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Democrats face an identity crisis over taxes: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur digs into an emerging debate among Democrats with big implications for the future of the party.

Cabinet shake-ups mark a new phase for Trump: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, Kristen Welker digs into what comes next for the Trump administration after the latest Cabinet shake-up.

Why Democrats still face an uphill climb to win the Senate: From the Politics Desk

Steve Kornacki outlines Democrats' challenging path to win control of the Senate even as the winds are blowing in their direction ahead of the midterms.

Why Trump needs Congress on Iran in more ways than one: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen explains why President Donald Trump can’t completely bypass Congress on the Iran war.

Ukraine’s unique role in the Iran war: From the Politics Desk

As President Donald Trump slams fellow NATO members as “cowards” for not leaping into the war against Iran, an unlikely European country has been helping…

Steve Kornacki’s guide to the next big elections on the calendar: From the Politics Desk

The parade of midterm primaries has hit a lull, but the next month will nonetheless bring four notable elections around the country. Each will be…

Trump puts Republicans in a bind on the DHS shutdown: From the Politics Desk

President Donald Trump rejected an off-ramp to the DHS shutdown and instead called on congressional Republicans to refuse any deal with Democrats unless they agree…

Senate Democrats wade into their party’s most contentious primaries: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, Bridget Bowman explores how Democratic senators are ramping up their midterm activity as primary season heats up.

What a day at a gas station in Pennsylvania reveals about the midterms: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen shares what he learned after spending a day talking to voters at a Pennsylvania gas station.

JB Pritzker flexes his political muscle: From the Politics Desk

Gov. JB Pritzker flexed his political muscle in Illinois after helping Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton win a crowded Democratic primary for Senate.