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ICE, Interrupted

ICE, Interrupted

February 16, 2026

With D.H.S. funding set to expire, Democrats—newly unified, and with a favorable polling wind at their backs—are prepared to risk a shutdown over reforming ICE, betting that Republicans and a politically weakened Trump will absorb the blame.

Republicans think RFK Jr. can help them in the midterms. Democrats worry that’s true.

Republicans think RFK Jr. can help them in the midterms. Democrats worry that’s true.

February 16, 2026

Republicans believe that Kennedy’s focus on reforming America’s food has broad bipartisan appeal that can help the party hold Congress.

Food Used to Be Democrats’ Territory. What Happened?

Food Used to Be Democrats’ Territory. What Happened?

February 16, 2026

Once a topic associated with Michelle Obama, food reform has now become the province of RFK Jr. But if Dems decide to reclaim it, they could peel MAHA votes away from the GOP.

Anti-system voters are turning on Trump over Epstein

Anti-system voters are turning on Trump over Epstein

February 16, 2026

If Joe Rogan is any indication, February 2026 may go down as the month that the Epstein files saga cemented itself as a lasting political liability for President Donald Trump and Republicans.

Can Democrats Reinvent Themselves and Washington Disrupters?

Can Democrats Reinvent Themselves and Washington Disrupters?

January 28, 2026

Since President Trump’s rise, Democrats have served as defenders of a political system many Americans believe is broken. Now the party is trying a new approach.

Trump’s Problems With Latinos Go Deeper Than the Economy

Trump’s Problems With Latinos Go Deeper Than the Economy

January 16, 2026

A focus group this week revealed how deep a hole Republicans might be in even with Latinos who voted for Trump in 2024.

Most Americans know little about data centers, poll finds

Most Americans know little about data centers, poll finds

December 17, 2025

The results suggest that public perceptions of the data center boom are still politically malleable.

Republicans Are in Trouble with Trump’s “Affordability Hoax” Narrative

Republicans Are in Trouble with Trump’s “Affordability Hoax” Narrative

December 11, 2025

President Trump has been working really hard trying to convince Americans that the economy is rolling and prices are down and you should stop complaining about the cost of goods because you’re wrong.