Peter Hamby • June 9, 2026

Fahrenheit 250

The nation is feeling queasy about celebrating its birthday in the Trump era—but the national political narrative feels distinct from how regular Americans actually view their country, at least according to some fascinating focus groups.

Marianna Sotomayor • June 8, 2026

The Other Maine Event

In the vast 2nd congressional district, four primary candidates are fighting to succeed Jared Golden—and become a general-election underdog to G.O.P. former Gov. Paul LePage.

Leigh Ann Caldwell • June 8, 2026

The Platner Primary

Hill Democrats have split into two factions over Maine's baggage-laden, soon-to-be Democratic nominee for Senate—those who see him as their best chance to flip the seat, and those dreaming of a new candidate.

Marianna Sotomayor • June 7, 2026

The Dems’ Debbie Downer

The 11-term Broward County rep saw her district gerrymandered away and opted to run in a historically Black district. The backlash was immediate.

Leigh Ann Caldwell • June 5, 2026

French Hill Has Eyes

The chairman of the House Financial Services Committee joins Puck’s Power Breakfast series to walk through his ambitious legislative agenda: the stalemate over crypto, sticking points on housing reform, Republican reservations about the president’s immigration banking order, and his complicated position on Ukraine.

Leigh Ann Caldwell • June 4, 2026

Anti-Anti-Weaponizaton Blowback & What White Women Want

The G.O.P. mini-revolt continues, albeit with limited results. And a new poll shows that a crucial swing bloc is mighty concerned about corruption.

Julia Ioffe • June 4, 2026

Trump’s New Rules for Radicals

The State Department spent Tuesday trying to convince diplomats that antifa is the new Al Qaeda—but Foggy Bottom isn’t buying it.

Marianna Sotomayor • June 3, 2026

G.O.P. Jitters in Iowa and New Jersey

Trump’s endorsement streak comes to an end in the Hawkeye State, and an AWOL congressman gets an ex-Navy pilot challenger.

Leigh Ann Caldwell • June 3, 2026

Hill Rebellion & The Platner Files

The House rebukes the president on two separate bills, and Maine’s Graham Platner assures senators there isn't worse oppo to come.

Peter Hamby • June 3, 2026

Revenge of the Normie Libs

In California’s primaries, voters mostly chose pragmatism over progressivism: Tom Steyer’s class crusade fizzled, Saikat Chakrabarti got Pelosi’d, L.A. rejected its wannabe Mamdani, and Spencer Pratt—yes, Spencer Pratt—is still in the running.

Marianna Sotomayor • June 2, 2026

The Makings of a House YOLO Caucus

House Republicans are bracing for the return of members such as Thomas Massie and Chip Roy, who may come back as total renegades after losing primaries—and more Republicans may fall tonight.

Leigh Ann Caldwell • June 2, 2026

The G.O.P.’s Pulte Problem

It seemed like Donald Trump was trying to make amends with Republican senators after he backed off of some controversial demands. The bonhomie lasted about 18 hours.

John Heilemann • June 2, 2026

Murphy’s Law

A candid conversation with the junior senator from Connecticut, Chris Murphy, about the president’s slate of terrible Iran options and the blatant corruption that has marked his return to office.

Marianna Sotomayor • June 1, 2026

Slush Fund Showdown & Primary Tea Leaves

The White House may be walking back its “anti-weaponization“ gambit, and races in Iowa and California will test Democrats‘ taste for insurgent candidates.

Leigh Ann Caldwell • June 1, 2026

Dems Reckon With the Platner Oppo

And Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who suspended her state's Senate primary, has reminded voters her name is still on the ballot.