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Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, David M. Drucker, Michael Warren, and Charles Hilu offer a heavily reported look at what’s going on in the parties’ struggle for political power, from the campaign trail to the White House.

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Arizona’s Bombshell Abortion Ruling

Plus: Donald Trump is driving Republicans’ new course on abortion.

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Will Ukraine Aid Sink or Save Speaker Mike Johnson?

The Republican’s position hangs in the balance.

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No Unity Ticket for No Labels

How a troubled process turned off would-be nominees for the third-party effort.

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The Michigan GOP’s Online Wars Could Last Through Election Day

Plus: A look at Biden’s standing with Catholic voters.

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Dems Zero-In on Abortion in Michigan’s Senate Battle

The Biden campaign begins outreach to ‘Haley Republicans.’

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RFK Jr. Chooses His VP

Plus: Turnover grips the House of Representatives.

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Is the Trump Campaign Bilking the RNC Into Paying His Legal Fees?

Plus: A look at the GoFundMe set up to cover Trump’s legal costs.

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Cold Cash Comfort for Democrats in 2024

Plus: Will two unpopular presidential candidates dampen voter turnout?

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Trump-Backed Moreno Wins Ohio GOP Primary Handily

Plus: Will RFK Jr. get on the ballot?

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A Fight for Two Different GOPs in Ohio’s Senate Primary

Plus: Why Democrats are boosting the Trump-backed Bernie Moreno.

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Was Trump’s RNC Overhaul Necessary or Rushed?

Plus: Senators comment on Katie Britt’s post-State of the Union prospects.

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Is Trump a Transactionalist or a Pragmatist on Senate GOP Endorsements?

Plus: House Democrats and Republicans question Robert Hur.

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It’s Go Time For Biden

Plus: Who would join a No Labels third-party ticket?

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At the State of the Union, Biden Delivered a General Election Stump Speech

Plus: How the DNC views an RFK Jr. third-party run.

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After Super Tuesday, A Primary Ends and A General Election Begins

Plus: Who will win Kyrsten Sinema’s Arizona seat—progressives or populists?

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Trump Poised for a Big Super Tuesday Win

Plus: Our interview with Nikki Haley.

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