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Iranian ambassador at World Cup: âIran and the U.S. can be very good friendsâ
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/13/iranian-ambassador-mexico-world-cup-00961264
Published: June 13, 2026 06:01
Tehran's top diplomat in Mexico says Iran's presence in the United States for the World Cup should be read as a gesture of goodwill amid talks to end the conflict.
Vivek Ramaswamy Preaches the American Dream. Will White Christians Accept It?
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
Race, religion and wealth loom over Ohioâs fierce race for governor.
US kills Venezuelaâs Tren de Aragua leader in military strike, Trump says
Published: June 12, 2026 21:34
HĂ©ctor Guerrero faced drug, weapons and terrorism charges in the U.S.
Trump's GOP allies draw a line in the sand on Iran
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/iran-war-trump-midterms-labor-day-00960925
Published: June 12, 2026 15:29
Their new deadline for the war: Labor Day.
Justice Department approves Paramountâs acquisition of Warner Bros.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/paramount-acquisition-warner-bros-approved-00960300
Published: June 12, 2026 15:12
The Justice Departmentâs Antitrust Division signed off on Paramountâs $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., allowing the blockbuster media merger to move forward.
Trumpâs inexperienced federal prosecutors are running into trouble in court
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/us-attorneys-trump-administration-00960728
Published: June 12, 2026 15:00
A handful of the presidentâs picks for U.S. attorney posts have been disqualified, reprimanded or seen their cases fall apart.
A deal with Iran is near but not final, senior US official says
Published: June 12, 2026 14:53
The senior US official put the chance of success for a near-term deal at 80 to 85 percent but said the nuclear details will take months to materialize.
Algae resurfaces in reflecting pool after multimillion-dollar fixes
Published: June 12, 2026 12:57
The Interior Department said the algae is residual after supply lines sat dormant for weeks.
UK and Canada in talks on defense bank and fighter jet programs
https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-canada-defense-bank-fighter-jet-programs-talks/
Published: June 12, 2026 10:57
Gordon Brown â the ex-PM who is now advising No. 10 Downing Street on global finance â spoke to Canadian PM Mark Carney about the scheme.
US military escorting growing number of oil tankers through Hormuz, Energy secretary says
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/military-escort-oil-tankers-hormuz-00960556
Published: June 12, 2026 10:38
The increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz comes as Trump and Iran continue haggling over a peace deal.
Judge extends block on Trumpâs âAnti-Weaponization Fundâ
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/trump-anti-weaponization-fund-frozen-judge-00960588
Published: June 12, 2026 10:35
Judge Leonie Brinkema said sheâll likely dismiss a lawsuit over the project if top officials formally kill it.
Trump grouses about 'weak and pathetic' Iran, dismisses 'leaked' deal
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/trump-iran-peace-deal-leak-00960515
Published: June 12, 2026 10:06
The president touted a "great settlement" of the war Thursday afternoon, before pivoting back to slamming Iran Friday morning
LA Dems are nursing a post-Spencer Pratt hangover
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/la-dems-post-spencer-pratt-00960347
Published: June 12, 2026 08:05
Democrats are bracing for a bruising race between Nithya Raman and Karen Bass.
Trump wants you to know this RFK Jr. aideâs name
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/trump-wants-you-to-know-this-rfk-jr-aides-name-00959677
Published: June 12, 2026 04:00
Chris Klomp is working to boost morale and deliver results at the Health Department after a year of upheaval.
Trumpâs coal vision lifts MAGA organizer with scant energy track record
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/trumps-coal-maga-organizer-grant-00959916
Published: June 12, 2026 04:00
The Energy Department is giving millions to a company partially led by a far-right activist and telecom executive to build the nationâs first coal-fired power plant since 2013.
The nationâs cartoonists on the week in politics
https://www.politico.com/gallery/2026/06/12/the-nations-cartoonists-on-the-week-in-politics-00960253
Published: June 12, 2026 04:00
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 areâŠ
Prosecutors âon pins and needlesâ awaiting Jay Claytonâs replacement
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/jay-calyton-dni-sdny-00960257
Published: June 12, 2026 04:00
Jay Clayton had no prosecutorial experience, but it could have been worse.
