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From the Politics Desk

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Senate Democratic retirements clear the way for a new generation: From the Politics Desk

Plus, a U.S. peace plan leaves Ukraine on edge as high-level talks to end the war collapse.
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill, speaks to reporters at the Capitol in 2022.
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill, speaks to reporters at the Capitol in 2022.

Gavin Newsom's tough talk for Democrats: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Steve Kornacki breaks down the world's most closely watched election.
 Gavin Newsom.
 Gavin Newsom.

Trump ramps up his attacks on the Fed chair: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Trump stands by Hegseth following revelations of a second Signal chat involving U.S. airstrikes in Yemen.
Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during an Economic Club of Chicago event in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during an Economic Club of Chicago event in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Trump's deportation agenda takes center stage: From the Politics Desk

Plus, the hurdles Kamala Harris could face in a political comeback attempt.
A member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus holds a picture of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
A member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus holds a picture of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

The 2026 Senate map starts to come into focus: From the Politics Desk

Plus, a growing number of Republicans are identifying with the MAGA movement.
Mike Rogers in Michigan
Mike Rogers in Michigan
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