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Poll shows new problem for GOP: Americans think gas prices are worse than they are
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/24/poll-gas-prices-republicans-midterms-trump-01008868
Published: July 24, 2026 04:00
Even a majority of people who voted for President Donald Trump in 2024 overestimated the change in gas prices in their area, a POLITICO analysis found.
House members stare down a grueling summer on the campaign trail
Published: July 24, 2026 03:45
âWe have a hell of a lot of work to do,â one House Republican said.
âThe Clock Is Tickingâ: Why the Political Center Is Running Out of Time
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/07/24/centrism-france-marine-le-pen-column-01008580
Published: July 23, 2026 23:30
An intensive research project in France finds the far right on the march, with voters viewing the political center as vapid and discredited.
âA circular firing squadâ: Senate GOP pushes back on Trumpâs tiff with Thune
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/trump-john-thune-senate-tension-01010746
Published: July 23, 2026 18:25
The White House this week dialed up its rhetoric against the Senate majority leader.
Inside the White House debate over what to do about Chinese AI
Published: July 23, 2026 18:08
The Trump administration still searching for a coherent China AI strategy as top officials pursue competing approaches.
Supreme Court no ârubber stampâ for Trump, Kagan says
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/supreme-court-no-rubber-stamp-for-trump-kagan-says
Published: July 23, 2026 16:27
The liberal justice said her conservative colleagues arenât always on Trumpâs side.
Trump finalizes new tariffs on dozens of countries
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/trump-new-tariffs-dozens-of-countries-01010228
Published: July 23, 2026 16:11
The announcement comes ahead of the Friday expiration of a current 10 percent global duty.
The Iran war is testing Southeast Asiaâs faith in the US
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/iran-war-southeast-asia-us-01010335
Published: July 23, 2026 15:00
The punishing impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure and worsening hostilities has Asian governments rethinking U.S. reliability.
Trumpâs patience with Thune âis running outâ
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/trumps-patience-with-thune-is-running-out-01009902
Published: July 23, 2026 11:44
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that Senate Majority Leader John Thune is on thin ice when it comes to advancing the presidentâs marquee voting overhaul.
âFigure out a way to get it doneâ: Scalise warns pressure is building on Senate GOP to move on reconciliation
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/thune-scalise-trump-reconciliation-01009820
Published: July 23, 2026 10:25
The House Majority leader also said Senate Republicans no longer have âthe excuse of the filibuster.â
Noncitizens voting in New Jersey could face criminal prosecution, DOJ official says
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/new-jersey-noncitizen-voting-01009141
Published: July 23, 2026 09:43
It'âs up to Gov. Mikie Sherrillâs administration to decide if the state will hand that list over
Saudis must join Abraham Accords to ensure nuclear deal, Trump says
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/saudi-arabia-nuclear-deal-abraham-accords-01009457
Published: July 23, 2026 09:38
Critics of the pact had said that allowing Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear program stripped away a key incentive for the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel.
House and Senate split on votes to rebuke Trump on Iran war
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/house-iran-war-vote-trump-01009492
Published: July 23, 2026 09:35
House lawmakers voted to cease the conflict, while the Senate stalled a similar effort just hours later.
Trump says Iran will be held responsible for future Houthi attacks
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/donald-trump-iran-war-houthis-attacks-01009389
Published: July 23, 2026 08:48
Trump predicted grave consequences for Tehran if the Houthis remained on the offensive.
EU fines Google âŹ890M for breaching Big Tech rulebook
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-fines-google-e890m-for-breaching-big-tech-rulebook/
Published: July 23, 2026 06:19
Brussels orders U.S. search giant to overhaul how it ranks rivals in search results and how it polices its app store â or face further penalties.
Voter registration mistake chills relationship between Mikie Sherrill and Democratic predecessor
Published: July 23, 2026 05:55
Itâs the latest example of tension between the new governor and Phil Murphy.
After string of legal setbacks, New Jersey lawmakers weigh how to proceed on guns
Published: July 23, 2026 05:55
The 3rd Circuit overturned New Jerseyâs longstanding ban on assault weapons last week, much to the dismay of the stateâs Democratic leadership.
