In a shutdown, members of Congress are doubling as tour guides - Roll Call How much do they know about their place of work? “As a former history teacher, I love doing them, actually,” one member says. Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025
North Carolina gets new House map that could help GOP gain additional seat - Roll Call North Carolina Republicans have redrawn the state's congressional map, placing the seat of Democratic Rep. Don Davis in jeopardy. Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025
Trump taps Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell for assistant secretary of defense The U.S. Senate must confirm the appointment. The Granbury Republican previously announced he would not seek another Texas Senate term. The Texas Tribune · Oct 22, 2025
Perry's comments roil Democratic veterans - Roll Call Democrats said the Republican lawmaker should apologize for suggesting that they hate the military and serve for political reasons. Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025
GOP candidate believes the Proud Boys should be sent to hunt illegal immigrants Jake Lang, a former Jan 6 defendant hoping to unseat Florida Republican Sen. Ashley Moody, says he believes neo-fascist group should be ‘deputized’ to help with mass deportation push The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Air Safety In Focus As US Government Shutdown Hits Fourth Week The US government shutdown entered its fourth week Wednesday, becoming the second longest in history, as Donald Trump's Republicans and the opposition Democrats faced increasing pressure to end a stalemate that has crippled public services. International Business Times · Oct 22, 2025
‘Pedophiles and predators stick together’: Trump deliberates on pardoning Diddy, calls him ‘ half innocent’ All kinds of criminals have the unwavering support of United States President Donald Trump and his Republican buddies. However, sex offenders and pedophiles appear to be at the top of that list.After Trump recently granted clemency to fraudster and convicted felon George Santos, an interview from approximately 2 months ago,… The Mary Sue · Oct 22, 2025
What Happened to the Republican Party? Former Sen. Jeff Flake discusses how Trump reshaped the GOP, why populism betrayed conservative values, and why he believes the system can still be reformed. Reason · Oct 22, 2025
GOP Rep. Slams Colombian President Petro, Calls Him a Drug Addict: 'Got To Go To Rehab' Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez slammed Colombian President Gustavo Petro as the two clash while tensions between the two countries continue to escalate Latin Times · Oct 22, 2025
Everything We Know About John E. Sununu as Former GOP Senator Looks to Win Back His New Hampshire Seat John E. Sununu, the former U.S. senator and congressman from New Hampshire, has officially launched a bid for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate, International Business Times · Oct 22, 2025
Rating change: Sununu’s entry boosts Republican chances in New Hampshire - Roll Call Inside Elections is changing the rating of the Senate race in New Hampshire to Tilt Democratic after former Sen. John E. Sununu’s entrance. Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025
Republican moderates press leadership on health credit extension - Roll Call Moderate House Republicans are seeking a path forward on expiring health care tax credits. Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025
Rand Paul Again Slams Trump Over Strikes On Alleged Drug Boats Off Venezuela: 'A Lot Of Reasons To Be Worried' Republican Sen. Rand Paul again slammed President Donald Trump over the administration's continued strikes against alleged drug boats off Venezuela, reiterating that any armed conflict should be approved by Congress Latin Times · Oct 22, 2025
Huge AI data centers are turning local elections into fights over the future of energy Rising energy bills and growing scrutiny of Big Tech’s political influence are transforming AI data centers from obscure infrastructure into political flashpoints for both progressives and conservatives. Fortune · Oct 22, 2025
The Texas Tribune · Oct 22, 2025 How two Texas redistricting cases, 37 years apart, set the stage for the latest congressional redraw The 5th Circuit last year overturned its previous ruling that allowed racial groups to band together to challenge voting maps, laying the groundwork for Texas’ mid-decade redistricting.
Axios · Oct 22, 2025 Republicans may have run out of time on ACA tax credit changes Extending the credits after Nov. 1 is still possible, experts say, but gets much harder if there are massive changes.
Axios · Oct 22, 2025 Most Americans say U.S. on wrong track: poll Even a significant share of Republicans — nearly 30% — give Trump low marks on the economy and how the government is functioning.
Benzinga · Oct 22, 2025 Trump Gets Grilled By GOP Lawmakers, US Ranchers Over Argentine Beef Import Plan: 'This Isn't The Way...' President Donald Trump proposed to import beef from Argentina, and it has faced backlash from U.S. ranchers and Republican lawmakers.
Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025 John Sununu launches Senate comeback bid in New Hampshire - Roll Call Republican former Sen. John E. Sununu of New Hampshire will run for his old seat in 2026, he announced Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025 Trump Office of Special Counsel nominee accused of admitting ‘Nazi streak’ withdraws amid GOP backlash Paul Ingrassia was tapped by Trump to lead the independent agency that investigates federal whistleblower complaints and discrimination allegations
The Guardian - US · Oct 22, 2025 Trump news at a glance: Rare Republican pushback forces Trump nominee to lead whistleblower office to drop out Paul Ingrassia dropped out of consideration after racist text messages he sent surfaced this week. Key US politics stories from 21 October 2025 at a glance
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 Bernie Sanders stands by Maine oysterman taking on Susan Collins despite ‘racist’ posts and ‘troubling’ tattoo The anti-establishment ex-Marine earned plaudits from some Democrats. Now his comments risk their chances of defeating incumbent Republican senator
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 Family of Texas congressional aide who lit herself on fire speaks out after claims of an affair with Republican The late congressional aide’s mother called claims of an affair, ‘completely false’
The Guardian - US · Oct 21, 2025 North Carolina Republicans advance map to secure another seat in Congress State house set to pass map to turn 10-4 Republican split into 11-3 – and state law does not give governor a veto
The Texas Tribune · Oct 21, 2025 TribCast: The Hunt is on in the GOP Senate primary Matthew and Eleanor are joined by Tribune D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum and radio host Chad Hasty to unpack the three candidates vying to be the Republican nominee for Senate in 2026.