Capitol agenda: What Johnson has to say about Max Miller
Johnson’s comments break days of silence from House GOP leadership on the explosive allegations that have thrown the future of Miller’s reelection campaign into question.
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The diploma divide is reshaping American politics
A degree does not, on its own, confer common sense or merit.
El-Sayed holds edge over Stevens in surprisingly close election
In today's issue: ▪ Michigan Senate primary down to the wire ▪ Ethics panel investigating Miller ▪ Blanche vows to roll back abortion access ▪ Abbott orders AI data center audit The heated Democratic primary for an open Michigan Senate was not the blowout that some polls
Andy Burnham is breaking the transatlantic mold
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's decision to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a naval base signals a strategic shift toward European autonomy and a departure from traditional reliance on the United States.
House Democrats add 12 GOP seats to offensive target list
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), House Democrats’ campaign arm, on Wednesday announced it is adding 12 more Republican-held and leaning seats to its offensive target list — including seats held by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Rep. Richard Hudson
Chuck Edwards drops reelection bid after Ethics panel calls for censure
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) early Wednesday announced he would drop his reelection bid, coming in wake of the House Ethics Committee on Monday recommending that he be formally censured following an investigation that found he violated the “spirit” of the chamber’s policies on
Transcript: Trump Seethes at Reflecting Pool Mess as Damning Leaks Hit
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the August 5 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. As you’ve heard by now,
DCCC adds 12 GOP seats to midterm target map
The additions bring the DCCC's target list up to 58 seats.
Trump’s AI testing plan is limited and vague
The Trump administration's framework for assessing potential cybersecurity risks posed by advanced AI reportedly has no interest in testing open models. Axios reports that not only do the voluntary guidelines outright exclude open models - meaning anyone can download them and
This Is the Real Story of Trump’s Presidency—If Democrats Will Tell It
On Saturday morning, Donald Trump posted more than 40 times on his own social media platform, Truth Social, which is his primary megaphone. Nearly all of these posts could charitably be described as AI slop, and none of them is worth dwelling on at any length. OK, fine: In one
The Memo: Lincoln Pool furor reflects tensions of Trump's second term
Sometimes small battles are emblematic of much bigger wars. So it is with the furor that centers on President Trump and the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial. In a literal sense, the pool is anything but small. Roughly 2,030 feet long and a little less than 170 feet
The Case for Sticking With French Theory
“I fucking love Foucault. I fuck with Foucault hard,” enthused Supriya Ganesh, star of The Pitt, in a recent interview with New York magazine. Ganesh, who uses she/they pronouns, never felt comfortable with rigid gender and sexuality labels, and Foucault’s The History of
Tech companies rack up debt, risks to fund AI ambitions
Major technology companies are taking on massive amounts of debt to fund their lofty AI ambitions, casting a shadow over investors' once endless well of enthusiasm for AI-related stocks and sending jitters through the market. Tech firms like Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon
Senate GOP scrambles for August exit strategy that doesn't anger Trump
Senate Republicans are scrambling for a plan to exit Washington for a five-week August recess that won’t anger President Trump, who has demanded they stay in town for as long as necessary to pass a reconciliation blueprint and elements of the Safeguard American Voter
Republicans stand behind Trump on Iran even as unpopularity of conflict grows
Republicans are largely standing behind President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, even as the prolonged military campaign threatens to become a political liability for the GOP heading into November’s midterm elections. The conflict has stretched on for nearly six months,
Max Miller allegations force Trump, GOP into thorny spot
The domestic abuse allegations against Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) are forcing President Trump and Republicans into a difficult position ahead of the midterms as the party struggles to defend their congressional majorities. The president called the congressman on Monday to tell
Kids safety advocates seek age verification win as larger reforms stall
A Senate panel will take up a slate of kids online safety bills on Wednesday, in what age verification proponents see as a key hurdle for the controversial topic. The path forward for bills like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is rocky, but advocates of digital age
Is Trump the GOAT of Presidential Corruption?