K Street girds for Democratsâ oil oversight onslaught
Published: July 23, 2026 05:33
The chances Democrats win back committee gavels has lobbyists and their energy clients preparing to be put under the microscope.
âWeâre getting into an ugly phaseâ: Trumpâs new tariffs are angering voters and US allies alike
Published: July 23, 2026 04:45
The Trump administration is once again threatening to impose high tariffs. White House allies worry itâs undercutting the GOPâs affordability message.
Congress wants to get more homes built quickly. That might be harder after DOGE.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/bipartisan-housing-bill-implementation-01008945
Published: July 23, 2026 04:00
Washington wants to address the urgent housing supply crisis. A diminished federal workforce could stand in the way.
Mike Johnsonâs budget blueprint faces Senate GOP buzzsaw
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/john-thune-budget-reconciliation-trump-01009256
Published: July 23, 2026 03:45
âI donât think Senator Thuneâs going to take it up,â Sen. John Kennedy told reporters this week of the House fiscal blueprint.
House AI âkill switchâ bill unveiled as OpenAI hack raises alarms
Published: July 23, 2026 03:45
The co-chair of a key Democratic House panel on AI is joined by a Republican on legislation that would authorize the government to shut down or throttle risky AI models.
Trump's Saudi nuclear deal risks igniting a Middle East arms race, lawmakers warn
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/22/saudi-nuclear-pact-fears-regional-enrichment-01009142
Published: July 22, 2026 18:25
The agreement, which could let Riyadh enrich its own uranium within a decade, is sparking warnings that Turkey, Egypt and others could soon demand the same deal, unraveling years of U.S. nonproliferation policy.
Trump administration announces deal to export nuclear materials to Saudi Arabia
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/22/trump-administration-saudi-arabia-nuclear-deal-01008843
Published: July 22, 2026 17:12
The agreement has been explored since the Obama administration, but concerns over how security would be monitored prevented prior agreements.
Lisa Murkowski is undecided on Blancheâs confirmation. Her state is getting a windfall from DOJ.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/22/lisa-murkowski-todd-blanche-confirmation-alaska-01009024
Published: July 22, 2026 17:07
The senior Republican senator from Alaska has a history of leveraging her vote to get wins for her state.
Trumpâs air war in Iran may be reaching its limits
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/22/trumps-air-war-iran-limit-01008948
Published: July 22, 2026 17:03
President Donald Trump is trying to put more pressure on Tehran â but the regime isnât budging, so far, and thereâs no clear endgame for the war.
Trumpâs split screen: War and campaigning
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/22/trump-war-iran-campaign-georgia-01008977
Published: July 22, 2026 17:03
The president began his day observing the final return of four American soldiers and spent the afternoon rallying his base.
Startup founders urge Trump not to shut off Chinese open weight AI
Published: July 22, 2026 16:58
As the Trump administration escalates its scrutiny of Chinese AI companies, startup founders are urging officials not to block access to the open weight models many young companies depend on.
House adopts budget framework for $95B party-line package
Published: July 22, 2026 16:03
Now the onus is on Senate Republicans to bless another shot at skirting the filibuster.
âFalling apartâ: Trumpâs Boeing deal hits turbulence with Beijing
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/22/trump-boeing-deal-beijing-turbulence-01008337
Published: July 22, 2026 16:00
Chinaâs demands for parts and service guarantees to avoid the impact of possible future U.S. export restrictions has stymied a purchase agreement.
House Republicans pass hard-right defense bill, handing wins to Trump
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/22/house-republicans-pass-defense-bill-01008493
Published: July 22, 2026 15:54
The GOP-led bill authorizes over $1 trillion for the military and would codify President Donald Trump's rebranding of the Pentagon as the Department of War.
Landlords sue to reverse rent freeze on 1 million apartments
Published: July 22, 2026 14:30
The complaint alleges the city's Rent Guidelines Board ignored data and âmade a mockery of its statutory mandate.â
House Republicans put American History Museum on blast
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/22/house-gop-national-history-museum-director-01008134
Published: July 22, 2026 12:37
Anthea Hartig, a historian who has led the museum since her appointment in 2018, responded by inviting the panelâs lawmakers to tour the facility with her.
