Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president disparaged their party as extreme. #Democrats #Clash #With #Trump #Political

Steve Bannon sizes up the Democrats What does MAGA make of the Democratic Party's insurgent wing? POLITICO White House reporter Megan Messerly shares insights from her interview with former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. #Steve #Bannon #sizes #the #Democrats

Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Crucial Michigan Senate Race The endorsement is the first in a contested Senate primary by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this year, in a state that Democrats believe they must hold this fall to win a Senate majority. #Ocasio #Cortez #Endorses #Abdul #Sayed

Control of the Senate Is Up for Grabs, Times/Siena Polls Find Republicans are defending seats in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas as they try to maintain their majority. Democrats are competitive in all six states — but not leading in enough to take the chamber. #Control #the #Senate #for #Grabs

What to Watch in Colorado Primary Elections: Will Left-Wing Energy Keep Rising? Primaries on Tuesday will be the latest test of Democrats’ anti-establishment mood. #What #Watch #Colorado #Primary #Elections

Israel and Iran Have Divided Democrats and Republicans. Will They Ever Be the Same? Raging internal debates over foreign policy threaten both parties’ fortunes in November — and in 2028. Is a major ideological shift underway? #Israel #and #Iran #Have #Divided

New York’s socialist insurgency raises alarm among anxious Democrats Sweeping victories by progressives expose divisions over how party takes on Trump in November’s elections #New #Yorks #socialist #insurgency #raises

Centrist Democrats Rebuke Party’s Left Wing: ‘We Are Capitalist, Not Socialist’ Following high-profile primary victories by democratic socialists, some moderate Democrats are advocating a different course, highlighting tensions in the party. #Centrist #Democrats #Rebuke #Partys #Left

How Gov. Wes Moore is challenging Trump’s 250th anniversary narrative House Speaker Mike Johnson patches things up with Trump after the president canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Democrats of all ilk prepare for the Colorado primaries next week, where newcomer Melat Kiros challenges Rep. #How #Gov #Wes #Moore #challenging

After Bruising Primaries in New York, Democrats Look to November Elections The party secured key victories in New York City, but battles across the state suggest a larger fight awaits in the fall. #After #Bruising #Primaries #New #York

After New York’s Primary Elections, Democrats Face Five Big Questions The anti-establishment left surged. How shaken are party leaders? #After #New #Yorks #Primary #Elections

Calling Democrats ‘Communists,’ Trump Keeps Close Eye on N.Y. Primaries The president posted repeatedly into Wednesday morning to label Democrats as extreme, delight in his rivals’ losses and express some apparent envy of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. #Calling #Democrats #Communists #Trump #Keeps

Victories by Pro-Palestinian Democrats Show the Party’s Shift on Israel Three Democrats who have been outspoken in their criticism of Israel won primaries in New York on Tuesday, signaling their party’s new skepticism of the country and its actions. #Victories #Pro #Palestinian #Democrats #Show

Fired Navy Admiral Wins Democratic Runoff in South Carolina’s 1st District Democrats expect Nancy Lacore to run a competitive general election despite the district’s Republican leaning. #Fired #Navy #Admiral #Wins #Democratic

Senate Votes to Check Trump’s War Powers, Rebuking Him on Iran A few Republicans joined Democrats in favor of a measure instructing President Trump to halt military operations against Iran or seek congressional authorization. #Senate #Votes #Check #Trumps #War

Meet the 2 men putting New York’s $300 billion pension fund in play for the first time in 20 years Two insurgent Democrats say the most powerful financial office in New York has been mismanaging your money — and not to vote for the other guy. #Meet #the #men #putting #New

Arizona Democrat’s Tough Past Fuels Pitch for a Key House Seat JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat challenging Representative Juan Ciscomani in a tossup district, is leaning into her painful and unique life story to appeal to voters. #Arizona #Democrats #Tough #Past #Fuels

Jack Schlossberg says he’s the future of the Democratic Party Jack Schlossberg joins Dasha Burns on “The Conversation” to talk about his campaign for New York’s 12th congressional district, his viral online persona and why he thinks Democrats need to be more “controversial” in the Trump era. Schlossberg discusses what he says Democrats got wrong in 2024, why he believes attention is political power, how the party can reach young male voters, and why he sees himself as part of a new generation trying to change Democratic politics. #Jack #Schlossberg #says #hes #the

Trump’s Military Budget Hits Snags Amid Questions on Iran War Costs Republicans and Democrats alike are casting doubt on a push for the largest military budget in history as the administration declines to disclose the cost of the war with Iran. #Trumps #Military #Budget #Hits #Snags

