US vs. Russia: Why the Biden strategy in Africa may be failing (www.politico.com)
Biden steps up Hispanic outreach as warning signs flash (www.politico.com)
Trump’s super PAC has helped foot his legal bills. That might end soon. (www.politico.com)
A PAC controlled by former President Donald Trump that has devoted tens of millions of dollars to his and his allies’ legal bills could be running out of cash after spending nearly $3.7 million on legal fees in March....
Pentagon prepares to send artillery, air defenses to Ukraine as House approaches vote (www.politico.com)
“We certainly understand and appreciate the urgency and are poised to move quickly,” a Pentagon spokesperson said....
Pentagon prepares to send artillery, air defenses to Ukraine as House approaches vote (www.politico.com)
Many U.S. weapons are already positioned in stores across Europe that could be pulled immediately for Ukraine, the first official said. Some materiel could reach Ukraine in days; others may take weeks.
How Johnson and Biden locked arms on Ukraine (www.politico.com)
Speaker Mike Johnson’s sudden bid to deliver aid to Ukraine came days after fresh intelligence described the U.S. ally at a true make-or-break moment in its war with Russia....
AIPAC-endorsed Democrat calls for Israeli leadership change (www.politico.com)
Freedom Caucus on alert for possible moves against it by GOP leaders (www.politico.com)
"Conservatives in the House Freedom Caucus are signing up to take shifts to monitor the chamber floor in order to prevent their own party leaders from making unilateral moves that could curb their power,” Politico reports....
Trump campaign asks for cut of candidates’ fundraising when they use his name and likeness (www.politico.com)
The trump campaign is asking downballot Republican candidates for 5% of the proceeds for every fundraising appeal they send out that uses Trump’s name, image and likeness
The reality of being a criminal defendant on trial finally dawned on Trump. He didn’t take it well. (www.politico.com)
Santos’ threatened comeback bid hasn’t raised a single dime (www.politico.com)
Supreme Court lifts broad injunction against Idaho ban on gender-affirming care for minors (www.politico.com)
The House has a foreign aid plan – but can it get through the Senate? (www.politico.com)
‘Delusional’: Bolton blasts Trump for saying Iranian attacks wouldn’t have happened on his watch (www.politico.com)
India’s Modi vows to boost social spending, make country into a manufacturing hub (www.politico.com)
A porn star, a president and a publisher named Pecker: The key potential witnesses at Trump’s criminal trial (www.politico.com)
House GOP vows Israel vote after Iran attack amid bipartisan pressure on aid package (www.politico.com)
‘The 401(k) industry owns Congress’: How lawmakers quietly passed a $300 billion windfall to the wealthy (www.politico.com)
RFK Jr. Black outreach director called prominent Trump ally a ‘closet Gay’ (www.politico.com)
Iowa governor signs bill that lets state arrest and deport some migrants (www.politico.com)
Zelenskyy warns Russia has penetrated US politics, invites Trump to Ukraine (www.politico.com)
In an exclusive interview, the president of Ukraine talks about his outreach to Trump, stalled Ukraine aid and Russia’s growing influence in the U.S....