âNo amnesty!â: Migrant farmworker bill opens major rift within GOP
Published: July 22, 2026 09:10
Prominent immigration hawks are furious over a proposal that would open a path to temporary legal status for undocumented migrants who work in the agriculture industry.
âMedical freedomâ takes a back seat in Floridaâs midterm fights
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/22/florida-midterms-medical-freedom-maha-01005222
Published: July 22, 2026 05:55
Despite numerous pushes from top GOP officials on the libertarian-leaning health efforts, voters have other issues top of mind in 2026.
âA politically impossible situationâ: New poll shows Trump voters losing patience with Iran war
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/22/poll-maga-souring-iran-war-costs-trump-01006976
Published: July 22, 2026 04:55
The share of MAGA voters who think the war is worth the economic cost has fallen to roughly over a third, down from 50 percent in May, the POLITICO Poll found.
âCeiling on our opportunityâ: Democrats worry GOP outside cash edge could blunt midterm momentum
Published: July 22, 2026 04:00
The three main GOP party committees and their two caucus-aligned super PACs have nearly twice as much cash on hand as their Democratic equivalents.
Staff warned of major security risks from giving UAE new tech access. The White House went ahead anyway.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/21/uae-tech-security-risks-white-house-01006866
Published: July 22, 2026 04:00
Commerce Department staffers recommended against loosening export restrictions on the Gulf ally in previously unreported warnings, arguing it could make it easier for China to get its hands on sensitive American technology.
Darline Grahamâs challenge: Carry her brotherâs legacy while charting her own
Published: July 22, 2026 03:45
The sister of late-Sen. Lindsey Graham is running to serve in the Senate in her own right â while working to finish the work her brother started.
Rep. Andy Biggs wins GOP primary for Arizona governor
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/21/biggs-wins-arizona-governor-primary-01007354
Published: July 21, 2026 22:04
Biggs easily defeated fellow GOP Rep. David Schweikert in the Republican primary on Tuesday.
Mamdani reverses on pledge to arrest Netanyahu
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/21/mamdani-reverses-pledge-arrest-netanyahu-01007335
Published: July 21, 2026 20:23
New York's mayor said he doesnât have the legal authority to uphold his campaign promise.
Trump says he will impose tariffs on generic drugs starting in August 2028
Published: July 21, 2026 19:11
If implemented, tariffs on generic drugs would be set at 100 percent and rise to 200 percent a year later.
Trumpâs Canada tariff leaves Maine Republicans scrambling for distance
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/21/trump-canada-tariffs-maine-scramble-elections-01007089
Published: July 21, 2026 18:36
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and GOP governor nominee Bobby Charles were quick to buck President Donald Trumpâs latest tariff policy.
Hegseth says Iran is weakened, but wonât give timeline for warâs end
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/21/hegseth-iran-war-senate-01006909
Published: July 21, 2026 17:48
The administration is seeking tens of billions to cover the cost of the conflict, but Democrats are opposed to the idea.
Fired federal prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/21/fired-federal-prosecutor-seattle-sues-trump-01006943
Published: July 21, 2026 17:33
Roger Rogoff was axed just hours after judges appointed him to the job.
Zelenskyy fires top army commander amid nationwide protests
Published: July 21, 2026 17:04
New army chief Mykhailo Drapatyi had spoken out against the Ukraine presidentâs controversial decision to fire the countryâs defense minister last week.
Judge says Trump must hand over financial records to BBC
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/21/trum-bbc-lawsuit-finances
Published: July 21, 2026 15:04
Trumpâs defamation suit against the network could put him in an uncomfortable spot.
Thousands of non-citizens registered to vote in NJ due to software error, governor says
Published: July 21, 2026 11:50
"Let me be clear: this entire situation is unacceptable," Gov. Mikie Sherrill said.
Maine Democrat Shenna Bellows drops out of race to replace Graham Platner
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/19/shenna-bellows-drops-out-maine-senate-01004452
Published: July 19, 2026 10:56
She ended her Senate bid on Sunday as rival Troy Jackson consolidated support in the stateâs delegation selection process.
