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‘French Interlude’

That’s the title of my new Confirmation Tales post, which uses my ongoing (but nearly finished) vacation in France as the occasion to explore how judicial appointments to France’s...

Former NATO ambassador warns of ‘terrible consequences’ in criticizing Trump Iran moves

Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker warned European nations against criticizing President Trump’s military operations against Iran. “You might think that this is a huge folly and going to have terrible consequences, but you don't have to say it,” Volker said on the Friday episode of Politico’s "EU Confidential" podcast. “By saying it, you...

US military kills 2 ‘narco-terrorists’ in Eastern Pacific strike

The U.S. military killed two “narco-terrorists” in a strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific on Friday, according to U.S. Southern Command (Southcom). The military unit announced the strike by posting a video of the boat exploding on the social platform X on Friday evening. Southcom commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan...

Mississippi governor calling for special session over state Supreme Court map after VRA decision

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) announced on Friday that he will call a special session to consider new voting maps after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a landmark redistricting case.   Reeves said state legislators will return to Jackson, Miss., 21 days to redraw electoral maps after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on Louisiana v....

Kamala Harris blames president for high gas prices: ‘This is a direct result of Donald Trump’s war of choice’

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says high fuel prices across America are directly due to President Donald Trump's war against Iran.

Homeland Security official’s killing leaves agency ‘devastated’ as vetting breakdown exposed

The killing of DHS official Lauren Bullis by a naturalized citizen exposes major immigration vetting failures, according to DHS and policy experts.

Swalwell’s mounting sexual misconduct allegations threaten career beyond politics, experts warn

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations that legal experts say could also trigger disciplinary action like disbarment.

Who is Tom Steyer? Anti-ICE billionaire in CA governor’s race faces scrutiny over detention investments

Billionaire Tom Steyer surges to the forefront of California's governor race with a 21% lead, backed by $112 million in personal campaign donations.

Anna Paulina Luna says she’s ‘very confident’ votes are there to expel Cherfilus-McCormick

Rep. Luna said bipartisan support is building to expel Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, who was found to have committed dozens of ethics violations and is facing a pending criminal indictment.

Democrats’ new affordability nemesis: FIFA

Democrats are adding a new target to their affordability agenda, joining groceries, utilities and landlords — FIFA, the soccer governing body responsible for staging...

Trump hits key battlegrounds to sell tax cuts, boost GOP ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump travels to swing states Nevada and Arizona this week to promote tax cuts passed by congressional Republicans ahead of the midterms.

House showdown: Democrat backed by Sanders, AOC faces Republican trying to flip blue-leaning district

Republican Joe Hathaway aims to flip a blue-leaning New Jersey House seat in a special election against progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia on Thursday.

Squad alert: Ilhan Omar warms up to Marjorie Taylor Greene after Republican flips on Trump, Israel

Rep. Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Democrat, had warm words for her erstwhile nemesis, Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, saying the Georgia Republican deserves credit for cutting ties with President Trump and condemning Israel over the Gaza War.

Pappas holds cash advantage over GOP rivals in New Hampshire

Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) holds a sizable cash advantage over his GOP rivals in the race for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat. The Democrat...

Barr keeps his cash lead in Kentucky Senate GOP primary

Rep. Andy Barr maintained his cash advantage over his GOP rivals in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell in Kentucky. Barr raised...

Ossoff builds massive cash edge as Georgia GOP field remains unsettled

Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a massive fundraising advantage over the Republicans hoping to unseat him in November, giving him a head start...

Peltola outraises Sullivan, lags in cash on hand

Former Rep. Mary Peltola’s (D-Alaska) staggering first-quarter haul comes with a caveat: She spent a lot to raise a lot. Peltola hauled in nearly...

Justice Sotomayor apologizes for ‘hurtful’ comments about Justice Kavanaugh

Justice Sonia Sotomayor offered a rare public apology Wednesday to fellow Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh for "hurtful" comments she made suggesting he was out of touch with working people.

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