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1 month ago | politico.com | Eugene Daniels |Christopher Cadelago

“I am staying in this fight,” she’s told allies in phone calls and at private gatherings. Former Vice President Kamala Harris has been making more public appearances, including accepting the Chairman’s Prize at the NAACP Image Awards last month. | Richard Shotwell/Invision via AP Former Vice President Kamala Harris is seriously considering a run for governor of California — and has given herself a deadline to decide.

2 months ago | politico.com | Eugene Daniels

Maine Gov. Janet Mills clashed with Trump over transgender rights during a White House meeting. President Donald Trump hands a document to Attorney General Pam Bondi during a governors working session in the State Dining Room at the White House on Friday.

2 months ago | politico.com | Eugene Daniels

In an interview for the Playbook Deep Dive podcast, the progressive Maryland Democrat acknowledged that the party’s strategy was “evolving” and likened Democrats to a boxer who’s been punched in the face. But he expressed optimism Democrats would ultimately beat back efforts by Trump and Elon Musk to rapidly reshape the federal government. “We’ve won 14 temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions,” he said.

2 months ago | politico.com | Eugene Daniels |Jack Blanchard

With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany IrvineGood morning. This is Eugene Daniels in the driver’s seat on a consequential day for the House GOP, President Trump’s legislative agenda, American health care, the FBI, India and all of Europe. No pressure. Get in touch. House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks with reporters at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 14, 2025. | Francis Chung/POLITICO BUDGET OR BUST: It’s do-or-die time for Speaker Mike Johnson.

2 months ago | politico.com | Eugene Daniels |Paul McLeary

The president predicted Musk would find “a lot.” President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 7, 2025, in Washington. | Alex Brandon/AP President Donald Trump said Friday that he has directed Elon Musk and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency to dig into spending at multiple government agencies, including the Defense Department.