The small-town voters deciding the UKâs future are demanding change, our focus group found
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/uk-makerfield-election-burnham-kenyon-issues-00959685
Published: June 11, 2026 23:01
Residents are deeply frustrated with politics â and some would rather burn the system down than back Labour candidate Andy Burnham to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
After Trump threatened to attack Iran, a scramble to stop him
Published: June 11, 2026 19:36
Senior officials from Qatar, the UAE and Pakistan rang Trump as he was threatening to strike Iran "very hard tonight." Their assurance of a deal in reach convinced him to pull back.
Senate Democratsâ political fortunes have improved. âIt didnât happen by accident,â Schumer says.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/11/chuck-schumer-redemption-senate-00960130
Published: June 11, 2026 19:29
The embattled Senate minority leader isnât popular with the base of his own party. But he says he has laid the groundwork for a Democratic resurgence.
Hunter Biden defends Graham Platner on Newsom podcast
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/11/hunter-biden-defends-graham-platner-newsom-podcast-00960030
Published: June 11, 2026 18:00
The California governorâs latest provocative podcast guest argues Platnerâs appeal will outweigh the scandals surrounding him.
Trumpâs missile diplomacy strategy backfires
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/11/trump-iran-bombs-fail-00959658
Published: June 11, 2026 16:10
âYouâre bombing what to get what at this point?â said a former Trump administration official.
Gavin Newsomâs race to block a billionaire tax
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/11/gavin-newsom-billionaire-tax-00959379
Published: June 11, 2026 15:35
A growing coalition of unions and health care groups is breaking with SEIU-UHW in a bid to stop a one-time levy on the assets of the ultrarich.
Trump to nominate Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/11/jay-clayton-director-of-national-intelligence-00959267
Published: June 11, 2026 13:18
Claytonâs nomination comes after an uproar on Capitol Hill over Bill Pulte serving in the role in an acting capacity.
Bidenâs Mexico ambassador was so frustrated, he almost ran for president himself
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/11/ken-salazar-biden-border-security-2028-00958607
Published: June 11, 2026 12:00
Ken Salazar detailed his qualms with the Biden administrationâs border plan â and how he wants to stop 2028 Democrats from repeating those mistakes.
Grokâs sexualized deepfakes violate Canadaâs privacy law, watchdog rules
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/11/grok-canada-privacy-law-00958790
Published: June 11, 2026 11:36
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne says that safeguards have reduced the volume of images but that the problem is far from resolved.
Trump's ambassador names one thing America needs from Canada
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/11/canada-potash-pete-hoekstra-00958424
Published: June 11, 2026 09:48
It turns out U.S. farmers can't do without potash.
Spy law on track to lapse after House rejects extension
Published: June 11, 2026 09:38
The vote effectively ensures Section 702 will expire for the first time since it was enacted in 2008.
Trump threatens to take Iran oil infrastructure, hit country âVERY HARD TONIGHTâ
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/11/trump-kharg-island-iran-oil-00958380
Published: June 11, 2026 07:45
The presidentâs post marked his most serious threat against Iran since before the two sides agreed to a ceasefire in April.
Sacramentoâs AI question: protect jobs or soften the blow?
Published: June 11, 2026 07:03
Californiaâs current and future leaders are faced with a policy dilemma when it comes to the specter of Ai-driven job displacement.
Not another political World Cup
https://www.politico.eu/article/not-another-political-world-cup/
Published: June 11, 2026 05:21
Headaches abound for FIFA as the biggest sporting event in the world kicks off in North America.
How Senate Democrats are planning to push back on potential election interference
Published: June 11, 2026 04:40
Itâs the latest step Democrats are taking to counter what they worry will be GOP efforts to disrupt the midterms.
Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats will prioritize affordability. Not all of his members agree.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/11/house-democrats-affordability-hr1-00958195
Published: June 11, 2026 03:45
Even as inflation rises, some insist the Democratic agenda should put other fundamentals front and center.
Inside the war to sideline stronger climate science, before itâs used in court
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/11/fossil-fuels-national-academies-climate-science-00897237
Published: June 11, 2026 03:45
An emerging field of research that can measure how much climate change has worsened individual disasters is under attack by friends of the fossil fuel industry. Billions of dollars are at stake.
