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The Independent UK · Sep 7

Key Republican is missing from GOP’s Dallas convention raising questions about tensions with Trump

Thune will attend fundraiser for embattled GOP candidate he tried to block from winning Texas primary instead of speaking onstage

The Independent UK · Sep 7

MAGA Inc. cavalry arrives for Paxton in Texas Senate as Trump’s PAC places $10 million ad buy

This is the first buy that Trump’s well-heeled political operation has made for a general election, underscoring how critical Texas’ Senate race is to the GOP’s hopes.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 5

America's $40 Trillion Debt Milestone Is Coming Earlier Than Expected. Interest Costs Are Surging.

The acceleration of the national debt comes partly from an unexpected drop in federal revenue after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs.

International Business Times · Aug 19

Trump pushes Congress to end ‘RIDICULOUSLY CHANGING CLOCKS’ - could it actually happen?

ANALYSIS: Trump wants to see the sun later. But just like his ballroom, voter ID and his ‘slush fund’, the Senate isn’t playing ball, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Democratic Governor Demands Mitch McConnell 'Provide Proof of Your Capacity to Serve, or Resign'

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has fiercely demanded that Republican Senator Mitch McConnell either prove his physical capacity to serve or resign immediately amid his prolonged absence from Congress.

International Business Times UK · Aug 15

Kentucky governor says he has received no information on Mitch McConnell’s health as he rips into Congress

McConnell was discharged from a rehabilitation center earlier this month

The Independent UK · Aug 14

US Stock Market: Senate moves to advance Crypto Clarity Act in major win for Trump, industry

The US Senate is moving to advance the Clarity Act, which aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. A key procedural vote is expected after the August recess, but the bill faces a 60-vote hurdle and resistance from Democrats seeking stronger safeguards.

The Economic Times · Aug 11

August recess was saved. The GOP’s voter ID bill, not so much

President Donald Trump and his closest allies on Capitol Hill said they’re willing to do whatever it takes to pass the so-called SAVE America Act before the midterms — except follow through on threats to cancel August recess. A group of ultraconservative House Republicans and even a few GOP senators…

Roll Call · Aug 10

NIL bill advocates see goal line in sight after recess

After 16 wild hours that ended with a bipartisan college sports bill being punted in the middle of the night, President Donald Trump’s involvement was not enough to trigger votes on legislation he would like to add to his midterms and legacy sales pitches. As senators and senior aides bickered…

Roll Call · Aug 10