This article is part of a series titled "Livros que cruzam o Atlântico" (Books Crossing the Atlantic), likely discussing literary connections or movements between continents.

The 12th edition of the Atlantic Music Expo continues to be a crucial platform where diverse forms of Cape Verdean music converge and collide, exploring both its rich past and future potential.

Walter Gunz, a German millionaire and founder of MediaMarkt, has offered to finance a plan to rescue a humpback whale trapped in the Baltic Sea and guide it back to the Atlantic, despite local authorities' refusal to authorize the operation.

Albinas Šileika, a Lithuanian known for his impressive crafts, is also recognized for his three decades of service in the Lithuanian Police, with his work gaining recognition even beyond the Atlantic.

The Canal du Midi, originally designed as a shortcut between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, is now celebrated as a living 'work of art' for historical cruises from Toulouse to Sète.

Oppenheimer has reduced its target for WisdomTree, Inc. (WT), while viewing the Atlantic House deal as strategic and accretive.

Located just twenty minutes from Reykjavík, Brautarholt Golf Course provides golfers with a unique experience, featuring fairways that run along the Atlantic Ocean amidst lava landscapes.

An unassuming document from 1953, a letter from Grand Duchess Charlotte, has been auctioned, revealing a small piece of history and a special connection across the Atlantic.

An opinion piece argues that the new global order is centered on the Atlantic, highlighting the evident complementarity between Brazil and the European Union, which is further strengthened by the Mercosur-EU agreement.

Storm Therese has brought severe weather to the Atlantic archipelagos, causing floods, landslides, and evacuations in the Canary Islands and Madeira, which recorded 96 weather incidents, and is now threatening to reach the south of the Iberian Peninsula.

Italian Ambassador to Canada, Alessandro Cattaneo, conducted an official visit to the Atlantic province of Newfoundland and Labrador from March 15 to 17, following a previous mission in Nova Scotia.

According to The Atlantic, US President Donald Trump's direct phone number has reportedly spread uncontrollably, but the president is not bothered by it.

Ireland’s Oscar nominees and film industry heavyweights from both sides of the Atlantic continued California celebrations on Friday of the island’s global film success with a brunch reception at a…

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on military industry companies on both sides of the Atlantic to increase and accelerate production, making the appeal during a visit to the 'Bedex' military exhibition in Brussels.

A significant freezing rain storm is forecast to sweep through parts of Eastern Canada, including Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces, with potential for widespread power outages and hazardous road conditions.

Skyrocketing budgets and falling profitability have driven a new form of offshoring, with U.S. producers staging shows across the Atlantic.

Poland is currently experiencing a high-pressure system with clear skies, but a large low-pressure system from the Atlantic is expected to bring a significant change in weather next week.

Dr. Valbona Zeneli, a senior expert at the Atlantic Council, testified before the US Congress about China's growing influence in Europe and its potential risks to the European economy and security architecture.

Deck Hand Cream Nova Scotia Fisherman $18.45 If enduring harsh conditions while fishing the ruthless waters of the Atlantic doesn’t dry out your hands, nothing will.

A US expert from the Atlantic Council has warned that a Russian victory in Ukraine could embolden Moscow to further aggression, potentially targeting Åland.

Trump did not say who he would speak with or when it would happen

Researchers have uncovered a vast 20,000-year-old freshwater reserve beneath the Atlantic Ocean, estimated to be large enough to supply cities for generations.

A massive brown strip, described as continent-sized, has formed in the Atlantic Ocean between Africa and the Americas, visible from space. This phenomenon, identified as the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, has been silently expanding for years and is considered a concerning environmental indicator.

Thousands of endangered puffins have washed ashore dead on the Atlantic coasts of Spain, Portugal, and France, weakened by severe winter storms.

The Atlantic is facing accusations of fabricating a story about an 11-month-old child who allegedly died from measles.

A French research team has revised its projections, indicating a "very worrying" scenario where the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a key ocean current regulating global climate, could weaken by 50% by 2100.

The weather forecast for Wednesday, April 15th, in France predicts a day with showers along the Atlantic coast and bright, pleasant conditions in the east, with temperatures remaining above seasonal norms.

