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Poll: Democrats are actually united. For now.

Democrats’ long-warring ideological factions have reached a détente, new POLITICO Poll data shows. It may not last. Half of progressives and moderates now say the party is “somewhat” or...

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their...

Pence leaves door open to 2028 White House run, issues stark warning to GOP after midterm disaster

Mike Pence says he's heard from people across the country about a 2028 presidential bid and warns the GOP must return to conservative principles.

Newsom reveals when he’ll decide on 2028 White House bid amid growing speculation

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will decide on a 2028 presidential bid by early January, but Kamala Harris could complicate those plans.

Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader

Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said Thursday that he will run for Senate Majority Leader in the next Congress, setting up a challenge to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer after the party swept to power in the midterm elections.

Mamdani makes behind-the-scenes moves to shape 2028 Democratic presidential race

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is meeting with labor leaders to rally progressives around a 2028 presidential candidate if AOC stays out.

Cornyn meets with Sen-elect Talarico, describes him as ‘basically … a good person’

Sen. John Cornyn meets with Sen.-elect James Talarico in Texas and D.C. after the Democrat's massive win against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a U.S. Senate contest.

Progressive org launches campaign urging AOC to run for president while progressives eye socialist candidate

Ready for AOC launched a nationwide signature drive urging Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president in 2028 as DSA allies eye a socialist nominee.

Nvidia spy case exposes how foreign agents target America’s corporate elite: ‘He is compromised’

Nvidia's CEO apologized to employees for infidelity as the board launched an independent probe into his alleged ties to a suspected Chinese spy.

Trump signals surprising approach to choosing his successor as GOP’s 2028 field grows

Trump says he may not endorse in the 2028 Republican Party presidential primary

Democrats plot their course on national popular vote

Democrats who just triumphed in a number of battlegrounds are facing pressure to make their states just a little less powerful in the fight...

Democrats’ Cold Peace

The party’s restless revolutionaries won’t stay sidelined forever.

A Debate over the Future of the Young Right

Yesterday, a line from one of the principals at a new outfit dedicated to cultivating ‘a younger crop of America First-aligned lawmakers’ set me...

So, in Other Words, We’re Screwed . . .

Unlearnable midterm lessons.

Trump’s Amnesty Talk

It’s hard to see how there’d be any deal in the offing with Democrats.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—November 10

1961—Phony cases make silly law. Estelle Griswold, executive director of the Planned Parenthood League of Connecticut, and Lee Buxton, a Yale medical school professor...

Inflation rose 0.4% in October, gov’t says, as Fed weighs rate increase

Consumer prices rose modestly but higher than expected in October, the government said Tuesday in its first inflation report following midterm elections that hinged on affordability.

Rep. Lauren Boebert projected to lose reelection to Democratic challenger in Colorado

Rep. Lauren Boebert's Democratic challenger, Eileen Laubacher, declared victory Monday, ending Ms. Boebert's tenure in what is considered Colorado's most conservative district.

Trump urges Congress to ‘stand up for Pete’ as Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment

President Trump rallied behind Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday night, urging Congress to reject outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie's push to impeach him.

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