Policy & Law

Playwright James Graham Explores How Soccer Shapes England's National Identity and Politics

The creator of 'Dear England' tells POLITICO's Westminster Insider that the sport offers storytelling power that politics struggles to match.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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NY AG Hopeful Blasts Letitia James as Medicaid Fraud Recoveries Collapse: 'She's Not Doing the Job'

Recoveries have dropped from $168 million in 2019 to just $31 million in 2024, according to New York Attorney General annual reports.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Alaska Judge Rules Other Dan Sullivan Can Stay on Ballot, Reversing Election Official's Disqualification

Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews found no statutory basis for the 'good faith' requirement used to remove Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. from the August primary ballot.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Sunday Shows Preview: Trump-Cassidy Divisions on Display as Louisiana Eyes Senate Successor

Louisiana Republicans hold a Senate runoff Saturday between Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming, with defeated incumbent Bill Cassidy appearing Sunday to discuss Iran policy.

By James Callahan · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 5 min read
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Pete Buttigieg Says His Family Was Subject to CPS, Police Investigation After False Report

Michigan State Police confirmed an anonymous report was determined false; both children underwent forensic interviews before being cleared.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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Trump's Demands for Loyalty Reshaping Republican Party Dynamics, Creating Friction in Congress and Abroad

From Oval Office exchanges with NATO to heated lunches with senators, the president's insistence on fealty has become a defining feature of his second term.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago, Sparking Fresh Debate Over 44th President's Legacy

The Jackson Park complex draws visitors seeking to reflect on the Obama era as partisan divisions over his record remain sharp.

By James Callahan · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Fast-Moving Cottonwood Fire in Utah Becomes Largest Blaze in U.S., Spreads Overnight

The 144-square-mile wildfire has forced evacuations across southern Utah, grounded firefighting aircraft, and prompted Gov. Spencer Cox to impose temporary fireworks restrictions through July 5.

By James Callahan · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Progressive Candidates Backed by NYC Mayor Mamdani Score Major Primary Wins, Reshaping Democratic Politics

The victories have ignited debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party and prompted stark warnings from both progressive and conservative politicians.

By Diane Park · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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Trump Administration Launches Fostering the Future Accounts for Children in Foster Care

The initiative, announced by First Lady Melania Trump, enables child welfare agencies to open savings accounts as stand-in guardians for over 400,000 children in the system.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read