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Senate parliamentarian nixes Trump’s ballroom fund in budget bill
The Senate official said the GOP bill needs to be reworked in order to comply with jurisdictional issues.
Trump Nemesis Sen. Bill Cassidy Defeated in GOP Primary
The Louisiana lawmaker finished third to Julia Letlow and John Fleming after angering the president.
Trump scores major Republican primary victory as Cassidy ousted in Louisiana
Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming top Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is defeated in bid for GOP Senate nomination
Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, did not advance to the runoff, CBS News projected.
Julia Letlow advances to Louisiana Senate GOP runoff, as Sen. Bill Cassidy trails
Cassidy and state Treasurer John Fleming are battling for second place and a spot in the June 27 runoff.
Live results: Cassidy fights for political life in Louisiana Senate GOP primary
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) is fighting for his political life in a GOP Senate primary Tuesday. Trump has endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R) in her challenge against Cassidy. Polling from…
Gophers Keep Recruiting Momentum Rolling With New Jersey DB Commit
Minnesota had landed its sixth verbal commitment this month from the class of 2027.
Trump disparages incumbent Sen. Cassidy and tries to propel his challenger in Louisiana GOP primary
Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow over Cassidy, in an unusual attempt to dislodge an incumbent senator. Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial.
Trump criticizes Sen. Cassidy while pushing challenger in Louisiana GOP primary
If no candidate gets 50% of the vote, there will be a runoff June 27
Trump criticizes Sen. Cassidy while pushing challenger in Louisiana GOP primary
If no candidate gets 50% of the vote, there will be a runoff June 27
Trump criticizes Sen. Cassidy while pushing challenger in Louisiana GOP primary
If no candidate gets 50% of the vote, there will be a runoff June 27
This Republican voted to convict Trump. Now he's up for reelection. Can he survive?
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators who voted to impeach President Trump. Now he's running for reelection in a race that will test Trump's hold on the GOP.
Inside Trump’s Midterm Strategy: a Mountain of Cash to Stem GOP Losses
Redistricting battle provides glimmer of hope for Republicans in November.
California GOP accuses DeMaio of fake party endorsements in dueling voter guides
In a cease and desist letter, the California Republican Party said it “reserves every right to pursue criminal referrals as well as civil remedies.”
Supreme Court rejects bid to restore Virginia congressional map favoring Democrats
In recent days, the justices have sided with Republicans in Alabama and Louisiana who hope to redo their congressional maps to produce more GOP-leaning seats following the court’s voting rights decision.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis grants clemency to Tina Peters, makes her eligible for release from prison
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday granted clemency to Tina Peters and made the former Republican county clerk eligible for release from state prison as soon as next month, capping months of speculation that the Democratic governor would shorten a nine-year sentence related to her role in a scheme to breach secure voting equipment. Polis, […]
Colin McEnroe (opinion): Peppa Pig invites mudslinging to CT politics
Peppa Pig contributes to Erin Stewart's downfall as a GOP gubernatorial candidate, allowing rival Ryan Fazio to hog the spotlight.
Colin McEnroe (opinion): Peppa Pig invites mudslinging to CT politics
Peppa Pig contributes to Erin Stewart's downfall as a GOP gubernatorial candidate, allowing rival Ryan Fazio to hog the spotlight.
GOP congressman is under doctor’s care, his father says amid mysterious absence from Washington
Top House Republicans have grown increasingly concerned by Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s mysterious absence from the chamber.
Lamar Alexander on Six Decades in Power — And the Future of the GOP
Ahead of his new memoir, the former senator reflects on nearly 60 years of public service, the presidents he’s served and Trump’s GOP.
GOP candidates for governor align on energy, housing — and against Bobby Charles
All seven Republican gubernatorial candidates shared a stage for the first time in a televised debate ahead of the June 9 primary election.
RFK Jr.’s Political Power Is on the Ballot in Louisiana GOP Primary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unleashing the force of his political movement to oust two-term Republican US Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s Republican primary after more than a year of tensions between the two men.
Predictions of a mass exodus from Obamacare are coming true
The GOP is directly responsible for millions of Americans becoming unable to afford health insurance.
Seven years after Biden predicted a GOP ‘epiphany’ over Trump, Democrats are moving on
After they bought into a prophecy that failed to materialize, Democratic voters are now demanding less compromise and more combat against the GOP as they lose hope for a gentler politics.
