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Barney Frank, entering hospice care, embarks on a final act: Taking on the left
The former Massachusetts lawmaker says progressives in his party have “embraced an agenda that goes beyond what’s politically acceptable.”
04:54 PM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Mark Carney shares blueprint for domestic strength amid global chaos
One takeaway on the state of Canada's finances: It could be much worse.
04:38 PM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump saw 2 kings, Charles saw something much different
In only the second such address by a sitting British monarch, Charles called for “unyielding resolve” in defense of Ukraine and discussed the Magna Carta, which declared that even kings must obey the law.
05:57 PM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories The hidden messages in King Charles' speech to Congress
The British monarch delivered a jovial address to Washington’s leaders that was laced with plenty of shade.
03:33 PM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Hill Republicans want Trump to solve their internal problems
The GOP agenda is running aground, and many lawmakers believe only direct presidential engagement will fix it.
07:19 PM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Death raises questions about Mamdanis homeless intake overhaul
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s decision to move the primary shelter intake facility for men forced the city to quickly relocate hundreds of homeless people.
03:00 PM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories James Comey indicted over 2025 seashell post
The charges stem from a photo of seashells.
03:12 PM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories DeSantis' Florida redistricting map advances but draws GOP no votes, legal scrutiny
Florida is seen as the last possible place before the November midterms for Republicans to gain seats in mid-decade redistricting, a process kickstarted last year by President Donald Trump and the White House.
06:03 PM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Brendan Carr takes on Disney and escalates Trumps media war
The FCC's abrupt move to reconsider the licenses of eight ABC-owned television stations is the agency's first real effort to carry out a frequent threat of President Donald Trump.
06:50 PM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Trumps reflecting pool spruce-up fails to charm preservationists
The president ordered the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be coated with a blue liner.
04:07 PM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories White House huddles with tech firms as Mythos raises cyber stakes
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross is expected to chair the discussion, which will also focus broadly on cybersecurity and AI-related topics.
03:59 PM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Soldier who placed Polymarket bet on Maduro operation pleads not guilty
Van Dyke allegedly received a total payout of more than $400,000, according to prosecutors.
02:38 PM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Appeals court rules against ICEs mandatory detention policy
The decision marks a split at the appeals court level, setting up the possibility for the issue to reach the Supreme Court.
09:53 AM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories How Bernie Sanders convinced Democrats to oppose arming Israel
The Vermont independent’s long-running campaign to block arms sales is demonstrating a sea change in the Senate Democratic Caucus.
03:45 AM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Theres a day of reckoning coming: Energy experts expect another spike at the pump
Trump's jawboning of the markets is sending the wrong signals to oil producers by keeping crude prices artificially low.
03:44 AM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Mark Carney Is on the Verge of a Big Election Win
Canada’s prime minister is poised to seize an outright majority. Then he’ll have to deliver.
04:55 AM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories The War With Iran Offers a Snapshot of Trump World. Its Not a Pretty Picture.
In a roundtable discussion, POLITICO reporters detail how the war in Iran pulled back the curtain on the Trump administration.
09:00 AM on 04/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Hill Republicans lack a clear path to get Trump his ballroom
Only one Democrat so far has come out in favor of passing legislation that would continue construction of the stalled project after the Saturday night security breach.
09:03 PM on 04/28/2026 Politico Top Stories In the wake of Saturdays shooting, the White House blames the left and the media
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also used the shooting to reiterate the president’s calls for the construction of the White House ballroom — and to urge Congress to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security.
05:21 PM on 04/28/2026 Politico Top Stories Jeffries says AI data centers will be Dem priority
‘We have to protect the American rate payer,’ Jeffries says.
03:27 PM on 04/28/2026 Politico Top Stories Mamdani, Menin to announce delay of New York City budget amid Albany inaction
The joint announcement comes as the state budget is almost a month past due.
07:47 PM on 04/28/2026 Politico Top Stories WHCD shooting suspect faces assassination attempt, firearms charges
Cole Allen, the alleged shooter who sought to enter the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, is accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
09:30 AM on 04/28/2026 Politico Top Stories Becerras surge draws progressive backlash in California governors race
Activists on the left are resurfacing past fights over immigration, oil-industry donations and healthcare as the former HHS secretary gains ground in the contest.
07:55 AM on 04/28/2026 Politico Top Stories Melania Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired after expectant widow joke in WHCD skit
The late-night show comedian delivered a series of jokes in a mock version of the White House Correspondents' Dinner that was made days before a shooting occurred at the actual event.
12:29 PM on 04/28/2026 Politico Top Stories It Took Charles a Lifetime to Be King. Now He Has to Deal With Trump.
There’s a lot at stake during the monarch’s visit to Washington. Will he pull it off?
11:01 PM on 04/28/2026 Politico Top Stories Can Sam Altman be trusted? Elon Musk wants a jury to answer Big Techs hottest question.
Musk’s lawsuit against Altman asks jurors to dig into grievances that stretch back to OpenAI’s founding.
12:47 PM on 04/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Georgias battleground races give a first look at a brewing political storm
Multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence hubs are beginning to scramble politics in the crucial swing state as voters worry about costs and local control.
09:01 AM on 04/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Come and make the ask: Talarico faces a test with Black voters in Texas
Democrats’ hopes of taking Texas ride on the state’s nearly 3 million Black voters, many of whom supported Jasmine Crockett in the primary.
06:00 AM on 04/27/2026 Politico Top Stories 4 deadlines that could shape Trumps next 5 weeks
Trump and the GOP have a series of make-or-break moments ahead.
01:00 PM on 04/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump lashes out at 60 Minutes anchor for reading alleged gunmans manifesto
Any detente between the president and the press after the shared horror of Saturday’s dinner appears to be short-lived.
07:21 PM on 04/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Key question: How did armed man get so close to Trump WHCD event?
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the suspect was likely targeting administration officials.
08:29 AM on 04/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Inside the Ballroom: Chaos and Confusion
One wonders if the surreal events of Saturday night might make it hard to return to the familiar conception of the White House Correspondents Dinner.
01:52 AM on 04/27/2026 Politico Top Stories NYC casinos reignite New Jersey gambling fight
New Jersey lawmakers are reviving efforts to expand casino gambling beyond Atlantic City.
03:00 PM on 04/27/2026 Politico Top Stories The MAHA revolt threatening the farm bill
Factions of Republican dissenters mean GOP leaders will need to lean on votes from a handful of vulnerable or moderate Democrats to pass a key policy priority.
06:00 AM on 04/27/2026 Politico Top Stories House Republicans midterm silver lining: Money
Strong fundraising by battleground GOP incumbents means the party won’t be at a financial disadvantage in key races that could decide House control.
11:00 AM on 04/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Tillis says he will vote to confirm Kevin Warsh as Fed chair
The outgoing North Carolina Republican's support comes after the Justice Department dropped an investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
09:33 AM on 04/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Marjorie Taylor Greene Predicts a GOP Bloodbath in the Midterms
In a new interview, the conservative hardliner lets loose on Trump and the Republican Party.
09:00 AM on 04/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump safe after evacuation following shooting at White House Correspondents Association Dinner
The event was canceled and a suspect is in custody.
07:46 PM on 04/26/2026 Politico Top Stories No credentials, no problem as TMZ DC shakes up Hill media bubble
TMZ’s new, kind of troll-y Washington team says their dream stories could be what bills are passing to who’s clogging the toilets in Congress.
09:00 AM on 04/26/2026 Politico Top Stories Roger Stone is back
Donald Trump’s longtime confidant claimed to have been “financially devastated” due to investigations during Trump’s first term. Now he’s cashing in.
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