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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.

Feds begin charging illegal immigrants with trespassing on military land

The Justice Department is bringing a new tool to the border fight, charging the first set of illegal immigrants with entering a restricted military zone in southern New Mexico.

Trump nominates Waltz for U.N. ambassador, moving him out of national security post

President Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Mike Waltz to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, moving him out of his post as White House national security adviser in a big administration shake-up.

Schumer calls Senate’s tie vote against Trump’s tariffs a ‘win’

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer defended his decision to agree to hold a vote on a resolution overturning President Trump's emergency declaration justifying sweeping tariffs when he knew one of his senators would miss the vote.

GM says tariffs will cost it up to $5B, but car buyers won’t see big price changes

Major automakers tabulated the cost of tariffs and announced moves to increase U.S. production of certain vehicles Thursday, underscoring the market-moving power of President Trump's trade actions.

Stephen Miller says the Washington press corps is acting as ‘shills for MS-13 terrorists’

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller lashed out at journalists Thursday for the way they've covered illegal immigration, saying they had to be shamed into reporting on rapes and slayings of Americans.

Judge rules Trump can’t use Alien Enemies Act to deport Tren de Aragua gang members

The Alien Enemies Act can't be used to detain and deport Venezuelan gang members, a federal judge ruled Thursday, delivering a major blow to President Trump's claims of expansive deportation powers.

Fast fashion faces price hike as U.S. closes China import loophole, pushing shoppers to thrifting

Fast fashion giants Shein and Temu are hiking prices as a key U.S. trade exemption expires Friday, and shoppers are already feeling the impact.

Memorial wall to fallen USAID staffers is removed from the agency’s former building

Contractors hired by the Trump administration have removed a memorial wall to fallen staffers from the now-closed headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Mike Waltz out as national security adviser

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is leaving his position along with his deputy, Alex Wong, according to reports.

Stephen Miller: Trump fights ‘cancerous, communist woke culture’

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller painted pictures of how President Trump's policies save Americans from woke culture.

Kaine breaks into Spanish as Dems force vote targeting Trump-El Salvador alliance over deportations

A vote requiring a Trump administration report on its overtures to El Salvador has been procedurally forced by four top Democrats.

House Republicans subpoena USA fencing chairman with history of supporting trans competitors in women’s sports

House Republicans have subpoenaed USA Fencing board chair Damien Lehfeldt in an effort to compel him to testify in front of Congress about trans participation in biologically women's sports teams.

EXCLUSIVE: DHS fires back at claims ICE raided ‘wrong home’ in Oklahoma smuggling investigation

EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Homeland Security is setting the record straight after media reports claimed ICE raided “the wrong home" and targeted U.S. citizens, setting Democrats fuming.

Reporter’s Notebook: Alcohol, not coffee

The Trump-era dynamic on Capitol Hill has shifted: Republicans are no longer resisting the president – they’re following his lead.

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