A scientific explanation delves into why the Pacific Ocean's water level is higher than that of the Atlantic, noting that if the Panama Canal lacked locks, the Pacific would flow into the Atlantic.

New measurements indicate that an important system of ocean currents across the Atlantic is showing signs of slowing in multiple locations, raising concerns about potential impacts.

An Ibero-American cultural festival in Estonia will feature a wealth of culture from eight Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries across the Atlantic.

After 42 years of marriage, Ingrid and Walter Gläßer embarked on a 60-day journey to row across the Atlantic. Their adventure tested their relationship, saw them capsize, and included an encounter with a shark.

Located in one of Europe's most remote corners, Sørvágsvatn Lake in the Faroe Islands offers a breathtaking and unique optical illusion, appearing to float above the Atlantic Ocean.

Observers note that a figure across the Atlantic employs various tactics in his political rhetoric to poison public discourse, engaging in a 'war of lies' and a 'war against language'.

Americans are reportedly obsessed with a French talk show, 'Good Lighting,' highlighting its unexpected popularity across the Atlantic.

Finnish sailor Viivi Moisio is undertaking a solo journey across the Atlantic in a self-built boat, pursuing her dreams and encouraging young girls to believe in themselves.

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake has been reported in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

ANNE Applebaum, američka povjesničarka, analitičarka i dobitnica Pulitzerove nagrade, napisala je za The Atlantic zanimljiv osvrt na situaciju oko Donalda Trumpa i rata u Iranu te odnosa s…

Lithuanian IT company Softera Baltic has successfully entered the highly competitive US market, now providing services to three clients across the Atlantic and actively growing its 'Bankfeed' product for financial institutions.

Our Dayton vs. VCU predictions don't expect fireworks in the Atlantic 10 Championship.

The Titanic is not just a historical event, as it has largely become a symbol and is deeply ingrained in global pop culture. Among the hundreds of stories connected...

Scientists have found that the subduction zone beneath the Strait of Gibraltar, known as the Gibraltar Arc, is set to move into the Atlantic after a long period of dormancy, a process that could eventually lead to the closure of the ocean.

Spain marks 40 years since the referendum that approved its continuity in the Atlantic Alliance, a vote preceded by a sophisticated persuasion campaign by the Felipe González government, including TVE content censorship. The article also touches on current controversies involving Trump.

Environment Canada has issued a warning for a major freezing rain storm expected to hit parts of Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces, potentially causing power outages and hazardous road conditions.

Canada and Portugal are reinforcing their defense cooperation, with investment in modernizing Portugal's P-3C Orion aircraft to enhance operational capabilities in the Atlantic, including NATO missions.

The antiwar front’s non-Western flank is joined by a sizable Western opposition to the war on both sides of the Atlantic.

Submarines operated in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres, attacking warships, merchant vessels and supply routes throughout the second World War.

After the cast of 'Saturday Night Live' appeared to mock the disability, CEO of British charity Tourette's Action Emma McNally was quick to assert to those across the Atlantic: "It is not a joke."

In 2015, NASA-backed research led by Hongbin Yu revealed that millions of tons of Saharan dust cross the Atlantic each year, delivering vital phosphorus to the nutrient-poor Amazon rainforest. Satellite data showed this atmospheric link may replenish nutrients lost to rainfall, highlighting a vast intercontinental exchange that underscores how climate and ecosystems remain deeply interconnected.

A sea creature, believed to have survived for over 500 years, has been discovered beneath the Atlantic Ocean, highlighting its remarkable longevity.

An article in The Atlantic by Rose Horowitch highlights a cultural trend where contemporary film students struggle to watch older films from beginning to end in one sitting.

After the tariffs is before the tariffs. With his latest announcements, US President Trump is once again fueling uncertainty on both sides of the Atlantic. An overview.

An essay published in The Atlantic about a mother's experience with a child's death from measles has drawn criticism from readers and physicians who feel the account was misleading.

The article reflects on the night of April 14, 1912, when the Titanic, the largest ship ever built at the time, sank in the Atlantic, an event that profoundly impacted the shipping industry.

