U.S. Politics No ‘Game of Thrones’ or ‘Veep’? Here’s What To Watch Next.POLITICO - By ZACK STANTON and DEREK ROBERTSONPOLITICO Magazine's guide to great binge TV for the politically obsessed. Zack Stanton is digital editor of Politico Magazine and the co-author of Politico’s Westeros Playbook. Derek Robertson is a contributor
Bill de Blasio As some 2020 rivals forgo corporate cash, de Blasio imposes few limitsPOLITICO - By LAURA NAHMIAS and SALLY GOLDENBERGThe mayor told POLITICO earlier this year that he would not rule out taking money from real estate executives in a potential presidential bid. NEW YORK — Bill de Blasio is entering a crowded 2020 Democratic
U.S. Politics How Democrats are failing on legalized marijuanaPOLITICO - By PAUL DEMKO, SHIA KAPOS and SAM SUTTONThis was supposed to be the big year for marijuana legalization. But in many state capitols across the country, efforts have stalled or collapsed as Democrats clash over everything from race and criminal
Beto O'Rourke O'Rourke stocks campaign with Obama and Clinton alumsPOLITICO - By DAVID SIDERS and ALEX THOMPSONTwo new hires show he's trying to run a more buttoned-down operation than his improvisational Senate bid. Beto O’Rourke is adding a pair of seasoned strategists to his campaign, injecting a measure of
Mitch McConnell Mitch McConnell embraces his dark sidePOLITICO - By BURGESS EVERETTThe Senate majority leader is relishing his turn as villain of the left. Call him “Cocaine Mitch,” “Nuclear Mitch,” or the steward of the “legislative graveyard.” Mitch McConnell says he’s the “Grim Reaper”
Abortion ‘Strongly pro-life’ Trump tweets on abortionPOLITICO - By DAVID COHENPresident Donald Trump on Saturday night indirectly addressed the nation’s recent spate of new abortion legislation, saying he was “strongly pro-life.” “As most people know, and for those who would like
U.S. Politics Trump tells Fla. governor that immigrants from the border are not coming to statePOLITICO - By GARY FINEOUTTALLAHASSEE — President Donald Trump told Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday that federal authorities would not be sending immigrants from the southern border to the state, according to a spokeswoman
Justin Amash Michigan GOP congressman says Trump’s conduct impeachablePOLITICO - By ANDREW DESIDERIO“Mueller’s report reveals that President Trump engaged in specific actions and a pattern of behavior that meet the threshold for impeachment,” Justin Amash wrote. Michigan Rep. Justin Amash became the
Arnold Schwarzenegger Schwarzenegger assaulted in South AfricaPOLITICO - By ASSOCIATED PRESSJOHANNESBURG — Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was assaulted during a public appearance in South Africa on Saturday, but the 71-year-old quickly recovered and said, “I’m just glad the idiot didn’t interrupt
Joe Biden Biden flips between ‘unity’ and anti-Trump message at Philly kickoffPOLITICO - By KATHERINE LANDERGANThe former vice president’s 2020 launch in Philadelphia, where he is opening his campaign HQ, highlighted ties to the state where he was born — and a state critical to the general election. PHILADELPHIA
David Petraeus Petraeus: Iran should watch its stepPOLITICO - By CHRISTIAN VASQUEZFormer CIA Director David Petraeus said that Iran is going to have to be “very careful not to overplay“ its hand as tensions with the U.S. continue to increase. “They are going to have to make a decision.
U.S. Politics Behind America’s exit poll schismPOLITICO - By STEVEN SHEPARDCompeting exit polls may leave the public with conflicting signals in the final hours of the 2020 election. TORONTO — The demand for exit poll data has always outweighed the exit poll’s predictive accuracy.
U.S. Politics Biden’s call for unityPOLITICO - By ANNA PALMER, JAKE SHERMAN and DANIEL LIPPMANTHE LATEST ON DISASTER RELIEF -- SCOOP via JENNIFER SCHOLTES and JOHN BRESNAHAN: “White House might need another $1.4B as border crisis blows past ‘high-end estimate’”: “The White House cautioned congressional
Bill de Blasio De Blasio targets ‘Con Don’ on Iowa stumpPOLITICO - By SALLY GOLDENBERGSIOUX CITY, Iowa — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is pitching himself to Iowa’s Democratic caucus-goers as the party’s best chance to defeat President Trump, ignoring skepticism back home over his
U.S. Politics U.S. warns airliners flying in Persian Gulf amid Iran tensionsPOLITICO - By ASSOCIATED PRESSDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. diplomats warned Saturday that commercial airliners flying over the wider Persian Gulf faced a risk of being “misidentified” amid heightened tensions between the U.S.
