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“I don’t want to be just sitting there for two years vetoing everything.” President Donald Trump picked up a call from @DashaBurns on POLITICO Elections Live and talked to us about the blue wave and how he’s willing to work with incoming congressional Democrats.  Watch live now:

The size of Democrats’ wave surprised even their top House super PAC

Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and US senator who was part of a dynasty, dies at 89

RT @DashaBurns: NEW in @playbookdc: Jim Clyburn fielded four phone calls the day after the election from potential 2028 candidates, including Josh Shapiro. Clyburn says the strongest candidates need to “demonstrate the ability to manage,” suggesting a governor may have an early advantage.

Democrats should “absolutely” be treating South Carolina as a target in 2028, Rep. Jim Clyburn said. “The South is gaining Electoral College votes,” he told @DashaBurns. “We would be foolish not to pay attention to that.” Listen to #TheConversation:

Maxine Waters officially launches bid to lead House Financial Services

Poll: Republicans split on whether they’re split

This Trump move may actually help Democrats in their legal fight against him

Jobs blowout shows strength of Trump economy, but wages trail inflation

The race for Rep. Jim Clyburn’s coveted 2028 endorsement is already heating up. He told our @DashaBurns in an exclusive interview who he has spoken to and what it will take to win his support. 🎧 Playbook Pod:

‘What a waste’: How California’s billionaire tax campaign fell apart

Capitol agenda: Shutdown fight coming sooner than you think

Trump's arch advances as questions swirl over secret military plans

The midterms blew open the 2028 map. Republicans are panicking.

Washington panel greenlights Trump’s triumphal arch

Democrats’ biggest legal battle against Trump has already started

Forget ‘elbows up.’ Carney has a new pitch for Canada's future.

Poll: Republicans and Democrats can agree on one thing. They’re divided.

Federal judge orders Justice Department to stop threatening election officials in Washington state

Democrats see a winning 2028 message in voters’ tech unease

ACLU warns permitting bill could give way to ICE detention centers

Clyburn’s warning to Democrats: Deliver, explain it and listen to the South

Midterm critics like Vance and DeSantis have no standing to Chris Christie

‘Total bloodbath’: Democrats‘ sweeping wins rock Wall Street over AI fears

Top Senate oversight Democrat gears up for offensive against Trump-linked firms

Some Democrats don’t want to wait for January to block Trump’s war in Iran

Jeffries opposes Senate permitting deal, demands more House input

‘The South rose up’: Black lawmakers urge Democrats to invest in region before 2028

Voters approve measures barring transgender athletes from women’s sports

Judge blocks Trump’s arch after panel approves construction

How Abdul El-Sayed actually did with Jewish voters