Bill Pulte, a Bulldog for Trump, Prepares to Take Reins at Spy Agency Democrats and some Republicans excoriated President Trump’s pick for a top national security job. The president pushed ahead anyway. #Bill #Pulte #Bulldog #for #Trump

Is Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff Running for President? He Has to Win Re-election First. The 39-year-old senator has become an internet sensation for Democrats seeking a 2028 contender. He says he’s focused on winning a second term in November. #Georgia #Senator #Jon #Ossoff #Running

Democrats Keep Helping Out This Far-Right Maryland Republican Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, has begun running ads on Fox News that promote Dan Cox, a Republican running in a contested primary to challenge him. #Democrats #Keep #Helping #Out #This

In the Dark on U.S.-Iran Deal, Senators Refrain From Praising It Democrats demanded an immediate briefing and even Republicans conceded they had no information on an agreement the administration has declined to release. #the #Dark #Iran #Deal #Senators

Lawmakers Warn Trump Officials Not to Pursue Arch Project Without Congress In a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and national parks officials, several Democrats and a Senate independent said that members of the administration could face fines and even criminal prosecution. #Lawmakers #Warn #Trump #Officials #Not

Trump’s U.F.C. Event Comes as Backing of Young Men, Once a Strength, Wanes Some Republicans see a political opening in Sunday’s fights at the White House. Democrats say they see a distraction from more pressing matters. #Trumps #UFC #Event #Comes #Backing

Democrats Once Vowed to Stop Oil and Gas. Now They’re Not So Sure. As the midterm elections approach, many leading Democrats are rethinking their approach to climate change. #Democrats #Once #Vowed #Stop #Oil

Why America’s clean energy industry is divided over its future While Democratic leaders are pledging to restore the federal wind and solar tax credits if they regain control of Congress and the White House, some clean energy developers are questioning whether continuing to pursue those subsidies is necessary or even politically wise. POLITICO's Nico Portuondo breaks down why Democrats and parts of the renewable energy industry are increasingly at odds over those credits and what the debate means for America's clean energy future. #Why #Americas #clean #energy #industry

Sam Bankman-Fried formally files for pardon—but White House reiterates that FTX cofounder’s odds are slim After donating to the Democrats before his conviction, the onetime crypto billionaire has recently made overtures to the GOP. #Sam #Bankman #Fried #formally #files

Should Americans get an equity stake in AI? Trump and progressive Democrats float public ownership of AI In an unusual cross-ideological convergence, Trump and progressive Democrats like Bernie Sanders are both floating some form of public equity in AI. #Should #Americans #get #equity #stake

Democrats Accuse Republicans of Meddling in High-Stakes Maine Primary A mysterious group has spent $500,000 to elevate a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary race for a key House seat. #Democrats #Accuse #Republicans #Meddling #High

Democratic Group Kicks Off $50 Million Midterm Blitz in Conservative Strongholds American Bridge is hoping that Republicans are vulnerable in parts of the country that had been exceedingly tough terrain for Democrats in recent elections. #Democratic #Group #Kicks #Off #Million

Will Graham Platner survive his controversies? Voters head to the polls for the Maine primary, where Democrats are watching to see whether controversies surrounding Graham Platner will derail his political future. In South Carolina’s Republican gubernatorial race, it’s another test of Trump’s influence in a crowded field. #Will #Graham #Platner #survive #his

Democrats in Congress Grapple With Concerns Over Platner Allegations Representative Ro Khanna said that he believed the account of a woman who accused Graham Platner of physically threatening behavior, and urged his campaign not to criticize her. #Democrats #Congress #Grapple #With #Concerns

The Bidens Are Back, in Bookstores and a South Dakota Speech on Trump The re-emergence of the former first family has been fraught for some Democrats who just want to move on. #The #Bidens #Are #Back #Bookstores

Amid Graham Platner Controversy, Where Does the Maine Senate Race Go Next? New revelations about Graham Platner have left Democrats anxious. #Amid #Graham #Platner #Controversy #Where

Deal to Renew FISA Surveillance Law Falters in the Senate Over Pulte Democrats who had been expected to supply the votes necessary to advance it balked after President Trump named Bill Pulte to head the intelligence apparatus. #Deal #Renew #FISA #Surveillance #Law

Republicans Defeat Move to Bar Trump’s Payout Fund The vote on Democrats’ proposal, which would have sent the G.O. #Republicans #Defeat #Move #Bar #Trumps

