Topic
politico
30 stories related to this topic, newest first.
nbcnews.compolitics14 days ago
Sen. Ruben Gallego withdraws endorsement of Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner after rape allegation
Sen. Ruben Gallego rescinded his endorsement of Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner on Monday following a rape allegation reported by Politico. The Arizona Democrat had previously withdrawn support from Eric Swalwell amid separate misconduct claims.
world15 days ago
Maine Senate Candidate Denies Sexual Assault Allegation from Former Girlfriend
@politico reported July 6 that a woman who dated Graham Platner accused him of sexual assault. Platner called the claims false and said the campaign is reflecting on its path forward. The candidate has faced earlier controversies over comments and treatment of women.
thehindu.comai21 days ago
U.S. Department of Commerce to ease export controls on Anthropic's Fable AI model
The department is expected to lift restrictions on the model tonight. Politico first reported the planned change.
DI
SP
channel4.compolitics29 days ago
Poll Finds 44 Percent Want Election Betting Banned, 30 Percent Want It Legal
A new Politico survey found that a plurality of U.S. adults believe wagering on election results should be illegal. Views differed on other forms of prediction market betting such as sports and weather.
Benzingafinance46 days ago
Polymarket CMO Paid Over $2.5M via Personal PayPal to Influencers Who Promoted Platform on X
A Politico investigation published June 5, 2026, found Matthew Modabber transferred at least $350,000 to content creators between January 2025 and February 2026. Total transfers from the account exceeded $2.5 million.
newrepublic.compolitics53 days ago
Poll Shows Economic Message Faces Voter Challenge
A new POLITICO Poll finds limited resonance for the economic messaging ahead of midterm elections. The results highlight difficulties in linking cost-of-living concerns to electoral strategy.
nbcnews.compolitics59 days ago
Ukrainian Ambassador Discusses U.S. Ties and Russia Talks on Podcast
Ukrainian Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna appeared on a POLITICO podcast to address U.S. security support and relations with President Trump. The interview covered potential shifts in attention due to other conflicts and the status of peace negotiations.
msnbc.compolitics67 days ago
Republicans Consider Next Steps as Administration Presses for Support
Lawmakers from the president's party are assessing their positions following intensive lobbying efforts by administration officials at a congressional event. The discussions center on upcoming legislative priorities and internal party dynamics. @politico reported that some member…
thehindu.comtechnology69 days ago
Congress’ Attending Physician Notifies Small Number of Members of Contractor Data Breach
Congress’ Office of the Attending Physician informed affected members this week that a hack had compromised a key contractor. The notifications were sent directly to those impacted. Politico reported the breach details.
foxnews.compolitics69 days ago
White House Aide to Run Republican Midterm Strategy
A senior White House official will temporarily leave the administration to oversee Republican efforts in the 2026 midterm elections. The official heads the Republican midterm strategy and expressed strong confidence in redistricting outcomes. A POLITICO podcast interview also dis…
westernjournal.comworld70 days ago
Senator Slotkin Does Not Rule Out 2028 Presidential Bid
Senator Slotkin declined to rule out a bid for president in 2028. She said voters are prepared for a new generation of candidates. The senator made the comments at POLITICO Live’s Security Summit.
theyeshivaworld.compolitics70 days ago
Senator Says She Supports Jewish State of Israel
A U.S. senator stated that she believes in a Jewish state of Israel. The senator made the comment at a security summit while also criticizing the military policy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The exchange occurred during an event hosted by Politico.
bbc.co.ukpolitics71 days ago
White House Adviser Agen Discusses Venezuela Investment and Elections
Jarrod Agen, executive director of the White House’s National Energy Dominance Council, appeared on the POLITICO Energy Podcast. He addressed the Trump administration’s plans to encourage new investment in Venezuela following the capture of Nicholas Maduro.