Precinct committee races could reshape Kootenai County politics
When Lisa Whitehead was appointed to an open seat on the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee about six years ago, she didn’t know much about the role of a precinct committeeman. But as a staunch conservative, she believed she could help the local arm of the GOP.
‘I support redistricting’: Rep. Nancy Mace says the White House provided South Carolina GOP with new Congressional map
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts ‘disgusting’ comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s son
New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler told reporters Wednesday that a Senate colleague’s son verbally accosted him the night before, making antisemitic and homophobic remarks.
Vance jokes him and Rubio are on ‘The Apprentice’
The vice president downplayed President Donald Trump’s comments about who should lead the GOP presidential ticket in 2028.
GOP centrists defy Trump and force future House vote on major Russian sanctions bill
A small bloc of GOP lawmakers defied their leadership — and President Donald Trump — by forcing the House to soon take up a major bill to deliver US military support to Ukraine while imposing steep sanctions on Russia.
RFK Jr. Swaps Vaccine Rhetoric for Story Time as GOP Woos Voters
By Amanda Seitz | KFF Health News TOLEDO, Ohio — The little boy, dressed in a Toy Story sweatshirt, wrapped himself around the nation’s health secretary. “What do you guys want to be when you grow up?” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked a carpet full of preschoolers. “A ...
Why a GOP PAC appears to be boosting a Democrat in California’s Central Valley
The mailer calls the candidate a “lifelong Democrat” who is backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and opposed to President Donald Trump’s policies.
Louisiana GOP lawmakers advance map eliminating one Democratic House district
Republicans currently have a 4-2 advantage in the state’s congressional delegation. The map would push that edge to 5-1, dropping one of Louisiana’s two majority-Black districts.
What would top GOP candidates for Oregon governor do to grow business?
Four leading Republican candidates for Oregon governor all listed the economy or affordability as a top priority. Here's what they said they would do.
For Texas GOP, immigration politics show signs of fading potency
Texas voters have listed immigration and border security among their top issues for years, but recent polling found they are less of a priority than at any point in recent history.
Takeaways from the nation’s oddest Senate primary
Nebraska Democrats knew they couldn’t unseat a GOP senator, so they backed an independent and fielded a candidate who promised to drop out if she won. Then it got complicated.
Inside the craziest election in the country: Democrats pin their hopes on an Independent to flip a GOP Senate seat
GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards, amid House Ethics inquiry, denies having inappropriate relationship with staff
Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards denied having any inappropriate relationship with staff and told CNN in an interview Tuesday that an investigation by the House Ethics Committee will eventually clear him of any wrongdoing.
Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump's endorsement backing her bid
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secures the GOP Senate nomination in West Virginia's primary, backed by President Trump's complete and total endorsement.
South Carolina Republicans block plan to eliminate Clyburn’s House seat
Rep. James E. Clyburn has long been a power broker in the Democratic Party. A state Senate leader had warned that a new map could backfire for the GOP.
Supreme Court halts order on Alabama's U.S. House map, giving GOP an opening to gain seat
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for Alabama to eliminate one of two largely Black congressional districts before this year’s midterm elections.
Schumer backs GOP's plan to bring the pain during future shutdowns: 'I'm going to vote for it'
Chuck Schumer says he will vote for a Republican-backed Senate resolution to withhold senators' paychecks during any future government shutdown.
SC GOP announces plans to file a federal lawsuit to close primaries
The South Carolina Republican Party is planning on filing a federal lawsuit to require partisan voter registration and close state primary elections.
Camp Lejeune to host small business outreach event in Jacksonville
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is hosting a small business outreach event later this month aimed at helping companies learn how to compete for government contra
Data shows consumers dropped health coverage after Republicans let subsidies expire
After the GOP rejected efforts to maintain Biden-era subsidies, many assumed millions would drop their coverage. The predictions were apparently right.
Alabama order further weakens John Roberts’ claim that justices aren’t ‘political actors’
The GOP-appointed Supreme Court majority handed a win to Alabama Republicans in the nationwide redistricting war.
GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans faces backlash for agreeing with ‘cotton-picking’ comment about Hakeem Jeffries
Kiggans, one of Democrats’ top targets in November, later said she did not condone that racist phrase. One top Democrat has called on her to resign.
Tuesday’s primaries will set up midterm matchups for Nebraska, West Virginia
Retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s 2nd District is a top target for Democrats, while Democratic drama in the Senate primary could shake up GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts’ re-election race.
