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The billion-dollar health scam the federal government won’t stop

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/28/federal-employee-benefits-health-scam-00143739

Published: February 28, 2024 05:01

The Office of Personnel Management, which oversees health insurance for 8 million federal workers and their families at a cost of more than $60 billion a year, has never checked the eligibility of those on its rolls.

The last-minute pressure campaign to feed kids in the summer

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/28/republican-governors-childhood-hunger-00142969

Published: February 28, 2024 05:00

Louisiana and South Carolina are among the states where advocates are pushing hard to change their governor’s mind.

Trump called the GOP ‘unified.’ Then he ripped into Nikki Haley.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/28/trump-nikki-haley-attacks-00143710

Published: February 28, 2024 05:00

The former president was back to his old ways in no time.

'Nightmare Use for Data’: Why the Government Is Buying Your Info

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/02/28/government-buying-your-data-00143742

Published: February 28, 2024 05:00

Consumer data has become a lucrative commodity, and the US government is buying.

There’s Actually a Good Reason Nikki Haley Hasn’t Dropped Out Yet

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/02/28/nikki-haley-dropout-republican-convention-00143746

Published: February 28, 2024 05:00

The answer might be buried deep in the Republican convention rules.

Trump marches to victory in Michigan primary, though with a familiar note of caution

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/trump-victory-michigan-primary-haley-00143787

Published: February 27, 2024 23:24

He's swept every primary so far, but Nikki Haley is still notching a large minority of the vote.

Texas nuclear weapons facility pauses operations amid spreading wildfires

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/texas-nuclear-weapons-facility-pauses-operations-amid-spreading-wildfires-00143786

Published: February 27, 2024 23:14

The main facility that assembles and disassembles America’s nuclear arsenal shut down Tuesday night.

Trump and Biden win Michigan primaries

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/michigan-primary-trump-biden-haley-00143773

Published: February 27, 2024 21:01

Though each candidate faced revealing challenges in the swing state, both won easily.

California’s low energy primary: Turnout on track for a record low

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/california-low-energy-primary-turnout-00143759

Published: February 27, 2024 20:23

Only about 8 percent of voters had returned ballots as of Tuesday.

Judge affirms ouster of Michigan Republican Party leader Karamo

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/judge-karamo-affirm-outster-michigan-republican-00143748

Published: February 27, 2024 19:06

The decision against Karamo came after months of internal fighting over the financial health of the state GOP.

McConnell nudges Johnson as gap grows between GOP leaders

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/mcconnell-nudges-a-speaker-whos-running-low-on-political-lives-00143704

Published: February 27, 2024 18:26

The Senate GOP leader is sensitive to Mike Johnson's tough position. But on Ukraine and spending, the Hill's two top Republicans are looking further apart.

Israel and Hamas indicate no deal is imminent

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/israel-hamas-talks-no-deal-00143731

Published: February 27, 2024 18:15

President Joe Biden suggested Monday that a deal for a pause in fighting was likely.

Adams calls for change to New York City's sanctuary city laws in harshest statement yet

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/adams-sanctuary-city-laws-new-york-00143705

Published: February 27, 2024 17:46

New York City mayor wants rules eased so those "suspected," but not yet convicted, can face federal officers.

Alabama Republicans want to give IVF doctors immunity after court rules frozen embryos are kids

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/alabama-republican-ivf-immunity-00143706

Published: February 27, 2024 17:37

GOP Gov. Kay Ivey expects to sign legislation she believes will allow the state’s fertility clinics to reopen soon.

‘I speculated’: Key witness denies knowing details of Georgia prosecutors’ romantic relationship

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/georgia-prosecutors-relationship-00143699

Published: February 27, 2024 17:20

Terrence Bradley said that, contrary to what he suggested in text messages, he did not know when District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade began dating.

Chatbots’ inaccurate, misleading responses about US elections threaten to keep voters from polls

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/chatbots-elections-misleading-inaccurate-information-voters-2024-00143655

Published: February 27, 2024 17:08

Millions are turning to artificial intelligence-powered chatbots for basic information, including about how their voting process works.

Judge tosses al Qaeda operative’s lawsuit against CIA waterboarding contractors

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/al-qaeda-operatives-lawsuit-cia-waterboarding-00143644

Published: February 27, 2024 17:02

Abu Zubaydah's case is barred by a federal law that limits lawsuits from war-on-terror detainees, the judge ruled.

