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Top welfare reform scholar ousted from Heritage
The Heritage Foundation last week ousted one of their top longtime scholars, Robert Rector, the intellectual architect of welfare reform who had challenged Heritage President Kevin Roberts last year for his defense of Tucker Carlson, according to two people familiar with the matter. Rector had been with Heritage since 1984. He is most famous in conservative intellectual circles for playing a major role in crafting the 1996 welfare reform law signed by former President Bill Clinton.
Multiple top officials exit DOJ after Dems' midterm wave
Attorney General Todd Blanche is shaking up the Justice Department's senior ranks ahead of an expected clash with Congress and mounting frustration over a string of legal and political failures.
Multiple top officials exit DOJ after Dems' midterm wave
The moves leave the department without some of its most seasoned hands just as congressional Democrats gear up for oversight. A banner with a portrait of President Donald Trump is seen hung outside the Department of Justice on Nov. 3, 2026. | Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP 11/06/2026 6:53 PM EST Share Attorney General Todd Blanche is shaking up the Justice Department's senior ranks ahead of an expected clash with Congress and mounting frustration over a string of legal and political failures.
Multiple top officials exit DOJ after Dems’ midterm wave
Attorney General Todd Blanche is shaking up the Justice Department's senior ranks ahead of an expected clash with Congress and mounting frustration over a string of legal and political failures.
Hegseth fights for his future — again
The Defense secretary is facing scrutiny from Republicans, Democrats and the White House. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth looks on during a Halloween event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 29, 2026. | Francis Chung/POLITICO 11/06/2026 5:45 PM EST Share Pete Hegseth is facing attacks on all sides, from speculation inside the White House about his future to Democratic warnings to lawyer up before the new Congress.
Hegseth fights for his future — again
Pete Hegseth is facing attacks on all sides, from speculation inside the White House about his future to Democratic warnings to lawyer up before the new Congress. So the Defense secretary is following the playbook he has used for the past two years: dig in.
2 top DOJ officials resign, including assistant attorney general for national security
Follow 2 top DOJ officials resign, including assistant attorney general for national security Daniel Lippman and Casey He Fri, November 6, 2026 at 10:36 AM EST 2 top DOJ officials resign, including assistant attorney general for national security Two top Justice Department officials resigned Friday, including the assistant attorney general for national security, just a day after the department's civil rights division chief departed her post.
British lobbyist in DC who overstayed visa ordered deported — but given months to leave country
A prominent Washington lobbyist from Britain who was well known for his work on behalf of Qatar has been detained for overstaying his visa by eight years — though, unlike many others caught in the crackdown on illegal immigration, he has been given months to leave the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents took Paul Hamill into custody in early October from his residence in Northwest D.C. and held him overnight at a detention center, according to three people familiar with the...
The lobbyist landlord to two senators
FIRST IN PI — Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) live in apartments in Washington that they rent from a lobbyist who works for Fortune 100 companies including Meta, Boeing and Wells Fargo , Daniel L. reports. — When they're in Washington, Husted and Young stay at separate apartments in a multi-family house owned by veteran lobbyist David Lugar , co-chair of 535 Group and chair of The Lugar Group .
Inside a Senate aide's quiet business deals
FIRST IN PI — Brent Robertson , chief of staff for Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), didn't disclose an unusual business relationship with a government relations executive. Nor did he disclose potential income from the sale of a $2 million house by an LLC he set up with that executive, as two congressional ethics experts say is likely required by Senate rules, Daniel L. reports.
Pentagon aide's wife won't lobby DOD after all
The wife of the Pentagon's chief of staff, who on Sunday registered to lobby the Pentagon as part of her new job, will no longer work to influence the Defense Department, Daniel L. reports. FIRST IN PI — — Jill Buria , who is married to Pete Hegseth 's chief of staff Ricky Buria , recently started at Checkmate Government Relations and registered as a lobbyist for federal data management contractor Cartridge Technologies , also known as CTI.
Katie Zacharia out as press secretary after five days
Zacharia's brief stint started off rocky and went downhill from there. White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia arrives for her first press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Don Oct. 13, 2026.