U.S. Politics Democrats Need to Tame the Facebook Monster They Helped CreatePOLITICO - By MATT STOLLERBreaking up the social networking behemoth is one option. But first, Democrats need to start pointing the finger at regulators who won’t admit there’s a problem. Matt Stoller is a fellow at the Open Markets
U.S. Politics New abortion laws set battle lines for 2020POLITICO - By JAMES ARKIN and ALICE MIRANDA OLLSTEINThe state abortion ban passed in Alabama and other measures in GOP-controlled states have put abortion on the front burner of 2020 issues. A slew of new state laws effectively outlawing abortion has put
Mike Pence Immigration activists stew over Pence’s role on immigration planPOLITICO - By ANITA KUMAR and DANIEL LIPPMANHardliners never forgave Pence for what they say was an 'amnesty' plan he offered as a congressman in 2006. As a member of Congress more than a decade ago, Mike Pence unveiled an immigration proposal a
Michael Flynn Amid cooperation bid, Flynn messaged top Mueller critic in CongressPOLITICO - By KYLE CHENEYJust months into a cooperation agreement with special counsel Robert Mueller, former national security adviser Michael Flynn sent an unsolicited text message to one of President Donald Trump's top allies
U.S. Politics White House might need another $1.4B as border crisis blows past ‘high-end estimate’POLITICO - By JENNIFER SCHOLTES and JOHN BRESNAHANThe White House cautioned congressional leaders Friday that the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border has “continued to deteriorate” since President Donald Trump first requested $4.5 billion in emergency
U.S. Politics Hacked Florida counties could disclose their identities — if they wanted toPOLITICO - By MARC CAPUTOLocal election officials in the two unnamed Florida counties where Russian agents hacked voter rolls in 2016 are able to publicly disclose whether they had been attacked. And voters in those counties no
Robert Mueller Mueller’s House testimony likely off until at least JunePOLITICO - By DARREN SAMUELSOHNHouse Democrats are backing away from plans to hold a blockbuster hearing this month with Robert Mueller after talks stalled out with the special counsel and his representatives. Judiciary Chairman Jerry
U.S. Politics Trump aides try to quash tax hike rumors amid infrastructure talksPOLITICO - By NANCY COOK and ANDREW RESTUCCIASenior advisers have repeatedly downplayed the possibility in private meetings with fiscal conservatives who are expressing alarm. The White House is reassuring conservative leaders that it has no plans
Paul Manafort Greg Craig’s lawyers: Nothing unusual in pushing firm to hire Manafort’s daughterPOLITICO - By THEODORIC MEYERGreg Craig’s lawyers are seeking to prevent prosecutors from admitting evidence in his upcoming trial that Craig pushed his law firm to hire Paul Manafort’s daughter, according to a motion filed on Friday
Betsy DeVos DeVos equates lack of school choice with communist East GermanyPOLITICO - By MICHAEL STRATFORDEducation Secretary Betsy DeVos said Friday that students who lack the means to attend the school of their choice enjoy as much freedom as those in East Germany had under communist rule. In remarks to
Bill de Blasio De Blasio admits first debate may be out of reachPOLITICO - By SALLY GOLDENBERGDES MOINES, Iowa — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio acknowledged Friday he may not qualify for the first presidential debate next month, but argued that isn't a telltale sign about his overall chances
Grumpy Cat Watch Obama compare Republicans to 'Grumpy Cat'POLITICOHere's that one time Barack Obama compared Republicans to Grumpy Cat. The viral feline passed away this week at the age of seven following complications with a urinary tract infection, according to the
U.S. Politics Trump’s silence on Alabama abortion bill is golden for activistsPOLITICO - By GABBY ORRAides and anti-abortion advocates have been advising the president to stay quiet, wary that his comments could bolster lawsuits challenging the new laws. President Donald Trump has been silent on the wave
California Trump tears into California for high-speed rails, wildfiresPOLITICO - By KATIE GALIOTOPresident Donald Trump on Friday tore into the state of California, calling it the “disastrous results of overregulation” in a speech that lasted almost an hour and included a slew of tangents on trade,
