WestExec Advisors, which now looks like a government-in-waiting for the next administration, was founded in 2017.WestExec Advisors was founded in 2017 by Tony Blinken, President-elect Joe Biden’s choice for secretary of State, pictured here at the 2016 Concordia Summit. | Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Concordia SummitThe website for WestExec Advisors West Executive Avenue, the secure road on the White House grounds between the West Wing and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, as a way to show what the consulting firm can do for its clients.“It is, quite literally, the road to the...…WestExec Advisors, which now looks like a government-in-waiting for the next administration, was founded in 2017.WestExec Advisors was founded in 2017 by Tony Blinken, President-elect Joe Biden’s choice for secretary of State, pictured here at the 2016 Concordia Summit. | Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Concordia SummitThe website for WestExec Advisors West Executive Avenue, the secure road on the White House grounds between the West Wing and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, as a way to show what the consulting firm can do for its clients.“It is, quite literally, the road to the...WW…

"I am writing to request your support to be re-elected as Speaker."Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi talks to reporters about Election Day results at Democratic National Committee headquarters on Nov. 3. | Alyssa Schukar/The New York Times via AP, PoolSpeaker Nancy Pelosi wants another two-year term running the House, cementing her role — for now — as the most powerful woman in Washington.The 80-year-old Pelosi is coming off a disappointing Election Day, where her party lost at least five seats so far in the House, but the California Democrat intends to stay in the speaker’s chair during...…"I am writing to request your support to be re-elected as Speaker."Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi talks to reporters about Election Day results at Democratic National Committee headquarters on Nov. 3. | Alyssa Schukar/The New York Times via AP, PoolSpeaker Nancy Pelosi wants another two-year term running the House, cementing her role — for now — as the most powerful woman in Washington.The 80-year-old Pelosi is coming off a disappointing Election Day, where her party lost at least five seats so far in the House, but the California Democrat intends to stay in the speaker’s chair during...WW…

The Vermont senator is interested in joining Joe Biden's Cabinet, should his former primary rival defeat President Donald Trump.Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a protest at the U.S. Capitol. | Jemal Countess/Getty ImagesSen. Bernie Sanders is hoping to be a part of Joe Biden’s potential administration and has expressed a particular interest in becoming Labor secretary, two people familiar with the conversations tell POLITICO.“I can confirm he’s trying to figure out how to land that role or something like it,” said one person close to the Vermont senator. “He, personally, does have an interest...…The Vermont senator is interested in joining Joe Biden's Cabinet, should his former primary rival defeat President Donald Trump.Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a protest at the U.S. Capitol. | Jemal Countess/Getty ImagesSen. Bernie Sanders is hoping to be a part of Joe Biden’s potential administration and has expressed a particular interest in becoming Labor secretary, two people familiar with the conversations tell POLITICO.“I can confirm he’s trying to figure out how to land that role or something like it,” said one person close to the Vermont senator. “He, personally, does have an interest...WW…

The former vice president's path through North Carolina is different than the one Barack Obama took to flip the state in 2008.Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden arrives to speak at a drive-in campaign rally in Durham, N.C., on Sunday. | Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesWhen Barack Obama turned North Carolina blue in 2008, Democrats hoped the Obama coalition would usher in a new era of competitiveness in the state. Instead, the next decade-plus was marked largely by disappointing election results — and no more presidential wins for the party.Twelve years later, Joe Biden is challenging for a...…The former vice president's path through North Carolina is different than the one Barack Obama took to flip the state in 2008.Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden arrives to speak at a drive-in campaign rally in Durham, N.C., on Sunday. | Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesWhen Barack Obama turned North Carolina blue in 2008, Democrats hoped the Obama coalition would usher in a new era of competitiveness in the state. Instead, the next decade-plus was marked largely by disappointing election results — and no more presidential wins for the party.Twelve years later, Joe Biden is challenging for a...WW…

The former veep has a healthy lead over Donald Trump in a handful of recent high-quality polls.Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden arrives at New Castle Airport on Oct. 6 after holding campaign events in Miami. | AP Photo/Andrew HarnikPHILADELPHIA — With 28 days till the election, Pennsylvania is looking further and further out of reach for President Donald Trump.Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is ahead by 12 percentage points among registered voters here, according to a new survey of the critical battleground state.A published Tuesday reports...…The former veep has a healthy lead over Donald Trump in a handful of recent high-quality polls.Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden arrives at New Castle Airport on Oct. 6 after holding campaign events in Miami. | AP Photo/Andrew HarnikPHILADELPHIA — With 28 days till the election, Pennsylvania is looking further and further out of reach for President Donald Trump.Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is ahead by 12 percentage points among registered voters here, according to a new survey of the critical battleground state.A published Tuesday reports...WW…

