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Newsom urges California law enforcement to investigate possible federal agent crimes
The likely presidential contender is continuing to vocally push back on the Trump administration.
07:50 PM on 01/28/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump asks federal court to hit pause on abortion pill case, citing ongoing study
The administration argues the lawsuit may be “unnecessary” since the FDA may impose the restrictions Louisiana wants of its own volition.
06:31 PM on 01/28/2026 Politico Top Stories This was preventable: NTSB scorches FAA over fatal DC air disaster
Federal accident investigators cited several problems, including at the Federal Aviation Administration, for causing the catastrophe.
09:58 AM on 01/28/2026 Politico Top Stories Gun rights groups blast Trump over Minnesota response
Gun ownership advocates are pushing back against the Trump administration over its response to the killing of Alex Pretti on Saturday.
05:00 AM on 01/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Minnesota judge summons ICE leader to court, threatens contempt sanctions
The chief judge, a George W. Bush appointee, said the administration had repeatedly violated or slow-walked court orders in Minnesota.
07:25 AM on 01/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Klobuchar delays governor campaign launch as Border Patrol killing upends Minnesota
Before Alex Pretti’s death, Sen. Amy Klobuchar had planned to launch her gubernatorial campaign Monday, two people tell POLITICO.
07:40 PM on 01/27/2026 Politico Top Stories ICE Shootings Are Freaking Out the GOP. Theyre Afraid to Tell Trump.
Some lawmakers see the administration as squandering their strongest issues.
12:30 PM on 01/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Noem in the hot seat after Minneapolis shooting
The Trump administration is still publicly backing the DHS secretary, but criticism is mounting, and there are signs she’s being sidelined.
08:02 PM on 01/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump Is Demolishing the Global Order. Heres What Might Come Next.
17 experts on how the world moves on from America.
05:00 AM on 01/27/2026 Politico Top Stories What Trumps Iowa visit reveals about the GOP midterm fight
The president’s early midterm travel points to a defensive strategy focused on boosting turnout in GOP-held seats with thin margins, starting in places he carried but Republicans barely did.
05:55 AM on 01/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Republicans think RFK Jr. can help them in the midterms. Democrats worry thats true.
Republicans believe that Kennedy’s focus on reforming America’s food has broad bipartisan appeal that can help the party hold Congress.
05:45 AM on 01/27/2026 Politico Top Stories The booby trap Eric Adams set for Zohran Mamdani
Attorneys and lawmakers are working to undo a particularly problematic tripwire laid by the former mayor.
05:55 AM on 01/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Newsom to probe claims of Trump-critical censorship at TikTok
The review comes amid wider accusations that content criticizing ICE is being flagged for review or throttled, just days after the platform closed a Trump-backed deal to avoid facing a U.S. ban.
09:02 PM on 01/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Judges, inundated with immigration cases, dont mince words on ICE tactics
Federal judges in Minnesota are overwhelmed with cases stemming from Operation Metro Surge.
11:31 AM on 01/27/2026 Politico Top Stories No off-ramp in sight for DHS-fueled shutdown
Republicans are dangling options that would avoid having to change a massive spending bill. Democrats aren’t biting.
07:55 PM on 01/27/2026 Politico Top Stories Carney downplays Trumps threats while ruling out China trade deal
The prime minister acknowledged a free-trade agreement with Beijing would jeopardize Canada’s U.S. relationship.
01:45 PM on 01/27/2026 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 01/27/2026 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 01/27/2026 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 01/27/2026 Politico Top Stories How $16B in earmarks evaded conservative ire and helped clinch a funding deal
Republican leaders have agreed to earmarks for thousands of pet projects in specific congressional districts.
04:45 AM on 01/26/2026 Politico Top Stories Republicans start raising concerns about Minneapolis shooting
Most in the GOP are silent or backing the Trump administration, but a conspicuous few are speaking out.
01:44 PM on 01/26/2026 Politico Top Stories A battle over the truth erupts after deadly Minneapolis shooting
Federal and local leaders are sharply divided over what happened and who is to blame.
07:29 PM on 01/26/2026 Politico Top Stories GOP pitches student loan repayment as Americans struggle to keep up with bills
Republicans say their new repayment policies focus on the borrowers who need the most help.
05:55 AM on 01/26/2026 Politico Top Stories The rift over generational change roils the Congressional Black Caucus
“You cannot be a part of the system for 40 years and also be the one who's going to change it for the next 40,” said Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson.
10:00 AM on 01/26/2026 Politico Top Stories Better dead than red? Republicans frame campaigns against socialism
New York GOP candidates are putting Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s socialist policies to the test.
05:55 AM on 01/26/2026 Politico Top Stories Hochul is poised to welcome Waymo. Mamdani may be a different story.
The robotaxi giant is expanding around the country. New York City, now helmed by a mayor aligned with taxicab drivers, is its great white whale.
04:00 PM on 01/26/2026 Politico Top Stories David Hoggs PAC endorses challenger to Stephen Lynch
The progressive challenger’s bid comes as the Democratic Party grapples with its national branding ahead of the midterm elections.
06:01 AM on 01/26/2026 Politico Top Stories Its Going to Take ICE a Long Time to Dig Out of This
After controversial shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, a former ICE chief breaks down how the agency ended up here — and what has to change.
12:00 PM on 01/26/2026 Politico Top Stories Republicans are worried about Trumps deportation campaign, and our new poll shows why
A slim majority of voters still support Trump’s deportation agenda, but the GOP base is splintering over tactics.
10:00 AM on 01/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Shooting renews urgent legal effort to restrict ICEs Minnesota operation
Saturday's fatal shooting comes as Trump continues to ramp up aggressive deployment to Democratic-run cities.
11:47 AM on 01/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump and Democrats harden their stances after Minneapolis shooting
While Trump officials branded the shooting victim a “terrorist,” Democrats called on immigration agents to get out.
06:09 PM on 01/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Shutdown risk grows as Democrats revolt after Minneapolis shooting
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "Senate Democrats will not provide the votes" to fund immigration enforcement, part of a six-bill package set for action next week.
06:39 PM on 01/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Theres More to Greg Bovinos Coat Than You Think
The head of Border Patrol isn’t referencing the Nazis — but he is sending a message.
10:00 AM on 01/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Trumps return supercharges lobbying revenues
Firms with ties to the administration reaped windfalls, including one that saw a 350 percent revenue bump.
07:01 AM on 01/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Democrats are shying away from climate messaging. One of their own is fighting back.
There’s a schism within the Democratic Party about whether talking about climate change is the right message to win back control of Washington.
07:00 AM on 01/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Fundamental reset: Scott Bessent has a plan to free the nations banks
The speed of the deregulation is sparking concern that the Treasury secretary is putting Wall Street’s interests ahead of the stability of the financial system.
02:00 PM on 01/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Trumps Greenland gambit exposes Canadas Arctic vulnerability
U.S. saber-rattling has Canada refocusing on Arctic security and long-ignored gaps in defense.
04:00 PM on 01/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump threatens 100 percent tariffs on Canadian imports in response to new trade deal with China
In the midst of Trump’s trade war with Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a “new strategic partnership” with China.
11:04 AM on 01/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Appeals court rejects DOJs emergency bid to arrest Don Lemon, church demonstrators
The ruling by a panel that included two Trump appointees followed a sharp rebuke of prosecutors by the chief federal judge in Minnesota.
02:28 PM on 01/25/2026 Politico Top Stories Trumps Poll Numbers Are Sinking Among Key Groups. Heres Why.
A conservative strategist sees cracks in Trump’s 2024 coalition.
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