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Pentagon offers no evidence to support claim it attacked Iran in ...
The CIA had spent several weeks making inroads with some Iranian officials, according to a person familiar with the covert effort. The intelligence informed ...

Politico  ∙  February 28, 2026


'Let him think he won': Inside Minnesota Dems' effort to fend off ...
urged White House officials to deescalate after the shootings of both Good and Pretti, according to a person briefed on her conversations and granted ...

Politico  ∙  February 28, 2026


Congress rushes to get in the loop as critics denounce Iran strikes
But a third person with knowledge of the matter said Saturday evening that the two were able to connect before the strikes started. The scramble to brief a ...

Politico  ∙  February 27, 2026


Democrats demand fast turnaround of unedited transcript of Hillary ...
... requested anonymity to describe private committee operations. But the committee Democrats said the transcript's immediate release was warranted because ...

Politico  ∙  February 26, 2026


Washington trip fails to save Netflix bid - POLITICO
A person familiar with discussions granted anonymity to speak candidly called the visit “a vibe check.” Warner Bros. Discovery's board on Thursday labeled a ...

Politico  ∙  February 26, 2026


Dems vow to force votes on Iran war powers next week - POLITICO
... people with direct knowledge of the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss sensitive legislation. Democrats vowed to force a vote “as soon as Congress ...

Politico  ∙  February 25, 2026


House leaders tell concerned Republicans to let aviation safety bill fail
... people with direct knowledge of the matter granted anonymity to discuss internal conversations. Republican leaders aren't formally whipping against the ...

Politico  ∙  February 24, 2026


GOP fight over air safety bill comes to a head - POLITICO
... people with direct knowledge of the virtual event, granted anonymity to discuss the sensitive issue. Christensen replied no, but didn't say one way or the ...

Politico  ∙  February 24, 2026


What Trump does — and doesn't say — in State of the Union could ...
A person close to the White House, granted anonymity to speak candidly, said the president needs to connect his immigration agenda to public safety, while ...

Politico  ∙  February 24, 2026


Iran strikes threaten to deplete US weapons supplies - Politico
... according to a person familiar with the conversations. But the fears have magnified in recent weeks as the Pentagon amassed the largest military buildup in ...

Politico  ∙  February 24, 2026


Top aides to RFK Jr. will leave posts - POLITICO
... a person familiar with the personnel decision granted anonymity to discuss the moves. “They are being offered jobs within the administration but will not be ...

Politico  ∙  February 13, 2026


Minneapolis retreat could undercut Democrats' message ... - Politico
A person close to the Trump administration, granted anonymity to discuss private conversations, said the deescalation in Minneapolis will help avoid “major ...

Politico  ∙  February 12, 2026


Georgia Republicans allow RNC to break party neutrality to support ...
But it was the RNC that first reached out to the Georgia party leaders about waiving the rule, according to a person familiar with the process — a sign the ...

Politico  ∙  February 11, 2026


Trump cut science funding. Small businesses are paying the price.
... declined to be named. But the company president expressed concern that the Trump administration still could attempt to withhold funds for research, noting ...

Politico  ∙  February 9, 2026


Elections overhaul takes center stage in House as hard ... - Politico
... people with direct knowledge of the conversations. Democrats and voting-access advocates have attacked the legislation as likely to disenfranchise huge ...

Politico  ∙  February 7, 2026


Brooklyn Democrats' fiasco over Hochul endorsement reveals a ...
Three people with direct knowledge of the call, who were granted anonymity to divulge private discussions, said Bichotte Hermelyn has long harbored a ...

Politico  ∙  February 5, 2026


House Republicans eye next week for housing bill vote - Live Updates
House leadership is eyeing the week of Feb. 9 for a vote on a bipartisan housing package, according to four people with direct knowledge of the planning.

Politico  ∙  February 3, 2026


Trump extends a fragile truce with Colombia's Petro - POLITICO
“The president thinks he can whip [Petro] into shape,” according to a person close to the White House and familiar with the administration's South American ...

Politico  ∙  February 2, 2026


Florida Republican Vern Buchanan won't seek reelection - Politico
But Gruters is not interested in running to replace Buchanan in the Florida district, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter granted ...

Politico  ∙  January 27, 2026


Marshall does not plan to offer credit card amendment at crypto ...
... with knowledge of the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss private matters. The Kansas Republican filed an amendment to Senate Ag's crypto bill last ...

Politico  ∙  January 26, 2026


US officials: More Ukraine, Russia talks coming next week - POLITICO
Both spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomatic issues. It's not clear at this point who from the three governments will be ...

Politico  ∙  January 23, 2026


Top federal prosecutors 'crushed' by Epstein files workload - POLITICO
Prosecutors are being “crushed by the work,” said one person familiar with the matter, who, like others quoted in this article, was granted anonymity to ...

Politico  ∙  January 22, 2026


US and China sign off on TikTok deal - POLITICO
... person familiar with the matter. As part of the agreement, which was outlined in an internal memo sent last month by TikTok CEO Shou Chew, the social media ...

Politico  ∙  January 22, 2026


The first pope from the US is pressing Trump — and getting little in ...
“Leo has been critical of Trump on immigration, but he's just wrong. He has no clue what's going on in America,” said a person close to the White House, who is ...

Politico  ∙  January 21, 2026


Boozman releases new GOP-only crypto draft - Live Updates ...
... with knowledge of the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss closed-door talks. The new draft, which is still being finalized but is expected to be ...

