Politico @politico.com · 28/09/2026This week's POLITICO Magazine cover story: Serving at his pleasure – what it’s like to be in Trump’s Cabinet. If the Cabinet in his first term was built like a corporation, this time it’s a family business. 🔗 politi.co/46SZAn0 Also in this issue👇🧵 89129
Politico @politico.com · 3h‘Ball and chain’: Trump's tariffs still a drag on global trade cooperation politi.co/3VeyZhMpolitico.com‘Ball and chain’: Trump's tariffs still a drag on global trade cooperation politi.co/3VeyZhM‘Ball and chain’: Trump's tariffs still a drag on global trade cooperation politi.co/3VeyZhM 2294
Politico @politico.com · 4hMassachusetts man accused of cyberstalking campaign against Katie Miller politi.co/3Vp0Yvdpolitico.comMassachusetts man accused of cyberstalking campaign against Katie Miller politi.co/3Vp0YvdMassachusetts man accused of cyberstalking campaign against Katie Miller politi.co/3Vp0Yvd 9195
Politico @politico.com · 6hNew Jersey lawmaker improperly took advantage of marijuana law, former aide says in lawsuit politi.co/3VL20Sdpolitico.comNew Jersey lawmaker improperly took advantage of marijuana law, former aide says in lawsuit politi.co/3VL20SdNew Jersey lawmaker improperly took advantage of marijuana law, former aide says in lawsuit politi.co/3VL20Sd 1143
Politico @politico.com · 6hIsrael’s Herzog calls Trump ‘No. 1 friend’ of his country politi.co/47uIgoBpolitico.comIsrael’s Herzog calls Trump ‘No. 1 friend’ of his country politi.co/47uIgoBIsrael’s Herzog calls Trump ‘No. 1 friend’ of his country politi.co/47uIgoB 13277
Politico @politico.com · 6hIsrael’s Herzog calls British sanctions a ‘grave mistake,’ accuses UK of election interference politi.co/4AOOhKopolitico.comIsrael’s Herzog calls British sanctions a ‘grave mistake,’ accuses UK of election interference politi.co/4AOOhKoIsrael’s Herzog calls British sanctions a ‘grave mistake,’ accuses UK of election interference politi.co/4AOOhKo 42510
Politico @politico.com · 7hDigital duty punishes harmful social media design not content, says architect politi.co/4AE4badpolitico.comDigital duty punishes harmful social media design not content, says architect politi.co/4AE4badDigital duty punishes harmful social media design not content, says architect politi.co/4AE4bad 081
Politico @politico.com · 7hTrump’s Supreme Court grievance grows as new term looms politi.co/4xQ0taRpolitico.comTrump’s Supreme Court grievance grows as new term looms politi.co/4xQ0taRTrump’s Supreme Court grievance grows as new term looms politi.co/4xQ0taR 5195
Politico @politico.com · 7hVance’s red-state swing hits Florida as polls tighten in Sunshine State politi.co/4e91nItpolitico.comVance’s red-state swing hits Florida as polls tighten in Sunshine State politi.co/4e91nItVance’s red-state swing hits Florida as polls tighten in Sunshine State politi.co/4e91nIt 3192
Politico @politico.com · 7hTrump meme coin org promises dinner, swag for top investors politi.co/4yn9jOxpolitico.comTrump meme coin org promises dinner, swag for top investors politi.co/4yn9jOxTrump meme coin org promises dinner, swag for top investors politi.co/4yn9jOx 590
Politico @politico.com · 8hTop Democratic appropriator wants White House to pay for airing 'propaganda' politi.co/46Xh6qhpolitico.comTop Democratic appropriator wants White House to pay for airing 'propaganda' politi.co/46Xh6qhTop Democratic appropriator wants White House to pay for airing 'propaganda' politi.co/46Xh6qh 36410
Politico @politico.com · 9hBarrage of lawsuits targets Trump’s funding cancellation politi.co/3TDBycGpolitico.comBarrage of lawsuits targets Trump’s funding cancellation politi.co/3TDBycGBarrage of lawsuits targets Trump’s funding cancellation politi.co/3TDBycG 2278
Politico @politico.com · 9hWith Republicans in trouble, Trump gives himself an A+ ’on everything’ politi.co/4yt5SpFpolitico.comWith Republicans in trouble, Trump gives himself an A+ ’on everything’ politi.co/4yt5SpFWith Republicans in trouble, Trump gives himself an A+ ’on everything’ politi.co/4yt5SpF 294824
Politico @politico.com · 9hJudge rules Trump can’t fire court-appointed prosecutors politi.co/4ymRizTpolitico.comJudge rules Trump can’t fire court-appointed prosecutors politi.co/4ymRizTJudge rules Trump can’t fire court-appointed prosecutors politi.co/4ymRizT 29521
Politico @politico.com · 10hEXCLUSIVE: Trump is considering a trip to upstate New York on Oct. 9 to appear alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman.politico.comTrump weighing upstate New York tripThe president is expected to appear alongside gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman 17216
Politico @politico.com · 11hKorea to Trump: We aren’t funding your Alaska pipeline, yet politi.co/4hYlrj2politico.comKorea to Trump: We aren’t funding your Alaska pipeline, yet politi.co/4hYlrj2Korea to Trump: We aren’t funding your Alaska pipeline, yet politi.co/4hYlrj2 44515
Politico @politico.com · 11hJon Ossoff is fundraising for Georgia Democrats. It’s a bet for his party’s future — and his own. politi.co/4yuh858politico.comJon Ossoff is fundraising for Georgia Democrats. It’s a bet for his party’s future — and his own. politi.co/4yuh858Jon Ossoff is fundraising for Georgia Democrats. It’s a bet for his party’s future — and his own. politi.co/4yuh858 4569
Politico @politico.com · 14hBREAKING: The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether ICE’s unprecedented mandatory detention policy — which lower courts have rejected more than 20,000 times — is legal.politico.comSupreme Court will rule on Trump’s ICE detention policyLower courts have overwhelmingly rejected ICE’s novel view of its detention authority. 199045
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026A bill meant to curb energy price increases associated with data centers was blocked on the Senate floor, effectively killing the chance for Congress to act on a controversial election issue ahead of the midtermspolitico.comDemocrats block data center power legislationA resounding bipartisan House vote was not enough to get Senate Democrats on board with the Ratepayer Protection Act. 54419