Lara Trump officially announces for RNC co-chair, as Trump tightens grip on GOP

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/lara-trump-rnc-gop-00143640

Published: February 27, 2024 16:55

The former president’s daughter-in-law kicked her campaign off on Tuesday.

Controversial Ohio GOP congressional candidate considers dropping out (again)

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/majewski-considering-dropping-out-ohio-00143604

Published: February 27, 2024 16:14

House Republican leaders have been desperate to stop J.R. Majewski from winning the nomination to take on Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, who defeated him in 2022.

Biden campaign names political director, adds new team members

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/biden-campaign-political-director-00143594

Published: February 27, 2024 15:11

The reelection campaign continues to round out its political team as it preps for a likely rematch against Donald Trump.

Murphy's $55.9 billion budget includes plan for NJ Transit by taxing businesses

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/phil-murphy-budget-tax-new-jersey-00143586

Published: February 27, 2024 14:30

A long-sought funding source for the state's transit agency would add 2.5 percent fee on largest corporations

Americans say immigration most important national issue for first time since 2019 in Gallup poll

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/gallup-poll-immigration-americans-important-issues-00143576

Published: February 27, 2024 14:06

Twenty-eight percent of respondents cited immigration as the top issue facing the country, up from 20 percent a month ago.

5 changes in the new Democratic proposal for New York's congressional maps

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/new-york-house-maps-00143536

Published: February 27, 2024 13:16

It's unclear when the Legislature will vote on the lines.

‘Incompetence’: Democrats join Republicans in faulting Austin and his team over hospital secrecy

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/incompetence-austin-hospital-secrecy-00143553

Published: February 27, 2024 13:07

Senators also faulted DOD for keeping parts of its review into the matter classified.

Ryan Binkley drops out of GOP primary, endorses Trump

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/longshot-gop-presidential-candidate-ryan-binkley-ends-campaign-00143543

Published: February 27, 2024 12:21

The longshot presidential candidate failed to gain any traction in early nominating states.

US Army is slashing thousands of jobs in major revamp to prepare for future wars

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/us-army-is-slashing-thousands-of-jobs-in-major-revamp-to-prepare-for-future-wars-00143544

Published: February 27, 2024 12:04

The cuts will mainly be in already-empty posts — not actual soldiers — including in jobs related to counter-insurgency that swelled during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars but are not needed as much today.

Senate Dems set up IVF showdown

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/senate-democrats-ivf-tammy-duckworth-00143535

Published: February 27, 2024 11:51

Any one senator could block the unanimous consent request.

Teamsters to meet with Biden in mid-March ahead of possible endorsement

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/teamsters-biden-possible-endorsement-00143532

Published: February 27, 2024 11:32

The union has also interviewed Donald Trump, leading to some concern among Democrats.

‘I Would Not Blindly Trust Them’: How Journalists Should Approach AI

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/02/27/artificial-intelligence-media-00143508

Published: February 27, 2024 10:23

An expert explains how massive technological change is already transforming the media.

Republicans have an answer on IVF. It's only raising more questions.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/republicans-alabama-ivf-ruling-00143391

Published: February 27, 2024 10:20

At the same time that they are professing support for IVF, dozens of congressional Republicans have signed onto so-called personhood legislation.

Duckworth to demand vote on IVF bill

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/duckworth-ivf-senate-vote-00143509

Published: February 27, 2024 09:53

The bill would establish federal protections that override any state policy restricting IVF access.

Florida suspends bill seeking to allow lawsuits over fetuses’ deaths after IVF ruling

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/florida-bill-fetus-death-lawsuits-ivf-alabama-00143340

Published: February 27, 2024 07:13

“I understand there is still work that needs to be done,” State Sen. Erin Grall said.

Michigan's primary is about to reveal how vulnerable Biden is on Israel

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/michigan-primary-biden-israel-00143434

Published: February 27, 2024 05:00

Here are 4 things to watch out for in the state's Democratic contest.

The House GOP’s defense against hardliners is about to get weaker

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/bipartisan-republicans-trump-leaving-congress-00142908

Published: February 27, 2024 05:00

If Republicans can hold the majority, they'll likely have to wrangle a bloc of even more emboldened conservatives who made their name by fighting their own party.

Elon Musk's Tesla wins big from Biden's electric car charging push

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/27/tesla-biden-electric-car-charging-00143431

Published: February 27, 2024 05:00

An analysis of public records shows Tesla has won the highest percentage of electric vehicle charging awards of any company from the president's infrastructure law.