The soccer conquistadors: Why Spainâs World Cup has had an imperial flavor
Published: July 19, 2026 09:19
One rival after another was formerly ruled from Madrid. Final opponent Argentina is no exception.
Russia hits Ukraine with 1 of the largest ballistic barrages of the war
https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-hits-kyiv-largest-ballistic-barrages-putin-war/
Published: July 19, 2026 07:23
The overnight strikes highlighted Ukraineâs shortage of air defenses, as Kyiv pressed allies for more interceptors and the EU for stalled sanctions against Moscow.
America First, Soccer Second
Published: July 19, 2026 06:00
Did MAGA ever really fall in love with the worldâs game?
Poisoned Water Is Giving Democrats an Opening in Iowa
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/07/19/iowa-water-democrats-agriculture-00992753
Published: July 19, 2026 06:00
The rural stateâs politics are shifting, thanks to high cancer rates.
Troy Jackson jumps out to big lead in race to replace Graham Platner in Maine
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/18/troy-jackson-maine-senate-platner-01004343
Published: July 18, 2026 20:05
The progressive logger and lawmaker dominated Maine Democratsâ Saturday county meetings to pick a replacement for Platner.
Red states reject Trumpâs shift on overdose prevention
Published: July 18, 2026 15:00
With drug deaths plummeting, state officials are wary of halting harm reduction initiatives.
David Crowley reenters Wisconsin governorâs race with Evers endorsement
Published: July 18, 2026 14:02
Just nine days ago, Crowley ended his bid for governor, endorsing then-front-runner Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez.
2 service members killed in Iranian attack, CENTCOM says
Published: July 18, 2026 13:07
Sixteen service members have lost their lives in the fighting since the war teed off in February.
Shuttered âAlligator Alcatrazâ leaves complicated legacy in Florida
Published: July 18, 2026 13:00
Top Florida officials maintain the facilityâs one-year operation was a success. Behind closed doors, some GOP lawmakers say theyâre not sure it was worth the cost.
Ralph Norman to run for South Carolina Senate seat
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/18/ralph-norman-south-carolina-senate-01004233
Published: July 18, 2026 12:04
President Donald Trump has already thrown his support behind Darline Graham, the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Trump administration activates never-before-used âalien terroristâ deportation court
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/18/trump-alien-terrorist-deportation-court-01004184
Published: July 18, 2026 09:43
The court has been dormant since it was created in 1996.
The World Cup came to town. The town grew 8 times larger.
Published: July 18, 2026 09:01
From East Rutherford to Foxborough, the worldâs biggest sporting event landed in some of America's smallest municipalities â and left mayors to pick up the tab.
âPulte got really scaredâ: Inside the White House debate over Trumpâs elections speech
Published: July 18, 2026 06:01
Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, a Trump favorite, had at one point pushed to reveal the names of intelligence officials accused of concealing election interference from the president.
âItâs scaryâ: Scandal sends Wisconsin Dems into freakout mode over governorâs race
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/18/democrats-panic-wisconsin-governor-01003911
Published: July 18, 2026 06:00
The Democratic establishment is alarmed that a top candidateâs collapse and the surge from a democratic socialist could cost them the governorship.
âMr. Carr, please say even crazier autocratic stuffâ: Inside the GOP backlash to the FCC chair
Published: July 18, 2026 06:00
The nearly century-old telecom agency is central to President Donald Trumpâs media wars. Some deregulation-minded Republicans wish it would just go away.
Andy Burnhamâs new (and old) look No. 10 takes shape
https://www.politico.eu/article/andy-burnham-downing-street-team-no10-appointments/
Published: July 17, 2026 06:30
POLITICO runs through what we know about who will be doing the key roles in the next prime ministerâs No. 10 Downing Street.
Andy Burnham to take over as UK Labour leader
https://www.politico.eu/article/andy-burnham-labour-leader-live-updates/
Published: July 17, 2026 06:11
The former Greater Manchester mayor will be elected unopposed at a special conference in London Friday. Follow the team for updates and analysis.
âProfessional malpracticeâ: The Platner fallout engulfs the operatives who made him
Published: July 17, 2026 04:55
A string of early missteps, like rejecting an offer for a deeper vetting of Platner, has cast doubt over his young consultantsâ future in Democratic politics.
