House Democrats force vote on kicking GOP Rep. Cory Mills off Armed Services Committee Democrats have repeatedly — and successfully — used the threat of censure against Mills to ward off GOP rebukes. Axios · Nov 19, 2025
Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state Republicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress. The Texas Tribune · Nov 18, 2025
Who's the sole Republican to vote against releasing Epstein files? The Senate quickly sent the bill on Epstein to Trump's desk Tuesday evening. Axios · Nov 18, 2025
Trump backs ban on state AI laws Expect Republican infighting as regulating AI is a bipartisan priority both outside of Washington and in some pockets of D.C. Axios · Nov 18, 2025
US House and Senate agree to pass bill to force release of Epstein files US House of Representatives and Senate have voted overwhelmingly in favour of making evidence against the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein public. The bill is now set to go to Trump for final approval. Euronews · Nov 18, 2025
Why MAGA is so concerned with Epstein − and why the files are unlikely to dent loyalty to Trump With the latest shift by President Donald Trump on releasing the Epstein files held by the U.S. Department of Justice – he’s now for it after being against it after being for it – the MAGA base may finally get to view the documents it’s long wanted to see. On… The Conversation · Nov 18, 2025
Judge rejects ‘racially gerrymandered’ maps in Texas that gave Republicans extra districts Federal judge instructed state to use older maps, with Republicans likely to appeal decision The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2025
Photos of Marjorie Taylor Greene standing with Epstein survivors before House votes on Epstein files Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican and longtime Trump loyalist, stood with several Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors outside the Capitol Tuesday morning, along with other Republican congresspeople, as the House headed toward a vote on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late… The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through the mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump. Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would appeal. The Texas Tribune · Nov 18, 2025
Republican gives ‘prison care package’ with holy water to ‘possessed’ Democrat opponent facing federal charges A Republican congressional candidate gifted her Democrat rival, who is facing federal charges for participating in a protest outside an ICE facility, a “prison care package” which included holy water. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene Again Criticizes Trump Over Epstein Files Clash: 'I Have Never Owed Him Anything' Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene again criticized President Donald Trump over their clash regarding the Epstein files, saying she and holdout other GOP lawmakers had to fight "against the most powerful people in the world, even the president." Latin Times · Nov 18, 2025
Will Marjorie Taylor Greene turn the Maga movement against Trump? Whatever her motives, the Republican congresswoman’s ‘revenge tour’ against the president is proving surprisingly effective, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025
Scoop: Mike Johnson will vote to release the Epstein files The move is a remarkable pivot for House Speaker Mike Johnson, who had urged Republicans to reject the effort. Axios · Nov 18, 2025
Donald Trump Mocks MTG Danger Claims: 'Her Life Is In Danger? Who Is That?' Donald Trump mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene's claims of rising danger as their feud explodes, with Greene accusing the POTUS of fueling threats and withdrawing his support in a heated public clash. International Business Times UK · Nov 18, 2025
International Business Times · Nov 18, 2025 Ted Cruz Asks Trump to Reimburse Texas Over $10B Spent on His Immigration Crackdown Over two dozen Texas Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asking the Trump administration for more than $10 billion to reimburse the state for funds spent in immigration enforcement policies.
Latin Times · Nov 18, 2025 Ted Cruz, Other Texas GOP Lawmakers Ask Trump Admin For More Than $10 Billion To Refund Immigration Enforcement Costs Over two dozen Texas Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asking the Trump administration for more than $10 billion to reimburse the state for funds spent in immigration enforcement policies.
We Got This Covered · Nov 18, 2025 ‘They’re scrubbing the files to take Republican names out’: Jeffrey Epstein’s brother says Trump cover-up underway in Winchester, VA facility Is the fix in?
The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2025 Will Trump sign the Epstein bill and when could the files be released? The bill passed by a passed a significant milestone in Congress and now awaits the US president’s signature
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025 Mayor says federal immigration agents will expand enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh Federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh as soon as Tuesday
Benzinga · Nov 18, 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene Can Find Space In 'Big Tent' Democratic Party, Says Jamie Raskin Amid: 'We Got Room...' Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Sunday suggested that the party could welcome Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) if she chooses to leave the Republican Party, signaling a broad "big tent" approach.
The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2025 Trump news at a glance: in a U-turn, president tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein files Donald Trump says ‘we have nothing to hide’ as Maga suspicions grow over files – key US politics stories from Monday 17 November at a glance
International Business Times UK · Nov 18, 2025 Donald Trump Savages Marjorie Taylor Greene, Insists No One 'Cares About Her' Amid Threats Donald Trump calls former ally Marjorie Taylor Greene a 'traitor,' after the Republican lawmaker accused him of putting her life in danger.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Five things to watch as the House of Representatives tees up a vote on the Epstein files ANALYSIS: When Mike Johnson finally calls the vote, who votes on it and whether the Senate takes it up are all key questions, Eric Garcia writes
The Texas Tribune · Nov 17, 2025 Abbott sets Jan. 31 special election runoff for North Texas Senate seat Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss will face off to succeed Kelly Hancock after winning the most votes in the Nov. 4 election.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Trump’s White House dodges on whether president would ever meet with Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse survivors Trump changed course this weekend and is now urging House Republicans to vote for the Epstein files to be released