Speaker Mike Johnson says he won’t block House vote to release Epstein files Johnson’s House has been in recess since shutdown, delaying petition to force vote on making documents public The Guardian - US · Oct 21, 2025
MAGA queen Nancy Mace Claims ‘the left and Democrats’ don’t love America and blames them for genocide There’s raising awareness, and then there’s weaponizing tragedy for applause. Republican Rep. for South Carolina, Nancy Mace, managed to do both this week, turning a human rights crisis in Nigeria into a sermon about how Democrats supposedly hate God, Jews, and the United States. The Mary Sue · Oct 21, 2025
‘We have Darth Vader’: Trump introduces Star Wars villain as Republican hero in rambling ‘Rose Garden Club’ lunch Trump has previously referred to Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought as the ‘grim reaper’ The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025
Paul Ingrassia withdraws from hearing to lead watchdog office - Roll Call President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel announced he would withdraw from a Senate hearing set for Thursday. Roll Call · Oct 21, 2025
Ex-CIA chief John Brennan referred for criminal prosecution over ‘Russiagate,’ is latest Trump foe in DOJ crosshairs House Republicans call for prosecution of Obama’s CIA director after Trump demanded indictments of his enemies The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025
Republican Rep. Makes New Threat To Venezuela's Maduro: 'Can Only Negotiate Not To Have His Plane Downed When Escaping' Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart again slammed Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, now saying that he "can only negotiate not to have his plane downed when escaping" Latin Times · Oct 21, 2025
Trump suggests no need for another ‘big, beautiful bill’ - Roll Call President Donald Trump told GOP senators that the “big beautiful bill” contained all he desired and no additional legislation was necessary. Roll Call · Oct 21, 2025
Trump’s nomination of Paul Ingrassia loses Republican support following racist text messages Ingrassia, Trump’s pick to lead the office of special counsel, allegedly described himself as having ‘a Nazi streak’ The Guardian - US · Oct 21, 2025
Republican Rep. Slams Colombian President Petro Over Criticism Of U.S.: 'Doing All He Can To Destroy Relations' Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart slammed Colombian President Gustavo Petro over his repeated criticism of the U.S. and the Trump administration. In a social media publication, the lawmaker claimed that Petro is "doing all he can to destroy relations" between the countries Latin Times · Oct 21, 2025
Report on Trump nominee's "Nazi streak" text threatens Senate confirmation Several Republicans have already signaled they won't support Ingrassia. Axios · Oct 21, 2025
Gen Z wishes it were the year 2000—they’re emulating the fashion, undoing millennial-era ‘woke’ rules, and uncorking something dark in themselves The dark side to Gen Z’s pro-Y2K, anti-millennial backlash: “Anti-woke” slurs that show the leaked Young Republican chat isn’t an anomaly. Fortune · Oct 21, 2025
Who Is Ed Gallrein? Navy SEAL-Veteran Trump Endorses to Challenge Kentucky's Massie Donald Trump's endorsement of former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein to challenge Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie signals a high-stakes 2026 Republican primary showdown in the heartland of GOP politics. International Business Times UK · Oct 21, 2025
North Carolina Republicans advance new map targeting Rep. Don Davis - Roll Call Democrats’ hold on a swing district in North Carolina is in jeopardy after the GOP-controlled state Senate approved a new congressional map. Roll Call · Oct 21, 2025
‘I do have a Nazi streak’: Trump nominee accused of sending vile texts as he goes to Senate for Special Counsel role One of the Republicans in the group chat said that Paul Ingrassia belonged in the Nazi paramilitary group known as the Ubergruppenführer The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025
The Guardian - US · Oct 21, 2025 Trump nominee to lead whistleblower office withdraws after racist texts – as it happened This live blog is now closed
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 Disgraced former lawmaker George Santos appears on Fox News days after Trump pardon: ‘I owe the American people an apology’ Republican expelled from Congress for lying about his personal history offers mea culpa
Roll Call · Oct 21, 2025 Life after Congress: Rodney Davis’ off-ramp includes solutions and a shorkie - Roll Call “It was the first time I’ve been in the private sector since I worked for my dad’s fast food restaurant,” says the Illinois Republican.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 North Carolina GOP begins redrawing map to secure another House seat for Trump Democrats need to gain just three more seats to seize control of the House
Latin Times · Oct 20, 2025 Rand Paul Again Slams Trump Over Military Pressure On Venezuela: 'Regime Change Isn't Always What You Expect' Republican Sen. Rand Paul again slammed President Donald Trump over the administration's military pressure campaign on Venezuela, which, according to different reports, ultimately seek to oust the Caracas regime
Axios · Oct 20, 2025 Jeffries rejects Republican bill giving shutdown pay to troops and federal workers Jeffries called the bill a "political ploy," citing the lack of pay for furloughed workers.
The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2025 The massive No Kings protests may mark a new American political posture The violence Republicans seemed to want did not materialize. Instead the event showcased liberal-democratic consensus
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025 Vermont state senator who took part in 'deeply disturbing' Young Republicans group chat resigns A Vermont state senator who took part in a Young Republicans group chat on Telegram in which members made racist comments and joked about rape and gas chambers has resigned
Roll Call · Oct 20, 2025 Why Cornyn is still at risk of losing in Texas - Roll Call Texas Sen. John Cornyn remains extremely vulnerable, even while closing the polling gap with Republican primary challenger Ken Paxton.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025 MTG warns Republicans ‘will lose the House’ in midterms if they don’t help with rising everyday costs Georgia populist warns her party to address cost of living to keep voters onside
The Mary Sue · Oct 20, 2025 ‘The gangster is going to cause food riots’: People have strong opinions about Trump’s declaration of cutting Democrat programs As United States continues to experience a government shutdown, the country’s dictator-in-chief, Donald Trump, and his Republican Party continue to make efforts to malign and corner their opposition. Recently, Trump has been threatening to cut funding and firing federal workers in Democrat-run states in a desperate attempt to get what…