Katie Zacharia out as press secretary after five days
Follow Katie Zacharia out as press secretary after five days Ben Johansen and Daniel Lippman Fri, October 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM EDT Katie Zacharia is no longer the White House press secretary after five days in the role, bringing an abrupt end to a tumultuous tenure, according to two White House officials and a third person familiar with the matter. They were all granted anonymity to discuss personnel issues. Zacharia's brief stint started off rocky and went downhill from there.
Znajomy Trumpa zwolniony z Departamentu Stanu w atmosferze skandalu
W czwartek jeden z urzędników Departamentu Stanu potwierdził w rozmowie z POLITICO, że Paolo Zampolli został zwolniony. Jak przekazał, status Zampollego "jako wysłannika został zniesiony i nie jest on już pracownikiem federalnym". Poproszony o komentarz w sprawie swojego zwolnienia, Zampolli przekazał krótkie oświadczenie. "Służba [prezydentowi Donaldowi Trumpowi] i Stanom Zjednoczonym była największym zaszczytem w moim życiu.
Trump ally ousted from administration after messy email fight goes public
A controversial State Department political appointee embroiled in an email fight with the deputy secretary of state was fired from his role as a special envoy just hours after POLITICO published a story recounting the clash.
Nasty email fight between 2 top Trump appointees spills into the open
Ukraine 1 hour ago The Cards Ukraine Has Left to Play The Atlantic - By Simon Shuster • 1h As Donald Trump intervenes to protect Russia’s oil refineries, Ukraine goes after its airports and data centers. Ukrainians have gotten used to awful news. But even by their standards, the past several days have felt dismal. Russian missile strikes are pounding Ukrainian cities relentlessly.
Nasty email fight between 2 top Trump appointees spills into the open
The messages offer a window into interpersonal conflicts within the administration. U.S. Special Representative for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli looks on during his visit to Belgrade, Serbia, on April 21, 2026.
Nasty email fight between 2 top Trump appointees spills into the open
Two top appointees of President Donald Trump, including the deputy secretary of State, have been embroiled in a monthslong fight that include accusations of leaks to the media and "bizarre" threats of defamation — all over emails that at times included more than a dozen administration officials.
Senate aide's side hustle raises questions
FIRST IN PI — Brent Robertson , the chief of staff for Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), has some lucrative side hustles. But that's not always a good thing. — According to FEC records, Robertson made roughly $16,000 over the limit of what Senate staffers can make in outside income between 2021 to 2024, Daniel L. reports. — In 2021, his campaign income from Marshall or his PAC was $405 over the cap of $29,595 that year.
Who was behind a $250K mystery donation to super PAC backing Ken Paxton?
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Who was behind a $250K mystery donation to super PAC backing Ken Paxton?
Last year, a super PAC supporting Texas Senate hopeful Ken Paxton received a $250,000 donation from a man calling himself "Paul McLaren," a supposed "entrepreneur" living in Plano, Texas. But there is no "Paul McLaren" residing in Plano, and the address listed on the campaign finance record is for a rented mailbox in a strip mall.
Serving at his pleasure: What it’s like to be in Trump’s Cabinet
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Politics 23 hours ago White House blocks CNN from covering Trump’s Tennessee trip NBC News - By Casey Wooten • 23h CNN had been scheduled to fly with Trump on Air Force One on Saturday as part of its pool duties covering the president. The White House on Friday night removed CNN from joining President Donald Trump on his trip to Tennessee on Saturday, where it was supposed to cover the president on behalf of … Politics 2 hours ago I started fact-checking Trump 10 years ago.
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President Donald Trump's mind was on Iran. It was the final weekday of May, and shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz were again unnavigable. Trump had just left the Situation Room and was discussing the issue with several Cabinet officials in the Oval Office when an aide interrupted with some unwelcome news about another waterfront quagmire closer to home.
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POLITICO Pro: Trump official who oversees HHS political staff was previously sued in wrongful death suit
William Boothby was sued in connection with the death of a University of New Hampshire student several years ago. The White House’s liaison to the Health and Human Services Department was previously entangled in a legal case involving the 2021 death of a University of New Hampshire student.
