Al Green escorted out of State of the Union after physical confrontations with Republicans Several GOP lawmakers attempted to snatch Green's sign out of his hands. Axios · Feb 25
Democrats refuse to stand for Trump as Al Green ejected over ‘apes’ protest sign Texas Democrat removed for holding ‘Black people aren’t apes’ sign as colleagues stay seated while Republicans cheer The Guardian - US · Feb 25
Trump quips this ‘should be my third term’ during State of the Union ‘Strange things happen,’ the 79-year-old Republican president added The Independent UK · Feb 25
Republican lawmaker privately questioned Trump’s ‘disturbing’ demolition of the East Wing: report The Trump administration removed the East Wing of the White House in October, despite initially claiming the new ballroom would not ‘interfere’ with the original structure The Independent UK · Feb 24
US congressman refuses to resign after allegations of affair with staffer Republican Tony Gonzales allegedly pressured Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide, into sexual relationship The Guardian - US · Feb 24
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales says he won’t resign despite explicit texts with staffer A growing number of House Republicans have called for Gonzales’ ouster — though he has yet to explicitly lose the support of any members who endorsed him. The Texas Tribune · Feb 24
What to expect in Gov Abigail Spanberger’s response to Trump State of the Union address She will have far less time than the Republican president to deliver her rebuttal The Independent UK · Feb 24
Most Americans, including 30% of Republicans, think Trump has become ‘erratic’ with age, new poll finds The poll was conducted in the days leading up to the president’s State of the Union address Tuesday The Independent UK · Feb 24
Vote Studies 2025: Republicans power Trump to record success In 2025, President Donald Trump compiled a record of party support that stands apart from his predecessors and even from his own first term. Roll Call · Feb 24
Texas leads push to add more Republican women to the House Outside groups that back Republican women eye opportunities to elect more conservative women to the House, starting in Texas. Roll Call · Feb 24
Donald Trump keeps asking advisers to pick Vance or Rubio for 2028 – the mind games behind it reveal his true endgame He has narrowed down his list of successors. We Got This Covered · Feb 24
At Least Four House Republicans Have Called Tony Gonzales To Leave Congress Over Alleged Affair With Aide Who Committed Suicide At least four House Republicans have called on their colleague Tony Gonzales to either resign or refrain from running for reelection following allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who then committed suicide. Latin Times · Feb 24
Rep. Tony Gonzales faces growing Republican calls to resign over alleged affair The backlash from conservative lawmakers could create headaches for Speaker Mike Johnson. Axios · Feb 24
Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno Urges Mexico to 'Seek Us Military Back Up' After El Mencho's Death: 'Cartels Are a Clear and Present Danger' Republican Senator Bernie Moreno publicly called on the Mexican government to request U.S. military assistance after the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho." Latin Times · Feb 24
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Nancy Mace among Republicans calling for colleague to resign over affair allegations with staffer who died by suicide Republican reps have begun calling on Tony Gonzales to drop out of the upcoming election in Texas
The Guardian - US · Feb 23 Majority believes Trump moving US in wrong direction, poll finds Study released a day before State of the Union address shows president has lost support among Republicans
Latin Times · Feb 23 GOP Rep. Rejects Report Claiming Marco Rubio Is Holding Talks With The Grandson Of Raul Castro About The 'Future' Of The Island Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez rejected a report claiming that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is holding talks with the grandson of Raul Castro about the "future" of the island.
Roll Call · Feb 23 Lack of Trump endorsement rocks GOP Senate primary in Texas President Donald Trump is resisting appeals from national Republicans to endorse Texas Sen. John Cornyn in his critical primary next week.
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Tennessee Republicans propose bill that would allow the death penalty for women who have an abortion House Bill 570 allows for death penalty to be imposed on women who have abortions, as well as charging women ‘involved in the homicide of her own unborn child’
Roll Call · Feb 23 Schumer vows to ‘block any attempt to extend’ new Trump tariffs The Senate minority leader called on Republicans to join Democrats in opposition to any extension of the tariffs later this year.
Salon · Feb 23 GOP faces worrying pattern in midterms Democrats are outperforming past baselines in Trump-era districts, though the Senate map remains steep
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Trump administration to stop collecting tariffs this week after Supreme Court bans his global levy The president described the Friday decision as ‘deeply disappointing’ and said he was ‘absolutely ashamed’ of the Republican appointees who’d failed to back his prized policy
Latin Times · Feb 23 Rep. Tony Gonzales Reportedly Asked Aide About Favorite Sexual Positions Before She Committed Suicide: 'Too Far' Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales asked an aide about her favorite sexual positions and for her to send "sexy" pictures, according to a new report.
Texas Observer · Feb 23 Sarah Eckhardt Wants to Return the Texas Comptroller to the Bob Bullock Era The Democratic candidate hopes to bring the statewide accountant’s office back to its rightful role—independently enforcing good government.
Latin Times · Feb 23 AOC Slams Republican Sen. Over Mockery Of Her Bartending Work: 'Makes Me 1000x More Qualified To Govern On Behalf Of Working People' Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Republican Senator John Kennedy after he mocked the fact that she worked as a bartender earlier in her life.