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This week's Politico Magazine cover story: The Canadian separatist movement is intensifying as a critical vote nears. It's fueled by conspiracy theories — and love for Trump. 🔗 Also in this issue👇🧵

This week's Politico Magazine cover story: The Canadian separatist movement is intensifying as a critical vote nears. It's fueled by conspiracy theories — and love for Trump. 🔗 Also in this issue👇🧵

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Dem Sen. Mark Warner tells our White House bureau chief Dasha Burns that he thinks Democrats' brand is "really bad." "Democrats' failure to connect on a cultural basis with a wide swath of Americans is hugely problematic," he said. #MSC2025 #MSCpolitico

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Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm received a pretty-little-lady’s welcome yesterday from Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo after she used technical terms to announce a $2B loan to a battery recycling company. “Do you actually understand that science, or did you just memorize that?”

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm received a pretty-little-lady’s welcome yesterday from Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo after she used technical terms to announce a $2B loan to a battery recycling company. “Do you actually understand that science, or did you just memorize that?”

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Shot. Chaser. From the #POLITICOPub at #MSC2026.

Shot. Chaser. From the #POLITICOPub at #MSC2026.

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Utah GOP Gov. Spencer Cox: Marco Rubio would "absolutely" be a strong 2028 presidential candidate. "Marco Rubio is a pretty singular person in government today," Cox told our Jonathan Martin at POLITICO Live's Governors Summit.

Utah GOP Gov. Spencer Cox: Marco Rubio would "absolutely" be a strong 2028 presidential candidate. "Marco Rubio is a pretty singular person in government today," Cox told our Jonathan Martin at POLITICO Live's Governors Summit.

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NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani confronted Trump border Czar Tom Homan over ICE's arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. "How many more New Yorkers will you detain? How many more New Yorkers without charge?" he shouted at Homan.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani confronted Trump border Czar Tom Homan over ICE's arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. "How many more New Yorkers will you detain? How many more New Yorkers without charge?" he shouted at Homan.

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The POLITICO Pub is open, and we've got unparalleled access to #MSC2025. Check the programming for a look at the #MSCPolitico interviews we're hosting there this weekend and sign up to watch them live👇

The POLITICO Pub is open, and we've got unparalleled access to #MSC2025. Check the programming for a look at the #MSCPolitico interviews we're hosting there this weekend and sign up to watch them live👇

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Would Troy Jackson be a tougher opponent than Graham Platner? Sen. Susan Collins argued the two have “different vulnerabilities” but took aim at Jackson’s record on electric rates and his family ties. Watch her full interview with our Jonathan Martin:

Would Troy Jackson be a tougher opponent than Graham Platner? Sen. Susan Collins argued the two have “different vulnerabilities” but took aim at Jackson’s record on electric rates and his family ties. Watch her full interview with our Jonathan Martin:

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Stephen A. Smith won’t run for president in 2028, saying the reason is he “would be taken off the air.” “If I could return to work the next day, I would do it in a heartbeat,” he told Dasha Burns on #TheConversation. “But I'm not giving up my job to campaign for it.” 🎧

Stephen A. Smith won’t run for president in 2028, saying the reason is he “would be taken off the air.” “If I could return to work the next day, I would do it in a heartbeat,” he told Dasha Burns on #TheConversation. “But I'm not giving up my job to campaign for it.” 🎧

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Rob Sand on a Kamala Harris 2028 run: "Nope." Sand could become Iowa's first Dem governor in two decades, but he's not interested in help on the campaign trail from prominent party names like Harris or Biden. Watch his full interview with our Jonathan Martin:

Rob Sand on a Kamala Harris 2028 run: "Nope." Sand could become Iowa's first Dem governor in two decades, but he's not interested in help on the campaign trail from prominent party names like Harris or Biden. Watch his full interview with our Jonathan Martin:

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Bernie Sanders' response to the GOP baiting Dems on Hasan Piker: “You come up with these stupid charges because you are intellectually bankrupt and you cannot deal with the real issues." 🎧 More from Sanders' chat with our Will Steakin on POLITICO Playbook podcast:

Bernie Sanders' response to the GOP baiting Dems on Hasan Piker: “You come up with these stupid charges because you are intellectually bankrupt and you cannot deal with the real issues." 🎧 More from Sanders' chat with our Will Steakin on POLITICO Playbook podcast:

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Susan Collins acknowledged to our Jonathan Martin that Trump reversed an ICE policy change she helped secure after a deadly shooting in southern Maine. But she says she did “make progress” with body-worn cameras and training for Maine’s ICE agents. 🔗

Susan Collins acknowledged to our Jonathan Martin that Trump reversed an ICE policy change she helped secure after a deadly shooting in southern Maine. But she says she did “make progress” with body-worn cameras and training for Maine’s ICE agents. 🔗

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Stephen A. Smith offered blunt advice for Dems seeking a path back to power: Purge the DSA. When Dasha Burns pressed him on what the party should do, Smith said: “Tell them to sit their ass down and get with the program.” Watch #TheConversation:

Stephen A. Smith offered blunt advice for Dems seeking a path back to power: Purge the DSA. When Dasha Burns pressed him on what the party should do, Smith said: “Tell them to sit their ass down and get with the program.” Watch #TheConversation:

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Rob Sand on where he splits with Dems: “Girls' sports are for girls.” He shared with our Jonathan Martin his views on transgender kids in sports, but noted he supports a woman's right to choose and added, "If you want to get a gay marriage, help yourself." 🔗

Rob Sand on where he splits with Dems: “Girls' sports are for girls.” He shared with our Jonathan Martin his views on transgender kids in sports, but noted he supports a woman's right to choose and added, "If you want to get a gay marriage, help yourself." 🔗

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Susan Collins said the Canadian tariffs are “terrible” for the people of Maine. Asked whether the tariffs make her reelection bid harder, Collins agreed — but added that no single issue will determine the race. Watch her full interview with our Jonathan Martin:

Susan Collins said the Canadian tariffs are “terrible” for the people of Maine. Asked whether the tariffs make her reelection bid harder, Collins agreed — but added that no single issue will determine the race. Watch her full interview with our Jonathan Martin:

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“The president and I have very different styles,” Susan Collins told Jonathan Martin. On whether Trump is fit for office, she declined to answer directly, but criticized Trump for often failing to consult Congress on key issues and said some of his actions are “unwise.” 🔗

“The president and I have very different styles,” Susan Collins told Jonathan Martin. On whether Trump is fit for office, she declined to answer directly, but criticized Trump for often failing to consult Congress on key issues and said some of his actions are “unwise.” 🔗

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna wants to crack down on the world of foreign money flowing through America’s political influencer economy. She tells our Will Steakin about her bill that would require influencers to disclose when they’re being paid by a foreign government to push political messaging. More in POLITICO Playbook:

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna wants to crack down on the world of foreign money flowing through America’s political influencer economy. She tells our Will Steakin about her bill that would require influencers to disclose when they’re being paid by a foreign government to push political messaging. More in POLITICO Playbook:

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Democratic socialist Francesca Hong addressed her "cancel Thanksgiving" tweet – joking to our Irie Sentner that the holiday is actually her favorite. Here’s what she said👇

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong addressed her "cancel Thanksgiving" tweet – joking to our Irie Sentner that the holiday is actually her favorite. Here’s what she said👇

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When asked about one of her personal heroines, Margaret Chase Smith, Susan Collins pushed back on those urging her to be more like the former Maine senator. “They never would have voted for her. She was very conservative,” she told our Jonathan Martin. 🎧

When asked about one of her personal heroines, Margaret Chase Smith, Susan Collins pushed back on those urging her to be more like the former Maine senator. “They never would have voted for her. She was very conservative,” she told our Jonathan Martin. 🎧