An analysis suggests that the Atlantic Alliance's primary issues are not burden-sharing but rather a lack of consensus on threats, leading to questions about its effectiveness.

A $37 million steel donation from ArcelorMittal for Donald Trump's ballroom has caused controversy, as revealed by the New York Times. The donation is surprising given Trump's prioritization of protecting the American steel industry, fueling criticism across the Atlantic.

A historical account recalls John F. Kennedy's enthusiastic reception in Frankfurt in 1963, where he emphasized the "indivisibility" of the Atlantic community.

An opinion piece explores the cultural importance of snacks from retailers like Trader Joe's and M&S, highlighting their role in daily life and consumer habits across the Atlantic.

Ministeren for den amerikanske hær og FBI's direktør er i fare for at miste jobbet, skriver The Atlantic.

Thousands of dead or dying seabirds, predominantly puffins, have been discovered on the Atlantic coasts of Western Europe, with extreme weather cited as a contributing factor.

A new study involving Estonian scientists highlights the potential collapse of the Atlantic Ocean current system (AMOC) as a major climate threat, warning it could lead to drastically colder winters and warmer summers in Northern Europe.

Storm Therese has brought severe weather to the Atlantic archipelagos, causing floods, landslides, and evacuations in the Canary Islands with winds over 200 km/h, while Madeira recorded 96 weather incidents and Porto Santo experienced extreme rain.

Not only did the sargassum season start early this year, but a record accumulation of the noxious seaweed lurks out in the Atlantic, ready to drift onto the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean. The post Riviera Maya battles an earlier-than-expected sargassum season appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Major car manufacturers have warned Donald Trump about the threat posed by Chinese electric vehicles, which are increasingly seen as a risk to the European auto industry and are now raising concerns across the Atlantic.

The head of Madeira's executive has argued that Portugal must leverage its 'useful geography' by adopting an 'Atlantic strategy' for defense, emphasizing the growing centrality of the Atlantic in defense contexts.

Christopher Columbus returned to Spain on March 15, 1493, after completing his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, a journey from which he barely returned alive.

From my balcony overlooking the Atlantic to dinners at Figo, my stay at The Cole in Sea Point was one to savour and remember

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called on military industry companies on both sides of the Atlantic to produce more and faster, making the appeal during a visit to a military exhibition in Brussels.

Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, published a message exchange from 2025 detailing imminent US strikes in Yemen, after he was mistakenly added to an unsecured group with American administration officials.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – Fans of Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen gathered in northwestern Spain to film a tribute video celebrating the artist’s birthday, recreating elements of the Kazakh steppe along the Atlantic coast. The filming took place in the region of Val Miñor in the South of Galicia. Scenes featured galloping horses, falconry, and traditional yurts, reported… The post Spanish Fans Recreate Kazakh Steppe to Celeb...

The USCGC Munro crew returned to California after a mission in the Atlantic and Pacific, achieving a record-breaking 11-ton cocaine seizure in the fight against transnational criminal networks.

The Atlantic Connect Group, a consortium involved in the SATA sale, rejected the narrative that changing the sales model would solve the company's structural problems and accused the government of seeking an 'easy political exit'.

He received a cold shower in London.

On February 16, 2026, an exhibition dedicated to the life of Jonas Šliūpas was opened in the exhibition hall of the Lithuanian American Community (SLA) in New York (USA), symbolically commemorating the Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania.

A report from the Atlantic Council outlines five scenarios for how Russia might test NATO, including potential moves on Svalbard or Åland, according to a US researcher and former commander Jarmo Lindberg.

Whether George Clooney, Matt Dillon or Kristen Stewart, France is attracting more and more actors from across the Atlantic.

Rabat – Moroccan Royal Navy units intercepted a boat carrying 189 people trying to reach the Canary Islands on Monday, officials said. The vessel was stopped off the coast near Dakhla before it could head into the Atlantic Ocean. According to a statement from the Royal Armed Forces’ General Command, most of the passengers were […] The post Moroccan Navy Intercepts 189 Migrants Bound for Canary Islands Off Dakhla appeared first on Morocco World News.