Joe Biden Is Not a Human Rights Guy. Don’t Be So Surprised.

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/02/27/biden-human-rights-00143379

Published: February 27, 2024 05:00

For decades, he’s put politics and his view of the U.S. interest above concerns about people’s suffering.

DC court backs Clark’s bid to block subpoena from bar investigators

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/jeff-clark-subpoena-trump-bar-investigation-00143469

Published: February 26, 2024 22:09

Clark, who backed Trump's efforts to contest the 2020 election, is trying to avoid being disbarred.

Authorities investigate suspicious substance at Donald Trump Jr.’s Florida home

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/suspicious-substance-donald-trump-jr-00143436

Published: February 26, 2024 19:34

The powder isn’t believed to be deadly.

She ran a dark-money group. Now Senate candidate Tammy Murphy wants to reform them.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/dark-money-tammy-murphy-00143396

Published: February 26, 2024 18:41

The NJ first lady's position overlooks her and her allies' participation in a campaign finance system she now opposes.

Biden suggests Gaza cease-fire could take hold by next week

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/biden-gaza-ceasefire-00143408

Published: February 26, 2024 18:30

A pause in the Israel-Hamas war could help the release of hostages and more humanitarian aid into Gaza.

The Arab American Lawmaker Leading the Charge Against Joe Biden

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/02/26/abraham-aiyash-biden-michigan-primary-00143347

Published: February 26, 2024 18:22

Michigan Rep. Abraham Aiyash hopes to send the president a message in Tuesday’s primary: Cease-fire or bust.

Biden's late-night talk show appearance draws pro-Palestinian protest

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/biden-seth-myers-palestine-protest-00143389

Published: February 26, 2024 17:51

A progressive group affiliated with the demonstration claimed in a social media post that “50 Jewish” protesters were arrested on Monday.

World is becoming less safe by the day, UN secretary-general warns

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/world-is-becoming-less-safe-by-the-day-un-secretary-general-warns-00143392

Published: February 26, 2024 17:51

“Our world is changing at warp speed,” Antonio Guterres said.

Gas export pause could scramble Biden’s chances in Pennsylvania

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/bidens-natural-gas-pennsylvania-democrats-unions-00143399

Published: February 26, 2024 17:45

Democratic Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman both argued the pause could hurt their state.

Manhattan DA seeks gag order on Trump in advance of hush money trial

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/manhattan-trump-trial-gag-order-00143375

Published: February 26, 2024 16:44

If a judge grants the request, it will be the third case in which Trump is restricted from what he can say publicly.

Michael Whatley officially announces for RNC Chair

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/michael-whatley-officially-announces-for-rnc-chair-00143364

Published: February 26, 2024 16:19

The announcement comes after Ronna McDaniel announced she would depart the committee.

Justices hint that Florida and Texas social media laws may be unconstitutional

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/justices-hint-that-florida-and-texas-social-media-laws-may-be-unconstitutional-00143354

Published: February 26, 2024 16:18

The high court signaled that the laws could violate tech platforms’ First Amendment rights, but left open the possibility that portions of the laws could be upheld.

Pentagon review finds DOD staff had no ‘ill intent’ in failing to disclose Austin’s condition

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/pentagon-review-dod-austin-cancer-00143343

Published: February 26, 2024 15:45

The report comes as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin prepares to face lawmakers on Thursday to discuss his handling of his medical problems.

Jack Smith says Trump’s handling of classified docs was far worse than Biden’s

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/jack-smith-says-trump-classified-docs-00143346

Published: February 26, 2024 15:30

In a new filing in Trump’s Florida case, Smith cited Robert Hur’s report on Joe Biden’s retention of classified material.

Andy Kim files lawsuit challenging NJ's ballot design

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/kim-new-jersey-ballot-lawsuit-00143332

Published: February 26, 2024 15:16

“The current primary election ballot design scheme represents an unconstitutional governmental thumb on the scale of New Jersey's primary elections,” the complaint reads.

No Navalny prisoner swap was offered to Russia, Western officials say

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/no-offer-navany-prisoner-swap-00143328

Published: February 26, 2024 14:48

Two Western officials confirm that discussions were happening before the Russian dissident died, but that nothing had been finalized.

Ex-FBI informant will remain in jail while awaiting trial on charges of lying to FBI about Bidens

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/fbi-informant-smirnov-hearing-california-00143335

Published: February 26, 2024 14:46

Alexander Smirnov could be a flight risk, a federal judge in California concluded.

