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Barry Moore and Jared Hudson advanced from the May 19 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama to the June 16 primary runoff

Since no candidate won 50% of the vote in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, the top two vote getters — Barry Moore (R) and Jared Hudson (R) — advanced to the Republican primary runoff on June 16, 2026. Ahead of the Republican primary on May 19,…

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Adam Kinzinger Draws Comparisons Between Trump and Obama as the Former Announces Huge Payout for His Allies

I don’t believe the DOJ is prepared for us yet

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Greg Dolezal and John F. Kennedy advanced from the May 19 Republican primary for lieutenant governor of Georgia to the June 16 primary runoff

Since no candidate won 50% of the vote in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor of Georgia, the top two vote getters — Greg Dolezal (R) and John F. Kennedy (R) — advanced to the Republican primary runoff on June 16, 2026. Ahead of the Republican primary on May 19,…

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Trump breaks silence after GOP revolt over his $1.8B ‘slush fund’ sees Congress head for vacation

Republican Senator Thom Tillis called the fund, which could be paid to violent Jan 6 rioters, ‘stupid on stilts’

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‘There’s always a consequence’: Donald Trump targets yet another Republican, and GOP is terrified of the problems this will cause

“It just kind of felt like he was working against his own team.”

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In Gerrymandering Fight, Democracy Is Losing

In this recent round, Republicans are entirely to blame. In the new MAGA-fied GOP, winning is everything, and there's no quarter given for concepts such as fairness.

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Democrats Call GOP 'Coward' For Canceling Vote That Could Have Limited Trump's Military Power in Iran

House Republicans cancelled a vote on limiting Trump's war powers over Iran, sparking Democratic accusations of cowardice and political manoeuvring to avoid bipartisan rebuke.

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Republicans Call Off House Vote To Reject Iran War Powers Resolution Amid Defections

Republicans called off a vote that would have sought to reject a war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's ability to conduct the war in Iran without congressional approval.

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Trump officials tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

A Trump administration plan aimed to ban Dominion voting machines. Officials considered declaring components national-security risks. This effort sought federal control over elections. The plan failed due to a lack of evidence. This episode highlights attempts to influence election processes. It occurred as Republicans anticipated midterm losses.

The Economic Times

The Republican Party Is Nothing More Than a Cult of Trump

The GOP has shifted from endorsing conservative ideas to embodying the whims of one man.

Reason

Photos of the week | May 15-21, 2026

Appearances on the Hill by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and actor Noah Wyle highlighted the week at the Capitol. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.

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GOP megadonor turned attorney general front-runner: How Mayes Middleton’s largesse fueled his rise

Middleton helped fund the Legislature’s swing to the right, and an internecine challenge to Ken Paxton. But that’s nothing next to the money he’s spent on himself.

The Texas Tribune

‘I’ll never vote Republican again:’ Latino voters ditch Trump over ICE crackdown

Donald Trump made significant inroads with Latino voters during the 2024 elections, securing support that helped propel him to a second term in the White House

The Independent UK

Tucker Carlson Accuses CBS and Mark Levin of Coordinated Hit Job Against Thomas Massie Over Israel

Tucker Carlson accuses CBS News and Mark Levin of targeting Congressman Thomas Massie for his criticism of US aid to Israel, highlighting a growing divide within the Republican Party.

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2.6% of state legislative incumbents have lost their primaries so far this year

So far this year, 43 state legislative incumbents—eight Democrats and 35 Republicans—have lost to primary challengers.

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Republican lawmakers call off vote on Trump's War Powers Resolution that was on the verge of passing

Democrats slammed Republicans as “cowards” for delaying the voting procedure into next month, while Republicans argue the move was to allow lawmakers unable to attend the vote a chance to cast their say.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Republicans find their red line against their president: taxpayer money for his ballroom

Senate will not pass $70bn homeland security bill that includes $1bn for security measures for controversial project – key US politics stories from Thursday, 21 May

The Independent UK

House Democrats blast Republicans for pulling vote to halt Iran War before Memorial Day: ‘It’s a disgrace’

Lawmakers claimed that GOP pulled the vote as they did not have enough votes to block the War Powers Act resolution

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House Republicans cancel vote on war powers resolution to end US war in Iran

Cancellation, which avoids embarrassment for Trump, is latest signal of diminishing congressional support for war

The Independent UK

Trump is already eyeing potential Republican rebels he wants to go after in 2028

The president continues to maintain a firm grip on the future of the party, but his primary moves could cut into the slim Republican majority in Congress

International Business Times

GOP Sen. Calls Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund a 'Payout Pot For Punks'

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis criticized the Trump administration's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" a "payout pot for punks."

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Karl Rove says it’s Trump dragging down Republican chances in the upcoming midterms

The veteran GOP strategist argued Trump should be reined in by aides and ditched by Republicans on the campaign trail

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Pennsylvania Republican saw Donald Trump trash his fiancée on live TV. Now he’s hitting back where it hurts the most

This time, it got personal.

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At the Races: Full disclosure, Jersey edition

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski New Jersey Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. hasn’t been seen in…

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Trump admin to re-combine two agencies that were split in 2011

Highlights from this edition of Checks and Balances include Trump administration plans to re-combine two agencies that were split in 2011 and a discussion of notable state bills reducing agency power in 2026

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