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After WHCD shooting, Republicans blame Dems for political rhetoric

Republicans are returning to a playbook they leaned on in the aftermath of the assassination attempts against Donald Trump in 2024.

Talarico needs Crockett’s Black voters. They aren’t all convinced.

Democrats’ hopes of taking Texas ride on the state’s nearly 3 million Black voters, many of whom supported Jasmine Crockett in the primary.

Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74

The Republican was diagnosed with colon cancer last year.

From Iran to Paris weather: Alleged prediction market violations start stacking up

Fault lines over who is in charge of regulation are already emerging, with several frontline Democrats leading the charge on reining in the companies.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

Tammy Haddad on Barbra Streisand, Trump and DC’s A-List weekend

He wants Muslims out of the U.S., and he’s Blakeman’s opener

Grindr is on the political rise

The LGBTQ+ dating app has expanded its political presence since Donald Trump’s return to office as it seeks to flex its influence muscles on a range of policy priorities.

‘The GOP should’ve done more’: Virginia Republicans point fingers after gerrymandering loss

They are frustrated the party didn’t spend extensively and are putting pressure on Florida to give them back an edge.

Virginia voters give Dems big win in the gerrymandering wars

The new map could wipe out Republicans' gains so far in the race President Donald Trump kicked off last summer in Texas.

Trump’s pick to replace Stefanik

Dems brace for a close finish on Virginia redistricting effort

If approved, the redistricting effort could deliver Democrats a 10-1 seat advantage in Virginia, a net pickup of as many as four House seats.

Rival PACs line up to target GOP cosponsors of immigration bill

The Dignity Act, a bipartisan immigration reform bill, has sparked a revolt on the political right.

Former aide suing Eric Adams joins Mamdani administration

‘A trend that can’t be ignored’: Dems have made up ground in nearly every election since Trump took office

POLITICO’s analysis shows a clear trend in red and blue districts alike.

Forced out of the military — and into the redistricting wars

Bree Fram's long-shot campaign may hinge on Virginia's redistricting referendum, which could decide whether the trans veteran rocket scientist booted out of the military under Trump stands any chance of winning.

Poll: Trump’s immigration message changed. Voters' opinions have not.

A new POLITICO poll finds half of Americans — including one quarter of Trump’s 2024 voters — said his mass deportations campaign is too aggressive.

Why Steve Hilton thinks he can turn California red

Democrats’ new affordability nemesis: FIFA

The world soccer organization is joining groceries, utilities and landlords as targets for Democrats talking about the cost of living.

Pappas holds cash advantage over GOP rivals in New Hampshire

The Democrat out-raised his Republican competitors and has more in the bank.

Barr keeps his cash lead in Kentucky Senate GOP primary

The GOP representative has a nearly $4.2 million war chest.

Ossoff builds massive cash edge as Georgia GOP field remains unsettled

His fundraising and cash on hand numbers dwarf all of the Republican contenders’ postings combined.

Peltola outraises Sullivan, lags in cash on hand

The Democrat posted a massive Q1 haul but has less money left in the bank than her opponent does.

Angie Craig builds fundraising lead in Minnesota Senate primary

The Democratic representative raised $2.5 million in the first quarter.

Sherrod Brown posts big cash advantage over Jon Husted

Brown raised more than $10.1 million in the first quarter of the year.

Cornyn heads into Texas Senate runoff with more money than Paxton

The GOP senator ended the first quarter of the year with more than $8 million in cash on hand.

Roy Cooper far outraises Michael Whatley in North Carolina Senate race

The former governor raised nearly $14 million last quarter.

Mark Kelly keeps cashing in on Trump's 'Seditious Six' attacks

His fundraising haul is likely to stir more speculation about his 2028 ambitions.

Senate Democratic candidates are posting some huge fundraising hauls

James Talarico's $27 million fundraising haul tops a list of strong Senate Democratic figures

Rick Jackson cannonballed into the governor race. It’s having ripple effects across Georgia.

His rapid ascent and dominance on the airwaves is annoying Republicans in various races across the state.

Albany’s influence wars

Gov. Brian Kemp’s big tent pitch for a fractured Republican Party

A dozen battleground Dems send Swalwell’s campaign donations to charity

Candidates in key House and Senate races are distancing themselves from his money and endorsement as the fallout over the misconduct allegations against him continues.