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Blanche vote is rescheduled, but there’s no deal
Blanche vote is rescheduled, but there’s no dealA Senate Judiciary spokesperson said the move would give “more time for the White House to secure the votes.”dlvr.itSEC and Big Ten agree to support college sports bill after weeks of negotiations
SEC and Big Ten agree to support college sports bill after weeks of negotiationsUniversity leaders voted to back the long-percolating deal late Friday, but it’s unclear how soon it could hit the Senate floor.dlvr.itReflecting pool damage was the result of botched work, not vandals, DOJ says
Reflecting pool damage was the result of botched work, not vandals, DOJ saysSeveral people were charged with vandalism after parts of the pool’s “American Flag Blue” lining began floating on its surface.dlvr.itTwo LA businessmen say a California state senator is part of their nonprofit to help wildfire victims. He isn't.
Two LA businessmen say a California state senator is part of their nonprofit to help wildfire victims. He isn't.Lee West and Steven Dietz plan to raise up to $250 million to buy lots and build homes in Pacific Palisades. They told residents that state Sen. Ben Allen was on their nonprofit board, but Allen told POLITICO he's not affiliated with the organization.dlvr.itTrump blames Minnesota water hacks on Walz, while evidence points to Iran
Trump blames Minnesota water hacks on Walz, while evidence points to IranFederal agencies, including the FBI, EPA and CISA, have warned that attacks on U.S. water utilities first detected in Minnesota are expanding across states.dlvr.itTrump appeals judge's ruling that accused him of manipulating courts in IRS lawsuit
Trump appeals judge's ruling that accused him of manipulating courts in IRS lawsuitU.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that Trump's settlement with the IRS has no basis "in law or fact."dlvr.itPentagon ends leadership of Ukraine aid group as US distances from Europe
Pentagon ends leadership of Ukraine aid group as US distances from EuropeThe move follows numerous changes the Trump administration has made to the decades-old alliance.dlvr.itIran-backed militant group's threat to Saudi energy hub could upend Trump's midterm message
Iran-backed militant group's threat to Saudi energy hub could upend Trump's midterm messageThe world's largest oil processing facility has emerged as the next flashpoint in the Iran conflict, with potentially immediate consequences for global energy markets and Republicans facing tough midterm races.dlvr.itNew disclosures reveal $9M in corporate donations to Trump's Freedom 250
New disclosures reveal $9M in corporate donations to Trump's Freedom 250The documents from three companies mark the first time any of the more than 20 corporate sponsors that backed Freedom 250 have disclosed the extent of their contributions.dlvr.itControversial plastic recycling technology divides Albany Democrats
Controversial plastic recycling technology divides Albany DemocratsEfforts to combat plastic waste have gotten derailed by the divide over chemical recycling.dlvr.itOil industry warns refining limits could keep energy prices high
Oil industry warns refining limits could keep energy prices highExxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods warned that a shortage of refining capacity could have a “significant impact on consumers and people’s pocketbooks.”dlvr.itScalise will kick off August campaign sprint in marquee Nebraska House race
Scalise will kick off August campaign sprint in marquee Nebraska House raceThe race to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon in the Omaha district Kamala Harris won in 2024 is a major test for Republicans.dlvr.itMore than half a dozen Democratic donors, bundlers and donor advisers said they’ve lost trust in the DNC. “It’s beyond embarrassing and it’s not going to get better until [Ken Martin] is gone,” one Democratic bundler told us.
‘It’s beyond embarrassing’: Ken Martin and the DNC have a 2028 problem, donors warnDemocratic donors, bundlers and advisers told POLITICO they’re unsure the party’s top organization can turn things around in time for a critical presidential cycle.www.politico.comDemocratic discontent with Mamdani mounts in New York City’s outer boroughs
Democratic discontent with Mamdani mounts in New York City’s outer boroughsThe dissatisfaction, related to local issues like street safety projects, appears to have struck a nerve with the mayor’s team.dlvr.itThe US is asking countries to step up forced labor enforcement. Its own is weakening.
The US is asking countries to step up forced labor enforcement. Its own is weakening.Trade data shows the government's enforcement of a law targeting Uyghur forced labor has shrunk dramatically under President Donald Trump.dlvr.itTrump needles Cornyn as Blanche remains blocked
Trump needles Cornyn as Blanche remains blockedThe president defended his $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” which Blanche insisted this month is not moving forward.dlvr.itCapitol agenda: The Senate’s fly-out agenda takes shape
Capitol agenda: The Senate’s fly-out agenda takes shapeLeaders are prioritizing a funding stopgap as Republicans wrangle over reconciliation.dlvr.it'We can have seven homes or we can have 70.' In wake of Los Angeles wildfires, homeowners and developers clash
'We can have seven homes or we can have 70.' In wake of Los Angeles wildfires, homeowners and developers clashMany LA wildfire survivors are united against 'predatory developers,' who they say are exploiting vulnerable residents and changing their communities. Lawmakers are trying to balance the need to build with protections for homeowners.dlvr.it