Nebraska Senate race hinges on accusations of trying to 'trick' voters
The Democratic primary is an unusual proxy battle due to the general election between GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent populist Dan Osborn.
Sam Altman’s Business Dealings Under GOP Scrutiny Ahead of OpenAI’s IPO
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee says it is investigating, and six GOP state attorneys general are calling for SEC review after a WSJ article.
Council drops ethics case against GOP lawmaker
The decision is part of a settlement of Paladino's First Amendment suit.
Supreme Court hands Alabama major boost in redistricting fight
Alabama legislators are hoping to boost the GOP in November’s midterm elections in the wake of last month’s Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.
Iowa politics: Watch KCCI's full interviews with all 5 GOP candidates for governor
Eddie Andrews, Randy Feenstra, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman and Adam Steen are competing for the GOP nomination and the chance to face Democrat Rob Sand in November.
Iowa politics: KCCI's full interview with Zach Lahn, Republican candidate for governor
KCCI sat down with GOP governor candidate Zach Lahn to ask where he stands on key issues ahead of the June 2nd primary election.
6 unique Google Fitbit Air features that could make us switch
The upcoming Fitbit Air has some features that should make smartwatches and Whoop sweat.
GOP dissenters purged in Indiana primaries
Trump encouraged the ouster of Republicans who voted down a new congressional map
Evers, GOP leaders reach $1.8B deal to lower taxes, boost school funds
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders have struck a nearly $2 billion deal to deliver new funding to schools and provide tax relief.
Democrats vow to fight Senate Republicans' $1 billion security proposal for White House ballroom
While most GOP lawmakers have remained quiet on the proposal as they spent their recess out of Washington, some have publicly questioned whether they would support it.
GOP rush to redraw U.S. House seats creates voter confusion, headaches for election officials
Republicans' rush to gerrymander congressional districts across several Southern states is confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials.
Democrats reel from court-imposed redistricting losses
The original map was designed to flip four GOP seats
White House ballroom funds hang over GOP push to fund ICE without Democrats
Texas GOP primaries show President Donald Trump’s endorsement power
President Donald Trump flexed his endorsement power during the Texas primaries. More tests are ahead for the May runoffs and beyond.
Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats
Republican state officials are confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials across the South by redistricting U.S. House seats as primary season is underway.
Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats
Republican state officials are confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials across the South by redistricting U.S. House seats as primary season is underway.
GOP hardliners aren’t buying into U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar’s bipartisan immigration bill
The latest version of the El Paso Democrat’s Dignity Act includes a key change to make it more palatable to Republicans. Some have gotten on board, but others are firmly opposed.
We can't afford to let Democrats lead health care 'reform'
Obama's Affordable Care Act created incentives for insurers to grow larger, consolidate and control more of the health care system. The GOP can fix it
Specter of an all-GOP governor race spurs push to remake open primary
A political consultant filed an application with state officials seeking to alter California’s voting system by reverting to a traditional primary with the top vote-getters from each party.
Health insurance marketplace feels growing tremors from GOP cuts
State ObamaCare marketplaces are starting to feel tremors from the GOP-controlled Congress’s ending of enhanced subsidies, as millions of Americans are dropping coverage. Experts and st…
Pols & Politics: Massachusetts RNC members call on Shortsleeve to drop out of Republican primary
The two Massachusetts RNC members are calling on gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve to drop out of the GOP primary in order for the party to “unite” candidate Mike Minogue.
WTAP+ | Belpre business adds a splash of color, love and personality to weddings, events in the Mid-Ohio Valley
In this episode, Stephanie Plant sits down with the owner of Petunia's Floral Design.
Colorado needs a sane, viable opposition party
If you are upset with the increasing regulatory burden in Colorado, the exodus of too many large employers, accelerating property taxes, the condition of the roads, and all of the funding for transit schemes with low demand, of course, you can lay the blame on Democrats who control all levers of state government. The same […]
WA filing closes, U.S. House battleground and GOP test emerge
The candidate filing period closed Friday, launching the 2026 midterm cycle with a House battleground and a GOP open-seat test in Central Washington.
How Democrats’ redistricting luck ran out: From the Politics Desk
Plus, this week showed why Trump’s grip on the GOP can be a double-edged sword for the party.