Commission of 1: A top Wall Street regulator gains new sway over crypto, prediction markets under Trump
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/11/wall-street-crypto-selig-cftc-00956868
Published: June 11, 2026 03:45
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Seligâs influence over Wall Street is on the rise under President Donald Trump. Not everyone is on board.
White House's new push to block state AI laws could ride on kidsâ safety
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/11/white-houses-ai-state-preemption-kids-safety-00958020
Published: June 11, 2026 03:45
Separate meetings this week with children's advocates and the tech industry came just days after a bipartisan House proposal on AI got a chilly reception.
Poll: Voter cynicism remains a potent threat to incumbents across the globe
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/11/poll-voter-cynicism-uk-us-starmer-trump-00956725
Published: June 10, 2026 23:01
New research from London-based Public First suggests many of the grievances that fueled the widespread anti-incumbent backlash in 2024 remain entrenched.
Lawmakers once saw Bill Gates as a benevolent innovator. After Epstein, they arenât sure.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/bill-gates-epstein-files-testimony-00958154
Published: June 10, 2026 19:30
Members left their interview with the Microsoft founder and philanthropist conflicted about his legacy.
Canadaâs teen social media ban comes with a Big Tech off-ramp
Published: June 10, 2026 17:22
Ottawaâs long-awaited digital safety bill targets under-16s, but it gives tech companies a path back if they clean up their platforms.
Hormuz closure sparks global pitchfest on energy
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/hormuz-closure-global-energy-00957746
Published: June 10, 2026 17:13
The projects arenât coming online anytime soon, but countries from Suriname to Syria see an opportunity to be the next energy âsafe haven.â
US launches a second straight day of airstrikes in Iran
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/u-s-second-straight-day-air-strikes-iran-00957752
Published: June 10, 2026 17:09
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had telegraphed the action earlier in the day.
Americaâs doctors just voted for war with RFK Jr.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/ama-doctors-physicians-rfk-vaccines-00957489
Published: June 10, 2026 17:00
The American Medical Association has sought a working relationship with the health secretary. Members saw moral compromise.
Treasury watchdog finds no evidence backing Muskâs payment fraud claims
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/treasury-watchdog-musk-payment-fraud-00957212
Published: June 10, 2026 16:33
âWe did not find evidence of violations of administrative or criminal law that would constitute fraud,â the report said.
OpenAI says China launched influence campaign to shape US attitudes on AI data centers
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/openai-china-ai-data-centers-report-00957612
Published: June 10, 2026 16:30
The report's findings are likely to further fuel claims made by Republicans and pro-AI voices that foreign entities have tried to meddle in the debate over AI data centers.
'The die has been cast': Trump allies fear it's too late to reverse economic woes
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/inflation-iran-energy-fed-affordability-00957339
Published: June 10, 2026 16:25
Less than a quarter of Americans approve of how the president is managing cost-of-living issues, according to a poll released this week.
Some Senate Dems still wonât commit to Graham Platner
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/graham-platner-senate-democrats-divided-00957515
Published: June 10, 2026 16:18
Even as progressives and party leaders rally around the Maine Democrat, senators like Catherine Cortez Masto and Mark Kelly are wary.
âWe're going to need a bigger boatâ: New Jersey prepares for Amtrak meltdowns during World Cup
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/new-jersey-amtrak-meltdowns-world-cup-00957401
Published: June 10, 2026 16:04
A recent series of fires and electrical problems at New York Penn Station have transit leaders on edge.
Meta not focused on Trumpâs idea for government ownership of AI
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/meta-trump-government-ai-ownership-00956159
Published: June 10, 2026 12:06
The Meta executive said the notion that the U.S. government should receive a financial stake in top AI companies is "not something weâve spent a ton of time on."
Trump attacks on renewables âtoxicâ to permitting talks
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/trump-attacks-renewables-toxic-permitting-talks-00956031
Published: June 10, 2026 11:21
A top Democrat said Wednesday he wanted to see more movement on renewable energy approvals. A White House official didnât appear willing to budge.
