Washington, D.C., homicides have dropped by roughly half in 2026 compared to 2025, sparking debate over Trump's federal crackdown and broader trends.

Democrats claim President Trump started the redistricting battle and vow to fight back as Virginia's referendum shifts the 2026 midterm landscape.

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...