John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, attended the Municipal Art Society Gala in 1998. Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive/Getty Images John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, and her sister died in a 1999 plane crash near Martha's Vineyard. Rumors of a "Kennedy curse" were fueled by multiple family tragedies over the decades. JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's relationship is now the topic of an FX series, "Love Story." The Kennedy family has been subjected to many tragedies over the years, including two assassinations and a plane crash that took the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr. and two other passengers. Nearly 27 years ago, on July 16, 1999, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and her older sister Lauren Bessette were killed in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. There were no survivors from the accident. The relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is now the topic of an FX series executive-produced by Ryan Murphy, "Love Story." Their deaths became a major news story and perpetuated rumors of a "Kennedy curse." JFK Jr.'s father, former President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated in 1963. His uncle, Robert "Bobby" Kennedy, was assassinated five years later in 1968. And two years before JFK Jr.'s death, his cousin Michael Kennedy also died after hitting a tree while skiing in Aspen, Colorado. Here's what we know about the plane crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr. and two others. John F. Kennedy Jr. frequently made headlines throughout the 1990s. John F. Kennedy, Jr. at the Democratic National Convention in 1988. Bettmann/Getty Images As the son of a president and a member of one of America's most prominent political dynasties, John F. Kennedy Jr. was destined for the spotlight. JFK Jr. was born on November 25, 1960, just two weeks after his father was elected president. His father was assassinated on November 22, 1963, just three days shy of JFK Jr.'s third birthday. JFK Jr., affectionately nicknamed "John-John" by the public, attended the funeral on his birthday and was famously photographed saluting his father's casket. Throughout much of his adolescence and adulthood, he mostly remained out of the public eye. However, his public image began to change after he introduced his uncle, Ted Kennedy, at the Democratic National Convention in 1988. In September 1988, People named Kennedy, who was then a 27-year-old third-year law student at NYU, the "Sexiest Man Alive." JFK Jr. also dated a few celebrities throughout the 1990s, including "Sex and the City" star Sarah Jessica Parker, Cindy Crawford, and Daryl Hannah. John F. Kennedy Jr. began dating Carolyn Bessette, a publicist for Calvin Klein, in 1994. John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in 1995. Rose Hartman/Getty Images They met in the fitting room at Calvin Klein, where Bessette helped JFK Jr. pick out wardrobe items, Elizabeth Beller wrote in "Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy," cited by People. Tall, sophisticated, and beautiful, JFK Jr.'s new girlfriend captivated the public. After two years of dating, the pair married in an intimate ceremony on Cumberland Island, Georgia, People reported. While their wedding ceremony was private, their relationship was anything but, thanks to the prying eyes of the paparazzi. Evan Agostini/Getty Images; NY Daily News Archive/Getty Images The media attention may have even inspired Kennedy to get his pilot's license in 1998. "That was some of the happiest times he ever had. Floating around with the buzzards in his Buckeye [plane]. It was the freedom," his close friend Robbie Littell told "JFK Jr: An Intimate Oral Biography" author RoseMarie Terenzio, according to People. "He said, 'It's the only place I can go where no one is bothering me. I have complete silence, and no one can get to me except the air traffic controllers.' Maybe that gives you insight into what he was really dealing with on the ground," his college friend Gary Ginsberg said, People reported. John F. Kennedy Jr. was traveling to Martha's Vineyard with his wife and her older sister when their plane was reported missing. The hangar where John Kennedy Jr. kept his Piper Saratoga airplane. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images The Washington Post reported that Kennedy departed Essex County Airport near Fairfield, New Jersey, at around 8:38 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 1999. The sun was already beginning to set and "hazy conditions," which had been reported earlier in the evening, were getting worse, People reported. Kennedy planned to drop his sister-in-law Lauren Bessette on Martha's Vineyard before traveling to his family's compound in Hyannis Port with Carolyn. The couple was due to attend his cousin Rory Kennedy's wedding the following day, according to People. However, the plane never landed in Martha's Vineyard. An unidentified driver reported the plane had failed to arrive at Martha's Vineyard Airport as expected, according to the Post, citing an NBC report. It kicked off a search for the missing aircraft in the early hours of July 17. The Kennedy family notified the Cape Cod Coast Guard that the couple had not made it back to Hyannis. A Coast Guard helicopter searching for debris from John Kennedy Jr.'s plane. Daniel Goodrich/Newsday RM/Getty Images The Washington Post reported that the Coast Guard then began investigating whether the plane had landed at another airport. By 4 a.m., the Coast Guard began searching for the missing plane, and by 7:30 a.m., the Air Force and Coast Guard had launched 20 aircraft vehicles and two boats to search the area between Long Island and Martha's Vineyard, according to the Post's timeline. On Sunday afternoon, what was presumed to be debris from the plane was found on Philbin Beach on Martha's Vineyard. Among the debris was a headrest that was later concluded to be from the missing aircraft and a black suitcase that contained Lauren Bessette's business card. Rory Kennedy's wedding, scheduled for 6 p.m. that night, was put on hold as the family awaited more news. The Washington Post reported that after more debris was found in the days to follow, the search-and-rescue mission became a search-and-recovery mission. All three of the plane's passengers were now presumed dead. John F. Kennedy Jr. was 38 years old. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was 33, and her sister Lauren Bessette was 34. Five days after the crash, the bodies of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and Lauren Bessette were recovered. Massachusetts State Police divers left Menemsha on Martha's Vineyard on July 19, 1999. DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images The debris field was identified off the coast of Martha's Vineyard, relatively near the estate once owned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Kennedy's mother, The New York Times reported. (Kennedy Onassis died in 1994.) The bodies of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and Lauren Bessette were discovered by Navy divers on July 22, 1999, after an extensive search approved by President Bill Clinton. The bodies of the crash victims, which were ''near and under'' the main body of the aircraft, were still strapped in, according to the Times. Details began to emerge about what led to the crash. A television technician holds up the official handout map of the search and rescue area off Martha's Vineyard. JOHN MOTTERN/AFP/Getty Images Kennedy had only flown about 72 hours without a flight instructor, and had only about 300 total hours of flying experience, The New York Times reported in July 2000. He had reportedly rejected an offer to have a flight instructor accompany the group on their journey. As a newly trained pilot, Kennedy was not licensed to fly and navigate the air using flying instruments. Instead, he had only trained to fly using sight alone, which would have been extremely difficult in dark or hazy conditions such as those on the night of July 16. Warren Morningstar, a spokesman for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, told the Times that "flying at night over featureless terrain or water, and particularly in haze or in overcast, is a prime setup for spatial disorientation." About an hour into the trip, the plane's flight path became irregular as it began its descent into Martha's Vineyard, indicating that the pilot may have become disoriented by the darkness of the sky and the water, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded. "His flight path into the water is consistent with what is known as a graveyard spiral," Jeff Guzzetti, an NTSB investigator in the accident, told Terenzio, according to People. "The airplane makes a spiral nose down … kind of like going down a drain. The plane went into one final turn and it stayed in that turn pretty much all the way down to the ocean." The aircraft went down in the water about 7 miles from its intended destination of Martha's Vineyard. Mourners pay respects at the floral shrine outside of the building where John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn lived in 1999. Allan Tannenbaum/Getty Images The Washington Post reported that the plane did not send out a distress call. Instead, it made its final descent and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in under 30 seconds. Kennedy, Kennedy-Bessette, and Bessette's bodies were cremated and buried at sea off the coast of Martha's Vineyard on July 22, 1999. "We are filled with unspeakable grief and sadness by the loss of John and Carolyn and Lauren Bessette," Ted Kennedy said in a statement on behalf of the Kennedy family. "John was a shining light in all our lives and in the lives of the nation and the world that first came to know him as a little boy." As the country mourned the loss, rumors of a "Kennedy curse" were reignited. John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy attended the White House Correspondents dinner in 1999. Tyler Mallory/Liaison/Getty Images The extensive search captured the nation's attention, as did the tragedy of the three young passengers' deaths. Yet another tragic accident for the Kennedy family, the plane crash only added to rumors of a Kennedy family curse. "I've looked high and low and cannot find another family since the ancient Greek House of Atreus that has suffered more calamities and misfortunes than the Kennedys," Edward Klein, the author of "The Kennedy Curse: Why Tragedy Has Haunted America's First Family for 150 Years," said, according to The Washington Post. While there are many logical reasons for the fateful plane crash, it's nevertheless poignant that the Kennedy family, one of the wealthiest and most influential political families in the world, has suffered so much tragedy throughout the last 100 years. "The humanity of their story is what keeps us engaged," Kennedy family biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli told NBC News in 2019. "We peer behind the scenes of their wealthy lifestyle, and we see, for all the advantages they have, tragedy can still happen." Read the original article on Business Insider

