Latino voters powered Trump’s comeback. Now they’re turning on his economy.
Wed Jan 14 5:55 am
Hispanic small business owners are souring on the Trump economy, a warning sign to Republicans ahead of this year’s midterms.
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Virginia Democrats look to decimate GOP seats in redistricting effort
Tue Jan 13 7:23 pm
But some Democrats warn that the effort may be more difficult than it looks.
Scott Adams, whose comic strip ‘Dilbert’ ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68
Tue Jan 13 12:02 pm
His first ex-wife, Shelly Miles, announced the death on a livestream posted on Adams’ social media accounts.
Former Rep. Mary Peltola jumps into Alaska Senate race
Mon Jan 12 8:01 am
The former Alaska congressmember will likely face off against Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), and is a recruitment coup for national Democrats.
Cornyn rakes in record fundraising ahead of Texas primary
Mon Jan 12 4:00 am
The Republican senator is fighting to survive a competitive reelection.
GOP talk of Rubio 2028 heats up in wake of Venezuela op
Sat Jan 10 4:00 pm
The secretary of State has signaled he may not run for president in 2028, but he’s changed his mind on such matters before.
Republicans need Susan Collins to win reelection. Trump keeps going after her.
Fri Jan 09 2:51 pm
The Maine senator has consistently won reelection in a blue state thanks to support from independents and some Democrats.
The POLITICO Poll - December 2025
Fri Jan 09 9:55 am
December 2025 POLITICO Poll results on economy, tariffs, taxes, energy, and more
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Fri Jan 09 5:00 am
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.
‘The party has done an abysmal job’: Israel tensions threaten Dems’ midterm plans
Thu Jan 08 11:59 am
From New York to Michigan, left-leaning challengers are taking on pro-Israel incumbents
The Supreme Court may leave alone the Voting Rights Act just long enough to keep the GOP from House control in 2026
Thu Jan 08 5:55 am
Republicans’ hopes that a Supreme Court redistricting ruling will boost them in 2026 are fading as election deadlines close in.
House Majority PAC raises record sum ahead of midterms
Wed Jan 07 5:55 am
House Majority PAC and its affiliated nonprofit, House Majority Forward, brought in $121 million ahead of the 2026 midterms.