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16 dead in Australia's Bondi Beach after gunmen fire on Jewish celebration
The attack targeted the Jewish community, with Prime Minister Albanese calling it “an act of evil antisemitism, terrorism.”
07:01 AM Politico Top Stories Bystander shown in videos disarming gunman during Australian beach shooting commended for bravery
Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, ran toward the gunfire when the shooting started on Bondi Beach. He was shot twice.
07:36 PM Politico Top Stories Thousands of carveouts and caveats are weakening Trump's emergency tariffs
At least $1.7 trillion of imports are now excluded, either because they are duty-free or subject to another tariff.
07:00 AM Politico Top Stories Trump administration races to finalize tariff payments and hamstring possible refunds
In response, companies are now filing lawsuits to make sure they get paid back if the Supreme Court invalidates some of the president's duties.
07:00 AM Politico Top Stories Why inflation angst may temper Trumps trade threats to Mexico, Canada
As Trump floats pulling out of a trade deal with Mexico and Canada, officials on both sides of the border are betting the president won’t risk quashing a deal that has helped keep prices in check.
07:00 AM Politico Top Stories The anti-machine movement is having a moment in New Jersey
A year after being elected to the Senate by running against the status quo, Andy Kim is wielding his political might.
12:00 PM Politico Top Stories Democrats gather in California feeling sunny once again
At the Democratic National Committee’s winter meetings in L.A., party leaders are feeling good for the first time in a year.
09:03 AM Politico Top Stories Kamala Harris delivers reality check to bullish Democrats
The former vice president warned her party that “for so many, the American dream has become more of a myth than reality.”
09:56 PM Politico Top Stories European Diplomats Are Dissociating in Trumps Washington
At a series of Christmas parties this week, diplomats were still struggling to come to grips with the uncertain future of the transatlantic relationship.
09:55 AM Politico Top Stories 2 US soldiers and 1 civilian interpreter killed in ambush in Syria
The Pentagon confirmed the news on X, saying the troops were “conducting a key leader engagement.”
01:15 PM Politico Top Stories Trump seems to wave the white flag on his US attorneys gambit
The president is pushing for an end to the so-called “blue slip” to solve for the disqualification of a handful of unconfirmed U.S. attorneys.
07:00 AM Politico Top Stories The Geographic Roots of Our Immigration Divide
How ideas like “heritage Americans” and “nation of immigrants” wound up in conflict.
07:00 AM Politico Top Stories Safety whitewash: Defense bill spawns uproar over military helicopters in DC
A provision of the Pentagon policy legislation has enraged a top federal accident investigator, key Republicans and families of the January air crash victims.
06:00 PM Politico Top Stories The lawyer behind Voughts bureaucracy crackdown
The Trump administration’s boldest moves against the bureaucracy share a common thread: Mark Paoletta’s signature.
04:59 PM Politico Top Stories 20 states lodge lawsuit against Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The new levy for highly skilled workers has been of particular concern for tech and health care employers.
03:29 PM Politico Top Stories DOJ skewers judge as it seeks to quash contempt proceedings
The bitter showdown follows President Donald Trump’s call to impeach Judge James Boasberg.
04:16 PM Politico Top Stories Trump, Clinton, Gates included in Epstein photo trove
The House Oversight Committee Democrats released photos from the Epstein estate linking powerful men to the late convicted sex offender.
10:20 AM Politico Top Stories GOP health care chaos spills into battleground midterm races
Republican Senate candidates aren’t on the same page about extending Obamacare subsidies, reflecting a broader tension that is creeping into House and Senate races.
11:46 AM 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 Politico Top Stories Nobody Wants to Take Responsibility for the Tragedy Thats Going on Here
Bill Gates won’t sugarcoat it: Slashing global aid fueled a surge of death.
05:00 AM Politico Top Stories We dont have a lot of time: Congress comes to terms with an all-but-certain lapse in Obamacare subsidies
Some Republicans are scrambling to see if a deal can come together in the final weeks of 2025, but most are skeptical.
07:01 PM Politico Top Stories Why Europes Moderates Keep Winning Elections but Losing Power
Despite recent election wins for moderates in the Netherlands, Germany and the U.K., the far right is stronger than ever.
06:52 AM Politico Top Stories Democrats think theyve found their 2026 message and Miami just backed it up
In races across the country, Democrats focused on promises to make life more affordable — even as they offered contrasting approaches.
06:45 AM Politico Top Stories White House raises concerns about Trumps image in lawsuit over sign language interpreters
The White House is appealing court orders to restore interpretation services at press briefings.
04:40 PM Politico Top Stories Menin and Mamdani could find common ground on child care push
The incoming mayor and speaker-elect are aligned on the $6 billion program, but will face major financial and logistical challenges.
05:55 AM Politico Top Stories Newsoms troll energy takes over the DNC
Newsom met privately with Ken Martin, the Democratic National Committee chair.
09:23 PM Politico Top Stories Arizona city rejects data center after AI lobbying push
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's intervention in a local rezoning effort has sparked a fight over local control.
06:06 AM Politico Top Stories Indiana GOP rejects Trumps map in major blow to his gerrymandering push
The GOP-controlled state Senate voted down a bill that would have wiped out Indiana’s two Democratic-held seats in the House.
04:38 PM Politico Top Stories How to Know a Ukraine Peace Deal Is Real
In a new interview, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discusses Russia’s war on Ukraine and Trump’s challenge to Europe.
04:44 PM Politico Top Stories Hes Actually Weakening the Economy: Why Trumps Strategy May Fail
A top economist says Trump is doing industrial policy all wrong.
05:55 AM Politico Top Stories Trump still hasnt endorsed a plan to avoid impending Obamacare hikes for millions
The Senate will vote Thursday on a key Republican health care plan, but its fate is uncertain, and Trump still hasn't endorsed any specific proposals.
04:45 AM Politico Top Stories What fraud? State Obamacare officials dont see the problem GOP subsidy opponents do
State health care exchanges say they have few problems with fraud. Instead of killing the subsidies, policy experts suggest fixing the federal exchanges instead.
04:45 AM Politico Top Stories Health insurers ask GOP to fix their fraud problem and extend Obamacare subsidies
In a last-minute plea, insurers are urging Republicans to crack down on fraud in their industry.
04:45 AM Politico Top Stories A gentlemans C: Some conservative economists quibble with Trumps A+++++ grade of economy
The dissonance comes at a delicate moment for the GOP as it seeks to recover from several election losses and underperformances largely tied to affordability concerns.
06:06 AM Politico Top Stories How the wind industry misread Trump
Some executives hoped a low-conflict strategy and assistance from GOP moderates would help them survive the president's second term. Then Trump went to war.
04:45 AM Politico Top Stories Remember the Torture Memos? The Boat Strike Memos May Be Worse.
The Trump administration needs to release the legal analysis underpinning its controversial military campaign.
05:00 AM Politico Top Stories Hes going to be next: Trump threatens Colombian president
Trump’s comments marked a steep escalation in his threats against the country.
05:35 PM Politico Top Stories Democrats face messy primary fights as DSCC loses grip on candidates
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is triggering backlash among fellow Democrats for its interventions in various Senate races.
06:04 AM Politico Top Stories Mamdani attempted behind-the-scenes role in NYC Council speaker race
The mayor-elect was unsuccessful in slowing down the race to pick his governing counterpart in the NYC Council.
05:55 AM Politico Top Stories Why Does Trump Disdain Europe?
The domestic culture war informing American foreign policy
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