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Trump prepares to let go of arms control with Russia
Russian and U.S. nuclear arsenals could expand for the first time in three decades.
05:00 AM on 02/03/2026 Politico Top Stories Trumps Golden Dome, a year in, is struggling to take shape
The president vowed to build a missile defense shield for the country in three years. It’s nowhere close to being done.
04:00 PM on 02/03/2026 Politico Top Stories Election officials grapple with a brain drain as threats rise
Two new reports portend a potentially bleak future for an American democracy that counts on its engaged citizenry to do everything from count votes to make laws.
05:45 AM on 02/03/2026 Politico Top Stories Gabbard defends presence at elections raid
In a letter sent Monday, the director of national intelligence acknowledged facilitating a phone call between Trump and FBI agents in Atlanta — but denied any wrongdoing.
11:15 PM on 02/03/2026 Politico Top Stories House Democrats once again left complaining about a Senate spending deal
A bipartisan agreement to temporarily extend Homeland Security funding is rekindling tensions between the two chambers.
09:58 PM on 02/03/2026 Politico Top Stories Congress is about to overhaul the drug market. Consumers may never feel it.
The industry that negotiates drug prices for employers has worked to stay ahead of the game.
04:45 AM on 02/03/2026 Politico Top Stories 'Efficacy will be secondary': RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers have a new mission
The new mandate, the chair of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s panel told POLITICO, is to pay more attention to harms caused by vaccines.
05:00 AM on 02/03/2026 Politico Top Stories 3 Florida House Republicans are exiting Congress. Now the mess begins.
The Sunshine State is expecting to see three open House seats heading into the 2026 cycle.
06:00 AM on 02/03/2026 Politico Top Stories A 'mediocre' comment has put Talarico's Texas Senate campaign in the hot seat
An influencer said Senate candidate James Talarico called former opponent Colin Allred a 'mediocre Black man.' He insists he was only talking about Allred's 'method of campaigning.'
06:58 PM on 02/03/2026 Politico Top Stories Bill and Hillary Clinton now agree to testify before Congress
It's a stunning change of heart for the former first couple as a contempt vote loomed.
06:41 PM on 02/03/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump says Republicans should nationalize elections
The comments come less than a week after the FBI raided an elections facility in Georgia.
01:38 PM on 02/03/2026 Politico Top Stories 25 Things Donald Trump Did This Year You Might Have Missed
The president's second first year in office has been a blitz. Here are some under-the-radar developments that might have slipped your attention.
05:55 AM on 02/03/2026 Politico Top Stories She Ran DHS. Now Shes Watching It Mishandle Minnesota.
Former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano offers a candid take on recent events and the path forward.
05:00 AM on 02/02/2026 Politico Top Stories Cassidy took on RFK Jr. over vaccines. Now Kennedy's followers are out to defeat him.
Devotees of the health secretary’s Make America Healthy Again movement say they oppose the Louisiana senator’s reelection.
04:45 AM on 02/02/2026 Politico Top Stories Mamdanis surprising spirit animal: Mike Bloomberg
The new mayor puts in long hours and is laser focused on public relations.
05:55 AM on 02/02/2026 Politico Top Stories Big donors had access to Mikie Sherrill at inaugural ball. But the public won't have access to the donor list
Through a loophole, a comprehensive list of their identities and donations may never be public.
10:00 AM on 02/02/2026 Politico Top Stories Michigans 3-car pileup of a primary has Senate Democrats worried
The race is a crucial test for what the next generation of Democrats will look like — and whether they can prevail in a must-win race for their Senate chances.
10:00 AM on 02/02/2026 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 02/02/2026 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 02/02/2026 Politico Top Stories Canadas Conservative leader echoes Reagan as his party regroups
A year out from a bruising loss to Mark Carney, the opposition leader is betting the next election on a simple test: are voters better off?
04:46 PM on 02/02/2026 Politico Top Stories The wildest stories in Gavin Newsoms new memoir
“Young Man in a Hurry” is full of eyebrow-raising anecdotes, including an extended cameo by Donald Trump.
01:00 PM on 02/02/2026 Politico Top Stories A startup falsely blamed for triggering floods pitches cloud seeding to lawmakers
Rainmaker Technology is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on lobbying and gold-framed Metro ads in a play for national attention.
10:00 AM on 02/02/2026 Politico Top Stories 'Theres something bigger going on': State election chiefs rebuff Trump bid to seize voter rolls
Roughly two dozen states have rejected the Trump administration’s request, prompting an unprecedented legal clash between the Justice Department and state election officials.
02:30 PM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories RFK Jr. is now a wellness guru for Republicans in Washington
Conservatives in the capital are taking up the health secretary’s advice, eating their vegetables and eschewing pharmaceuticals.
07:00 AM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Judge orders release of 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minnesota
The judge accused the Trump administration of inhumanity in its approach to deportations.
04:55 PM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Judge rejects bid to end Trump administrations immigration-enforcement surge in Minnesota
The Biden appointee finds the state’s legal case too weak to grant an injunction.
12:06 PM on 02/01/2026 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 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Immigration takes center stage in New Jersey special election
Thursday's primary for NJ-11 occurs amid rising tensions over Immigration and Customs Enforcement's tactics across the country.
07:00 AM on 02/01/2026 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 02/01/2026 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 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories What the hell do we do with this issue: Mexico confronts Trumps Cuba pressure
As the White House ramps up pressure on Havana, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum is weighing how far to bend without triggering retaliation from Washington.
12:00 PM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Houston Democrat wins former Rep. Sylvester Turners seat ahead of contested primary
Christian Menefee's victory will set up another generational battle for Democrats.
11:11 PM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Shutdown likely to continue at least into Tuesday
House GOP leaders expect to delay a vote on $1.2T spending package due to Democratic opposition.
10:05 PM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories 2nd Amendment advocates issue dire warning over Trumps Pretti gun remarks
Trump and top officials’ response to the Pretti killing has some gun rights supporters threatening electoral consequences.
07:00 AM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories Trumps immigration agenda is colliding with a midterms reality
Backlash over enforcement tactics, midterm math and base pressure are forcing the White House into an uneasy recalibration on immigration.
07:26 PM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories Don Lemon vows to fight charges in First Amendment showdown with Trump
Lemon, held in custody overnight, spoke to supporters in Los Angeles following his release and first court appearance.
07:26 PM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories New documents reveal the breadth of Jeffrey Epsteins orbit
Friday’s document release shows the late convicted sex offender’s vast influence network.
06:30 PM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories Houston runoff sets up next Democratic generational fight
Saturday’s oddly timed runoff is occurring after months of delays.
07:01 AM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories Senate passes $1.2T government funding deal but a brief shutdown is certain
With the House not voting until Monday, the Pentagon and most domestic agencies are set to shutter briefly.
06:42 PM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories How a Famed Economist Views Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair
Mohamed El-Erian says Trump's pick could be faster to respond to market conditions.
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