Pelosi Appears To Have Picked Their Candidate For President In 2028 Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) may be retiring from Congress at the end of this term, but she's not done trying to shape presidential races. The 85-year-old former House speaker has turned into what one former aide calls "a Gavin fan-girl," deploying her legendary donor network and political capital to boost California Gov. Gavin Newsom as a 2028 White House contender. The move lands as a calculated slight to Kamala Harris, who polls ahead of Newsom nationally but appears to have lost Pelosi's confidence after the 2024 debacle. According to a report from Axios, Pelosi has spent months publicly and privately vouching for Newsom.  "From the standpoint of leadership, vision, and values, knowledge of the issues, strategic thinking about how to get things done, he's masterful," she told The New Yorker. She told Vogue earlier this month, “I’ve seen him grow politically, I've also seen him have this beautiful family, and for all of us who love him, seeing him evolve has been wonderful to behold.” She’s even trying to help Newsom shed the perception of coming from privilege, telling The Atlantic, "Everybody thinks of Gavin and a silver spoon. But that isn't right. He was a very hard worker in everything that he did, whether it was personally, professionally, and then civically." This week, Pelosi told Politico that Newsom "would make a great president," though she added Democrats have many strong potential candidates.  The hedge shouldn’t fool anyone.  Pelosi isn’t likely to gush unless she's decided. Former aides say she's been eager to publicly vouch for Newsom whenever asked and has privately admired how he's navigated Trump "with a combination of defiance and charm." One former staffer said Pelosi "doesn't crush on many people" and added, "She's hardly ever wrong. When she says she sees something, it's a real thing." Of course, Pelosi’s connection to Newsom isn’t limited to politics. Her brother-in-law was married to Newsom's aunt, and Pelosi frequently says she knew Newsom before he was born. Politically, they’ve been connected for years, as she's mentored him since his days as San Francisco mayor, watching him rise through California politics like a puppet master or a kingmaker. While Pelosi is reportedly focused on helping Democrats retake the House in November and making Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaker, she’s clearly looking to the future and sees Newsom as the next leader of the party who will bring Democrats to the White House. This may be a significant vote of confidence for Newsom, but it’s also an undeniable betrayal of another California Democrat, Kamala Harris.  Pelosi endorsed Harris quickly after Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race, reportedly frustrating Barack Obama, who wanted a more open process. “The Obamas were not happy,” a Pelosi confidant told ABC’s Jonathan Karl for his book Retribution. 'This person summed up Obama's message to Pelosi as, essentially, "What the f*** did you just do?"'  Harris lost badly to Trump, spending more than a billion dollars in the process, leaving many major donors deeply disillusioned with her. Pelosi’s support would have gone a long way to repair the damage, but Pelosi appears to have moved on.  Harris leads the 2028 field with a 27.5 percent national polling average, according to Race to the White House, while Newsom trails at 22.7%. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sits at 9%, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 8.7%, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at 4.9%, and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at 3.4%. Neither Newsom nor Harris has publicly announced their intent to seek the presidency, but both are reportedly considering, which makes Pelosi's public courtship of Newsom a calculated snub. Pelosi's endorsements carry weight with the donor class and party elites who decide primaries long before voters cast ballots. By elevating Newsom now, she's signaling to those constituencies where the smart money should flow. Whether Pelosi's bet pays off depends on factors beyond her control. Newsom has baggage from California's struggles with homelessness, crime, and out-migration on his watch. Harris, meanwhile, carries the weight of a failed campaign but has name recognition and institutional support, and isn’t a white male — a huge plus for a party that has gone all in on identity politics.  Tyler Durden Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:30