President Donald Trump is an unimpressive person. He possessed no real intellect even before his cognitive faculties began to decline. His real-estate business career was mediocre at best, having inherited most of it from his father before going bankrupt multiple times. He
How Cornyn and Tillis Got Played by Trump
The Senate Judiciary Committee’s inexplicable advancement of Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general—who is now, according to Politico’s Chris Marquette, only one vote shy of Senate confirmation—has me thinking about the anchoring effect, a topic explored by the
Democratic socialists turn to Hong in Wisconsin with hopes for next big win
State Rep. Francesca Hong’s (D) steady rise in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race is teeing up the biggest test yet for democratic socialists and the far left this election cycle. Hong has held a strong lead in the Democratic field ahead of Tuesday’s primary, while establishment
Trump’s Fury at Reflecting Pool Mess Darkens as Damning New Leaks Hit
Donald Trump has been raging at Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for Washington, DC, because she dropped those high-profile prosecutions for alleged vandalism of his Reflecting Pool renovation. That pressure is corrupt on its own. But new leaks are making it look even worse.
Mike Johnson breaks his silence on Max Miller, calls for ‘process to play out’
The speaker made his first comments on the explosive abuse allegations in an interview with POLITICO’s “The Conversation.”
Michigan Senate Democratic primary too close to call: 5 takeaways
The marquee race for the Democratic Senate nod in Michigan was too close to call early Wednesday morning, stretching out a primary race that’s spotlit Democrats’ fight for the future of the party. Abdul El-Sayed was leading Rep. Haley Stevens (D) by over a point as of 6:15
America is arguing about homeschooling without looking at the data
The honest answer to who homeschools in America is a lot of different people, for a lot of different reasons, with a lot of different results.
Bouchard, Hines to clash for open James seat in competitive Michigan House race
Former prosecutor Christina Hines is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, setting up a closely-watched battle against GOP nominee Mike Bouchard in November. Incumbent Rep. John James's (R-Mich.)
Trump-backed Hassan falls short in Michigan House primary to take on McDonald Rivet
President Trump's pick to take on first-term Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Mich.) in Michigan's 8th Congressional District is projected to lose his GOP primary to a candidate who dropped out of the race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Republican Thomas Smith, a retired
McKinney, Duresky to battle for Newhouse's House seat in Washington
Washington's 4th Congressional District candidates Amanda McKinney (R) and John Duresky (D) are projected to advance to the November general election in the battle for retiring Rep. Dan Newhouse's (R) seat, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). The two beat 11 candidates who
Huizenga to face McCann in tight Michigan House contest
Incumbent GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga (Mich.) is projected to win a Tuesday Republican primary in Michigan’s 4th congressional district to face off against Democratic state Sen. Sean McCann in November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Huizenga clinched the party nomination over
Trump-endorsed Braun to face off against Perez in toss-up Washington House election
Washington state Senate Minority Leader John Braun (R), President Trump's endorsed pick to defeat Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez (D-Wash.), is projected to advance to a face-off with the Democratic congresswoman in November, according to Decision Desk HQ's (DDHQ) preliminary
Tennessee governor bucks Trump, endorses against Ogles in primary
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) on Tuesday endorsed Charlie Hatcher (R), who is challenging incumbent Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) in the GOP primary in the Volunteer State’s 5th Congressional District. “Charlie Hatcher and I have been friends for 25 years,” Lee said in a video
Progressives clinch win with Lawrence's victory in House primary to face Barrett in Michigan
Sunrise Movement co-founder Will Lawrence, backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), is projected to win the three-way Democratic primary for the Lansing-based 7th Congressional District and take on Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lawrence
Trump backs House-passed bill to make daylight savings time permanent
President Trump on Tuesday reiterated his support for making permanent daylight saving time, roughly three weeks after the House passed a bill that proposes implementing the change. “For many years, the vast Majority of Americans have asked to make Daylight Saving Time
Holscher defeats Kelly-backed Corson to clinch Democratic nod in Kansas governor's race
Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher is projected to win the Democratic primary to replace Gov. Laura Kelly (D), according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Holscher had a narrow field of Democrats to outpace, facing off against state Sen. Ethan Corson and
Four takeaways from the South Carolina GOP Senate debate
Four South Carolina Republicans seeking the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) spot on the November ballot faced off on the debate stage for a second straight night Tuesday. Hosted by Nexstar Media Group, The Hill’s parent company, the debate gave Reps. Russell Fry (R-S.C.)
