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Live | Legal

Trump feared campaign 'disaster' if Daniels story got out, Cohen says

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Michael Cohen walks in front of apartment building.

Cohen has testified against him before. And it didn't end well for Trump.

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Elected officials including (left to right) Sen. J.D. Vance, Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis speak to the media.

Trump allies flock to New York to say what he can't

Michael Cohen walks out of an apartment building.

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

Michael Cohen testifies on the witness stand with a National Enquirer cover story about Donald Trump displayed on a screen in Manhattan criminal court.

Cohen narrates his recorded conversation with Trump in September 2016

White House 'strongly' opposes GOP bill to force Israeli arm shipments

Defense

White House opposes House bill to force Israeli arm shipments

The measure would force the U.S. to send bombs that have been delayed over Israel's conduct in Gaza.

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2024 Elections

3 reasons Maryland's Senate primary is a must-watch race

Tuesday's Democratic primary has become one of the messiest and most contentious this cycle.

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Congress

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

Octogenarians Bernie Sanders and Angus King aren't facing the same sort of criticisms as the president as they seek reelection in the Senate. There's a reason for that.

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MORE TOP HEADLINES

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

Congress

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

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

But Menendez has said his day in court will counter that narrative.

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Nadine Menendez (left) and Sen. Bob Menendez arrive at Manhattan federal court.

Meet Bob Menendez and his co-defendants

Live Nation Entertainment President Joe Berchtold testifies before a Senate hearing.

Technology

Live Nation makes final bid to avoid DOJ antitrust suit

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Joe Biden speaks in front of trains.

Biden's Billions

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

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to shake hands with Sen. Marco Rubio

Florida

How a Rubio vice presidential pick would upend Florida politics

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VIDEO

GOP lawmakers defend Trump outside hush money trial

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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

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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

The logo for the Democratic National Convention is displayed on a scoreboard.

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

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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?

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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.

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How online donations are fueling the election

TRUMP HUSH MONEY TRIAL

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

He has a long history of discarding his lawyers.

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Former President Donald Trump walks to speak to the media.

An angry Trump gathers allies to push against Stormy Daniels

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Former President Donald Trump speaks on the phone.

Who is in Trump’s Rolodex? We just found out through the hush money trial.

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks to supporters at a campaign event.

Trump wins further delay in another one of his criminal cases — this time in Georgia

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CONGRESS

A person walks through the terminal as planes remain at gates at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

House up next on Senate-passed aviation bill as DMV lawmakers fume

The House is expected to take the bill up on Tuesday when they return to Washington — many through DCA.

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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

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Jimmy Gomez talks into a microphone.

Democrats demand action from Biden on affordable housing

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Sen. Jon Tester at the U.S. Capitol.

Vulnerable Senate Dems lukewarm on reported White House plan for Palestinian refugees

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2024 ELECTIONS

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks.

National Dem strategy worries state abortion-rights leaders

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

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Trump: Biden is ‘surrounded by fascists’

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

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Nikki Haley speaks.

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

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Nikki Haley stands on stage at podium.

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

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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.

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Kris Mayes speaks to reporters holding microphones.

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

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Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro sits in court.

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

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A courtroom sketch of David DePape (left) as he testifies.

DOJ recommends 40 years for Pelosi attacker

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WHITE HOUSE

President Joe Biden speaks at Gateway Technical College in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.

Biden admin punts on declaring Israel violated international law

A new State Department report, criticized as inconclusive, drew immediate fire from both progressive Democrats and Republicans.

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Antony Blinken speaks during a press conference.

Blinken reiterates human rights findings on Israel

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Biden: US will cut off weapons to Israel ‘if they go into Rafah’

Biden says US will cut off offensive weapons to Israel ‘if they go into Rafah’

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House Speaker Mike Johnson and President Joe Biden attend an event.

WH officials make it clear: Biden's Israel remarks were no 'senior moment'

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Ukrainian soldiers ride on an armored personnel carrier.

