Iowa Republican Zach Lahn confronts curiosity, and concerns, in outsider bid for governor
Zach Lahn, the Republican nominee for Iowa governor, says he's bringing a different message to Iowans
02:40 AM on 08/14/2026 ABC Politics Trump set to highlight violent crime reduction during a visit to New York police academy
President Donald Trump plans to highlight his record on crime and safety during a visit to a New York police academy on Friday
01:46 AM on 08/14/2026 ABC Politics Graham Platner to speak at labor rally, one of his first public events since ending Maine campaign
Former Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is scheduled to be the featured speaker at a Labor Day rally in what may be one of his first public appearances since a sexual assault allegation ended his candidacy
03:34 PM on 08/13/2026 ABC Politics I was not briefed: Andy Beshear says Trump sidelined him on Kentucky data center plan
It was poor communication or a gut-punch from the White House. Either way, the ambitious Democratic governor is now wrestling with the anti-data center outcry.
12:00 PM on 08/13/2026 Politico Top Stories Crowley zeroes in on MAGA extremism to rebuild a fractured Wisconsin coalition
In one of his first interviews since winning the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, David Crowley shares his plan to bring in Francesca Hong voters — but he won’t commit to campaigning with far left surrogates.
12:23 PM on 08/13/2026 Politico Top Stories Boats, picket lines, 'Jersey Pride': Trump tax breaks inspire wave of copycats
Following new tax deductions for tips and overtime, Congress is awash in proposals to cut taxes on everything from boat loans to border patrol agents.
04:45 AM on 08/13/2026 Politico Top Stories Platner announced as speaker for activist-led event in Maine
He dropped out of Maine’s Senate race last month after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault, an allegation he denied.
11:58 AM on 08/13/2026 Politico Top Stories We will always respect the role of the judiciary: Blanche flips the script in DOJ address
The newly confirmed attorney general’s speech to department staffers omitted attacks on judges and Biden-era leadership.
01:08 PM on 08/13/2026 Politico Top Stories The government is recruiting tech companies to help fight its cyber battles
The massive policy shift comes as Americans reported losing $20.8 billion to cybercrime in 2025.
11:49 AM on 08/13/2026 Politico Top Stories Buttigiegs plan to help Dems win again starts with the Indiana state legislature
A slate of endorsements in Indiana is the start of a new effort to win down-ballot across the country.
04:55 AM on 08/13/2026 Politico Top Stories Federal judge dismisses Trump administrations antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard
A federal judge said the Trump administration failed to prove “an ongoing violation of Title VI” by Harvard University.
12:45 PM on 08/13/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump-aligned board votes to put his name on the Kennedy Center again
The board also approved a plan to shut the center down for two years.
01:17 PM on 08/13/2026 Politico Top Stories Why House GOP hopes of cracking down on fraud could flame out
GOP lawmakers don’t “have the guts,” one House Republican complained.
03:45 AM on 08/13/2026 Politico Top Stories Crypto spent big to conquer Washington. Banks arent giving way.
Senate Republicans' friends are fighting. They'll soon have to pick a side between the banks and crypto companies.
03:45 AM on 08/13/2026 Politico Top Stories Mission Improbable: Onetime Republican trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida
David Jolly, a former Republican now running for Florida governor as a Democrat, is trying to revive the state's political battleground status
05:17 AM on 08/13/2026 ABC Politics Democrats gathering to give final approval to 2028 presidential primary calendar
Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide open contest to succeed President Donald Trump and chart a path ahead as the party’s voters oscillate between progressive and more mode...
01:52 AM on 08/13/2026 ABC Politics Judge will hear whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight extradition to the UK
A federal judge in Miami will hear arguments for whether social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody
01:52 AM on 08/13/2026 ABC Politics Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state
Republicans in Minnesota see a chance to regain influence after a fraud scandal rocked state government
05:21 PM on 08/12/2026 ABC Politics Trump denies orchestrating plane switch: Its only up to Secret Service
The Washington Post reported Monday that an Iranian threat prompted a covert operation for the president to leave Turkey aboard a secret flight.
09:54 PM on 08/12/2026 Politico Top Stories For months, the administration laid low on vaccines. On Monday, Trump went there.
Earlier this year, the White House tried to tamp down Kennedy’s appetite for vaccine overhauls.
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