Republicans call for immigration crackdown after college student's death

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/republicans-border-college-student-death-00143327

Published: February 26, 2024 14:38

The GOP comments come after congressional Republicans killed a bipartisan border security deal in the Senate earlier this month.

New York Democrats expected to back their own House map

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/new-york-democrats-house-map-00143307

Published: February 26, 2024 12:59

High-stakes redistricting decision could tip balance of key House races.

FTC, states challenge Kroger's $25 billion grocery merger with Albertsons

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/ftc-krogers-albertsons-grocery-merger-00143287

Published: February 26, 2024 12:50

The lawsuit is the latest move by the Biden Administration aimed at boosting the power of consumers and workers.

A bureaucratic printer jam holds up a major Biden climate rule

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/epa-climate-regulation-delay-00142667

Published: February 26, 2024 12:27

A regulation cracking down on oil and gas pollution is finally being published March 8, ending a three-month delay that gave rule watchers heartburn.

Air Force member dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/air-force-member-fire-death-israeli-embassy-00143269

Published: February 26, 2024 08:25

According to a video circulating online, the airman repeatedly shouted "free Palestine" during his protest on Sunday.

Gavin Newsom faces another recall threat in California

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/newsom-recall-budget-2024-00143252

Published: February 26, 2024 08:00

Activists who successfully placed a recall on California’s ballot in 2021 and forced the Democratic governor to spend tens of millions are trying to oust him again.

Ronna McDaniel to step down as RNC chair next week

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/ronna-mcdaniel-rnc-00143263

Published: February 26, 2024 07:18

“The R.N.C. has historically undergone change once we have a nominee, and it has always been my intention to honor that tradition," McDaniel said.

‘Cheaper than therapy’: Why DeSantis keeps bickering with Trump

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/cheaper-than-therapy-why-desantis-keeps-bickering-with-trump-00143010

Published: February 26, 2024 05:00

The Florida governor seems to be running for ... something.

The prospect of a second Trump presidency has the intelligence community on edge

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/trump-intelligence-agency-national-security-00142968

Published: February 26, 2024 05:00

Trump sought major changes at the intel agencies in his first term; former officials say he could be more radical in a second.

‘I’m Not Trying to Cause a Scene. I Just Want to Get Off This Plane.’

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/02/26/former-boeing-employee-speaks-out-00142948

Published: February 26, 2024 05:00

A former senior Boeing employee on why he still won’t fly on a MAX plane.

Joe Biden and Mike Johnson: the clashing power couple that never talks

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/26/biden-johnson-government-funding-ukraine-00143206

Published: February 26, 2024 05:00

The Ukraine crisis escalates and a government funding deadline looms. The lack of history between the president and the House speaker could make things worse.

WTO in ‘damage control’ mode as Abu Dhabi agenda unravels

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/world-trade-cooperation-will-be-put-to-the-test-in-abu-dhabi-00143019

Published: February 25, 2024 22:00

The failure of WTO member countries to produce anything meaningful at the group’s 13th Ministerial Conference could further erode the Geneva-based organization's ability to create new global trade rules.

Andy Kim hands a third straight loss to NJ first lady Tammy Murphy in Senate primary

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/andy-kim-tammy-murphy-primary-00143216

Published: February 25, 2024 17:48

Kim’s victory here means he wins the county line, placing him in the same ballot column as other party-endorsed candidates.

Koch network stops spending on Nikki Haley's presidential campaign

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/koch-afp-nikki-haley-00143212

Published: February 25, 2024 17:06

Americans for Prosperity Action said it had to “take stock” after Haley’s loss in South Carolina.

Schumer challenges Johnson to ‘step up’ ahead of Friday shutdown cliff

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/schumerjohnson-shutdown-deal-letter-00143210

Published: February 25, 2024 17:05

Negotiators are still haggling over the four spending measures set to expire at week’s end.

Republicans address 'complex' IVF issue as Dems step up messaging

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/donalds-support-ivf-democrats-hammer-issue-00143203

Published: February 25, 2024 13:09

“Like any type of bill that gets drafted on Capitol Hill, I want to see the devil in the details. But, yes, I could — I feel I could broadly support" federal protections for in-vitro fertilization, Rep. Byron Donalds said.

