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👇🧵 88828
Politico @politico.com · 18hA 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. 54118
Politico @politico.com · 18hThe 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. 104219
Politico @politico.com · 18hTrump 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. 91312
Politico @politico.com · 18hKen 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. 15265
Politico @politico.com · 19hGOP 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. 2812237
Politico @politico.com · 19hSen. 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. 11517243
Politico @politico.com · 19hEXCLUSIVE: 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. 11177
Politico @politico.com · 21hA 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. 113710
Politico @politico.com · 21hFacing 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. 1278
Politico @politico.com · 22hA 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. 6123
Politico @politico.com · 23hEXCLUSIVE: 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. 712536734
Politico @politico.com · 23hGovernors 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 · 23hJon 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. 11643150
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. 52715
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. 105739
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. 38621
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. 73710
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. 65523
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. 1310317
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
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Advocates sue OpenAI over Hugging Face hack under California anti-hacking lawdlvr.itAdvocates sue OpenAI over Hugging Face hack under California anti-hacking lawThe lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court is an early legal challenge to OpenAI over the autonomous hack of Hugging Face. 14011
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Cruz blocks Senate Democrats’ bid to pass AI safety billdlvr.itCruz blocks Senate Democrats’ bid to pass AI safety billThe proposal from a trio of Democrats would have established a new safety board within the Commerce Department to vet models before they are deployed. 165527
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Judge tosses lawsuit against NCAA over transgender athlete policydlvr.itJudge tosses lawsuit against NCAA over transgender athlete policyThe sports governing body rescinded its policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports amid pressure from the Trump administration. 6263
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026DHS was set to end TPS for El Salvador. Then the White House stepped in.dlvr.itDHS was set to end TPS for El Salvador. Then the White House stepped in.The delay from the administration has left roughly 200,000 Salvadorans in legal limbo. 2154
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Pharma's new top lobbyist is a former House majority leaderdlvr.itPharma's new top lobbyist is a former House majority leaderEric Cantor, deposed by the tea party in 2014, has landed one of Washington's most lucrative lobbying jobs. 122710
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Trump signs executive order to launch AI-powered ‘America.gov’dlvr.itTrump signs executive order to launch AI-powered ‘America.gov’Ahead of a meeting with AI executives, Trump signs an order launching a new AI-powered government portal. 101910
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Darline Graham rips Jack Smith for obtaining her late brother’s phone recordsdlvr.itDarline Graham rips Jack Smith for obtaining her late brother’s phone recordsSmith said that Lindsey Graham was “a patriotic public servant.” 291710
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026White House looking to Europe to release diesel from strategic reservesdlvr.itWhite House looking to Europe to release diesel from strategic reservesThe idea comes as high energy prices drag GOP in midterm elections. 546318
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Federal watchdog says Trump’s $810M funding cancellation is unconstitutionaldlvr.itFederal watchdog says Trump’s $810M funding cancellation is unconstitutionalA top Government Accountability Office lawyer told Congress the president doesn’t have the power to execute his latest “pocket rescission.” 511451
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Eiffel Tower director to step down after row over sidelined female staffdlvr.itEiffel Tower director to step down after row over sidelined female staffWomen working for the Paris landmark were asked to step away during the visit of a Hindu religious delegation. 23411
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Ahead of meeting with AI executives, Trump says he won’t stifle AI growthdlvr.itAhead of meeting with AI executives, Trump says he won’t stifle AI growthTrump says he’s not backing down on AI hours before his meeting with top AI executives. 12156
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Newsom signs laws targeting ICE with shock glove ban, detention center taxdlvr.itNewsom signs laws targeting ICE with shock glove ban, detention center taxDemocrats rushed to outlaw shock devices after reports that ICE planned to purchase gloves for officers. 57425
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Navarro warns Canada against election interferencedlvr.itNavarro warns Canada against election interferenceTrump's trade adviser also told Canadians lobbying on K Street to "get the hell out of our country" during an event in Washington Tuesday morning. 26206
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Sen. Eric Schmitt pins down Jack Smith — as a Caitlin Clark fandlvr.itSen. Eric Schmitt pins down Jack Smith — as a Caitlin Clark fanIt appeared that the Missouri Republican misinterpreted a text message reference to the "hawks." 13567
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Trump’s upcoming travel — including to Alabama, Oklahoma and Ohio this week — puts a focus on what GOP donors and operatives have feared for months: Even a gerrymandered House map and whopping cash advantage won’t be enough to save the House or Senate from Dems. 🔗 politi.co/4yZ8hrS 4236
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Mamdani, accused of fueling antisemitism, rolls out a $26M plan to fight itdlvr.itMamdani, accused of fueling antisemitism, rolls out a $26M plan to fight itHis blueprint comes as several Jewish organizations have blamed the mayor for contributing to antisemitism. 106115
Politico @politico.com · 29/09/2026Mike Johnson backs voluntary regulation to ‘calm the nerves’ on AI safetydlvr.itMike Johnson backs voluntary regulation to ‘calm the nerves’ on AI safetyThe speaker called for “external auditing” ahead of a high-level White House meeting with tech executives. 18163