early lead in Virginia governor’s race, new poll shows

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic nominee for governor of Virginia, maintains a double-digit lead over her Republican opponent, according to a new poll from Virginia Commonwealth University. The survey, conducted between June 19 and July 3, found that 49 percent of registered voters support Spanberger, with 37 … Spanberger opens early lead in Virginia governor’s race, new poll showsRead more

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Trump wants five-seat pickup from redraw of Texas congressional map

President Donald Trump wants lawmakers in Texas to redraw the state’s congressional district map to give Republicans five more House seats, he told reporters Tuesday. “There could be some other states we’re going to get another three, or four or five in addition. Texas would be the biggest … Trump wants five-seat pickup from redraw of Texas congressional mapRead more

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Formal complaint filed against Vote.org by its founder

A messy fight between the current and former leadership of Vote.org is escalating. Debra Cleaver, the nonprofit’s founder, said she has filed complaints with four states’ attorneys general alleging that the high-profile voter registration group has defrauded donors, including by vastly inflating the number of voters it could … Formal complaint filed against Vote.org by its founderRead more

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Trump Border Czar Tom Homan: ‘There Will Be No Amnesty’

Tom Homan, Trump’s border czar, is a longtime immigration law enforcement official now tasked with helping implement the administration’s massive deportation campaign. In a wide-ranging interview with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns, Homan explains what will be done with the $170 billion recently passed by Congress to help the effort, … Trump Border Czar Tom Homan: ‘There Will Be No Amnesty’Read more

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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

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

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Josh Cowen is launching a congressional bid in a swing Michigan district

Democrat Josh Cowen is launching a bid by highlighting education and affordability issues in what is already becoming a crowded primary in a tossup Michigan district. Cowen, an education policy professor at Michigan State University, singled out the school choice and voucher programs pushed by Michigan Republicans like … Josh Cowen is launching a congressional bid in a swing Michigan districtRead more

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