Trump-backed candidate wins GOP primary to replace Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/flippo-wins-nevada-house-primary-00956027
Published: June 10, 2026 09:48
Retired Lt. Col. David Flippo overcame carpetbagging accusations in Nevadaâs lone Republican House district.
Trump says Iran will âpay the priceâ as negotiations stall
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/trump-iran-war-negotiations-00955937
Published: June 10, 2026 09:27
âTheyâve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!â Trump posted to social media Wednesday.
Inflation surges to three-year high as Iran fighting drags on
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/iran-war-inflation-energy-oil-fed-00955658
Published: June 10, 2026 08:45
The rise in fuel prices poses a challenge for Trump and Republicans as they prepare for a midterm election campaign dominated by affordability issues.
POLITICO's Energy Summit
https://www.politico.com/events/2026/06/10/politicos-energy-summit-00001645
Published: June 10, 2026 07:46
Knicks provide boon to Mamdani political brand
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/knicks-provide-boon-to-mamdani-political-brand-00954942
Published: June 10, 2026 04:55
The New York City mayor, an avid sports fan, is reaping rewards from a city abuzz over the NBA Finals.
Top DOJ official planned to make a claim with Trumpâs âAnti-Weaponization Fundâ
Published: June 10, 2026 04:55
The assistant attorney general for legislative affairs wanted to apply because he had his records subpoenaed when he investigated âRussiagateâ as a congressional staffer.
Bill Gatesâ damaged reputation is about to get another Epstein test
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/bill-gates-epstein-oversight-investigation-00955465
Published: June 10, 2026 03:45
Lawmakers will question the billionaire Microsoft founder and global health philanthropist about his ties to the late sex offender.
Republicans just took ICE spending fights off the table. It wonât end shutdown threats.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/republicans-ice-funding-government-shutdown-00955492
Published: June 10, 2026 03:45
Passage of a GOP bill to fund Trumpâs immigration enforcement agenda for years doesnât mean there arenât plenty of other partisan spending battles looming ahead of the midterms.
Sanders-backed wins fuel a progressive hot streak
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/bernie-sanders-platner-progressives-primary-wins-00955571
Published: June 10, 2026 00:21
The senatorâs enduring political influence has been clear in a series of primary wins over the past weeks, from California to Pennsylvania to Maine.
The Democratic establishment begrudgingly moves to embrace Graham Platner
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/democrats-line-up-graham-platner-maine-00955581
Published: June 9, 2026 23:53
Democrats largely lined up behind their new Maine Senate nominee on Tuesday, while Republicans were quick to launch their attacks.
Steyerâs exit from the California governorâs race could spell bad news for climate policy
Published: June 9, 2026 21:06
As Becerra and Hilton prepare to face off, environmentalists lament the race that could have been.
Graham Platner is officially Democratsâ nominee to take on Susan Collins
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/09/graham-platner-wins-maine-senate-primary-00955484
Published: June 9, 2026 20:28
The scandal-plagued oysterman was the only serious Democratic Senate candidate left on the ballot.
Nancy Mace loses GOP primary for South Carolina governor
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/09/mace-loses-south-carolina-governor-primary-00955489
Published: June 9, 2026 20:06
The representative, who has a history of bucking and then cozying up to the president, failed to make the runoff Tuesday.
Californians didnât buy billionaire Tom Steyerâs âclass traitorâ message
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/09/billionaire-tom-steyer-loses-governors-race-00950463
Published: June 9, 2026 19:16
The Democratic megadonor shattered spending records with an anti-corporate campaign. But the progressive voters he needed most never fully embraced him.
US launches retaliatory strikes against Iran after downing of helicopter
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/09/us-retaliatory-strikes-iran-00955278
Published: June 9, 2026 17:16
President Donald Trump ordered the response as he seeks a deal to end the war.
Trump slams Hochul on pipeline âdealâ
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/09/trump-slams-hochul-on-pipeline-deal-00954871
Published: June 9, 2026 16:00
The president said the New York governor had broken her word to help approve a controversial pipeline through the state, a charge sheâs repeatedly denied.
After Trump's Director of National Intelligence pick, knives are out for the whole office
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/09/knives-come-out-for-odni-00955106
Published: June 9, 2026 15:59
The nomination of housing official Bill Pulte to be Director of National Intelligence has stirred wider discussions about trimming the office back â or getting rid of it entirely.