Moss set to succeed Stevens in House after Michigan primary win
Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary in the state’s 11th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Moss, the president pro tempore of the Michigan Senate since January 2023, defeated a crowded field of five other
Graves-endorsed Stigall wins GOP primary for open Missouri House seat
Missouri House candidate Chris Stigall (R), who was endorsed by outgoing Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), is projected to win the GOP primary for Missouri's open 6th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) results. Stigall triumphed over a crowded GOP field,
Maryland lawmakers approve redistricting referendum
Maryland voters are set to weigh in this fall on a state constitutional amendment that would clarify rules around congressional redistricting, putting the plan before Old Line State voters this fall. The state House voted 96-38 and the Senate voted 32-13 to approve the bill,
Bell fends off Bush in House Democratic primary rematch in Missouri
Rep. Wesley Bell (D) has fended off former Rep. Cori Bush’s (D) comeback bid as he seeks reelection to the House in Missouri, Decision Desk HQ projects. Bush was running to retake her seat in the solidly blue 1st Congression District two years after Bell ousted her by roughly
Benson, James set to showdown in Michigan governor's race
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and President Trump-endorsed Rep. John James (R-Mich.), are projected for a showdown in the critical Michigan governor’s race this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Benson easily defeated Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson
Cleaver to fight for political life against Brattin in Missouri House race
Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (Mo.) is projected to face off against Republican state Sen. Rick Brattin in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Cleaver ran unopposed in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, while Brattin defeated five other
Kansas rejects direct Supreme Court elections in a blow to conservatives
Voters in Kansas are projected to reject a ballot measure Tuesday that would allow the direct election of state Supreme Court justices — a blow to conservatives unhappy with the high court's liberal slant, according to Decision Desk HQ. Under current law, the governor appoints
Trump's pick for Kansas governor wins GOP primary
Kansas state Senate President Ty Masterson (R), President Trump's endorsed candidate to become the next governor of Kansas, is projected to defeat a crowded field of Republican candidates to advance to the general election, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ
Marshall set to face pastor in Kansas Senate election
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kans.) is projected to win the GOP primary to face off against Democrat pastor Adam Hamilton in the Sunflower State this November, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Marshall is seeking a second term in the Senate and is projected to defeat Arch
Defiant Miller insists he'll stay in the race, denies allegations of domestic violence and drug use
Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) on Tuesday forcefully denied allegations of domestic violence and addressed claims of illegal drug use in a defiant CNN interview, while making clear he has no intention of abandoning his bid for reelection despite mounting scrutiny. The interview on
Ebola deaths top 1,700 in eastern Congo
New data suggests the death toll of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has topped 1,700, with health officials struggling to track the disease and identify how the outbreak began. As of Tuesday, the virus has killed 1,707 out of a total 3,802 cases, the Associated
Trump whips Senate votes for permanent daylight saving time
Some GOP senators have expressed doubt about the effort to tack on an extra hour of sunlight in the evening, after the House approved the measure last month.
Thune on Max Miller allegations: 'It's a House matter. It's a family issue too'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Tuesday said the controversy surrounding Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) is an issue for the House and Ohio voters to decide, as well as "a family matter." “It's a very sad and unfortunate case. It is a family matter, and I just, I don't
Taylor looks to unseat Wittman in key Virginia House race
Democrat Shannon Taylor is projected to face off against Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) in a district that would have been a prime pick up for Democrats had their congressional map been implemented this spring, according to Decision Desk HQ. Wittman faced no primary on Tuesday for
Kiggans, Luria to duke it out in rematch for battleground Virginia House seat
Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and her predecessor, former Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.), will face off in the November election to represent the state’s 2nd Congressional District. Since Kiggans unseated Luria in 2022, she has supported President Trump’s key policy objectives
Ocasio-Cortez may face balancing act with democratic socialists
For nearly a decade, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has been the most prominent democratic socialist in the country, lending the movement some of her star power while helping to push some of their ideas into the mainstream. But as Democrats begin to eye the 2028