US to announce new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine

The package comes as Russia launches a major offensive in Kharkiv.

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Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow on Feb. 23.

Putin replaces Russian defense and security chiefs

By Gabriel Gavin and Eva Hartog

New York City Mayor Eric Adams stands with a group outside the Colosseum in Rome.

Migrants, subway tunnels and the pope: Eric Adams looks to Rome for inspiration

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An Air Force member stands with rifle during training exercise.

Pentagon orders all US combat troops to withdraw from Niger

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STATES

Former US President Donald Trump and his son Barron Trump attend the funeral of former first lady Melania Trump's mother Amalija Knavs, at Bethesda-by-the-Sea Church, in Palm Beach, Florida.

Barron Trump will not be a Florida delegate at the GOP convention

A statement from former first lady Melania Trump’s office said Barron “regretfully declines to participate due to prior commitments.”

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Hawk Newsome (center with fist raised) chants at a rally.

Black activists in the Bronx assail controversial Hochul remark

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An ambitious San Francisco lawmaker is in the middle of a battle for AI’s future

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Jason Elliott (left) is a longtime aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Gavin Newsom’s top policy adviser to depart administration

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EARLIER

Nicole Shanahan speaks at a campaign event.

RFK Jr.'s running mate makes her campaign trail debut — off stage

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Nurse Rebecca McKenzie wears PPE and changes the dressings on the legs of patient Margaret Ashton inside her home.

Hospitals’ new message for patients: Stay home

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Feds to spend millions to contain bird flu outbreak amid testing lag

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People watch primary election returns during California's primary election night.

UC Berkeley institute backs down on tentative Senate debate amid campus upheaval

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Hunter Biden speaks.

Judge denies Hunter Biden‘s bid to dismiss gun charges

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) speaks during a press conference on foreign-aid legislation at the U.S. Capitol April 23, 2024. (Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images)

McConnell and GOP give Netanyahu backup as aid tension spikes

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FAMU officials accept a novelty check from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and Gregory Gerami during a university commencement event on May 4, 2024.

Florida HBCU backs away from dubious $237M donation

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Facing Hill pressure, tech group kicks out TikTok

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Commuters wait to drive through the Holland Tunnel into New York City during morning rush hour traffic.

Suburban backlash threatens country’s biggest transit systems

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Then-President Donald Trump in the White House in 2017.

‘A little bold and gross’: Oil industry writes executive orders for Trump to sign

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NYPD Chief of Patrol Services John Chell

With backing of Eric Adams, NYPD brass escalates social media brawls

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy walks to a press conference.

Kevin McCarthy on veepstakes: Trump’s gonna play this like ‘The Apprentice’

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MOST READ

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

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

  3. About 30 students walk out on Jerry Seinfeld at Duke commencement

  4. Trump maintains narrow lead in key battleground states, NYT poll finds

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

VIDEO

Stormy Daniels takes the stand: A bobblehead recap

Stormy Daniels takes the stand: A bobblehead recap

Trump: Biden is ‘surrounded by fascists’

Trump: Biden is ‘surrounded by fascists’

Burgum rallies for Trump in New Jersey: ‘Joe Biden means weakness’

Burgum rallies for Trump in New Jersey: ‘Joe Biden means weakness’

'Kick that f---ing door down': Harris talks breaking barriers

'Kick that f---ing door down': Harris talks breaking barriers

Trump's contempt drama: A bobblehead recap

Trump's contempt drama: A bobblehead recap

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TALKERS

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

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

Donald Trump arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court.

The Week That Muzzled Donald Trump

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

‘Grueling’: The Trial May Be Getting to Trump

Stormy Daniels attends the 2024 Adult Video News Awards.

Why Stormy Daniels Isn’t Getting the Monica Lewinsky Treatment

Austin: US 'taking a closer look' at weapons to Israel after Rafah

Austin confirms US pausing bomb shipments to Israel, but commitment still ‘ironclad’

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