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Washington Post national political breaking news editor. St. Louis native. Stanford grad. Fan of the Cardinals and Cardinal.
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Joined June 2011
How a backlash to Trump fueled Democratic gains with Latino voters. The president's deportation policies and high prices propelled a shift in this year's elections, compared to 2024. By @sabrod123 @teoarmus @KnowlesHannah:
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Changes in who turned out to vote also factored in, adding to questions about whether Republicans can reprise Trump’s 2024 inroads in the midterms.
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We’re a long way from the 2028 presidential election, but the sprawling (unofficial) Democratic field is starting to take shape. @byamberphillips ranks the standouts, the middle of the pack and the dark horses.
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There already are a few standouts among Democrats’ potential 2028 candidates, but the long road to the next presidential contest features plenty of dark horses.
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The Heritage Foundation is in turmoil over its leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson. But the problems there are long-simmering and varied. Read the definitive deep-dive on what's going on inside, from @iarnsdorf & @jacobbogage
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At least five members of Heritage’s antisemitism task force resigned after Roberts defended Carlson’s interview with antisemitic white nationalist Nick Fuentes.
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After years of internal chaos, the NRA is reducing staff and reorganizing in order to rebuild the group as a political power again before the 2026 midterms. Read @bethreinhard
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The once-mighty gun rights group is trying to balance its books after years of misspending.
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The imperial aesthetic at the heart of Donald Trump’s presidency: In addition to his accumulation of political power, Trump has embraced visual cues designed to project personal command and grandeur, by @NaftaliBendavid
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In addition to his accumulation of political power, Trump has embraced visual cues designed to project personal command and grandeur.
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Trump and Mamdani, best of enemies, can’t stop talking about each other. @sarahellison on why the fight benefits both politically.
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The rivals see political benefit to the attacks, which could also define New York for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term in office.
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Trump's drive to keep US Atty posts in the hands of loyalists -- bypassing Senate confirmation -- now threatens the case against James Comey. By @jeremyrroebuck
https://t.co/bVSDIexPIB
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Former FBI director James B. Comey is asking a judge to dismiss his case on grounds that the U.S. attorney overseeing it was illegally appointed.
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NEWS from @lizcgoodwin: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) downplayed sexual assault concerns in deleted posts
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Democrat Graham Platner disavowed the comments in an interview with The Washington Post, saying, “I don’t want people to judge me off the dumbest thing I said on the internet 12 years ago.”
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Will the Gaza deal get him into heaven? Trump fears not. The 79-year-old president, who has repeatedly pondered the afterlife in recent months, told reporters on Air Force One: “I think I’m not, maybe, heaven-bound,” via @ddiamond
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The 79-year-old president, who has repeatedly pondered the afterlife in recent months, told reporters on Air Force One: “I think I’m not, maybe, heaven-bound.”
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Who is Lindsey Halligan, the interim U.S. attorney prosecuting James Comey? via @amybwang and Maura Judkis,
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Before she was sworn in Monday as an interim U.S. attorney, Halligan, a 36-year-old former White House aide, had no prosecutorial experience.
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What do Democratic voters think of Kamala Harris? It’s complicated. By @sabrod123 in North Carolina:
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Harris returns to the spotlight with a new memoir on her 2024 campaign, prompting questions about her political future during her national book tour.
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NEW via @lizcgoodwin No more ‘wimpy politics’: Van Hollen pushes Dems to get off the sidelines
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“This job is not worth it if you constantly have to be putting your finger to the wind,” said Van Hollen (D), the Maryland senator, in a recent interview.
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In Wisconsin swing district, criticism of Charlie Kirk sparks backlash. By @patrickdmarley @yvonnewingett:
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The tensions coursing through the country have been on stark display, as a teacher and two city council members face a backlash over their words.
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The GOP finally accomplished its longtime goal of cutting big parts of Obamacare. But now the cuts are at the center of a funding fight - and some Republicans are nervous, by @yabutaleb7
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Democrats are asking for restored health care subsidies and funding in exchange for their support, but Republicans are daring them to risk a shutdown over the issue.
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Brad Raffensperger, Ga. Republican who defied Trump, running for governor, via @PatrickSvitek
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The Georgia secretary of state resisted Trump’s pressure to reverse his 2020 reelection loss in Georgia.
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Tim Walz launches bid for reelection as Minn. governor amid 2028 speculation, via @Alec_Dent @MaeveReston @PatrickSvitek
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The Democratic governor is far better known nationally after serving as his party’s 2024 vice-presidential candidate.
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Former anti-Trump Republican is running for Georgia governor as a Democrat, via @PatrickSvitek
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Geoff Duncan, the state’s former lieutenant governor, sharply split with President Donald Trump over his efforts to overturn his 2020 reelection defeat in Georgia.
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Some Americans abroad can’t send mail to U.S. because of tariffs. Many countries have halted or slowed regular mail amid confusion over Trump’s tariff rules, by @MerylKornfield
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Many countries have halted or slowed regular mail amid confusion over new Trump tariff rules.
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Trump threatens to retake control of D.C. police over Bowser’s position on ICE, via @PatrickSvitek
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President Donald Trump’s comments, just days after his 30-day police takeover ended, underline his intense interest in D.C. — and Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s political predicament.
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Trump announces National Guard will be deployed in Memphis to fight crime, via @PatrickSvitek
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During a television interview, the president said that the Tennessee city is “deeply troubled.” The move follows similar use of the Guard in D.C.
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