Life after Congress: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen recalls her career as ‘a delight’ - Roll Call Former Florida lawmaker who chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee now represents clients from around the world. Roll Call · Sep 23, 2025
Over 1,000 Cubans Recruited to Fight for Russia in Ukraine, Ukrainian Officials Say Ukrainian intelligence officials revealed that more than 1,000 Cubans have signed contracts with the Russian military to fight in Ukraine, with at least 39 confirmed dead. The disclosure was made during a briefing organized in Washington by Cuban American Republican lawmakers, highlighting growing concerns about Havana's alleged complicity in Moscow's… Latin Times · Sep 22, 2025
Republican decries FCC chair’s comments on Kimmel suspension: ‘Absolutely inappropriate’ Rand Paul, a Kentucky senator, also said Disney and ABC have no obligation to employ the late-night host The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2025
Trump to meet with Democratic leaders ahead of shutdown deadline - Roll Call The White House and congressional leaders say the president and top Democrats are expected to meet this week to try to avoid a shutdown. Roll Call · Sep 22, 2025
Democrats silent as Republicans galvanised after Charlie Kirk memorial Democrats trod carefully in responding to event attended by nearly 100,000 that blended politics with religion The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2025
John Oliver and Ted Cruz have Goodfellas-influenced meeting of minds over ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Late-night host and Republican senator are in rare agreement as both men accuse FCC chairman Brendan Carr of behaving like mafia boss from Martin Scorsese’s crime classic The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025
Peter Schiff Slams Republicans For Wanting To 'Gift' Tariff Revenue Back To Taxpayers, Calls It 'One Of The Dumbest Ideas' Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff is openly criticizing the idea floating around among Republicans. Their proposal is to use tariff revenue collected by the government to fund rebate checks for American taxpayers. Benzinga · Sep 22, 2025
Donations for Turning Point USA pour in after founder Charlie Kirk’s death Fundraising efforts ramp up to open new chapters of influential far-right group as Kirk’s widow takes over as CEO The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2025
While praising Charlie Kirk’s commitment to free speech, Texas leaders move to punish students celebrating his death Gov. Greg Abbott called for a student to be expelled for celebrating Kirk’s death. Legal experts say the student’s speech is likely constitutionally protected. The Texas Tribune · Sep 22, 2025
Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries Demand Direct Meeting With Trump As 'Painful' Shutdown Looms: 'Now Your Obligation To...' As the deadline for a potential government shutdown approaches, top Democrats have requested a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss a way forward. Benzinga · Sep 22, 2025
Vance puts Charlie Kirk’s Christian faith front and center – with an eye on 2028 Vice-president was in confessional mode as he eulogized his friend in Arizona – but speech could have political utility too The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2025
Another Republican senator blasts FCC chair's comments on Kimmel — 'Absolutely inappropriate' "And I'll fight any attempt by the government to get involved with speech, I will fight." Fortune · Sep 21, 2025
Split emerges among Republican senators on Trump’s targeting of media in wake of Jimmy Kimmel furor Rand Paul says FCC move ‘inappropriate’ while fellow Republican senator admits she’s evolving away from support for unfettered free speech protections The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025
"Path to a dictatorship": Democrats flame Trump's public pressure on Bondi Democrats on Sunday urged their Republican colleagues to push back against Trump. Axios · Sep 21, 2025
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 21, 2025 Trump Allies Slam Australia’s Decision To Recognise Palestinian State At UN Assembly Republican lawmakers like Ted Cruz warned Australia of the "punitive measures" that may be taken as a result of the historic move.
The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2025 Oklahoma Republicans propose all state colleges must have Charlie Kirk statue Schools would be required to build memorial plaza and describe slain activist as civil rights leader or face fines
Radio France Internationale · Sep 20, 2025 Turkey opposition faces wave of arrests and court fight over leadership The legal noose is tightening around Turkey’s main opposition party, with waves of arrests targeting mayors and local officials. But the troubles of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) could deepen further, as a court case threatens the removal of its leadership.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 20, 2025 Young Texas conservatives say Charlie Kirk’s death is galvanizing their religion-forward politics Thousands gathered for the Texas Youth Summit, where speaker after speaker memorialized Kirk and encouraged young attendees to rise in his place.
Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2025 Ted Cruz breaks with Republicans, slams ‘mafioso’ threats to broadcasters The US senator has labelled Carr’s comments ‘dangerous as hell’ and something ‘right out of Goodfellas’.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025 Democrats dig their heels in on spending as Republicans leave Washington ahead of a government shutdown ANALYSIS: Republicans are betting that they can force Democrats into submission like they did in March. Eric Garcia writes how Democrats want to get a policy win and show their supporters they can actually fight
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025 Grim news for Trump on economy, immigration, and crime as Republicans say US headed in wrong direction: polls Young Republicans and GOP women have seen the largest drop in optimism since the Charlie Kirk shooting
Latin Times · Sep 19, 2025 Republican Confidence in Direction U.S. is Taking Collapses After Kirk Shooting, Poll Finds One Republican who participated in the AP-NORC poll said that "if you'd have talked to me two weeks ago, I wouldn't have brought it up as a main concern ... but now it's violence"
The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2025 Democrats reject spending bill over healthcare cuts as shutdown looms Senate blocks funding bill passed by House on near party-line vote with Jeffries saying ‘We don’t work for Trump’
The Texas Tribune · Sep 19, 2025 Rep. Michael McCaul, foreign policy hawk in an increasingly isolationist GOP, recounts 20 years in Congress The longtime Austin Republican, who is retiring at the end of his term, said he is concerned about the direction of his party and Congress as a whole.
The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2025 US House passes resolution to honor Charlie Kirk in vote that divided Democrats Several Democrats who opposed the measure said they condemned Kirk’s murder, but could not support his speech