Trump looms over Colorado Primary

Trump looms over Colorado Primary

Colorado voters head to the Primary polls on Tuesday. And there's one big question Democrats are wondering nationally: what's next for insurgent candidates? Meanwhile, the U.S. and Iran agree to another ceasefire. Will this one last longer than the last ? And after a week filled with surprises, can the Republicans finally get some business done in the House this week ahead of the Fourth of July? Follow POLITICO here:     ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ [https://x.com/politico/]  ➤ Instagram:  / politico [https://www.instagram.com/politico/?hl=en]       ➤ Facebook:  / politico [https://www.facebook.com/politico/]    For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook [https://www.politico.com/playbook]

Finland’s president: Europe needs to calm down about Trump (with Alexander Stubb) | The Conversation

Dasha sits down with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki for a wide-ranging conversation on NATO, Russia's war in Ukraine, Iran and the future of America's relationships with allies around the world.  Stubb, who has developed an unusually close personal relationship with Donald Trump, discusses how he approaches the president behind closed doors, why he believes Ukraine has the upper hand in the war against Russia and how he remains confident in NATO's future. Have thoughts for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at 202-643-1536.

How Gov. Wes Moore is challenging Trump’s 250th anniversary narrative

House Speaker Mike Johnson patches things up with Trump after the president canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Democrats of all ilk prepare for the Colorado primaries next week, where newcomer Melat Kiros challenges Rep. Diana DeGette. And a sneak peek at how Gov. Wes Moore is complicating Trump’s 250th anniversary narrative with his own event on Independence Day.  Follow POLITICO here:     ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ [https://x.com/politico/]  ➤ Instagram:  / politico [https://www.instagram.com/politico/?hl=en]       ➤ Facebook:  / politico [https://www.facebook.com/politico/]    For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook [https://www.politico.com/playbook]

Where the Democratic Party insurgency is headed

Is the roof collapsing on the Democratic Party? The New York primaries are fueling questions around where the party is headed as insurgent candidates gain ground. Meanwhile, after President Trump refused to sign the bipartisan housing bill into law, House Speaker Mike Johnson gears up for an afternoon meeting with the president. And it’s SCOTUS decision day ... again. The high court could issue major rulings on birthright citizenship, mail-in voting, and other closely watched cases.  Follow POLITICO here:     ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ [https://x.com/politico/]  ➤ Instagram:  / politico [https://www.instagram.com/politico/?hl=en]       ➤ Facebook:  / politico [https://www.facebook.com/politico/]    For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook [https://www.politico.com/playbook]

Mamdani's moment, AIPAC’s reach, and a bipartisan bill

Playbook Podcast host Jack Blanchard and POLITICO White House reporter Megan Messerly sit down for a primary postmortem. It’s a big win for Democratic Socialists – so what do New York’s results reveal about the Democratic establishment? At the same time, even everyone wants to be a political outsider, big money still packs a punch. Plus, Trump’s off to a jam-packed day that captures the chaos on the Hill right now.  Follow POLITICO here:     ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ [https://x.com/politico/]  ➤ Instagram:  / politico [https://www.instagram.com/politico/?hl=en]       ➤ Facebook:  / politico [https://www.facebook.com/politico/]    For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook [https://www.politico.com/playbook]