‘Biden needs to do his job’: Republican governors reject president’s border deal push

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/biden-republican-governors-border-deal-00143208

Published: February 25, 2024 12:49

Biden told a bipartisan group of governors at the White House on Friday that he’s exploring what executive actions he can take to curb crossings at the southern border but that he’s running into potential legal roadblocks.

Netanyahu says no deal yet on Gaza cease-fire, remains bullish on Rafah operation

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/netanyahu-ceasefire-bullish-rafah-operations-00143204

Published: February 25, 2024 12:00

“You can't have victory until you eliminate Hamas,” Netanyahu said, adding that likely expanded operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah are “weeks, not months” away from completion.

The real reason Haley’s path to the nomination is all but impossible

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/haley-path-nomination-impossible-00143205

Published: February 25, 2024 11:41

Overperforming gets her nowhere.

Navalny’s death a sign of Putin’s weakness, Sullivan says

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/navalny-putin-weakness-sullivan-00143197

Published: February 25, 2024 10:07

The "idea that he had to lock this guy up, try to muzzle and silence him, and now he's trying to suppress and silence anyone who wants to come out and mourn him — that's a sign of weakness," US national security adviser said.

Gavin Newsom launches red-state abortion ads over ‘war on travel’

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/gavin-newsom-abortion-ads-00143173

Published: February 25, 2024 09:30

The Democratic governor from California lobbed his latest salvo against conservatives who are trying to further restrict abortions by imposing new bans on out-of-state travel.

Gavin Newsom: Biden’s age is an asset

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/gavin-newsom-biden-age-00143191

Published: February 25, 2024 09:01

The California Democrat appeared on “Meet the Press” as a top White House surrogate to tout President Biden’s record and pitch a second term.

‘Of course Ukraine can still win’: Sullivan nudges Congress to pass aid package

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/ukraine-sullivan-congress-aid-00143195

Published: February 25, 2024 08:53

Saturday marked the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Inside a clean energy titan’s fight to kill a climate project

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/clean-energy-nextera-climate-project-block-00143147

Published: February 25, 2024 07:00

No one in the U.S. builds more solar and wind farms than NextEra Energy. It’s waging ferocious battles to keep the crown.

The Supreme Court takes on mega social media cases. Will it even matter?

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/supreme-court-social-media-cases-00142820

Published: February 25, 2024 07:00

Two major cases deal with GOP laws aiming to force Big Tech to carry all users’ viewpoints. Yet with the changed social media ecosystem and Trump’s reinstatement, conservatives may have already achieved their goals.

Mike Pence Is Toxic in Trump World. But VP Hopefuls Still Want His Team’s Wisdom.

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/02/25/mike-pence-is-toxic-in-trump-world-but-vp-hopefuls-still-want-his-teams-wisdom-00142725

Published: February 25, 2024 07:00

Intermediaries for Elise Stefanik, Kristi Noem and Tim Scott have been asking questions about how Pence handled the vetting gauntlet in 2016.

10 ways a second Trump term could be more extreme than the first

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/second-trump-term-00140488

Published: February 25, 2024 07:00

From nationwide abortion bans to classroom culture wars, assaults on climate science and political weaponization of the military, his return to the White House could make Trump 1.0 seem tame.

Haley isn’t dropping out yet. But a wind-down is in sight.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/25/nikki-haley-gop-primary-00143179

Published: February 25, 2024 07:00

Haley committed over the weekend only to keep running through Super Tuesday.

Hidden in Trump's big South Carolina win: A not-so-small problem for him in November

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/24/south-carolina-takeaways-trump-haley-00143177

Published: February 24, 2024 23:34

Trump drew closer to the nomination but showed signs of potential weakness.

Trump scores easy knockout of Nikki Haley in South Carolina

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/24/trump-wins-south-carolina-00143160

Published: February 24, 2024 19:02

The former president’s win — which was so decisive that the AP projected him the victor solely based on a voter survey — came in the home state of his only major Republican rival, Nikki Haley.

Andy Kim wins another county Democratic endorsement in blowout over NJ first lady Murphy

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/24/andy-kim-burlington-county-democratic-endorsement-00143081

Published: February 24, 2024 14:29

Andy Kim’s victory is the latest setback for Tammy Murphy in her rocky start in the primary to replace indicted Sen. Bob Menendez.

Haley is winning over some Democrats. Enough ‘to make a difference? Probably not.’

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/24/haley-democrats-south-carolina-00142979

Published: February 24, 2024 12:27

“I don’t think she’s going to get a lot of Democrats to participate,” one Democratic strategist said.

