Veteran Republican senator hints at break with Trump over support for voter ID law Chuck Grassley expresses opposition to federal intervention in state election law The Independent UK · Jan 21
Texas governor primary: Who is running and what to know The governor is Texas’ chief executive, with a hand in everything from enforcing laws to setting budget priorities and responding to crises. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they stand. The Texas Tribune · Jan 21
Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya running for Senate in Minnesota Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya is running for the Republican nomination to succeed retiring Democrat Tina Smith in Minnesota. Roll Call · Jan 21
Brad Carson’s latest role puts him in the fight over AI The former Democratic lawmaker from Oklahoma left academia to lead a nonprofit advocating for safety limits on artificial intelligence. Roll Call · Jan 21
New survey reveals the most pro-Republican athletes in America VoteHub analyzed publicly available voter registration data to try to build a picture of how athletes in America’s top leagues lean politically The Independent UK · Jan 21
California Republicans ask US supreme court to block new congressional map In an emergency filing, party asked for an injunction for new maps aimed at countering Texas’s gerrymander The Guardian - US · Jan 21
Trump blows off Senate Republican leaders on critical endorsements Fractures are forming in the GOP campaign apparatus. Axios · Jan 21
Ring a Republican: Payphones linking San Francisco and Texas aim to bridge US political divides A Matter Neuroscience project lets callers in liberal San Francisco and conservative Abilene speak across party lines The Guardian - US · Jan 20
GOP Senator Bought Oil, Defense Stocks Days Before U.S. Operation Targeting Maduro: Report Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin disclosed purchasing shares in Chevron Corporation and RTX Corporation days before the United States carried out a high-profile operation targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Latin Times · Jan 20
‘This is not good policy’: Some GOP senators question advice Trump is receiving A growing number of Republican senators, including Thom Tillis of North Carolina, say President Trump is getting bad policy advice. Roll Call · Jan 20
Republican Sen. Says He Would Move Against Trump If He Uses 'Kinetic Action' To Take Over Greenland Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said he would move to prevent Donald Trump to use military action to take over Greenland if the president authorizes "kinetic action" for that purpose. Latin Times · Jan 20
Trump continues to play kingmaker in Republican primaries There’s only one person whose endorsement matters in Republican primaries today, and that remains President Donald J. Trump. Roll Call · Jan 20
US lawmakers seek to block Trump’s threatened tariffs on European allies Democrats lead legislative charge to block imposition of tariffs as some Republicans break from Trump The Guardian - US · Jan 20
GOP attendance is a hot topic. Bob Latta is on a hot streak “I live by the calendar,” says the Republican from Ohio, who hasn’t skipped a House vote since 2020. Roll Call · Jan 20
Roll Call · Jan 20 Letlow launches primary challenge to Cassidy with Trump’s backing With President Donald Trump's endorsement, Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow is challenging Sen. Bill Cassidy in the Republican primary.
Salon · Jan 20 The revival of Moms for Liberty After setbacks and scandals, the group's efforts have expanded — and its role in public education is growing
International Business Times UK · Jan 20 Trump Called 'Lunatic' as Lawmakers Demand Impeachment Over 'Incoherent' Late-Night Rants Trump faces growing calls for impeachment from Democratic and some Republican lawmakers after a series of late-night Truth Social posts labelled incoherent and dangerous.
The Independent UK · Jan 20 The unexpected GOP rebels: These Republicans have had enough of Trump after one year and are standing up to him ANALYSIS: From two Kentucky libertarians to one of his loudest supporters to a retiring senator ‘sick of stupid’ to a swing district Republican, Eric Garcia writes about the few Republicans willing to stand up to the president
The Guardian - US · Jan 20 How Trump has tried to undermine the powers of Congress: ‘Violation of norms’ In his second term, Trump has taken aim at and circumvented the legislative branch – from mass firings to tariffs
The Independent UK · Jan 20 How Donald Trump broke Congress and rendered ‘separation of powers’ meaningless in just a year ANALYSIS: Republicans have largely rolled over for Trump and those who criticized him, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, have seen their political careers all but ended, Eric Garcia writes.
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Does JD Vance have what it takes to assume the MAGA mantle from Donald Trump? ANALYSIS: MAGA is leaning towards the vice president to take over Trump’s leadership of the right in 2028. But, asks John Bowden, does he have the juice?
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Is Donald Trump now the GOP’s biggest obstacle to keeping the Senate? ANALYSIS: Republicans are being forced to spend time and resources putting out fires that Donald Trump keeps setting, writes John Bowden
Reason · Jan 19 Three Flawed Opinions In Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections The majority and dissent’s understanding of standing turned on their visions of democracy. The concurrence does not fare much better.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 19 Ken Paxton uses diversity legal opinion on MLK Day to attack John Cornyn ahead of U.S. Senate primary The two Republicans are competing in a heated primary. Cornyn accused Paxton of abusing his office and legal experts said the AG’s legal opinion is not binding.
Axios · Jan 19 Scoop: Musk shocks with $10 million donation in Ky. Senate race It's the biggest sign yet that Musk plans to spend big for Republicans in the 2026 midterms.