Marjorie Taylor Greene says the Republican being propped up as a MAGA star privately ‘hates’ Donald Trump "Bought and paid for." We Got This Covered · May 1
Top California Democrat urges change to ‘free-for-all’ primary to keep governor’s mansion blue Rusty Hicks concerned that Democrats could crowd each other out in ‘open’ system and hand victory to Republicans The Guardian - US · May 1
Conservative justices actually consider race – except in correcting inequality In Louisiana v Callais, the supreme court has openly considered white Republicans in partisan redistricting The Guardian - US · May 1
Why red states are pushing back on Trump administration’s request for voter data Republican-controlled states cite legal grounds of DoJ’s request, concerns over data security and privacy laws The Guardian - US · May 1
Barry Christian Found Dead After Missing Reports: 10 Photos of Oklahoma State Senate Candidate Barry Christian, an Oklahoma State Senate candidate, was found dead after being reported missing. His death has shocked the District 38 community and disrupted the 2026 election cycle. International Business Times UK · May 1
'He's a lowlife, always has been': Trump ramps up attack on Jimmy Kimmel after 'expectant widow' row President Trump has escalated his feud with Jimmy Kimmel, calling the late-night host a "lowlife" and suggesting ABC's broadcast license is in "great jeopardy." Trump criticized Kimmel's jokes about Melania Trump and his criticism of Republicans, demanding his firing. The Times of India · May 1
US Congress passes short-term renewal of Fisa warrantless spying powers Lawmakers agree 45-day extension but Republican and Democratic critics urge reform of surveillance program The Guardian - US · Apr 30
Jon Stewart destroys the current Democratic leadership: ‘They’re lost’ Jon Stewart interviewed Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat running to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins The Independent UK · Apr 30
What is the US supreme court’s voting rights ruling about and will it affect midterms? Rightwing justices in Louisiana v Callais led 6-3 vote to redraw congressional maps in blow to Voting Rights Act The Guardian - US · Apr 30
Trump administration says hostilities in Iran ‘terminated’ ahead of war powers deadline US president faced a 60-day deadline on Friday to end the Iran war or make the case to Congress for extending it The Guardian - US · Apr 30
Supreme Court voting rights ruling empowers Texas Republicans to redraw more partisan maps Texas lawmakers will be able to draw more aggressively partisan maps for the state House, Senate and education board when they return in 2027. The Texas Tribune · Apr 30
Gerrymandering is unpopular with Florida voters – my recent survey shows why DeSantis pushed it through anyway The Sunshine State has joined Texas, California and a handful of other states in the battle of mid-decade redistricting. The Conversation · Apr 30
Trump signs bipartisan bill ending longest-ever shutdown of DHS Republican-controlled House approved measure to fund much of DHS, excluding immigration enforcement The Guardian - US · Apr 30
The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 30
Roll Call · Apr 30 Senate bans prediction market trading by members, staff Senators will now be barred from trading on prediction markets, after adopting a resolution by unanimous consent Thursday afternoon. It’s the latest in a flurry of efforts to squash insider trading by government officials as prediction markets grow in popularity. Led by Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno, the resolution adopted…
Roll Call · Apr 30 At the Races: A reprieve for Republicans? 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 Niels Lesniewski, Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari House Republicans got a sudden influx of good news beginning Wednesday…
International Business Times UK · Apr 30 House Passes AI Nudification Ban — But Who Is the Republican Who Voted Against It? The Minnesota House passed a bipartisan bill banning AI nudification technology, aiming to protect against non-consensual explicit images.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 30 Christian Menefee’s district sat vacant for 11 months. His first bill in Congress would set a deadline for special elections. The Houston Democrat was elected earlier this year to finish out the term of Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March 2025. The safely blue district was left vacant for 334 days.
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Pete Hegseth’s second Capitol Hill hearing interrupted by anti-war protester Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is back on Capitol Hill for his second day of grilling regarding his handling of the Iran war, with senators getting their first opportunity to question him on Thursday. Hegseth previously endured a nearly six-hour House Armed Services Committee hearing, where he was pressed by Democrats…
The Guardian - US · Apr 30 Governor Janet Mills suspends Maine Senate bid weeks before primary clash Mills cites lack of funds to face off against Graham Platner in race to unseat Republican Susan Collins
The Independent UK · Apr 30 MTG outs MAGA rep who secretly ‘hates’ the president Former congresswoman accuses Republican of changing his tune on Donald Trump after he became their party’s nominee in 2024
Roll Call · Apr 30 Trump focused on own priorities as House GOP wrestled over policy Donald Trump focused on other matters this week as House Republicans struggled to pass measures related to surveillance powers, agricultural policy and immigration enforcement funding, with former officials saying the president’s own priorities are likely to increasingly draw him away from the legislative grind. The chief executive was heavily focused…
Axios · Apr 30 GOP faces gas pump problem at the polls Many Republican House members could be especially threatened, a new Brookings analysis finds.
International Business Times UK · Apr 30 Nick Fuentes' April Implosion Deepens as Racism, Assault Fallout and GOP Rejection Collide Nick Fuentes faces global backlash, legal challenges, and political distancing as his provocative tactics lead to multiple controversies, including anti-Indian rhetoric and assault allegations.
The Guardian - US · Apr 30 Louisiana postpones primaries as states rush to redraw districts after supreme court ruling More governors call for special sessions following supreme court’s decision severely weakening Voting Rights Act