The 7 Factions of the AI Safety Political Universe
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/07/17/ai-safety-regulation-debate-factions-00990453
Published: July 17, 2026 04:01
When people talk about âAI safety,â this is what they really mean.
Newsom's Silicon Valley dilemma comes to a head: Friend or foe?
Published: July 17, 2026 04:00
A wave of AI and social media bills is heading toward the governor's desk in his final months in office. How he handles them will help shape his legacy, and his 2028 ambitions.
Trump officials sour on Mullinâs No. 2 â again
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/17/dhs-troy-edgar-trump-immigration-agency-01001526
Published: July 17, 2026 04:00
âHe wasnât the right pick to begin with,â said one DHS official.
Israel has had a tough month in the U.S. Itâs fighting back.
Published: July 17, 2026 03:45
One challenge for pro-Israel activists is that both the U.S. and Israel have elections soon, complicating messaging strategies.
Trump rails against election systems â and familiar enemies
Published: July 16, 2026 20:49
None of the information Trump described appears to support his long-running claims that the 2020 election was stolen or that ballots and vote totals were manipulated.
Trump calls for revocation of ABC, NBC licenses over speech snub
Published: July 16, 2026 20:47
The president said networks that didn't air his primetime address on election security had committed "fraud."
US to host Womenâs World Cup in 2031, says Trump official
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/16/united-states-womens-world-cup-2031-01002399
Published: July 16, 2026 18:32
The White House is pressing FIFA to align with the Trump administrationâs transgender policies to get other government guarantees.
Ahead of Trump speech, DHS says it found thousands of noncitizens on voter rolls
Published: July 16, 2026 17:31
A draft press release viewed by POLITICO said noncitizens were registered in California, Nevada, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Newsom hires prominent litigator Abbe Lowell to fight DOJ probe
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/16/gavin-newsom-hires-abbe-lowell-doj-probe-01001798
Published: July 16, 2026 16:18
The Democratic governor is turning to a lawyer with a long history of defending targets of the Trump administration.
Democrats look to World Cup watch parties to register thousands of voters
Published: July 16, 2026 15:04
The party's weekend campaign is a part of a broader initiative focused on young voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Trumpâs $1.5T defense budget is in trouble
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/16/trump-1-5t-defense-budget-in-trouble-01001342
Published: July 16, 2026 14:39
Republicansâ slimmed down reconciliation effort undercuts President Donald Trumpâs push for an extra $350 billion for defense.
How Trump might try to relitigate 2020 â and the facts heâs up against
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/16/trump-speech-2020-election
Published: July 16, 2026 13:29
Many of the specific claims Trump might make in his primetime speech have been evaluated before.
House Dem challengers are printing money
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/16/house-dem-challengers-are-printing-money-01000665
Published: July 16, 2026 11:16
A POLITICO analysis of new campaign finance data found seven of the 10 top House battleground fundraisers were Democratic challengers.
Thom Tillis tells Todd Blanche to meet with Epstein victims â or don't expect his support
Published: July 16, 2026 11:05
The attorney general nominee has roughly two weeks to arrange the meeting.
A Trump-backed Arizona candidate faces tough House primary after sex scandals
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/16/mark-lamb-arizona-trump-scandals-01000409
Published: July 16, 2026 11:00
Mark Lamb, a Trump-endorsed former sheriff running in Arizonaâs 5th District, is trying to fend off a challenger pointing to Lambâs alleged sexual improprieties and abuse of power.
House Dems warn of weaponized intel ahead of Trumpâs speech
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/16/house-dems-weaponized-intelligence-trump-speech-01000707
Published: July 16, 2026 10:31
In a letter sent Thursday, Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee expressed concern Trump will selectively declassify spy material to ârelitigiate debunked 2020 election conspiracies.â
Trump officials pitch new solution to student debt problem
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/16/student-loans-small-business-administration-00995063
Published: July 16, 2026 09:00
The agency that primarily works with small businesses is considering starting a program for student borrowers amid President Donald Trumpâs efforts to shutter the Education Department.