The tactic is familiar for Trump: Throw out a bunch of Republican-friendly policy offerings before an election, hoping something will stick.From left: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump, Bahrain Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan wave after signing the Abraham Accords on Tuesday. | Alex Brandon/AP PhotoPresident Donald Trump is cramming months of policy moves into the dwindling weeks before the fall election, with an eye toward boosting his faltering standing with critical voting blocs.In recent...…The tactic is familiar for Trump: Throw out a bunch of Republican-friendly policy offerings before an election, hoping something will stick.From left: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump, Bahrain Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan wave after signing the Abraham Accords on Tuesday. | Alex Brandon/AP PhotoPresident Donald Trump is cramming months of policy moves into the dwindling weeks before the fall election, with an eye toward boosting his faltering standing with critical voting blocs.In recent...WW…

The chamber has no votes scheduled until mid-September, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi might bring lawmakers back sooner.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. | AP Photo/Patrick SemanskySpeaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic leaders are considering cutting short the August recess and bringing the chamber back into session to deal with the unfolding crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, according to Democratic sources.The House could return to vote with the next two weeks, the Democratic sources suggested. The...…The chamber has no votes scheduled until mid-September, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi might bring lawmakers back sooner.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. | AP Photo/Patrick SemanskySpeaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic leaders are considering cutting short the August recess and bringing the chamber back into session to deal with the unfolding crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, according to Democratic sources.The House could return to vote with the next two weeks, the Democratic sources suggested. The...WW…

The GOP is under pressure to act, but the party can't get too far ahead of the president.President Donald Trump and Sen. Tim Scott in May. Scott was appointed by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to lead the Senate Republican effort on police reform. | Evan Vucci/AP PhotoCongressional Republicans are under pressure for perhaps the first time in decades to make a serious effort at police reform. But don’t expect them to take the plunge without President Donald Trump.Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina — the lone black Republican in the Senate — briefed his colleagues Tuesday on ways to improve...…The GOP is under pressure to act, but the party can't get too far ahead of the president.President Donald Trump and Sen. Tim Scott in May. Scott was appointed by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to lead the Senate Republican effort on police reform. | Evan Vucci/AP PhotoCongressional Republicans are under pressure for perhaps the first time in decades to make a serious effort at police reform. But don’t expect them to take the plunge without President Donald Trump.Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina — the lone black Republican in the Senate — briefed his colleagues Tuesday on ways to improve...WW…

Views of Trump’s coronavirus response are now breaking down along familiar lines of polarization.President Donald Trump listens during a briefing about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on Wednesday. | Alex Brandon/AP PhotoIn times of national crisis, the American people typically come together behind their president.But not this one.Donald Trump isn’t benefiting from what political scientists refer to as a “rally ‘round the flag” effect — a traditional surge in popularity as the nation unites behind its leader during an emergency situation.Even as...…Views of Trump’s coronavirus response are now breaking down along familiar lines of polarization.President Donald Trump listens during a briefing about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on Wednesday. | Alex Brandon/AP PhotoIn times of national crisis, the American people typically come together behind their president.But not this one.Donald Trump isn’t benefiting from what political scientists refer to as a “rally ‘round the flag” effect — a traditional surge in popularity as the nation unites behind its leader during an emergency situation.Even as...WW…

“Police are shaking their heads because he used to be a stand-up guy who backed law enforcement,” one top official said.Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. | Matt Rourke/AP PhotoJoe Biden has long prided himself on being a union-friendly Democrat with a good relationship with rank-and-file cops.But Biden’s call for more national policing reforms and oversight in the wake of the death of George Floyd — and the perception that he hasn’t shown enough solidarity with law enforcement amid the ensuing nationwide protests and unrest — have created a fissure with law enforcement groups,...…“Police are shaking their heads because he used to be a stand-up guy who backed law enforcement,” one top official said.Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. | Matt Rourke/AP PhotoJoe Biden has long prided himself on being a union-friendly Democrat with a good relationship with rank-and-file cops.But Biden’s call for more national policing reforms and oversight in the wake of the death of George Floyd — and the perception that he hasn’t shown enough solidarity with law enforcement amid the ensuing nationwide protests and unrest — have created a fissure with law enforcement groups,...WW…