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- California regulators kill charity fireworks for America’s 250th, sparking outrage
A Long Beach businessman claims the California Coastal Commission denied his fireworks permit despite years of spotless environmental studies and reports.
- Trump ally diGenova tapped to lead DOJ probe into Brennan over Russia probe origins
The DOJ reportedly taps former Trump attorney Joe diGenova to oversee a probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan and Trump-Russia investigation origins.
- Trump renews bridge, power plant threat against Iran in push for deal, mocks 'tough guy' IRGC
President Donald Trump mocks Iran for claiming a Strait of Hormuz blockade already in place and warns of devastating strikes if Tehran rejects a deal with the U.S.
- Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump
Vice President JD Vance welcomes Pope Leo XIV's effort to de-escalate tensions with Trump after days of public clash between the White House and Vatican.
- Obama, Mamdani sing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ with Bronx kids during first joint appearance: video
Barack Obama and Mayor Zohran Mamdani sang and read with children at a Bronx childcare center during their first in-person meeting on Saturday.
- Rubio targets Nicaraguan official over alleged torture tied to 'brutal' Ortega regime
Marco Rubio says the U.S. is sanctioning a senior Nicaraguan official over alleged human rights violations tied to the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship.
- Walz rips Trump and Vance in Europe, says 'feeble-minded, trigger-happy president' has no exit plan for Iran
Tim Walz slammed Donald Trump at a progressive conference in Spain, calling him a "feeble-minded, trigger-happy president" with "no exit plan" for the conflict with Iran.
- Ilhan Omar's office says she's ‘not a millionaire’ after $30M filing revised down to under $100K: report
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she is not a millionaire, blaming accountants after her financial disclosure was amended from up to $30 million in assets.
- US Navy releases photos of 'fresh meals,' pushes back on reports of food shortages on Middle East warships
The U.S. Navy released photos of meals aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli, pushing back against claims of food shortages during operations against Iran.
- Newsom administration allegedly knew of $2B California budget error for months: report
California's $2 billion budget accounting error tied to CalPERS went undisclosed for months, even as the state projected a $3 billion fiscal deficit.
- ‘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.
- 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.
- Why Steve Hilton thinks he can turn California red
Why Steve Hilton thinks he can turn California red lead image
- 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.