What Kamala Harris’ latest campaign trip was really about
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Despite all the media attention directed at the 2024 presidential primaries, we know how they are likely to end: Unless something dramatic happens,…
China snubs Zelenskyy in Switzerland – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. DAVOS, Switzerland — Ukrainian leaders made no secret of wanting to meet with Chinese…
Parents complain to FCC about airing of vulgar Trump recording and threaten to sue CNN
In the history books, the publication of a leaked “Access Hollywood” tape of Donald Trump making vulgar comments about women will likely go down as…
Why Hochul’s budget won’t be an easy one
“It seems like Hochul at this point in the budget negotiations is speaking to her base and has put in a lot of things that…
Poll: Immigration debate deeply divides California Democrats
Immigration and border security issues unify Republican voters while dividing Democratic voters in California, a statewide poll has found. The findings of the new UC…
Trump goes back to court as E. Jean Carroll’s defamation trial begins
The current trial concerns separate comments that Trump made about Carroll in 2019, while Trump was president. The jury’s job is to determine not whether…
Cocaine residue was found on Hunter Biden’s gun pouch in 2018 case, prosecutors say
“To be clear, investigators literally found drugs on the pouch where the defendant had kept his gun,” prosecutors said. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty…
New York City’s better-than-expected budget could undercut Adams’ funding plea
As a result, Adams dramatically scaled back his threatened service cuts. While the rosier budget picture could counteract some of the mayor’s record-low polling numbers,…
Daughter of former GOP senator launches Senate run in New Mexico
But her father’s legacy gives the GOP a credible recruit in a region that could not otherwise be in play. And with decades of experience…
Dean Phillips drops DEI from campaign website
Phillips’s super PAC recently received a commitment for a $1 million donation from hedge funder Bill Ackman who has engaged in a highly public campaign…
Adams’ fundraising disclosures reveal big spending on legal defense, billionaire donors
Adams still has almost $300,000 left in his Legal Defense Fund and plans to continue seeking contributions, a representative for the trust told POLITICO. The…
The Davos ‘do-gooders’ – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. We’ve given you the “dirty dozen” of Davos; it’s only fair also to highlight…
Senate clears first hurdle to thwart partial government shutdown
“Time is of the essence,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on the floor before the vote Tuesday afternoon. “If both sides continue to work…
Newsom vows veto for California youth tackle football ban
The governor said he plans to consult with health and sports medicine experts, coaches, parents, and community members to ensure California maintains the highest standards…
Why old-fashioned TV is still the winning ticket for political ads
Anyone who has followed the fate of the TV business in recent years could not be blamed for thinking the medium is dying. Consumers have…
Macron to ‘finalize security deal’ during Ukraine visit – POLITICO
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he plans to sign a bilateral security agreement with Kyiv during a visit to Ukraine next month. Macron…
Opinion: The Iowa caucuses deliver delusions
Does anyone believe that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis or former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley truly stands a chance of becoming the Republican Party’s 2024…
US set to relist Yemen’s Houthis as specially designated global terrorists
Secretary of State Antony Blinken delisted the Houthis as both a foreign terrorist organizations and as specially designated global terrorists in February 2021 as the…
U.S. asks Supreme Court to intervene in Texas border dispute
McALLEN, Texas — The drowning deaths of three migrants have brought new urgency to an extraordinary showdown between the Biden administration and Texas Republican Gov. Greg…
Adams softens budget cuts amid better-than-expected revenue
However, the change in the city’s math could complicate the mayor’s pleas for more money from the federal government to address migrants while also delivering…