Indiana Senate rejects new congressional map in blow to Trump Republicans in the Indiana Senate rebuked President Trump by rejecting a new congressional map that would have targeted two Democratic seats. Roll Call · Dec 11, 2025
US lawmakers condemn seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker: ‘Trump is sleepwalking us into a war’ Unease grows in Washington, including among some Republicans, over Trump administration’s escalating military posture in the Caribbean The Guardian - US · Dec 11, 2025
The Latest: Senate questions military leaders on Trump’s National Guard deployments Senators for the first time are questioning military leaders over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities, an extraordinary move that has prompted legal challenges as well as questions about states’ rights and the use of the military on U.S. soil The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
At the Races: Another health care election? - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including health care and election updates. Roll Call · Dec 11, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Republicans Are Set To Lose The Midterms Due To Affordability Issues Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Republicans are set to lose the midterms next year, largely as a result of affordability issues in the country. Latin Times · Dec 11, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Trump's Insults At Her Could Alienate Female Voters: 'Take a Hard Look At It' Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene again criticized President Donald Trump as she continues to take aim at him following their public fallout. Latin Times · Dec 11, 2025
Homeland Security Secretary Noem faces scrutiny over immigration policies at a House hearing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is expected to face tough questions from Democrats over the Republican administration's immigration policies at a House hearing The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Trump Accused Of 'Low Energy' In PA Rally: Strategist Calls President 'Fading' Donald Trump is hit with the 'low-energy' label after a rambling Pennsylvania rally. A top GOP strategist calls the President 'fading' and exposed 'mental weakness.' International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2025
Senate rejects dual healthcare bills as Obamacare tax credits expiration nears Votes came as premium tax credits for estimated 21.8 million enrollees of plans set to expire at end of month The Guardian - US · Dec 11, 2025
‘Delusional and crazy’: Nancy Mace’s Republican rival denies he’s behind a ‘political hit job’ over her expletive-ridden airport rant “I did not make [Congresswoman Nancy Mace] cuss out the men and women of the TSA security checkpoint. I did not make her tweet about this 100 times in the days that followed,” South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Republican launches bill to force fathers to pay for half of pregnancy expenses Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa’s bill would require states to implement systems that could force a father to pay for up to 50 percent of the medical costs relating to a woman’s pregnancy The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Republicans barrel toward health care cliff while Democrats claim messaging war victory: ‘The American public knows’ IN FOCUS: AOC tells The Independent 'We've won the discourse with the American people and understanding what we were fighting for and why' The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Rivian CEO says it’s a misconception that EVs are politicized, with R1 buyers split evenly between Republicans and Democrats “I think that’s extraordinarily powerful news for us to recognize—that this isn’t just left-leaning buyers,” said Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe. Fortune · Dec 10, 2025
Mike Johnson squashes another internal revolt House Republicans have increasingly tanked rule votes to register opposition to leadership. Axios · Dec 10, 2025
Axios · Dec 10, 2025 Nancy Mace introduces bill to rename DC's Black Lives Matter Plaza after Charlie Kirk The House Republican's bill would re-designate it the "Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza."
Roll Call · Dec 10, 2025 Lawmakers hold hope for health care even with partisan Senate votes - Roll Call Republican plans include offering health savings accounts funded by the government with $1,000 to $1,500 monthly.
Roll Call · Dec 10, 2025 Moderate House Republicans look to force vote on ACA tax credits - Roll Call A discharge petition needs 218 votes to force a vote on a bill, but it’s unclear if it will get enough support.
Roll Call · Dec 10, 2025 These are the key Texas races for Congress in 2026 - Roll Call Here’s how races in Texas are shaping up following Monday’s filing deadline for candidates for office in next year’s midterm elections.
Latin Times · Dec 10, 2025 Republicans Reportedly Executed a Coordinated Plan To Get Jasmine Crockett To Run For U.S. Senate The campaign arm of Senate Republicans executed a coordinated plan to get Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett to run for the Upper House in next year's elections, as she would be their preferred candidate, according to a new report.
The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2025 A Democratic mayor for Miami is not just Trump backlash – it’s a seismic shift Eileen Higgins’s win has reset the city’s political landscape in some ways not seen in 28 years, and in others not at all
The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2025 Michigan Democrat moves to impeach RFK Jr, alleging ‘abuse of authority’ Haley Stevens accuses health secretary of undermining public health, but Republican-run House is unlikely to act
Latin Times · Dec 10, 2025 Incumbent Texas Sen. Says He's Happy About Jasmine Crockett Running For Dem Candidacy: 'Am I Hiding My Glee?' Incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn expressed joy at Rep. Jasmine Crockett's decision to run in the next election for the Upper House.
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Laura Loomer predicts the midterm elections will be a ‘bloodbath’ for Republicans after Miami mayoral upset “A bright red city in a bright red state just went blue tonight,” Loomer wrote on X on Tuesday night.
Latin Times · Dec 10, 2025 Trump Claims Jasmine Crockett's Candidacy To The Senate Is a 'Gift To Republicans': 'Can't Imagine She Wins' President Donald Trump said Jasmine Crockett's candidacy to the U.S. Senate in the Texas race next year is a "gift to Republicans," as her progressive and confrontational stance could give an edge to the GOP's candidate.
International Business Times UK · Dec 10, 2025 University Of Oklahoma Republican Head Insists Professor Who Gave Samantha Fulnecky Zero In Controversial Essay Is 'Correct' Fulnecky's failed essay ignites debate — GOP student leader sides with professor, calls assignment 'indefensible.'