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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

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

Elon Musk declared the launch of his new political party on Saturday, a project he has repeatedly floated in the weeks since his explosive breakup with President Donald Trump — but provided no details as to how he planned to jump through the hoops necessary to establish a … Musk announces arrival of new ‘America Party’ after Trump splitRead 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

Brian Fitzpatrick’s survival mechanism as a battleground House Republican entails occasionally distancing himself from his own MAGA-controlled party. On Thursday he took that to the next level by voting against President Donald Trump’s megabill amid an unrelenting pressure campaign from the White House. The head-turning move made Fitzpatrick … This Pennsylvania Republican withstood pressure on the megabill. Here’s why.Read more

Democrats believe President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spend megabill gives them a heavy cudgel ahead of the 2026 midterms. Now they have to effectively wield it as they try to reclaim the House. Ad-makers have quickly prepped attack ads to air as soon as the holiday weekend is over, including … Dems are gearing up to weaponize Trump’s megabillRead more

An ally of President Donald Trump and former Department of Government Efficiency adviser James Fishback on Tuesday is launching a super PAC called FSD PAC designed to blunt Elon Musk’s political ambitions. FSD PAC, a play on Tesla’s “full self-driving,” stands for Full Support for Donald. Its strategy … Trump ally launches new super PAC to counter MuskRead more

Former Rep. Colin Allred is jumping back into the Texas Senate race, after losing to Ted Cruz eight months ago. In a video released Tuesday, Allred, who flipped a red-leaning district in 2018, pledged to take on “politicians like [Texas Sen.] John Cornyn and [Attorney General] Ken Paxton,” … Colin Allred enters U.S. Senate race in TexasRead more

SAN FRANCISCO — A former longtime friend of Elon Musk has a word of caution for President Donald Trump about the tech mogul: He doesn’t really move on. Philip Low, an award-winning neuroscientist who partnered with the late, legendary cosmologist Stephen Hawking as a test subject, learned that … This Silicon Valley founder broke up with Elon Musk. He has a warning for Donald Trump.Read more

Marco Rubio on his many roles, plus a chat with Trump’s ‘chief Twitter troll’ | The Conversation lead image

Marco Rubio joins POLITICO’s Dasha Burns for an exclusive interview to discuss his dual roles as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor as he navigates the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Burns is later joined by Alex Bruesewitz to discuss his rise from very online Trump … Marco Rubio on his Many White House Roles. Plus a chat with Trump’s ‘Chief Twitter troll’Read more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota — Former President Joe Biden joined thousands of mourners Friday as former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman lay in state in the Minnesota Capitol rotunda while the man charged with killing her and her husband, and wounding a state senator and his wife, made a … Biden pays respects as former Minnesota House Speaker Hortman, killed in shooting, lies in stateRead 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

NEW YORK — Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, masterfully using a visual medium to illuminate a world of ideas, died Thursday at age 91. Moyers died in a New York City hospital, according to longtime friend Tom … Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary turned acclaimed TV journalist, dead at 91Read more

Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who successfully ran for Congress in 1996 as a crusader for gun control after a mass shooting on a New York commuter train left her husband dead and her son severely wounded, has died. She was 81. News of her death was shared … Gun control crusader and former US Rep. Carolyn McCarthy dead at 81Read more

House GOP committees have issued new subpoenas to ActBlue, intensifying their probe of the Democratic fundraising platform. The subpoenas are an attempt to force cooperation as ActBlue has pushed back on the congressional investigation, questioning its intentions and constitutionality after the White House launched a similar probe. Reps. … House GOP issues new subpoenas, ramping up ActBlue investigationRead more

Prominent MAGA-aligned commentators launched xenophobic attacks on Zohran Mamdani over the 33-year-old state lawmaker’s Muslim religion following his apparent Democratic primary win in the New York City mayoral race. In a series of posts, conservative social media personality Laura Loomer wrote “New York City will be destroyed,” Muslims … MAGA right attacks Zohran Mamdani’s religion following his winRead more

Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown is running for Senate in New Hampshire for a second time, he announced Wednesday. “I’m running for the United States Senate to restore common sense, keep our border secure, and fight for our New Hampshire values,” Brown, a Republican, posted on social media … Scott Brown launches campaign for Senate in New HampshireRead more

Just as President Donald Trump appears to have hit pause on a major conflict in the Middle East, he is intensifying one at home. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is the chief target of the president’s powerful political operation, which is looking to oust the outspoken congressman in the … Trump isn’t ready for a ceasefire with MassieRead more

Democrats are scrambling to respond to President Donald Trump’s unilateral attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. It’s another high-stakes move by the president that could present a major political opening — but the party has, so far, appeared fractured in its public messaging. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) quickly called … Dems struggle to respond as Trump’s Iran strikes sow chaosRead more

Steve Bannon expressed his disapproval on Monday with the possibility of the U.S. pushing for regime change in Iran — an outcome President Donald Trump floated over the weekend — while reiterating his desire to prioritize “America first” and stay out of foreign conflicts. Bannon, the longtime Trump … Bannon warns regime change could lead to US military in IranRead more

Ro Khanna on Elon Musk and fighting the establishment | The Conversation lead image

California Rep. Ro Khanna is one of the Democratic Party’s key progressive voices, but he has no problem picking fights with his fellow Democrats or aligning himself with conservatives when he sees common ground. “I’m kind of blunt-spoken. I say what’s on my mind,” he tells POLITICO’s Dasha … Ro Khanna on Elon Musk and Fighting the EstablishmentRead more

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and conservative media personality Tucker Carlson doubled down on their feud over U.S. involvement in the escalating war between Israel and Iran, with each releasing their own podcasts on Friday following up on the fiery debate earlier this week. The ongoing war of words … ‘It was a bloodbath’: Cruz, Carlson feud offers preview of 2028Read 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

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a combat veteran who led troops in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan, accused President Donald Trump of displaying “a lack of seriousness” in dealing with the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. “As someone who has worn this uniform, and you know, … Wes Moore accuses Trump of ‘a lack of seriousness’ in dealing with IranRead more

Black church leaders are ramping up the pressure on corporate America as companies continue to roll back their diversity, equity and inclusion policies, trying to serve as a counterbalance to President Donald Trump’s aggressive push to end DEI initiatives across the country. The pressure comes as liberals are … Black church leaders pressure companies over Trump’s anti-DEI pushRead more

As Republicans battle over direct military engagement with Iran, prominent conservatives and allies of the president have emerged as forceful voices against intervening, lashing out at a host of political players — except for President Donald Trump. Warring factions within the Republican Party have sought to pull Trump … MAGA allies deride attacking Iran — but won’t criticize Trump directlyRead more

American Federation of Teachers union President Randi Weingarten, a longtime influential member of the Democratic National Committee, is leaving the DNC, according to a letter obtained by POLITICO. Weingarten, who has been been a member of the DNC for 23 years, wrote DNC Chair Ken Martin that she … Teachers union President Randi Weingarten resigns from DNCRead more