Ken Paxton went after gambling in Texas — but stays hands off on Kalshi
As Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton has pushed for strict enforcement of Texas gambling laws, especially for fantasy sports sites and gaming machines. But after Paxton and his PAC took thousands of dollars from Kalshi and its CEO, the attorney general declined to sign onto several nationwide efforts by Republican and Democratic state attorneys general to rein in the prediction market platform.
Duffy’s son-in-law gets a natural gas boost
FIRST IN PI — The developers of a multi-billion-dollar natural gas export facility recently donated $125,000 to a group supporting the congressional run of the son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who holds major sway over their project, our colleagues Daniel L. and Mike Soraghan report. — Fairwood Peninsula Energy in May donated $125,000 to Northwoods Future PAC, a super PAC supporting Duffy’s son-in-law Michael Alfonso, according to FEC records.
ENERGYWIRE | Interior Department staffers were optimistic after Doug Burgum was confirmed to lead the agency in 2025, believing he had strong executive experience as governor of energy-rich North Dakota who led successful tech startups and businesses.
Jeanine Pirro berated Doug Burgum. But Interior staffers have been angry at him for months.
Coal 1 hour ago Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education AOL - Jennifer Jacobs • 1h President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational and trade programs for the mining industry Friday, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
Jeanine Pirro berated Doug Burgum. But Interior staffers have been angry at him for months.
Interior Department staffers were optimistic after Doug Burgum was confirmed to lead the agency in 2025, believing he had strong executive experience as governor of energy-rich North Dakota who led successful tech startups and businesses.
Trump officials sour on Mullin's No. 2 — again Original
“He wasn't the right pick to begin with,” said one DHS official. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, left, and Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar confer while they testify before the House Committee on Homeland Security in Washington, June 3, 2026.
‘A key link’: Trump’s Senate whisperer is gone
President Donald Trump has lost one of the foremost political allies he relied on to navigate the Senate and help move his legislative priorities. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died late Saturday, served as one of the Senate GOP's most trusted channels into Trump's orbit, translating the president's demands to skeptical senators while explaining the realities of the Senate back to the White House.
Mullin's mark on DHS: Ending the drama Noem unleashed
Trump's new Homeland Security secretary is making the administration's immigration crackdown more discreet. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin testifies before a House Appropriations subcommittee on Capitol Hill in Washington, on June 25, 2026. | Jose Luis Magana/AP 07/06/2026 10:01 AM EDT Three months into Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin 's tenure, he is succeeding in his pledge to get his department out of the headlines.
"Całkowicie zniszczony". Przez te słowa (a właściwie ich brak) Donald Trump miał obrazić się na J. D. Vance'a
"Trump żalił się, że Vance nie powtórzył jego nowego hasła, że irański program nuklearny został »całkowicie zniszczony«" — piszą Maggie Haberman i Jonathan Swan w swojej nadchodzącej książce "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump", do której dotarł portal POLITICO. Wiceprezydent walczy o schedę po Trumpie. Skandal stulecia mógł spaść J. D. Vance'owi z nieba "Trump powiedział jednemu ze współpracowników: Każdy ma mówić, k***a, »zniszczony«. To jest to słowo.
‘Everyone just needs to copy what I say’: Trump vented anger with Vance over Iran messaging
Daniel Lippman Thu, June 18, 2026 at 8:59 PM UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. President Donald Trump was angry with Vice President JD Vance last summer after he failed to parrot Trump's declaration that Iran's nuclear weapons program was "totally obliterated," according to a new book.
‘Everyone just needs to copy what I say': Trump vented anger with Vance over Iran messaging
A new book from New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan details the president's frustration with his vice president over an apparent talking point discrepancy.
Pentagon resumes normal operations after lock down
The Hazardous Materials Team from the Arlington, Virginia, Fire Department was on the scene to assist Pentagon officials, the department wrote on X.