Does Nikki Haley Have a Shot At Winning Her Home State? Here Are the Key Places to Watch Tonight.

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/02/24/nikki-haley-sc-election-guide-00142936

Published: February 24, 2024 12:00

A viewer’s guide to reading the returns.

Nikki Haley needs to change the South Carolina GOP to win. Good luck.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/24/nikki-haley-sc-electorate-00142942

Published: February 24, 2024 07:00

The state's open primary would technically allow a candidate relying on moderate and liberal Trump opponents to compete, but it's rarely, if ever, worked.

Nancy Mace Lets Loose on Kevin McCarthy, Abortion and Trump

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/02/24/nancy-mace-critics-trump-biden-00143033

Published: February 24, 2024 07:00

The South Carolina Republican wants to set the record straight.

'That mug shot is No. 1': Trump courts Black voters in S.C. with attacks on legal system

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/24/trump-courts-black-leaders-in-s-c-claims-legal-troubles-have-won-him-their-support-00143061

Published: February 24, 2024 00:26

The remarks on the eve of the GOP primary echoed those in which he compared himself to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Johnson gets real about funding leverage as shutdown looms

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/23/johnson-gets-real-about-funding-leverage-as-shutdown-looms-00143053

Published: February 23, 2024 21:33

On a private call Friday night, the speaker briefed House Republicans on his negotiating position headed into a weekend of intense funding talks.

Trump’s potential VPs turn on the flattery

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/23/donald-trump-vice-president-candidates-00143054

Published: February 23, 2024 21:03

A number of potential running mates took the stage at CPAC on Friday. They sang largely familiar tunes.

The Democratic establishment is ‘pulling out all the stops’ for this California candidate

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/23/democrats-california-rudy-salas-funding-00143052

Published: February 23, 2024 20:40

The six-figure spend underscores the national party’s unusually early involvement in the race — boosting a former state lawmaker over another Democrat.

Taiwan’s leadership ‘extremely worried’ US could abandon Ukraine

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/23/taiwan-leadership-u-s-ukraine-00143047

Published: February 23, 2024 20:22

A congressional delegation assured senior officials that the U.S. “will stand firmly” with the island regardless of the results of the U.S. presidential election.

Adam Schiff breaks his Fox News boycott

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/23/schiff-breaks-fox-boycott-00143051

Published: February 23, 2024 20:03

Schiff, a Burbank Democrat, has started running TV ads on Fox News to supercharge his U.S. Senate campaign.

Sotomayor and Barrett stress Supreme Court camaraderie

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/23/sotomayor-barrett-supreme-court-camaraderie-00143045

Published: February 23, 2024 19:02

As decisions key to Trump’s future loom, justices from different ideological flanks of the court professed independence from politics.

5 things you might have missed in this week’s campaign finance reports

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/23/campaign-finance-reports-super-tuesday-00143043

Published: February 23, 2024 18:48

Campaign finance reports filed with the FEC this week provide insight into intraparty fights and general election battlegrounds.

Pentagon tracking new unidentified balloon over western US

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/23/pentagon-chinese-spy-balloon-00143042

Published: February 23, 2024 18:45

The intercept comes a year after a Chinese spy balloon crossed the U.S. before being shot down.

National Rifle Association and Wayne LaPierre are found liable in lawsuit over lavish spending

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/23/nra-lapierre-lawsuit-lavish-spending-00143038

Published: February 23, 2024 17:58

Jurors ordered the former NRA chief to pay $4.3M in restitution.

‘You must act fast:’ Katie Porter is selling her fundraising list — at a discount

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/23/porter-list-fire-sale-00143018

Published: February 23, 2024 17:44

The California Democrat is trying to quickly scoop up cash to spend in the final sprint of her U.S. Senate campaign.

Gaetz attacks GOP House Ethics chair amid investigation

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/23/gaetz-attacks-gop-house-ethics-chair-amid-investigation-00143022

Published: February 23, 2024 17:36

“Word is, I now have problems with the Ethics Committee,” the Florida Republican said at CPAC.

Alabama said frozen embryos are kids. The GOP isn’t sure what to do about it.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/23/alabama-frozen-embryos-gop-ivf-00143011

Published: February 23, 2024 16:01

IVF — and specifically how to handle unused, frozen embryos — was rarely, if ever, discussed outside of the rightmost fringes of anti-abortion and religious circles.