ABCNEWS - Divergent Dem results in Florida give the party another 2028 proving ground: ANALYSIS
Progressive Nixon outworked well-funded Vindman and scored a major upset.
WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Lamothe) - Hegseth travels to Iowa in his ‘personal capacity’ amid 2028 speculation
Officials familiar with the defense secretary’s thinking believe he is considering a run for president or some other office after his time in the Trump administration ends.
AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Schumer pleads with Fetterman to stay in the Democratic Party as defection talk grows
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer publicly urged Sen. John Fetterman to remain a Democrat, calling him "a very good member of Congress", even as Fetterman's approval among his own party's voters has collapsed to 19 percent. Schumer told reporters Wednesday that Democrats want Fetterman in the fold, downplaying months of open speculation that the Pennsylvania […] The post Schumer pleads with Fetterman to stay in the Democratic Party as defection talk grows appeared first on American Almanac .
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer publicly urged Sen. John Fetterman to remain a Democrat, calling him "a very good member of Congress", even as Fetterman's approval among his own party's voters has collapsed to 19 percent. Schumer told reporters Wednesday that Democrats want Fetterman in the fold, downplaying months of open speculation that the Pennsylvania senator could bolt the party he has increasingly clashed with on Israel, immigration, and the leftward drift of its activist base. The New York Post reported that Schumer described Democrats as "a big-tent party" capable of absorbing disagreement, a generous characterization, given how aggressively the party's progressive wing has tried to marginalize Fetterman over the past year.…Open
NYTIMES (David M. Halbfinger) - As Israel Loses Support in the U.S., Rahm Emanuel Criticizes Netanyahu
The former Chicago mayor, a Democrat exploring a 2028 presidential run, is in Tel Aviv calling for an end to unconditional U.S. support of Israel.
DAILYCALLER (Jack Verrill) - JB Pritzker Will Soon Learn He Can’t Have It All
'Refusing to pick a side'
AXIOS (Mike Allen) - Scoop: JD Vance raises $4.2 million in Silicon Valley
Vice President JD Vance headlined an RNC fundraiser on Thursday night in Palo Alto, California, at the residence of influential investor and All-In Podcast host Chamath Palihapitiya , raking in $4.2 million for the Republican Party, a source familiar with the dinner tells Axios. Why it matters: Vance, who worked in venture capital before becoming a U.S. senator from Ohio, has always had strong ties to Silicon Valley and the tech world. The dinner was co-hosted by John Underwood of Goldman Sachs. Attendees included Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong , a popular voice of economic freedom on X, and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan . - About two dozen supporters paid $250,000 each. Between the lines: Vance's hat as RNC finance chair is helping…
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Trump’s Iran joke about Vance hit a nerve with conservatives | THE FIGHT FOR 2028
President Trump joked last week that if the Iran peace talks succeed, he’ll take credit, but if it fails, he’ll blame Vice President Vance. The Hill's Amie Parnes explains why some Republicans close to the president didn’t see it as just a throwaway line. #trump #presidenttrump #jdvance #vance #potus #vpotus #vp #donaldtrump #iranwar #usirannegotiations #peacetalks #republicans #gop #thefightfor2028
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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - What Obama sees in Mamdani...and why their appearance is turning heads | THE FIGHT FOR 2028
Former President Barack Obama’s decision to appear publicly with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is drawing attention across Democratic circles. The Hill's Amie Parnes explains why party insiders suggest the moment was intentional and a recognition of a rising political talent. #obama #barackobama #mamdani #zohranmamdani #newyorkcitymayor #nyc #democrats #dems #thefightfor2028
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ABCNEWS - Nevada gubernatorial race shapes up as bellwether for GOP heading into 2028
Nevada’s primaries have resulted in a face-off between incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic nominee Attorney General Aaron Ford.
JUSTTHENEWS (Jerry Dunleavy) - L.A. Olympics 2028 partnering with Alibaba, which Pentagon says is ‘Chinese Military Company’
The Pentagon has blacklisted Alibaba, one of China's biggest tech companies, over its links to the People's Liberation Army. Alibaba is also a key partner in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.