Republicans appear on the verge of losing the Latino voter coalition that helped carry President Donald Trump in 2024. But that doesn’t mean they’re embracing Democrats. Then the other stories animating Washington: several tech companies fund Trump’s effort to accelerate AI, Abdul El-Sayed taps into Flock anxieties in a new attack ad against Mike Rogers, and the Kansas Senate seat is now a toss-up. 
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Republicans appear on the verge of losing the Latino voter coalition that helped carry President Donald Trump in 2024. But that doesn’t mean they’re embracing Democrats. Then the other stories animating Washington: several tech companies fund Trump’s effort to accelerate AI, Abdul El-Sayed taps into Flock anxieties in a new attack ad against Mike Rogers, and the Kansas Senate seat is now a toss-up. For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook

Republicans appear on the verge of losing the Latino voter coalition that helped carry President Donald Trump in 2024. But that doesn’t mean they’re embracing Democrats. Then the other stories animating Washington: several tech companies fund Trump’s effort to accelerate AI, Abdul El-Sayed taps into Flock anxieties in a new attack ad against Mike Rogers, and the Kansas Senate seat is now a toss-up.&nbsp;
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Trump’s Latino coalition cracked

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is making his case for 2028. Playbook speaks to the governor on why he thinks a red-state Democrat has a competitive edge and what sets him apart from potential Republican 2028-er, Vice President JD Vance. Then the other stories animating Washington: Sen. Eric Schmitt’s post hearing fallout continues, AI turns its back on President Donald Trump and mosquitoes make Trump’s hotlist. 
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is making his case for 2028. Playbook speaks to the governor on why he thinks a red-state Democrat has a competitive edge and what sets him apart from potential Republican 2028-er, Vice President JD Vance. Then the other stories animating Washington: Sen. Eric Schmitt’s post hearing fallout continues, AI turns its back on President Donald Trump and mosquitoes make Trump’s hotlist. For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is making his case for 2028. Playbook speaks to the governor on why he thinks a red-state Democrat has a competitive edge and what sets him apart from potential Republican 2028-er, Vice President JD Vance. Then the other stories animating Washington: Sen. Eric Schmitt’s post hearing fallout continues, AI turns its back on President Donald Trump and mosquitoes make Trump’s hotlist.&nbsp;
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Beshear’s red-state edge

In audio from a private meeting obtained by Playbook, Ken Paxton tells donors he’s never felt less in control of a campaign, as he trails Democrat James Talarico in Texas. Plus in other news: Sam Altman says he’d love to see less money in politics, even as AI money floods the midterms and Pete Buttigieg tests a message that sounds a lot like a preview of 2028. 
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In audio from a private meeting obtained by Playbook, Ken Paxton tells donors he’s never felt less in control of a campaign, as he trails Democrat James Talarico in Texas. Plus in other news: Sam Altman says he’d love to see less money in politics, even as AI money floods the midterms and Pete Buttigieg tests a message that sounds a lot like a preview of 2028. For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook

In audio from a private meeting obtained by Playbook, Ken Paxton tells donors&nbsp;he’s&nbsp;never felt less in control of a campaign, as he trails Democrat James Talarico in Texas.&nbsp;Plus&nbsp;in other news: Sam Altman says&nbsp;he’d&nbsp;love to see less money in politics, even as AI money floods the midterms and Pete Buttigieg tests a message that sounds a lot like a preview of 2028.&nbsp;
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Paxton's campaign control

Nearly a decade after leaving the White House, Barack Obama is still one of the Democratic Party’s most powerful political assets. Then the other stories animating Washington: Open AI CEO Sam Altman faces heat after his POLITICO interview, a suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia has U.S. officials watching closely, and what Trump's latest Truth Social posts say about the GOP outlook on the midterms. Plus, Democratic Strategist and former chief of staff to Sen. John Fetterman, Adam Jentleson, joins Playbook for a 200-second interview. 
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Nearly a decade after leaving the White House, Barack Obama is still one of the Democratic Party’s most powerful political assets. Then the other stories animating Washington: Open AI CEO Sam Altman faces heat after his POLITICO interview, a suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia has U.S. officials watching closely, and what Trump's latest Truth Social posts say about the GOP outlook on the midterms. Plus, Democratic Strategist and former chief of staff to Sen. John Fetterman, Adam Jentleson, joins Playbook for a 200-second interview. For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook

Nearly a&nbsp;decade after leaving the White House, Barack Obama is still one of the Democratic Party’s most powerful political assets.&nbsp;Then the other stories animating Washington: Open AI CEO Sam Altman faces heat after his POLITICO interview, a&nbsp;suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia has U.S. officials watching closely, and&nbsp;what Trump's latest Truth Social posts say about the GOP outlook on the midterms.&nbsp;Plus,&nbsp;Democratic Strategist and&nbsp;former&nbsp;chief&nbsp;of&nbsp;staff&nbsp;to&nbsp;Sen. John Fetterman,&nbsp;Adam Jentleson,&nbsp;joins&nbsp;Playbook&nbsp;for a 200-second interview.&nbsp;
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It’s 2026. Still Obama’s Party.

Knives are out for MAGA Inc.’s top two globetrotting advisers, Chris LaCivita and James Blair. Does this open the duo to take the fall if a blue wave materializes in November? Then the other stories animating Washington: Marco Rubio sounds presidential in Athens, despite saying he doesn’t have plans to run in 2028, Mike Rogers takes aim at Trump in his latest ad and a political kink controversy may not be that controversial at all. 
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Knives are out for MAGA Inc.’s top two globetrotting advisers, Chris LaCivita and James Blair. Does this open the duo to take the fall if a blue wave materializes in November? Then the other stories animating Washington: Marco Rubio sounds presidential in Athens, despite saying he doesn’t have plans to run in 2028, Mike Rogers takes aim at Trump in his latest ad and a political kink controversy may not be that controversial at all. For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook

Knives are out for MAGA Inc.’s top two globetrotting advisers, Chris LaCivita and James Blair. Does this open the duo to take the fall if a blue wave materializes in November?&nbsp;Then the other stories animating Washington: Marco Rubio sounds presidential in Athens, despite saying he doesn’t have plans to run in 2028, Mike Rogers takes aim at Trump in his latest ad and a political kink controversy may not be that controversial at all.&nbsp;
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Knives out on MAGA Inc.

The White House rescinds a social media summit invite, new developments emerge on Mueller deputies' testimony and more in today's Audio Briefing.

The White House rescinds a social media summit invite, new developments emerge on Mueller deputies' testimony and more in today's Audio Briefing.

July 10, 2019

The Trump team’s history of partying with the British ambassador, positive signs on passing the USMCA and more in today's Audio Briefing.

The Trump team’s history of partying with the British ambassador, positive signs on passing the USMCA and more in today's Audio Briefing.

July 9, 2019

New battleground survey data on impeachment, the latest on Jeffrey Epstein and more in today's Audio Briefing.

New battleground survey data on impeachment, the latest on Jeffrey Epstein and more in today's Audio Briefing.

July 8, 2019

President Donald Trump plans some Mueller counterprogramming, what the latest 2020 polls tell us about the race and more in today's Audio Briefing.

President Donald Trump plans some Mueller counterprogramming, what the latest 2020 polls tell us about the race and more in today's Audio Briefing.

July 3, 2019

A sneak peek at a juicy new book detailing the evolution of the Republican Party, an update on President Donald Trump's July Fourth plans and more in today's Audio Briefing.

A sneak peek at a juicy new book detailing the evolution of the Republican Party, an update on President Donald Trump's July Fourth plans and more in today's Audio Briefing.

July 2, 2019

The reviews of President Donald Trump's Asia trip are in, the 2020 presidential race has a new top tier and more in today's Audio Briefing.

The reviews of President Donald Trump's Asia trip are in, the 2020 presidential race has a new top tier and more in today's Audio Briefing.

July 1, 2019

Joe Biden's bad night, why Nancy Pelosi blinked on border spending and more in today's Audio Briefing.

Joe Biden's bad night, why Nancy Pelosi blinked on border spending and more in today's Audio Briefing.

June 28, 2019

The debate question that stumped Democrats, the latest on the emergency supplemental bill and more in today's Audio Briefing.

The debate question that stumped Democrats, the latest on the emergency supplemental bill and more in today's Audio Briefing.

June 27, 2019

Another possible North Korea summit, Robert Mueller’s Capitol Hill date and more in today's Audio Briefing.

Another possible North Korea summit, Robert Mueller’s Capitol Hill date and more in today's Audio Briefing.

June 26, 2019

The latest U.S.-Iran insults, a possible holiday-season budget crisis and more in today's Audio Briefing.

The latest U.S.-Iran insults, a possible holiday-season budget crisis and more in today's Audio Briefing.

June 25, 2019

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