Another top White House AI policy adviser is leaving
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/09/white-house-ai-tom-lind-00955071
Published: June 9, 2026 15:30
Thomas Lind is the latest in a string of departures from the White Houseâs tech policy ranks since the release of the long-awaited executive order on AI security.
France's Macron invites Saudi Crown Prince and Qatari Emir to discuss Middle East crisis at G7
Published: June 9, 2026 15:02
Next weekâs leadersâ summit will be dominated by crises from Hormuz to Ukraine.
Anthropic releases a less-powerful version of its most advanced model
Published: June 9, 2026 14:17
âReleasing a model this capable comes with risks," Anthropic said in its announcement.
Why progressives are refusing to drop Graham Platner
Published: June 9, 2026 13:26
They're sick of settling and being told what to do by the establishment. Even if it means risking a seat.
Push for Labor nominee is latest threat to House GOP majority
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/09/riley-moore-labor-secretary-house-00954396
Published: June 9, 2026 11:27
Some Republicans want Rep. Riley Moore to be the next Trump Cabinet pick despite thin governing margin.
Why the U.S. is detaining a senior Afghan diplomat
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/09/immigration-detention-afghan-diplomat-taliban-rape-00954225
Published: June 9, 2026 09:27
Raheem Peerzada has been in immigration detention for more than a year.
Why Ro Khanna is standing by Graham Platner
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/09/why-ro-khanna-is-standing-by-graham-platner-00954134
Published: June 9, 2026 08:05
Khanna is âdoing more standing by him than anyone else,â said a prominent Silicon Valley bundler who is close to the California Democrat.
More women, Democratic veterans running for Congress this year
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/09/more-women-democratic-veterans-running-congress-00953858
Published: June 9, 2026 06:00
The number of veterans running for federal office this cycle is up 47 percent from 2024.
Trump lost the tariff case. He might still keep some of the money.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/09/trump-tariff-case-keep-money-00953681
Published: June 9, 2026 04:00
The administration has processed more than half the $166 billion it illegally collected but is resisting paying back billions more.
Some Maine Democrats are wavering on Graham Platner
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/09/graham-platner-maine-voters-concerns-00953986
Published: June 9, 2026 04:00
The oysterman maintains a strong base of support, but his scandals have left a bad taste with some Democratic and independent voters.
Lindsey Graham is spending big to ward off an âAmerica Firstâ primary challenge
Published: June 9, 2026 04:00
The senator is facing a well-funded challenge supported by some of President Donald Trumpâs highest-profile MAGA defectors.
Paramount blasts Netflix, pushes back on Teamstersâ warnings about Warner Bros. deal
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/09/paramount-blasts-netflix-pushes-back-on-teamsters-00954087
Published: June 8, 2026 23:26
In a letter obtained by POLITICO, Paramount Skydance accused Netflix of trying to âpoisonâ its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Republicans hope Trump retreats on Pulte to save spy law
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/08/bill-pulte-dni-fisa-section-702-00954114
Published: June 8, 2026 20:29
The president has interviewed other potential intelligence directors as lawmakers seek off-ramp.
Bass will face progressive challenger in LA mayor runoff
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/08/karen-bass-nithya-raman-la-mayor-runoff-00953696
Published: June 8, 2026 18:57
Incumbent Karen Bass will compete with City Councilmember Nithya Raman in November after Spencer Pratt failed to advance from the primary.
Macron courts China with G7 outreach
https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-courts-china-with-g7-outreach/
Published: June 8, 2026 17:48
France wants to get China to agree on the need to address global trade imbalances.
NASA quietly talking to Congress about more moon money
Published: June 8, 2026 15:58
The agency has begun reaching out to lawmakers as it pushes to meet President Trumpâs moon landing timeline.
How New Yorkâs Kathy Hochul is navigating a complex political moment
Published: June 8, 2026 15:30
The Democratic governor must contend with a rising populist movement on both her left and right flanks.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul talks Trump, Mamdani and budget wins
Published: June 8, 2026 15:29
The Democratic governor is seeking a second full term this year as voters remain restive over affordability.