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026The Justice Department has filed a formal complaint against nearly all of the federal district court judges in Minnesota, alleging that they violated the judicial ethics code by speaking out about the impact of the Trump administration’s immigration-enforcement surge on their court.politico.comJustice Department files ethics complaint against Minnesota federal judgesDOJ alleges the district judges showed bias when they spoke to The New York Times about the administration’s immigration enforcement efforts. 124421
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026Trump plans to unveil a $200 billion package of investments from South Korea, including proposed funds for a long-stalled liquefied natural gas project in Alaska, the White House said.politico.comTrump set to unveil $54B South Korean investment in Alaska LNGThe Korean government has yet to confirm funding for the project. 101615
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026Ken Paxton, the GOP Texas Senate nominee, announced a new $20 million ad buy in the state ahead of November’s crucial election.politico.comPaxton secures $20M ad buyThe Senate race is quickly becoming one of the most expensive races in the history of the Lone Star state. 16287
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026GOP Sen. Jim Justice urged ICE to dial back enforcement sweeps, joining the chorus of criticism of a recent crackdown that has roiled rural communities ahead of the midterms.politico.comGOP senator urges ICE to dial back enforcement sweepsSen. Jim Justice is weighing in amid ranchers' outcry over the impact of immigration enforcement activities on their industry. 2913541
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026Sen. Eric Schmitt expressed no remorse for falsely accusing Jack Smith of lying to Congress about attending a basketball game as a guise to investigate Trump. “He has lied before to Congress,” the Missouri Republican said.politico.comEric Schmitt defends mix-up that led to viral gaffe during Jack Smith's hearing“I didn’t know he was a Caitlin Clark fan. Now we know," said the Missouri Republican. 12017844
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Cuomo bought a $7.4 million Long Island home earlier this year. The property has a tennis court, a pool and a boathouse, per the online listing.politico.comAndrew Cuomo buys $7.4M Hamptons manseThe former New York governor purchased the tony waterfront property through a limited-liability company. 13198
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026A group led by JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon has linked up nearly 50 of the country’s leading CEOs to explore ways to gird the U.S. economy against threats from AI models and rogue actors.politico.comNew group chaired by Dimon urges private sector collaboration on AI threatsConsider it corporate America’s response to increasingly broad-based concerns about the technology's unchecked development. 113711
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026Facing his toughest election challenge in years, GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has blanketed southeast Pennsylvania with attacks on his opponent. Many cite what appears to be independent local news reports – from a man with close ties to Fitzpatrick.politico.comThe source of Brian Fitzpatrick’s campaign ad attack fodder: A guest at his own weddingSelf-published articles from a longtime ally are showing up in the vulnerable Pennsylvania Republican’s attack ads. 1289
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026A key gauge of inflation rose less than expected in August, decreasing the odds that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again before the midterms. It’s a potential reprieve for Trump and Republicans.politico.comCooler inflation could buy the Fed, Trump time on another rate hikeThe government also revised up its calculation of second-quarter GDP growth to 2.2%, from an earlier 1.5% estimate, in a sign of the economy's strength. 6124
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026EXCLUSIVE: Bernie Sanders is cracking open his war chest. The Vermont senator is putting hundreds of thousands of dollars toward key campaigns and has raised $2.8 million for his preferred candidates this cycle.politico.comSanders ramps up his midterm play with cash boost for candidatesSanders is putting hundreds of thousands of dollars toward key campaigns and has raised $2.8 million for his preferred candidates this cycle. 742584743
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026Governors and state lawmakers in both parties are taking steps to address high fuel prices as voter frustration grows and the White House struggles to blunt the Iran war’s impact on energy prices.politico.comStates look to cut fuel prices — and win the messaging gameElected officials in Ohio, Georgia, California and Texas have all moved to cut costs this week as wars keep oil high. 384
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026Jon Ossoff is fundraising for Georgia Democrats. It’s a bet for his party’s future — and his own.politico.comJon Ossoff is fundraising for Georgia Democrats. It’s a bet for his party’s future — and his own.If Democrats win big in November, Ossoff will have cemented a leading role in a key swing state. 11648150
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026A cure for ‘medical tyranny’: RFK Jr. puts a positive spin on AIdlvr.itA cure for ‘medical tyranny’: RFK Jr. puts a positive spin on AIMany voters fear artificial intelligence threatens their lives, but the health secretary stressed its potential benefits during a Make America Healthy Again Summit. 9177