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Moderate Dems clapped back at Bernie Sanders after he told POLITICO Playbook there were some in the party that wanted to see El-Sayed lose. “In some ways it's really an extension of the decade-long Bernie vs. Hillary war that just doesn't end,” Jonathan Martin said. 🎧

Moderate Dems clapped back at Bernie Sanders after he told POLITICO Playbook there were some in the party that wanted to see El-Sayed lose. “In some ways it's really an extension of the decade-long Bernie vs. Hillary war that just doesn't end,” Jonathan Martin said. 🎧

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Nancy Pelosi heaped praise on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in an interview with our Jonathan Martin. “I think that she has been so operational, and it’s just wonderful. I know it’s a joy to work with her, and I think most members think that," Pelosi said at our Sacramento Summit.

Nancy Pelosi heaped praise on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in an interview with our Jonathan Martin. “I think that she has been so operational, and it’s just wonderful. I know it’s a joy to work with her, and I think most members think that," Pelosi said at our Sacramento Summit.

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Democrat Rob Sand proposed an age limit for senators: "78, thank you for your service.” Sand is represented by the oldest sitting member of Congress, Sen. Chuck Grassley, who he told our Jonathan Martin shouldn't be serving Iowans in his nineties. 🔗

Democrat Rob Sand proposed an age limit for senators: "78, thank you for your service.” Sand is represented by the oldest sitting member of Congress, Sen. Chuck Grassley, who he told our Jonathan Martin shouldn't be serving Iowans in his nineties. 🔗

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George Santos is back – with a lifetime ban on Kalshi. It’s the harshest punishment the platform has ever issued after he bet on his own State of the Union attendance. But don’t worry, you can still get your Santos Cameo. More from POLITICO Playbook:

George Santos is back – with a lifetime ban on Kalshi. It’s the harshest punishment the platform has ever issued after he bet on his own State of the Union attendance. But don’t worry, you can still get your Santos Cameo. More from POLITICO Playbook:

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Elissa Slotkin hit back after Hasan Piker criticized her for going on Bill Maher's show but not his livestream. "He calls me stupid like every other week," she told our Adam Wren. "What normal human being would choose to go on a show when someone calls you stupid every 10 days."

Elissa Slotkin hit back after Hasan Piker criticized her for going on Bill Maher's show but not his livestream. "He calls me stupid like every other week," she told our Adam Wren. "What normal human being would choose to go on a show when someone calls you stupid every 10 days."

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Our Dasha Burns, Will Steakin and Adam Wren have taken the reins of Playbook as co-authors — and they’ve already set the agenda through a wild ride of midterm primaries. Get ready for more must-read reporting in our revamped POLITICO Playbook, starting Monday👇

Our Dasha Burns, Will Steakin and Adam Wren have taken the reins of Playbook as co-authors — and they’ve already set the agenda through a wild ride of midterm primaries. Get ready for more must-read reporting in our revamped POLITICO Playbook, starting Monday👇

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Why does Rob Sand start town halls with people singing “America the Beautiful?” “We're singing a song acknowledging that we all live here together,” the Iowa Dem told our Jonathan Martin. “And that actually even a broken clock is right twice a day.” 🔗

Why does Rob Sand start town halls with people singing “America the Beautiful?” “We're singing a song acknowledging that we all live here together,” the Iowa Dem told our Jonathan Martin. “And that actually even a broken clock is right twice a day.” 🔗

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Which states will be the best test of the national political environment in November? Playbook's picks: ➡️Adam Wren: Iowa ➡️Will Steakin: Michigan ➡️Dasha Burns: Texas Watch their conversation — and look for a newly refreshed POLITICO Playbook, starting Monday:

Which states will be the best test of the national political environment in November? Playbook's picks: ➡️Adam Wren: Iowa ➡️Will Steakin: Michigan ➡️Dasha Burns: Texas Watch their conversation — and look for a newly refreshed POLITICO Playbook, starting Monday:

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