AI is primarily a blue state problem, and Democrats have the most to lose amid brewing voter ‘techlash’ AI-exposed workers are concentrated in Democratic strongholds and swing states. That's either the party's biggest opening in the midterms—or its biggest vulnerability. #primarily #blue #state #problem #and

EU Parliament vice president defects from center left to liberals – POLITICO Picierno did not respond to a request for comment by the time of publication. Picierno will join Italy’s European Democratic Party, which is part of the Parliament’s liberal Renew Europe group, home to lawmakers from French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten’s parties, according to a person familiar with the matter, granted anonymity to speak about internal moves.  “Pina Picierno deserves credit for stating a truth that many can see but few have the courage to say,” said Sandro Gozi, a Renew Europe MEP and secretary general of the European Democratic Party.  “One cannot be pro-European only on alternate days, Atlanticist when convenient, or reformist only in words. We have a duty to build a major European governing force, bringing together reformists, liberals, democrats and pragmatic ecologists, in order to respond credibly to the challenges of our time.” Another Italian MEP, Elisabetta Gualmini, defected from the Socialists & Democrats to Renew in February. ... #Parliament #vice #president #defects #from

Massie, 3 Other House Republicans Broke From Trump on Iran War Powers Vote Four Republicans from different ideological factions crossed party lines to vote with Democrats in favor of reining in the president’s power to wage war unilaterally. #Massie #Other #House #Republicans #Broke

The Narrow Path to a Democratic Senate Runs Through Very Red States Democrats cheer there is a way, even as new worries emerge over whether Graham Platner can flip a Maine seat. Republicans remain confident they will prevail in Texas, Iowa and Alaska. #The #Narrow #Path #Democratic #Senate

The surprising issue bringing Democrats closer to Trump As the Trump administration pushes to expand fossil fuel infrastructure, it may have found some unexpected allies: Democratic governors in New England. POLITICO's Ben Storrow breaks down what's driving that shift in a region long defined by its climate ambitions, how the White House and green groups are responding, and what it could mean for the future of Democratic energy policy. #The #surprising #issue #bringing #Democrats

Six Questions Out of Tuesday’s Big Primaries in California, Iowa and Elsewhere Who will run California? Can Democrats win Iowa? #Six #Questions #Out #Tuesdays #Big

Why Democrats Are Hopeful About Making Gains in Iowa After voting twice for Barack Obama, Iowa swung to the right. But the state has been hit hard economically and by Trump policies while growing disenchanted with its leaders. #Why #Democrats #Are #Hopeful #About

A Trump Endorsement Falls Flat: 4 Election Takeaways From Iowa and Beyond The president’s pick for governor of Iowa lost his primary, while Democrats in the state chose their nominee in what they hope will be a competitive Senate race. #Trump #Endorsement #Falls #Flat #Election

Iowa Democrats Seek an Outsider in an Anti-Establishment Year Tuesday’s Senate primary features two candidates with compelling personal stories. Both have stressed their independence. #Iowa #Democrats #Seek #Outsider #Anti

What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Iowa, Montana and Beyond Democrats have a competitive Senate primary race in Iowa, where the party is hoping to make gains, while a smokejumper is running in a contested House primary in Montana. #What #Watch #Tuesdays #Primary #Elections

Housing Official Who Attacked Democrats Invokes a Disputed Family Legacy The Trump nominee Bill Pulte has called out a Fed governor and New York’s attorney general for issues with their mortgage documents. Some leaders of the family’s home-building business bristle at how he has enhanced his reputation. #Housing #Official #Who #Attacked #Democrats

Californians vote in fiercely contested gubernatorial and congressional primaries Californians have their final chance to vote Tuesday in a fiercely contested gubernatorial primary ahead of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s mandate coming to an end at the end of the year. The state's open-primary system, which allows the two best-performing candidates to advance regardless of party, has raised fears among Democrats that a split vote will pave the way for a Republican victory. #Californians #vote #fiercely #contested #gubernatorial

Why young America is trending socialist Democrats need to show they can deliver for a disaffected Gen Z #Why #young #America #trending #socialist

As Democrats Worry About Senate Race, Platner Attacks Reports About Sexual Messages Graham Platner, whose contest in Maine is a key to Democrats’ hopes of winning the Senate, sought to discredit reports that he had exchanged sexual messages with women outside his marriage. #Democrats #Worry #About #Senate #Race

Jill Biden’s memoir revives painful memories as Democrats try to move on First Lady’s book raises awkward questions for a party trying to rebuild itself for midterm elections #Jill #Bidens #memoir #revives #painful