Academic with history of incendiary remarks to lead US Institute of Peace

COLUMN: The Epstein files timeline raises real questions for Trump. "For starters, there is a conspicuous rhetorical shift that occurs after May, when Bondi and Blanche reportedly briefed Trump" that his name was in the files, writes Ankush Khardori.

Chief among the global issues vying for Trump's attention: The spiraling humanitarian crisis in Gaza. An untold number of Palestinians are dying of starvation, and hundreds of orgs have called on Israel to stop its aid blockade. More in Playbook PM👇

Ralph Norman set to launch South Carolina gubernatorial bid

Trump on Hamas: ‘They want to die’

14 Republican senators urge White House to release delayed NIH funds

Trump: 50-50 chance of reaching trade deal with EU

Trump has fully invested himself in the coming midterms. Unlike his first term, sources tell our @MyahWard, there's a sharper focus on holding power in Congress. "This time, Trump and his allies see a lot at stake," she says on today's #PlaybookPod. 🎧:

Welcome to the next chapter of @politico’s Morning Money. Our new Friday Capital Risk edition will cover political volatility, disruption and policy decisions are moving markets and disrupting c-suite. Me and @vtg2 — along with our colleagues across the newsroom —will…

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez launches gubernatorial bid