Top House Democrat vows to go ‘all in’ on 2028 gerrymandering push after Virginia setback
Hakeem Jeffries predicted his party would still win the US House in November despite the GOP’s now-clear advantage in the nationwide redistricting fight.
Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP
Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.
By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas cities
The governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam.
California Republican Incumbents Race to the Right as Redistricting Forces Standoff
Forced to fight for political survival because of redistricting, Ken Calvert and Young Kim, both Republicans, are accusing each other of being insufficiently MAGA.
Corporate Hospitals Bilking Americans as GOP Destroys Health Care
Patients are caught in the middle of a corporate money grab and lawmakers who refuse to regulate.
Political violence should ‘never be normalized’: Former California GOP chairwoman
Former California GOP chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson and political commentator James Klug discuss growing concerns over political violence in the U.S. on ‘Fox News @ Night.’
GOP Senator’s Health Reveal Proves Trump, 79, Can’t Hide Much Longer
This is a moment of intensified scrutiny over aging politicians and their health conditions. What are voters going to do about it?
Analysis: GOP politics — and Little — have changed since 2018. This election proves it.
Gov. Brad Little faces no prominent hardline opponent in the May 19 GOP primary, and it's no accident. For eight years, Little has sought to neutralize opposition from the right — while stepping away from the centrist coalition that helped elect him in the first place.
Tennessee Republicans approve map carving up majority-Black US House district
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee approved a new US House map Thursday that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis, reshaping it to the GOP’s advantage as part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to hold on to a slim majority in the November midterm elections.
Senate GOP fears $1B for White House ballroom represents political landmine
A Republican proposal to spend $1 billion in taxpayer money on security for the White House ballroom has become a political landmine in the Senate debate over funding Immigration and Customs Enforc…
California under pressure — again — as redistricting wars escalate
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act has some Democrats asking whether California could go further in redrawing maps to target GOP districts.
The GOP’s enthusiasm problem
Republicans would have turnout challenges in the 2026 midterm elections regardless of how President Donald Trump was doing. After all, his base has proven they largely only come out in droves when his name is on the ballot.
GOP Sen, 73, Reveals Medical Condition After Health Concerns
Susan Collins shared details of her condition after speculation following the release of a campaign video.
Dueling Calif. Democrats battle to unseat longtime GOP incumbent
Republican David Valadao has managed to win over voters year after year.
Sen. Dave McCormick talks Sen. John Fetterman's political future
A recent report describes a Republican effort to flip Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) from the Democratic party to the GOP.
As 2028 looms, Jennifer Siebel Newsom faces increased conservative attacks
Conservative media outlets and GOP operatives are churning out an array of content attacking California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wife.
Trump just reasserted his domination of the GOP. But that might not be good news for the party in 2026
Tuesday showed that even a politically diminished President Donald Trump still has the juice to end a Republican’s career. But while that’s great news for Trump’s political capital, it is decidedly less great news for a GOP whose midterm hopes the president is sinking.
Trump's Indiana wins show his power over GOP with more primaries and redistricting debates ahead
Tuesday's election results in Indiana prove President Donald Trump can still punish wayward party members after he endorsed a slate of challengers who defeated almost every one of those lawmakers he wanted to dislodge.
Midwest votes show Trump’s GOP sway, Dem fervor
Key races were held in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana
Trump strikes back: GOP lawmakers who opposed president on redistricting pay price
President Trump scored major victories in Indiana's GOP primary as his endorsed challengers defeated state senators who blocked his redistricting push.
Trump Makes Indiana Republicans Pay for Opposing Redistricting
A slate of candidates backed by Trump won several state Senate races in Indiana after GOP incumbents opposed the President’s push to redraw the state’s maps.
Trump's Indiana wins show his power over GOP with more primaries and redistricting debates ahead
The primary election results in Indiana show how President Donald Trump can punish Republican lawmakers who defy him.
Ramaswamy advances in Ohio, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
Primaries in Indiana and Ohio reinforced President Donald Trump’s power in the GOP and set the stakes for several top-tier midterm races.
JD Vance makes his Iowa debut as he campaigns for GOP congressman
The state will play a key role if the vice president decides to run for president in 2028, and other potential GOP candidates have visited in recent months.
GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards’s office acknowledges Ethics Committee investigation
A spokesman for the North Carolina congressman said he welcomes a chance to refute allegations regarding his conduct toward female staffers.