Become a member to get many great benefits -- exclusive analysis, trending news, a private podcast, no ads and more!
You're reading the free version of Political Wire
Upgrade to a paid membership to unlock full access. The process is quick and easy. You can even use Apple Pay.
- ✔ Become a member to get many great benefits -- exclusive analysis, trending news, a private podcast, no ads and more!
- ✔ If you're already a member, log in for the full experience.
Recent Posts
Mallory McMorrow Calls War in Gaza Genocide
“Mallory McMorrow, the Michigan Democrat running in a three-way primary to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters, has shifted her stance on the war in Gaza and now believes it is…
How This Shutdown Might End
The government shutdown shows no sign of ending, and there’s little reason to think it will anytime soon. Democrats and Republicans seem comfortable — even politically motivated — to let…
Amy McGrath Kicks Off Another Senate Bid
Amy McGrath (D) officially launched another Kentucky Senate bid, aiming to take the seat held by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Politico reports. Save to Favorites
Hakeem Jeffries Challenges Mike Johnson to a Debate
“House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries challenged Speaker Mike Johnson to a floor debate on the government shutdown Monday as agencies remained closed into a second workweek,” Politico reports. Said Jeffries:…
Illinois and Chicago Sue Over National Guard Deployment
“The state of Illinois and Chicago on Monday sued the Trump administration over its move to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago as the White House targets Democrat-led cities amid…
Stephen Miller Is Going for Broke
Jonathan Chait: “The White House aide equates opposition to Trump’s agenda with terrorism—and pushes for the use of state power to suppress it.” Save to Favorites
Scott Bessent to Remain as IRS commissioner
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will remain in his role as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, and Frank Bisignano will serve in the newly created position of CEO, CNBC reports….
Maine State Auditor Defies National Democrats
“Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap on Monday launched a primary challenge against moderate Democratic Rep. Jared Golden in a race that could directly affect the party’s hopes of winning a…
Quote of the Day
“They refuse to put up polls that correctly show me at 65% in popularity.” — President Trump, slamming Fox News polls. Save to Favorites
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Ghislaine Maxwell Appeal
The Supreme Court said it would not hear the appeal of Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking related to the sexual abuse of underage girls by Jeffrey Epstein,…
Jane Goodall’s Last Words
Netflix secretly recorded an interview with Dr. Jane Goodall in March, set to air only after her death which happened last week, The Verge reports. Said Goodall: “Absolutely there are…
Does Trump Actually Know What’s Happening?
Hours before President Trump ordered 200 Oregon National Guard members into what he called “war-ravaged Portland,” he admitted he might not be getting accurate information from his own team. In…
Trump Is a Wrecking Ball to the Rule of Law
New York Times: “Before the election, we surveyed the legal establishment about what a second Trump term could mean for the rule of law. A year later, they’re very, very…
Roy Cooper Builds Huge War Chest
“Roy Cooper raised $14.5 million during the first 65 days of his campaign — a record-breaking total for a Senate challenger in their first fundraising quarter in one of the…
John Larson Gets a Viable Primary Challenger
“Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin raised over $1.2 million in the two months since launching his primary challenge against Rep. John Larson (D-CT),” Axios reports. “It is a substantial sum…
Most Californians Back Early Redistricting
A majority of California voters, 54%, said they support Proposition 50, which would enact a mid-decade redistricting of the state’s congressional map, according to a survey from the firm co/efficient….
Wesley Hunt Jumps Into Texas Senate Race
Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defying Senate GOP leadership and adding a new element to an already contentious primary campaign, the AP reports….
Trump’s Tariffs Are Upending Democratic Politics
Politico: “Democrats across the country are going all-in on attacking Trump’s global tariffs as they aim to convince voters that they’re serious about tackling the high cost of living. And…
Shutdown Threatens to Drag On as Positions Harden
“Buckle in — this shutdown might last a while,” Politico reports. “With federal agencies closed going into a second workweek, there are vanishingly few signs that a bipartisan breakthrough is…
Trump Won’t Budge on Key Shutdown Demand
Semafor: “Infuriated by Trump’s aggressive use of his executive authority to rescind or withhold money approved by Congress, Democrats put language curbing it in their alternative spending bill. Even some…
