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FRIENDS WITH (SNAP) BENEFITS: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled the latest perk of his chummy relationship with President Donald Trump, announcing a deal today that will give stores across the country more time to comply with changes to federal food assistance rules.
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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…
A new POLITICO Poll finds that moderates and progressives feel more unified. But cracks remain over how to deliver for voters and 2028.
Mark Kelly on Trump, the Iran War and his 2028 decision lead image
One of this cycle’s biggest viral hits offers Democrats a potential blueprint as they think about competing in the South — and their digital strategy ahead of 2028.
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Democrats with eyes on the White House are hoping to push the party past its long-running ideological war.
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Colom's win is a boost to the Democratic Party as it seeks to gain a larger foothold in the South.
More and more Republicans see a wide open 2028 presidential race — and are eyeing Marco Rubio.
The former president also called his debate performance “not very consequential” in an interview with People magazine.
They focused less on the historic nature of their bids and more on parenting in a tough economy.
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The possible 2028 contender told POLITICO that Democrats should try to work with the president’s new chief of staff despite a “well of distrust.”
Democrats have won unified control of enough swing states — Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan — to sidestep the Electoral College. Will they back the effort?
Presidential hopefuls are already working the phones to build relationships with the new slate of Democratic figures in key early states.
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The filing from Alex Bruesewitz’s ex-business partner Derek Utley is a response to an earlier lawsuit claiming Utley embezzled millions from their firm, X Strategies.