Pentagon no longer views China threat as top priority
The National Defense Strategy, a dramatic shift from previous administrations, reinforces many of the military moves already undertaken by the president.
08:15 PM on 01/24/2026 Politico Top Stories JD Vance swipes at Laura Loomer as he tries to mollify anti-abortion activists frustrations
Vance defended his speech at an anti-abortion rally after Loomer warned abortion messaging could cost Republicans the midterms.
06:02 PM on 01/24/2026 Politico Top Stories How the TikTok deal could tighten Trumps cultural grip
As Trump-friendly billionaires take control of TikTok’s U.S. operation, some see the beginnings of a ‘cultural vibe shift’ on the platform — and an echo of changes taking place across the U.S. media landscape.
02:38 PM on 01/24/2026 Politico Top Stories Vance announces aid restrictions for groups that promote diversity, transgender policies abroad
The move expands a longstanding Republican policy that restricted U.S. funding for organizations working on or promoting abortion overseas.
02:53 PM on 01/24/2026 Politico Top Stories The nations cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
05:00 AM on 01/24/2026 Politico Top Stories How a court win could help the Democrats pick up a House seat in New York
A judge’s decision to toss out the boundaries of the only Republican-held congressional district in New York City could help Democrats notch a win in the national redistricting wars — but for now, the outcome remains uncertain
06:49 AM on 01/24/2026 ABC Politics Network shutdown leaves Wisconsin lawmakers meeting outside of public view
The shutdown of Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN amid a shortfall of fundraising has left the state as perhaps the only one in the country where its legislative floor debates are not being broadcast
08:49 AM on 01/23/2026 ABC Politics Trump looks left on cost of living concerns
The White House is trying to embrace populist economic ideas that Republicans aren’t crazy about.
04:45 AM on 01/23/2026 Politico Top Stories 'Old wine in a new bottle': Greenland negotiations resemble an earlier deal
A 1951 treaty between the U.S. and Denmark already covers much of what a potential agreement on the island would include.
06:29 PM on 01/23/2026 Politico Top Stories Vance strikes a softer tone amid growing unease over ICE tactics
It was the second time the vice president has addressed the public since an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good earlier this month.
06:24 PM on 01/23/2026 Politico Top Stories These Gen-Z Trump voters dont want JD Vance in 2028
A recent focus group of 18- to 24-year-old Trump voters suggests weaknesses for Vance among young Republicans.
05:55 AM on 01/23/2026 Politico Top Stories Brain the size of a walnut: Bessent goes off on Newsom
The Treasury Secretary pushed back the California governor’s criticisms of the Trump administration.
12:01 AM on 01/23/2026 Politico Top Stories Republicans tried to snag Jack Smith on technicalities. But they didnt engage with the facts.
Instead of focusing on the crux of the former special counsel’s Trump cases, GOP House members questioned him on process.
04:37 PM on 01/23/2026 Politico Top Stories Mark Kellys money bomb
The Arizona senator's moves thus far have positioned him to be a key fundraiser in 2026 and offer him a platform to build out a 2028 base.
06:42 AM on 01/23/2026 Politico Top Stories How child care gave Hochul and Mamdani common ground and political cover
The political climate was ripe for a program that will help define the legacies of the moderate Democrat and the democratic socialist.
05:55 AM on 01/23/2026 Politico Top Stories TikTok lands $14B deal to avoid US ban
The new owners will include Oracle, a tech giant co-founded by Trump ally Larry Ellison.
07:25 PM on 01/23/2026 Politico Top Stories 5 things to know about the TikTok deal
TikTok released some information about the deal Thursday night, but it remains unclear if it complies with a 2024 law.
10:14 PM on 01/23/2026 Politico Top Stories House approves DHS funding, other final spending bills amid ICE uproar
Only seven Democrats joined most Republicans in approving the Homeland Security bill ahead of a Jan. 30 shutdown deadline.
04:44 PM on 01/23/2026 Politico Top Stories Judge rejects criminal charge against journalist Don Lemon over church protest
Justice Department officials announced at least three arrests related to a disrupted religious service Sunday.
02:35 PM on 01/23/2026 Politico Top Stories The U.S. couldnt track billions in Iraq. Now, its controlling Venezuelas oil cash.
Unanswered questions and a lack of oversight hang over the U.S.’s use of Venezuela’s oil funds, according to former U.S. officials.
10:00 AM on 01/23/2026 Politico Top Stories
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