Pentagon resumes normal operations after lock down
Gregory Svirnovskiy and Daniel Lippman Thu, June 11, 2026 at 5:56 PM UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pentagon resumes normal operations after lock down The Pentagon resumed "normal operations" on Thursday after part of the Pentagon went into lockdown in response to what spokesperson Sean Parnell called an "air quality issue" that necessitated "precautionary measures" while officials investigated.
Pentagon locks down over ‘air quality issue'
The Hazardous Materials Team from the Arlington, Virginia, Fire Department was on the scene to assist Pentagon officials, the department wrote on X.
Pentagon locks down over ‘air quality issue’
Gregory Svirnovskiy and Daniel Lippman Thu, June 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pentagon locks down over ‘air quality issue’ Part of the Pentagon went into lockdown Thursday morning in response to what spokesperson Sean Parnell called an "air quality issue" that necessitated "precautionary measures" while officials investigated.
Top DOJ official planned to make a claim with Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
World News 15 hours ago Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis bbc.co.uk - Jeremy Bowen • 15h Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu believed that victory over Iran would reshape the Middle East. The region is being reshaped. But not in the way they expected. The Islamic Republic of Iran has not been defeated.
Top DOJ official planned to make a claim with Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Original
His plan to make a claim from the fund stems from his time as a congressional staffer. He had his phone and email records subpoenaed when he was investigating “Russiagate,” the yearslong probe into Russia’s efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election and Trump’s alleged ties to Moscow. It’s unclear how much money Davis would have sought from the halted fund, if any, but the proposed fund would have also offered formal apologies.
Kennedy Center memo directs staffers to remove Trump’s name from the arts center Original
When reached for comment, the White House pointed to past social media posts from Trump criticizing the court decision. The Kennedy Center did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The White House announced in December that the Kennedy Center’s board voted “unanimously” to rename the cultural center to the Trump-Kennedy Center — something Trump had joked about as he began to renovate the building.
POLITICO Pro: Bessent names new Treasury chief of staff
Kate Tyrrell most recently served as chief of staff at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency where she oversaw the agency’s day-to-day operations and policy coordination. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has tapped Kate Tyrrell, a senior bank regulatory official, as his new chief of staff, according to a Treasury Department official.
The unbending politics of Xavier Becerra
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The mild-mannered Democratic frontrunner has built a career on painstaking deliberation — and a stubborn refusal to back down once he has made up his mind. Illustration by Claudine Hellmuth/POLITICO (source images via Getty) By Melanie Mason, Daniel Lippman, Jeremy B. White and Riley Rogerson06/01/2026 05:55 AM EDT Xavier Becerra could have taken the win. But he couldn’t help himself.
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1:24 1 hour ago US, Los Angeles: Downtown Los Angeles LA County Election Officials Investigating Ballot Damage at Civic Center Drop Box. StringersHub • 1h Los Angeles, United States - May 31, 2026 05/31/2026 12:00 am GMT-0700 DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES, Calif.
Inside the White House's AI reversal
The future of a keenly awaited executive order on artificial intelligence is in jeopardy after Thursday's abrupt reversal, leaving the tech industry bracing once again for a possible new framework for government oversight, Jacob writes. — A quick recap: The White House started sharing details of the order with industry officials on Tuesday, POLITICO previously reported, and everything seemed on track for a 3:30 p.m. Thursday signing.
Japanese megacorp SoftBank donates $50M to Trump’s presidential library Original
SoftBank, which pledged in 2024 to invest $100 billion in American companies during Trump’s term, is one of the largest AI investors in the world and also has its own controlling stakes in tech companies, including a semiconductor chip designer. The company, a major investor in OpenAI, lobbies on AI-related issues, according to recent filings, among other public policy topics.
Michigan Senate hopeful El-Sayed calls himself a ‘physician’ but has little history treating patients
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for years has publicly said he’s a physician — but there’s overwhelming evidence that he’s had no experience as a licensed medical doctor. This April, he gave an interview to a local TV journalist where he talked up his credentials as a physician multiple times.
Trump to test limits of dealmaking in Beijing
American business leaders are frustrated over what they describe as mixed signals from the White House about the role CEOs will play in President Donald Trump’s upcoming trip to Beijing.
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