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026Financial regulator investigates Adam Kinzinger over Kalshi tradingdlvr.itFinancial regulator investigates Adam Kinzinger over Kalshi tradingThe CFTC is targeting trades the former House Republican made related to his Biden-era pardon. 62715
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026Republicans sink measure to spotlight Israeli violence in the West Bankdlvr.itRepublicans sink measure to spotlight Israeli violence in the West BankThe overwhelming Democratic support for the resolution highlights the party’s increasing frustration with Israel’s government. 105839
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to block sanctions over IRS settlementdlvr.itAppeals court rejects Trump’s bid to block sanctions over IRS settlementAn 11th Circuit panel said the president’s attorneys didn’t rebut a judge’s conclusion that the deal was a product of collusion. 38721
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas charged with assaulting an officerdlvr.itVenezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas charged with assaulting an officerWilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot in his car. 113212
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026Trump signs executive order renaming AI to ‘super intelligence’dlvr.itTrump signs executive order renaming AI to ‘super intelligence’The rebranding comes amid mounting concerns over the dangers posed by the rapidly developing technology. 41198
Politico @politico.com · 30/09/2026Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthis by ‘whatever means’dlvr.itPakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthis by ‘whatever means’“Any enemy of Saudi Arabia is enemy of Pakistan. That should be very clear," Pakistan's defense minister said. 83710
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Democrats gear up to tank data center legislationdlvr.itDemocrats gear up to tank data center legislationMinority Leader Chuck Schumer repeatedly called the Ratepayer Protection Act a “fraud.” 13811
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Lummis blocks resolution denouncing Trump's 'public service announcements'dlvr.itLummis blocks resolution denouncing Trump's 'public service announcements'The Wyoming Republican accused Democrats of a double standard in objecting to Sen. Maggie Hassan's nonbinding measure. 7258
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Trump administration used DHS funds for pro-Trump ads, Dems saydlvr.itTrump administration used DHS funds for pro-Trump ads, Dems sayCongressional Democrats said the White House used $20 million for the ad campaign from funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. 2818872
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Republicans wanted Jack Smith to give them a smoking gun. They got a gaffe instead.dlvr.itRepublicans wanted Jack Smith to give them a smoking gun. They got a gaffe instead.The former special counsel’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee was marked by personal insults rather than new revelations. 1310718
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Why Aaron Sorkin left Trump out of ‘The Social Reckoning’dlvr.itWhy Aaron Sorkin left Trump out of ‘The Social Reckoning’POLITICO spoke with "The West Wing" creator about returning to the topic of Facebook just before the midterm elections. 1257
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Inside Mamdani’s fraught effort to rein in the NYPD unit he pledged to enddlvr.itInside Mamdani’s fraught effort to rein in the NYPD unit he pledged to endThe mayor has quietly required the NYPD to seek his office’s permission before the unit conducts arrests. 0172
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Judge orders Mamdani to redo pied-à-terre tax rolloutdlvr.itJudge orders Mamdani to redo pied-à-terre tax rolloutThe ruling would require the New York City mayor’s administration to redo key pieces of its implementation. 0122
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Aaron Sorkin said the “The Social Reckoning” “shouldn’t” be a political film. But he acknowledges it is one, probing Facebook’s role in the rise of extremism and division ahead of the 2020 election and Jan. 6. Read his Q&A with our Daniel Miller: politi.co/4yyJBXe 6347
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration must redo its rollout of the pied-à-terre tax, a Staten Island judge ruled.politico.comJudge orders Mamdani to redo pied-à-terre tax rolloutThe ruling would require the New York City mayor’s administration to redo key pieces of its implementation. 5203
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Trump says tech execs signed ‘morally binding’ constitutiondlvr.itTrump says tech execs signed ‘morally binding’ constitutionThe president floated forming a 10-person committee that he said would play a role in overseeing the artificial intelligence industry. 413311
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Appeals court seems likely to let Boasberg’s contempt probe continuedlvr.itAppeals court seems likely to let Boasberg’s contempt probe continueThe appeals court seemed to favor giving U.S. District Judge James Boasberg more leeway to continue probing whether officials flouted his orders when they deported hundreds of Venezuelans to El Salvador. 05316
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026E&C package suggests policing fraud will continue as GOP health care messagedlvr.itE&C package suggests policing fraud will continue as GOP health care messageDemocrats have come after Republicans for Medicaid cuts. Republicans say the cuts were necessary to combat rampant health care fraud. 2143
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Supreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportationsdlvr.itSupreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportationsBut the justices will hear oral arguments in December on the legality of the policy. 111913