Canada made trade concessions. Trumpâs trade team doesnât see them as such.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/16/canada-usmca-trade-talks-01000507
Published: July 16, 2026 08:15
U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer says heâs âgiven lots of proposals to the Canadians.â
Mikie Sherrill used taxpayer-funded helicopter to attend college alumni gathering
Published: July 16, 2026 05:55
Prior New Jersey governors have faced scrutiny over use of the state chopper.
âDeath by a thousand cutsâ: Inside Trumpâs remaking of American elections
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/16/inside-trumps-remaking-american-elections-00999693
Published: July 16, 2026 05:00
The president remains laser-focused on an electoral system he claims is rigged â and his administration is uprooting entire chunks of the current structure ahead of the midterms.
Trump's rancher allies push Rollins to reopen border to cattle
Published: July 16, 2026 04:00
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has defended keeping the border closed as a critical measure to prevent the New World screwworm from gaining a foothold in the U.S.
âScared s--tlessâ: Republicans brace for Trumpâs primetime speech
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/16/republicans-brace-trump-speech-election-fraud-00999640
Published: July 16, 2026 03:45
Rehashing grievances about the 2020 election could motivate the Republican base and press GOP lawmakers to pass the SAVE America Act.
In seismic shift, more than 100 House Democrats vote to end Israel aid
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/15/israel-aid-vote-house-democrats-00999917
Published: July 15, 2026 15:47
The amendment to block military assistance failed, but partisan split cemented the increasingly polarized view of the U.S. ally.
Trumpâs pick for spy chief: âIâm not an election denierâ
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/15/trump-clayton-not-election-denier-00998809
Published: July 15, 2026 10:15
Jay Claytonâs hearing comes one day before President Donald Trump delivers a primetime address in which he is reportedly expected to surface new allegations that foreign actors tipped the 2020 election.
Mystery Freedom Fuel stations that sold discounted gasoline tied to NFL coach and commodities trader
Published: July 15, 2026 07:00
The stations touted gasoline at $3.47 a gallon â for the 47th president â going into the July Fourth holiday weekend.
Newsomâs answer to AI anxiety: Share the wealth
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/15/newsoms-populist-turn-on-tech-00997048
Published: July 15, 2026 06:55
Rather than resisting AI, the California governor wants Americans to own more of its gains â a message that could become central to his likely presidential campaign.
âItâs constant workâ: Mexicoâs new ambassador navigates a high-stakes moment with Washington
Published: July 15, 2026 06:02
In his first sit-down interview since taking the post, Mexican ambassador to the U.S. Roberto Lazzeri talks trade, extraditions and deaths in ICE custody â and why he insists the relationship is still solid.
Maine Democrats arenât coalescing behind a Graham Platner replacement
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/15/maine-democrats-fractures-platner-replacement-00997729
Published: July 15, 2026 04:55
Platnerâs former volunteers and supporters are splitting across a number of the newly-announced Senate candidates to succeed him.
'I wouldn't call it panic': Industry quails at Hochul's data center pause
Published: July 15, 2026 04:00
Artificial intelligence advocates fear New Yorkâs one-year moratorium on new data centers could embolden Democrats across the country to put more restrictions in place.
Fraud investigations are crumbling this stateâs Medicaid system
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/15/medicaid-fraud-minnesota-oz-trump-autism-00993313
Published: July 15, 2026 03:59
The Trump administrationâs crackdown on Medicaid fraud in Minnesota has upended finances and disrupted access to care.
He sued the oil industry for $51B. Now he faces Republicans in a private grilling.
Published: July 15, 2026 03:45
Roger Worthington, one of the lawyers at the center of a huge climate lawsuit against the oil and gas industry, faces congressional scrutiny.
âIâm staying out of Maineâ: Chuck Schumer sidelines himself with the Senate majority on the line
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/15/chuck-schumer-maine-senate-platner-00998418
Published: July 15, 2026 03:45
âHe doesn't want to put his thumb on the scale,â said a strategist. âAnyone he wants would be toxic.â
Inside Anthropicâs state-by-state plan to ratchet up AI rules
Published: July 15, 2026 03:45
By pushing for ever-tougher AI safety laws, Anthropic is drawing a distinction between its state lobbying strategy and OpenAIâs campaign to streamline a set of rules across the country.
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