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David Weigel

David Weigel

Politics Reporter, Semafor

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‘Things are going to get worse’: Swing-state mothers sour on government

A focus group showcased women pessimistic about the country’s trajectory — and its political class.
A “vote here” sign in TexasJose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters

How a profane anti-Trump ad helped Stratton break through

The Illinois lieutenant governor prevailed in a crowded Senate primary thanks in part to a buzzy spot whose creator talked to Semafor.
Screenshots from the “F Trump” advertisementTeam Stratton/YouTube

The Green New Deal fades as climate activism evolves

The Sunrise Movement, a nine-year old climate nonprofit, is politically inseparable from the Green New Deal it promoted — except that it barely talks about the idea anymore.
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks during a news conference to reintroduce the “Green New Deal Resolution” on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., Sarah Silbiger/Reuters

Paxton PAC buys more anti-Cornyn ads for Mar-A-Lago

The Texas Senate hopeful is spending for an audience of one: President Donald Trump.
Texas Attorney General Ken PaxtonKaylee Greenlee/Reuters

Why AIPAC shouldn’t get too excited about its Illinois primary strategy

While AIPAC spent money to defend pro-Israel candidates and fend off the most anti-Israel candidates, Israel’s critics often helped out by fighting amongst themselves.
Evanston, IL Mayor Daniel Biss stands outside of the Broadview ICE processing facility, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered increased federal law enforcement presence to assist in crime prevention, in Broadview, Illinois, US.Jim Vondruska/Reuters

Big-spending Democratic PACs see mixed results in Illinois

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the nomination for Senate, while progressive critics of Israel, AI, and crypto won nominations for two Chicago-area House seats.
Juliana Stratton Scott Olson/Getty Images

Illinois primaries showcase the rise of the bizarro-world super PAC

The cash, much of it from the crypto and AI industries as well as AIPAC, is swamping races throughout the state.

The anti-AIPAC PAC talks about its 2026 strategy

Semafor spoke with American Priorities about where it’s going next.

The Democratic tax fight that’s really over copying Republicans

As populism gains steam among Democrats, exempting large numbers of people from taxes strikes many on the left as “slopulism.”

Peace sells

The lack of any real presidential persuasion effort for Operation Epic Fury has been surreal.

How Third Way’s president plans to avoid the Biden fate in 2028

The centrist Democratic group’s chief spoke to Semafor about how to steer the party toward a candidate who’ll govern and campaign the same way.

In the year’s first primaries, both right and left make gains

Republicans sought to punish incumbents who’d shown disloyalty to President Donald Trump.

What to watch for on a huge primary day

At least half a dozen members of Congress are at risk of losing their seats in Tuesday’s primaries.

Texas’ Democratic Senate primary now a personality war

Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico tell more or less the same story about where their party went wrong. Their battle is more about themselves.

Texas Republican Senate hopefuls scramble to spend the day with Trump

All three changed plans to make sure they could stand alongside the president whose primary endorsement has remained elusive.

A progressive star wants a ‘moratorium’ on deportations

How Analilia Mejía plans to operate in the House if she wins a special election in April.

Trump’s AI agenda sails toward an iceberg of bipartisan populist fury

The AI industry’s new super PAC picked its first political target this month — and missed.

‘Florida is Full’: James Fishback’s running pitch for governor

The investment firm CEO with ties to Trump is taking a fierce MAGA approach in an attempt to beat Republican Rep. Byron Donalds in the race.