Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff, defeating longtime incumbent Cornyn

Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Senate GOP runoff Tuesday, cementing the influence of the far right in Texas and potentially putting the seat in play…

Mamdani promises housing ‘transformation’

DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 56 GETTING TO 200K: Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a wide-ranging housing plan today that he said will usher in the “largest municipal housing transformation this…

Clyburn’s seat survives for now as South Carolina Republicans buck Trump on redistricting

South Carolina Republicans defied President Donald Trump and blocked a redistricting measure that would have drawn out the state’s lone Democrat, Rep. Jim Clyburn. The move Tuesday all but kills…

Shapiro weighs in on Trump, Harris and 2028 over South Philly pizza

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Canadians are folding on Vegas. Democrats see a royal flush.

President Donald Trump’s trade war has driven Canadians from Las Vegas. Democrats think it will help them protect their Nevada battleground seats in November. Last year, as Trump levied tariffs…

The D.C. mayor race’s ‘delicate dance’

The D.C. mayor’s race is crowded. Seven Democratic candidates are dueling to succeed Muriel Bowser — a job that will mean sharing custody of the District with Donald Trump, and…

The Zelig-like DNC autopsy author

Programming note: We’ll be off this Monday but will be back in your inboxes on Tuesday. DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 52 ALBANY AUTOPSY ANGST: National Democrats entrusted their 2024…

Ukraine’s ambassador on Trump, Putin and the path to peace

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Albany reels in ICE

DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 51 CROWD CONTROL: State Democrats are aligned on reining in ICE — but there’s sharp disagreements over whether the measures will meaningfully impact the NYPD.…

The latest Paxton-Cornyn ad dustup is an ominous sign for the Texas GOP

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he wants to end his campaign on a “positive” note. Sen. John Cornyn, however, is prepared to go down fighting. Paxton said Thursday he’s…