Politico  ∙  January 21, 2026


Trump steps back from the brink on Greenland. But the damage has ...
... a person close to the administration and granted anonymity to describe the private dynamics. “Do some senior administration people talk to their best ...

Politico  ∙  January 20, 2026


Exiled crown prince implores Trump to follow through on Iran strikes ...
... according to a person briefed on the discussions who was granted anonymity to discuss the private talks. The countries share a concern about intractable ...

Politico  ∙  January 18, 2026


Judge limits ICE's crowd control tactics following Minneapolis ...
Federal prosecutors sent grand jury subpoenas to Walz and Frey on Friday seeking information about alleged obstruction, according to a person briefed on the ...

Politico  ∙  January 18, 2026


Sean Duffy takes off - POLITICO
He's not Scott,” a person close to the White House said. 'He's a cool guy'. Along the way, Duffy has won grudging praise from Hill Democrats, who say they ...

Politico  ∙  January 18, 2026


'Why is Sherrill DOGE-ing New Jersey?': Resignation letters to ...
-elect Mikie Sherrill sent written requests for resignations to career public servants in New Jersey, according to multiple people familiar with the matter ...

Politico  ∙  January 16, 2026


Bill Cassidy raises $1.65 million for reelection fight - Live Updates ...
... a source close to those efforts. The PACs expect to spend between $13 and $15 million on his behalf. Cassidy is one of a trio of GOP senators facing tough ...

Politico  ∙  January 15, 2026


Education Department breakup a sticking point in spending talks ...
... a person close to those efforts. The PACs expect to spend between $13 million and $15 million on his behalf. Cassidy is one of a trio of GOP senators facing ...

Politico  ∙  January 15, 2026


Embarrassing floor meltdown has House Republicans questioning ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter, but they believed they could wrangle enough votes to pass the scheduled bills. Among the Republicans leaders ...

Politico  ∙  January 13, 2026


HHS terminates thousands of grants for substance use, mental ...
13, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter. The cuts impact discretionary grants, which come from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health ...

Politico  ∙  January 13, 2026


States move to rein in ICE after fatal Minnesota shooting - POLITICO
... people with direct knowledge of the conversations and granted anonymity to discuss the private talks. Fahy, the New York state senator, said she's spent ...

Politico  ∙  January 12, 2026


Lots of companies are eager to spend in Venezuela — except the ...
“The real question is if Venezuela is aware” of the new oil licenses, according to a person familiar with the effort to reach out to oil companies. The ...

Politico  ∙  January 10, 2026


John Thune and Donald Trump had a 'spirited' conversation over ...
... with knowledge of the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss closed-door talks. Boozman is currently still planning to mark up landmark crypto market ...

Politico  ∙  January 9, 2026


Trump says oil companies pledge to spend $100B in Venezuela ...
That hesitancy from the big firms has prompted the White House to expand the list of companies on the invite list, according to a person familiar with the ...

Politico  ∙  January 8, 2026


'A unique moment for Minnesota': Dems await Klobuchar's future ...
A person close to Klobuchar, granted anonymity to describe private conversations, said Monday she's seriously considering a run but she hadn't decided yet ...

Politico  ∙  January 7, 2026


Bipartisan crypto talks hit new hurdle in Senate Ag - Live Updates ...
15, according to two people with knowledge of the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss closed-door talks. But, in a twist, the new draft does not ...

Politico  ∙  January 7, 2026


'Freaked out' about the bond market: White House reels from Powell ...
... person familiar with the matter said. “Trump needs to save himself and the country from Bill Pulte.” Watch: The Conversation. The top 5 interview moments of ...

Politico  ∙  January 7, 2026


GOP lawmaker Doug LaMalfa dies at 65 - POLITICO
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss private matters. LaMalfa suffered an aneurysm and then a heart attack after being taken into surgery, according to ...

Politico  ∙  January 6, 2026


The rift over generational change roils the Congressional Black ...
It's likely the PAC will also endorse Adrian Boafo, 31, according to a person familiar with the matter who was granted anonymity to discuss private matters ...

Politico  ∙  January 6, 2026


Three-bill funding package released following House-Senate ...
GOP leaders are making plans to shore up votes and put the package on the House floor Thursday, according to three people with direct knowledge of the matter.

Politico  ∙  January 5, 2026


GOP hawks cheer Trump's Maduro grab - POLITICO
... according to a person familiar with the matter and granted anonymity to discuss sensitive national security matters. House Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers ...

Politico  ∙  January 2, 2026


The plot to redraw America - POLITICO
Flight of No Return. A person, who declined to be named, views a U.S. congressional district map during a Senate Special Committee on Congressional ...

Politico  ∙  January 1, 2026


'Iraq 2.0': Democrats seethe at Trump's surprise Venezuela strike ...
... a person with direct knowledge granted anonymity to discuss private outreach. While several Republican lawmakers said Saturday they had been personally ...

Politico  ∙  January 1, 2026


US military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing 3 and ...
... requested anonymity to discuss the classified matter. It was the first known direct operation on Venezuelan soil since the U.S. began strikes in September ...

Politico  ∙  December 30, 2025


Embattled top Hegseth aide wins promotion - POLITICO
... people familiar with the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss personnel issues. Hegseth reportedly tried to make Ricky Buria his official chief of ...

Politico  ∙  December 26, 2025


US launches new round of air and missile strikes in Syria - POLITICO
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing operation. The operation is being called “Hawkeye Strike” in acknowledgement of the two Iowa Army ...

Politico  ∙  December 20, 2025