thehindu.compolitics71 days ago
New York House Republican Accused of Self-Dealing With Former Consulting Firm
Entities connected to the congressman paid more than $720,000 to a political consulting firm he founded and later sold his stake in. The arrangement, first reported by Politico, has prompted a complaint to the Federal Election Commission from a pro-Democrat group. Watchdog organi…
realitytea.compolitics76 days ago
Trump Administration Ends Accelerated Training Program for New ICE Recruits
The Trump administration is ending the accelerated training program used to quickly deploy thousands of new ICE agents hired in recent months. The shift was reported exclusively by Politico and confirmed by the account @disclosetv. President Trump is the current sitting U.S. pres…
DI
thehindu.comworld77 days ago
Romanian Government Collapses as Socialists and Far-Right Parties Unite to Remove Prime Minister
The Romanian government has collapsed following a coalition between socialist and far-right parties that led to the removal of the prime minister. Reports indicate that a far-right leader was involved in organizing the effort, according to Politico. This political shift occurred…
DI
upi.comai79 days ago
Poll Finds Americans Skeptical of AI and Crypto Amid Midterm Campaign Spending
A Politico poll conducted in April 2026 revealed skepticism among Americans toward artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. The poll highlighted a contrast with significant financial contributions from these sectors to midterm election candidates. This occurs ahead of the Nove…
realitytea.compolitics81 days ago
President Trump Informs Congress That Iran Conflict Has Terminated
President Trump notified Congress that the conflict with Iran has ended. This notification aims to address the 60-day threshold for seeking authorization. The information was reported by POLITICO.
UN
thewrap.comworld87 days ago
Politico Expands Video and Audio with New Global Anchor Role Amid Media Shifts
Politico has appointed journalist Dasha Burns as its Global Anchor to enhance video and audio offerings, coinciding with leadership changes and industry adjustments. This move follows staff reductions at the Washington Post and comes as Robert Allbritton expands his separate news…
nbcnews.comworld88 days ago
Karoline Leavitt Expects Second Child Next Week
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is expecting her second child next week. During her leave, certain officials are expected to handle press briefings. The information was reported by Politico.
DI
deadline.comworld88 days ago
Turning Point USA CEO Facilitates Discussions with Government Officials
Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, assisted in organizing talks with government officials. This occurred in the context of recent developments related to MAHA. The arrangement was reported by Politico.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics91 days ago
Mark Cuban Does Not Support Kamala Harris in 2028 Presidential Run
Mark Cuban stated he does not want Kamala Harris to run for president in 2028. He made the comments in response to a question from a Politico reporter. Cuban also said he does not remember or care about her health care message from her 2024 campaign.
PO
realclearmarkets.comfinance99 days ago
Senate Banking Panel Receives Ethics Filing from Warsh, Awaits Questionnaire
The Senate Banking Panel has received the ethics filing from Warsh, according to Politico. The panel is still awaiting Warsh's questionnaire, which must arrive this week. Warsh's hearing is scheduled for next week.
FI
FI
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics102 days ago
Kamala Harris Addresses Future Political Plans at Black Power Brokers Event
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke on Friday to an audience of Black power brokers, where she discussed her political future. Politico reported that her comments suggested interest in a potential 2028 presidential bid. The event highlighted her engagement with key community leade…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics103 days ago
President Trump Plans to Host Meme-Coin Conference at Mar-a-Lago in 2026
Former U.S. President Donald Trump intends to host a conference on meme-coins at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on April 25, 2026. The event was reported by Politico. This development highlights growing intersections between political figures and cryptocurrency sectors.
DI
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewtechnology104 days ago
Gary Marcus References 2025 Politico Article on Cyberattack Vulnerabilities Updated to 2026
Gary Marcus stated that a Politico article predicting heightened U.S. vulnerability to cyberattacks in 2025 accurately describes the current situation in 2026. He suggested changing the year in the article from 2025 to 2026 to reflect present conditions. Marcus described the U.S.…
GA
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewfinance105 days ago
President Trump Declines to Share Views on Iran Situation with Politico
Former U.S. President Donald Trump told Politico on Thursday that he would not disclose his current thoughts on the Iran situation. He suggested calling back in two to three days for more details. The statement comes amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, though specific context for th…
FI
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics110 days ago
Politico Poll Reveals Divisions in MAHA Coalition Supporting Trump and RFK Jr.
A March 2026 Politico poll examines public views on Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, and related political dynamics. The survey identifies emerging fractures in the coalition that contributed to the election of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kenne…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics110 days ago
Politico Poll Reveals Divisions in Trump Voters' Support for MAHA Initiative
A Politico poll of over 3,800 respondents shows that half of 2024 Trump voters identify as MAHA supporters. The survey highlights potential cracks in the coalition backing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Donald Trump. These findings could influence midterm elect…
ST
ksl.comscience110 days ago
Politico Poll Reveals Half of 2024 Trump Voters Identify with MAHA Movement
A Politico poll of over 3,800 respondents found that half of those who voted for Donald Trump in 2024 identify as part of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. The survey examined views on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and related health politics. It highlights the composition…
ST