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Culture Club

Can Eurovision Survive Israel’s War in Gaza?

Politics has always lurked at the edges of the campy song contest. But it’s center stage now.

By Charlie Sohne

The Rocky Mountains seen from a car mirror parked at the border of the Blackfeet reservation.

Letter From Montana

Montana’s Tribal Voters Could Determine the Makeup of the Senate

Following a major turnout dip in 2022, Native American voters are now a key target in the Montana Senate race, where their votes could make or break Jon Tester’s chances of heading back to the Hill.

By Natalie Fertig

Column | On Politics

The DNC Is Preparing for the Worst in Chicago — Without the Help of the City’s Mayor

As Democrats plan their convention, they’ll have to address the elephant in the room: How to mitigate the threat of disruptions and work with a rookie mayor who unabashedly sympathizes with the protesters.

By Jonathan Martin

An illustration featuring a large grayscale photo of Victoria Nuland surrounded by grayscale photos of Donald Trump, the NATO banner, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping

Exit Interview

She Was at the Top of the State Department. Now She’s Ready to Talk.

As Victoria Nuland steps down, she gets real about a world on fire.

By Nahal Toosi

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks during an interview with POLITICO in his office suite at the U.S. Capitol.

The Friday Read

Mike Johnson Told Us What He Really Thinks About Joe Biden, Hakeem Jeffries and Donald Trump

Fresh off fending off a hard-right revolt, the House speaker opened up in a lengthy interview.

By Ryan Lizza and Rachael Bade

Donald Trump arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court.

Law And Order

The Week That Muzzled Donald Trump

Merchan’s gag order neutralized Trump’s most recognizable attribute — the willingness to launch shock-and-awe, no-holds-barred personal attacks on his foes.

By Calder McHugh

Stormy Daniels attends the 2024 Adult Video News Awards.

Politics

Why Stormy Daniels Isn’t Getting the Monica Lewinsky Treatment

So far, none of the familiar sexist insults have seemed to stick.

By Joanna Weiss

A photo-illustration of Donald Trump with scenes from his trial.

Law And Order

‘Grueling’: The Trial May Be Getting to Trump

Did Stormy Daniels’ testimony help or hurt the case against Trump? POLITICO’s reporters in the courtroom and on the campaign trail take you behind the curtain.

By Ankush Khardori

An illustration features Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ted Kennedy, campaign slogans and a cheering crowd, with Ford and Carter appearing to sit on top of a car.

History Dept.

The Debate Gaffe That Changed American History

And cost Gerald Ford the presidency.

By Jeff Greenfield

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks with reporters outside the U.S. Capitol.

Politics

Opinion | The Culture of House Republicans Is Warped

Time to isolate Marjorie Taylor Greene and her comrades.

Opinion by Brendan Buck

Jim Jordan speaks during a rally hosted by FreedomWorks.

Exclusive

FreedomWorks Is Closing — And Blaming Trump

The libertarian organization couldn’t survive the populist shift in the Republican Party.

By Luke Mullins

Liberal member of Parliament Anthony Housefather talks to reporters.

Q&A

A Justin Trudeau Ally Nearly Quit the Party Over its Israel Policy

A prominent Jewish member of Canada’s Parliament says he couldn’t abide efforts targeting Israel amid the war in Gaza.

By Nick Taylor-Vaisey

INTERACTIVES

Photo illustration of Joe Biden signing a bill (center) paired with photos surrounding him of (left to right): A broadband tower outside the Comporium, Inc. building in Brevard, NC, ; Biden walking with workers in Chandler, Arizona, at the Intel Ocotillo Campus; The Brent Spence Bridge in Cincinnati, Ohio; and Biden speaking to a roomful of people at the Pieper-Hillside Boys & Girls Club, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Biden's Billions

Biden’s biggest challenge: How do you even spend $1.6 trillion?

Tracking the Trump criminal cases

A picture of a form that allows readers to select a state to find out if abortion is legal there.

Trump says abortion should be up to states. Here’s where it’s banned — and where it’s protected.

Photo illustration of dollar bills in the shape of a bar chart

How online donations are fueling the election

TRUMP HUSH MONEY TRIAL

People lay hands in prayer on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Today isn't the first time Michael Cohen will testify against Trump. Last time, it didn't end well for the former president.

Cohen took the stand last fall in Trump's civil fraud case. That case, too, hinged on the falsification of business records.

By James Romoser

Michael Cohen walks out of an apartment building.

Trump paid Michael Cohen $420,000. Here's how they got at that number.

By Ben Feuerherd

Former President Donald Trump, with attorney Todd Blanche (right) arrives at Manhattan criminal court in New York.

Trump keeps his legal team close despite trial drama

By Meridith McGraw and Josh Gerstein

Former President Donald Trump walks to speak to the media.

An angry Trump gathers allies to push against Stormy Daniels

By Meridith McGraw and Alex Isenstadt

CONGRESS

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) looks on during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing.

Conservative outside group drops $70M on Senate Democrats in battlegrounds

The lion’s share of the new money will go into what Republicans currently see as their top three pick-up opportunities.

By Burgess Everett

Biden isn’t the only 80-something trying to hold on to power in Washington

By Ursula Perano

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) smokes a cigar and wears a tie featuring images of former President Donald Trump as he departs a vote at the U.S. Capitol May 7, 2024. (Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images)

Hill watchdog says Rep. Nehls may have used campaign funds for personal use

By Nicholas Wu

Democrats demand action from Biden on affordable housing

By Jennifer Haberkorn

2024 ELECTIONS

National Dem strategy worries state abortion-rights leaders

Democrats’ efforts to ride the coattails of abortion ballot measures put passage at risk.

By Megan Messerly and Alice Miranda Ollstein

Trump: Biden is ‘surrounded by fascists’

Trump, escalating attacks at rally, says Biden is ‘surrounded by fascists’

By Meridith McGraw and Myah Ward

Trump says Haley is ‘not under consideration’ for VP slot

By Myah Ward

Nikki Haley keeps racking up votes in final stretch of the GOP primary, and Donald Trump keeps ignoring them

By Adam Wren, Elena Schneider and Natalie Allison

LEGAL

Bob Menendez walks toward the Senate Chamber.

Gold bars and Google searches: The damning evidence in Bob Menendez’s corruption trial

Prosecutors must tie the gold bars to official acts.

By Ry Rivard

A courtroom sketch of Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife.

Bob Menendez corruption trial, round 2: Prosecutors have ‘compelling’ narrative

By Matt Friedman and Ry Rivard

Kris Mayes speaks to reporters holding microphones.

Inside the unusually aggressive Arizona grand jury that indicted Trump’s allies

By Betsy Woodruff Swan and Kyle Cheney

Felons or dupes? Treatment of Trump’s fake electors has varied wildly by state

By Betsy Woodruff Swan and Kyle Cheney

WHITE HOUSE

Biden celebrates ‘Infrastructure Week’ — and hopes voters are listening

The White House is sending senior officials across the country this week — Infrastructure Week — to ensure they’ve heard about billions of investments being pumped into every state.

By Chris Marquette