White House officials believe the politics are a lot better if Israel strikes Iran first
As the administration mulls military action in Iran, officials argue it’d be best ifIsrael makes the first move.
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A crowded field of Democrats has separated into a top tier and everyone else — with Republicans still in contention.
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The medical community, as well as Republican and Democratic lawmakers, were critical of plans announced last year to ban school vaccine requirements.
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05:00 AM Politico Top Stories Tensions simmer over Howard Lutnick, Trumps favorite dealmaker
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04:45 AM Politico Top Stories Incoherent: Hegseths Anthropic ultimatum confounds AI policymakers
Tech lawyers and AI policymakers warn that the Pentagon’s plans to compel Anthropic to abandon its ethical red lines are contradictory and could chill partnerships between the government and Silicon Valley.
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They face questions about what, if anything, they knew about Jeffrey Epstein's illegal activities.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is the man to beat ahead of Tuesday’s primary — and could put Senate Republicans’ majority at risk
04:45 AM Politico Top Stories The SOTU moment that Republicans hope saves the midterms
Americans have soured on the White House’s immigration enforcement tactics, but the president’s speech has the GOP strategizing on how to regain momentum on a favorite issue.
04:45 AM Politico Top Stories DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during the midterms
A DHS official is promising top state election administrators that immigration agents will not be at polling places during November's midterm election
08:41 PM ABC Politics Kilmar Abrego Garcia asks US judge in Tennessee to dismiss his criminal case, saying it's vindictive
Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia are trying to prove that criminal charges against him are vindictive and should be dismissed
12:17 AM ABC Politics Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight
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Supporters of the mayor’s push to raise taxes on rich people will pressure the moderate Democratic governor to back a crucial part of his agenda.
05:30 AM on 02/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Hegseth revives push to punish Sen. Mark Kelly
The Defense secretary appealed a ruling this month in favor of the former Navy captain.
03:57 PM on 02/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Newsoms spokesperson becomes the story
Izzy Gardon, more than any other aide, is suddenly becoming a focal point of the attention — and backlash.
10:14 AM on 02/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Supreme Court deals setback to ICE detention contractor in fight over detainee work
The justices denied GEO Group’s bid to toss out a lawsuit claiming prisoners in Colorado were illegally forced to work.
11:44 AM on 02/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Heres a reality check on Trumps AI pledge
Trump’s promise to protect power customers’ wallets from data centers covers only part of the costs of expanding AI.
08:00 AM on 02/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Underdog Democrats lean into data center concerns
Democrats in particular have seized on the prospect of rising energy costs in the fight for control of Washington and state capitals.
04:45 AM on 02/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Larry Summers will resign from Harvard amid Epstein fallout
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