Politico Top Stories News55714 stories between 11/10/2009 at 18:33:04 and 01/26/2025 15:36:06
Mamdanis NYPD troubles are snowballing
Recent incidents underscore how fraught the issue of policing is for the democratic socialist.
05:56 AM on 02/27/2026 Politico Top Stories ICE will comply: Top Minnesota judge threatens criminal contempt for continued defiance
Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz wrote that Justice officials were continuing to violate court orders at a historic clip amid President Donald Trump’s mass deportation push.
11:12 PM on 02/27/2026 Politico Top Stories The dominos are falling: Minneapolis haunts Trumps detention rollout
It’s not only high-ranking Republicans who are wary about locating a detention center in their back yard. Local politicians are pushing back, too.
06:30 PM on 02/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Trumps surgeon general pick, Casey Means, still lacks votes for confirmation
Two Republican senators told POLITICO they were undecided after Means faced tough questions on her vaccine views at a nomination hearing.
01:28 PM on 02/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Acting head of the nations cyber agency reassigned amid rising congressional scrutiny
Madhu Gottumukkala, the former acting director of CISA, is taking on a new role as DHS’s director of strategic implementation.
09:55 PM on 02/27/2026 Politico Top Stories The Legal Fallout in Minnesota Has Only Just Begun
The deadly clashes with ICE are likely to undermine law enforcement across the country.
05:00 AM on 02/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Charlie Kirk Is Haunting the Trump Administrations Iran Debate
The slain activist was a vocal opponent of a “regime change” war against Iran.
03:52 PM on 02/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Americans Hate AI. Which Party Will Benefit?
Party insiders are divided on how to channel Americans’ growing fear of AI.
07:00 AM on 02/27/2026 Politico Top Stories MAHA Is Embracing Elizabeth Holmes. Heres Why.
An alliance is building between the Trump-aligned movement and convicted Theranos founder.
05:00 AM on 02/27/2026 Politico Top Stories This Comedian Just Showed Democrats How to Solve Their Messaging Problems
A new comedy special captures the party’s messaging challenges — and a way forward.
10:00 AM on 02/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Poll: Top NATO allies dont think US helps deter enemies anymore
The United States' eroding reputation is raising fresh questions about the stability of the global order that has held for decades, and of the country's strength on the world stage.
10:40 PM on 02/27/2026 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 on 02/26/2026 Politico Top Stories Republicans are freaking out over Texas Senate race
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 on 02/26/2026 Politico Top Stories The Clintons are in the hot seat and lawmakers are hungry for Epstein-related prosecutions
They face questions about what, if anything, they knew about Jeffrey Epstein's illegal activities.
07:06 PM on 02/26/2026 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.
12:14 PM on 02/26/2026 Politico Top Stories Tensions simmer over Howard Lutnick, Trumps favorite dealmaker
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has a knack for landing big deals. But some of his critics question whether they’ll live up to their promises.
04:45 AM on 02/26/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump announced a major deal on data centers. Its still unclear whats in it.
Even Republican lawmakers said they want more details about how the administration plans to rein in energy costs.
05:00 AM on 02/26/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump is surprisingly aligned with Democrats on this issue
The president and Democratic governors are racing to regulate an industry they’ve long championed as voter backlash to the rising energy costs associated with powering the server hubs grows.
12:00 PM on 02/26/2026 Politico Top Stories Florida child vaccine push faces bipartisan opposition, pediatrician worries
The medical community, as well as Republican and Democratic lawmakers, were critical of plans announced last year to ban school vaccine requirements.
05:55 AM on 02/26/2026 Politico Top Stories Californias governor race has a clear top tier
A crowded field of Democrats has separated into a top tier and everyone else — with Republicans still in contention.
12:01 AM on 02/26/2026 Politico Top Stories 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.
06:49 PM on 02/26/2026 Politico Top Stories What Trump avoided in the State of the Union could haunt him in November
The president’s state of the union was notable for something his second term has largely lacked: restraint.
01:05 AM on 02/25/2026 Politico Top Stories How Trump did on the biggest issues of 2026
Trump’s message to his party was clear: Full steam ahead.
12:41 AM on 02/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Abigail Spanberger gave Democrats response to Trump. But she didnt have the stage to herself.
Democratic groups staging counterprogramming events offered a snapshot of a party divided over how best to approach the midterms.
12:02 AM on 02/25/2026 Politico Top Stories What happened after Elon Musk took the Russian army offline
From a Ukrainian listening post, our reporter heard it happen: Starlink terminals went dark, leaving Russian soldiers along the front unable to coordinate.
05:01 AM on 02/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Larry Summers will resign from Harvard amid Epstein fallout
“I will always be grateful to the thousands of students and colleagues I have been privileged to teach and work with,” he says.
12:21 PM 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 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 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 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 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 Mamdanis base is his ace in the hole amid tax fight with Hochul
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 7 Experts on the Risk of a Wider War with Iran
As the threat of U.S. strikes intensifies, our experts weigh the risks of escalation.
12:07 PM on 02/24/2026 Politico Top Stories Why Iranians Are Increasingly Willing to Settle for Reza Pahlavi
Iranians are so desperate to oust the Islamist regime that some are willing to put up with divisive tactics.
05:00 AM on 02/24/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump Is on the Verge of War. Previous Presidents Did It Differently.
The United States appears to be preparing for war with Iran — and Trump hasn’t rallied the country like his predecessors.
10:00 AM on 02/24/2026 Politico Top Stories A really really big decision: The court cases looming over the midterms
High-stakes legal cases that could determine the majority loom in nearly a dozen states, with just months to go until the November election.
05:45 AM on 02/24/2026 Politico Top Stories A defensive posture: Trump speaks to Congress on shakier ground than last year
The president’s State of the Union, unlike his defiant celebratory address a year ago, comes after a string of major setbacks.
05:00 AM on 02/24/2026 Politico Top Stories Americans sour on Trump ahead of State of the Union, polls find
New polls show the president’s approval rating falling among Democrats and independents, though it remains strong among Republicans.
12:52 PM on 02/24/2026 Politico Top Stories Election betting boom sparks midterm brawl in California
Millions of dollars are pouring into prediction markets for California campaigns as concerns ratchet up over insider trading and risks to democracy.
05:55 AM on 02/24/2026 Politico Top Stories Dems refuse to make 2024 mistakes in the wake of tariff ruling
The party is betting that a strong economic message will resonate better than emphasizing that the president is violating the law with his trade agenda.
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