A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei
Iran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment
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As Israel unleashed a sweeping military response to the brutal assault by Hamas on October 7, 2023, it aimed punch after punch at Iran, the militant group’s longtime sponsor, and its proxies
01:59 AM on 03/02/2026 ABC Politics This Supreme Court decision could upend millions in political spending ahead of the midterms. Heres how the parties are preparing.
Democrats and Republicans are laying the groundwork to prepare for a Supreme Court ruling that could overhaul political fundraising forever.
05:55 AM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Minnesota Dems are trying to walk a tightrope with Trump
Dems have struck a fragile and uneasy peace with the president. Everyone’s holding their breath.
05:00 AM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Klobuchar launches Minnesota governor run
The senator referenced Renee Good and Alex Pretti in her announcement video, the citizens fatally shot by federal immigration agents this month.
07:00 AM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories A tech group is launching a new effort to keep Democrats from falling behind on AI
Tech for Campaigns plans to partner with Democratic groups to test what works.
10:00 AM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump keeps driving online fundraising for both parties
The GOP president is dominating his own party’s online fundraising and proving a major driver for Democrats.
05:45 AM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories House Republicans rake in funds as they seek to stave off midterm headwinds
New campaign finance filings show vulnerable GOP members proved strong fundraisers at the end of 2025.
05:22 PM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Democrats post early fundraising edge in marquee 2026 Senate races
Competitive primaries in a few key states have helped Republicans maintain a cash advantage, according to new filings submitted to the Federal Election Commission.
11:08 AM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Lame duck no more? Trump stockpiles hundreds of millions ahead of midterms.
Campaign finance disclosures filed late Saturday revealed details of the president’s unmatched political fundraising operation.
12:31 AM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Elon Musk pours millions more into helping Republicans keep Congress
The tech billionaire, who once said he had “done enough” political spending, remains a significant benefactor for the Republican Party after patching things up with President Donald Trump.
08:25 PM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories ICE halted its surge in Maine. The state might not be quick to forget.
Sen. Susan Collins’ announcement of ICE’s drawdown relieved some of the pressure in the blue state. But Democrats still say it’s not enough.
12:00 PM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories 3 US troops killed in Iran attack
Several more troops were wounded as part of the U.S. and Israel effort against Tehran.
10:08 AM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Iran plots its next steps as military strikes continue
Tehran shows no signs of buckling, even as the death of the supreme ruler creates a major power vacuum in the country.
09:38 AM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Ayatollah Khamenei is dead. Heres what that means for Irans leadership.
The country’s supreme leader led the Islamic Republic for 37 years.
08:56 PM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories John Bolton Sounds the Alarm on Trumps Iran Gamble
In an exclusive, Trump’s onetime national security adviser warns the strike on Iran may deepen conflict, create a dangerous power vacuum — and plunge the region into turmoil.
07:00 AM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Many of Trumps own voters didnt want to attack Iran. Now he has to win them over.
President Trump is navigating an evolving issue where support within his coalition — at least before the strikes — was real but not overwhelming.
07:00 AM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories For the Iranian diaspora in US, hope for a Berlin Wall moment
Tehrangeles, the nickname for the West LA neighborhood that is a hub of Iranian-American businesses and homes, erupted in noisy celebration on Saturday.
08:01 PM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Strikes at Iran could reshape primary election dynamics
Democratic candidates face new litmus tests as AIPAC money and U.S. intervention dominate primary races.
10:56 AM on 03/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump applauds attack on Iran as strikes reverberate throughout the Middle East
But Democrats are pressing for more transparency on the campaign against Iran.
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