Republicans split on following Trump’s demands for restrictive voting bill US president urges congressional Republicans to use budget reconciliation procedure to enact his priorities The Guardian - US · Jun 11
Mitch McConnell's Hemp Ban Betrays the Industry He Helped Create Federal prohibition of hemp-derived THC products would destroy a $37.5 billion industry to solve a problem states are already handling. Reason · Jun 10
Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way U.S. politicians have perhaps never been more divided, including when it comes to their views on higher education. The Conversation · Jun 8
Four Senate Republicans Block SAVE Act in Latest Split With Trump as Fellow GOP Senator Says They 'Betrayed Their Constituents' Sens. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell and Thom Tillis voted with Democrats to prevent it from being attached to the immigration enforcement funding package Latin Times · Jun 5
Bipartisan Trust Crumbles as Critics Blast President for Placing an Inexperienced Loyalist in Control of National Security Secrets Democratic senator Chris Murphy has raised alarms about Pulte’s record of using private information for political gain. The Mary Sue · Jun 4
Trump’s intelligence chief pick puts surveillance program renewal in doubt Democrats say appointment of Bill Pulte could doom bipartisan agreement to renew section 702 of Fisa The Guardian - US · Jun 3
Trump Is Reportedly Reconsidering His Politically and Legally Contentious 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' The Justice Department signals a retreat from defending the blatantly corrupt scheme, which provoked vigorous objections from Republican lawmakers. Reason · Jun 2
The fall of John Cornyn mirrors the fall of the Republican party The Texas senator was emblematic of the era between Reagan and Trump, as Republicans shifted from the party of business to a cult of personality The Guardian - US · May 31
Top Republican is on a collision course with Donald Trump. Can John Thune survive the crash? ANALYSIS: Thursday’s showdown in the Senate was significant, writes John Bowden, but would the majority leader dare being labeled disloyal to King MAGA? The Independent UK · May 24
The Art of the Deal The Trump/DOJ Settlement Agreement:—"Utterly stupid, morally wrong." Reason · May 23
US arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief Hung Cao’s comments are latest blow to Taipei after Donald Trump recently cast doubt over US’s enduring support The Guardian - UK · May 22
U.S. pauses $14bn Taiwan arms sale just days after Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping in China Taipei says it’s yet to receive formal notice as concerns grow over Washington’s commitment to island’s security The Independent UK · May 22
US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale to preserve munitions stockpiles for Iran conflict The United States has halted a significant arms sale to Taiwan. This pause is due to concerns about maintaining sufficient munitions for a US military operation. Officials state the sale will resume when deemed necessary. The decision comes amid discussions about US weapons stockpiles and Taiwan's defense needs. The Economic Times · May 22
Missouri General Assembly puts two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot Welcome to the Thursday, May 21, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · May 21
Roll Call · May 19 Another bill upping Capitol Police retirement age passes the House For the second time in less than four weeks, the House passed a proposal that could raise the retirement age for Capitol Police officers, part of an effort to address persistent staffing issues that have plagued the agency. The House cleared a bill by voice vote Tuesday that could allow…
The Guardian - US · May 19 ‘I’ve got seven months left’: Massie speaks out after losing House primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein –as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Guardian - US · May 19 Six US states hold primaries as Trump urges Kentucky voters to oust Massie Republican critic of president faces challenge from Ed Gallrein, while Georgia and Pennsylvania hold key contests
Ballotpedia · May 19 The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen Welcome to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brew.
Euronews · May 13 Pentagon says US has spent $29 billion on Iran war so far, amid concerns over weapons stockpiles Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles.
Reason · May 5 Why the Courts Will 86 the Flagrantly Unconstitutional Charges Against James Comey The case defies more than half a century of rulings on the “true threat” exception to the First Amendment.
The Independent UK · Apr 29 The House shredded a combative Hegseth on Iran. A worse fate awaits him on Thursday in the Senate ANALYSIS: Democrats say hearing ‘shows you what a f***ng joke he is.’ But, Eric Garcia writes, the Senate might be tougher for him
Latin Times · Apr 29 The Key Electoral Races That Could Decide President Trump's Political Future From party loyalty battles to razor-thin margins in Congress, a handful of contests could determine how much power the president holds after November
Reason · Apr 24 After Viktor Orbán's Defeat in Hungary, the 'New Right' Needs a New Foreign Despot To Admire Hungary is Europe's basket case, a nation that saw little economic progress under Orbán—as well as diminishing freedoms.
Salon · Apr 19 The South can help defeat MAGA Rural whites can be fierce fighters for economic and racial justice — if they are welcomed by progressives
The Guardian - US · Apr 9 Nato chief says Trump ‘clearly disappointed’ by US allies’ refusal to join Iran war Mark Rutte praises ‘very frank’ talks but declines to say if president discussed potential withdrawal from alliance