Pentagon walks back Latter-day Saints Church classification after pushback from Utah lawmakers
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/08/pentagon-latter-day-saints-christianity-00953583
Published: June 8, 2026 14:32
In an update to faith codes, the Pentagon had classified the religion as separate from Christianity.
Court blocks Trumpâs $100K visa fee
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/08/donald-trump-100-000-visa-fee-ruling-00953451
Published: June 8, 2026 13:07
It's a significant victory for states who sued Trump over the proclamation, saying the $100,000 fee had damaged their ability to hire workers
A political nerdâs guide to Britainâs by-election
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/08/political-nerd-guide-britain-by-elections-00952829
Published: June 8, 2026 04:56
By-elections â the British equivalent of a U.S. special election â are held when a member of Parliament resigns, dies or becomes enmeshed in tabloid scandal and are flung out of office by angry voters.
All that glitters
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/08/venezuela-gold-oil-aaron-schock-00923716
Published: June 8, 2026 04:55
Aaron Schock traded congressional disgrace for what he said was his shot at a Venezuelan gold mine â and the chance to remake himself in Trump's Washington.
What does Josh Gottheimer want now?
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/08/josh-gottheimer-political-future-00952587
Published: June 8, 2026 03:45
The ambitious New Jersey Democrat lost a governor's race but has the ear of a potential future speaker. He plans to be a bulwark against his partyâs leftward impulses.
Air-safety legislation sparks partisan brawl over taxing private jets
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/08/air-safety-taxing-private-jets-00950254
Published: June 8, 2026 03:45
The House-passed bill would stop states from tapping flight data to help enforce taxes on private aircraft.
Congress thought it had a spy-powers deal. Then Trump came in.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/08/fisa-reauthorization-pulte-trump-00952622
Published: June 8, 2026 03:45
The presidentâs decision to tap Bill Pulte as director of national intelligence has scuttled chances for a long-term Section 702 extension.
Why Britain and America Can't Stop Firing Their Leaders
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/06/08/britain-america-firing-leaders-00952143
Published: June 7, 2026 23:01
In both countries, political revolts keep toppling leaders without solving the deeper crisis.
How Donald Trump Helped Make Spainâs Prime Minister a âRockstarâ
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/06/08/pedro-sanchez-europe-opposition-trump-00949183
Published: June 7, 2026 23:01
Pedro SĂĄnchez may be embattled at home, but his opposition to the war in Iran has boosted his clout on the rest of the continent.
In Maine, Graham Platner looks to move on from a week of controversy
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/07/graham-platner-maine-primary-senate-susan-collins-00953171
Published: June 7, 2026 21:19
The political newcomer is all but certain to officially become Maineâs Democratic Senate nominee after Tuesdayâs primary.
New Yorkâs half-billion-dollar party
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/07/new-york-world-cup-cost-00952082
Published: June 7, 2026 15:00
Officials are planning to spend about $503 million for a season of summertime mega-events, the overwhelming majority of the funds directly connected to the World Cup.
How sick is sick enough? New Medicaid work rule worries patient advocates, states.
Published: June 7, 2026 15:00
Trump administration wants ill recipients to prove they canât work every six months. Doctors, advocates and state officials wonder how.
Trump ends NBC interview over argument on âcrookedâ elections
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/07/trump-ends-nbc-interview-crooked-elections-00953046
Published: June 7, 2026 12:25
He scolded host Kristen Welker: âYou're a one-sided crooked network."
The women who could make or break MAGA
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/07/the-young-women-who-could-make-or-break-maga-00953007
Published: June 7, 2026 11:40
Bubbling under the surface of Turning Point USA's Women's Leadership Summit are divisions within the GOP that have enveloped the online voices of the young female right.
Trump wants lower beef prices. Flesh-eating maggots in Texas have other plans.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/07/trump-beef-prices-screwworm-agriculture-00952274
Published: June 7, 2026 11:00
A potential New World screwworm infestation is the latest obstacle clouding Republicansâ goals to rein in consumersâ grocery bills and reduce economic peril in farm country.
Trump says he never promised âno new warsâ
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/07/trump-says-never-promised-no-new-wars-00952870
Published: June 7, 2026 10:50
âI didn't promise anything,â President Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker.
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