Andrew Cuomo tells crowd Trump is going to help him beat Mamdani in the race for NYC mayor ‘Trump himself, as well as top Republicans, will say the goal is to stop Mamdani,’ Cuomo said The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
TribCast: The Texas Democrats return. What happens next? The gang looks at what’s next in the extra-special session, as Republicans prepare to finally pass a new congressional map. The Texas Tribune · Aug 19, 2025
Six Republican states send 1,100 troops to US capital amid crackdown Federal agents and National Guard troops flood Washington after Trump calls for aggressive crime-fighting measures. Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2025
GOP Rep. Claims 'Maduro Regime Is Breaking Up' As U.S. Sends Warships Off The Venezuelan Coast: 'Some Have Already Fled' Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez claimed Venezuela's authoritarian government is collapsing as U.S. warships move towards waters off its coast Latin Times · Aug 19, 2025
Republicans sue to block Newsom’s fast-track California redistricting plan GOP lawmakers say the move to counter Texas maps bypasses voters and violates rules on how legislation must be introduced The Guardian - US · Aug 19, 2025
Elise Stefanik Booed in Upstate New York: Backlash Threatens 2026 Governor Bid Elise Stefanik was booed in her Upstate New York district during a Plattsburgh event, raising questions about her 2026 gubernatorial ambitions. International Business Times UK · Aug 19, 2025
Former US Attorney Catherine Hanaway appointed as Missouri's next attorney general Former U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway has been appointed as Missouri's next attorney general The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Republicans want to rig the midterm elections. Will they succeed? The Republican party has already shown that its commitment to democratic elections is paper thin The Guardian - US · Aug 19, 2025
Matt Gaetz has the solution for the Ukraine War: Make Russia part of NATO ‘The idea has been floated by foreign policy thinkers on the right and left for some time,’ former Republican congressman says The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Republican Rep. Celebrates Deployment Of U.S. Warships Near Venezuela: 'The Maduro Regime Must Be Annihilated' Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez celebrated the deployment of U.S. warships near Venezuela, saying the "Maduro regime must be annihilated" Latin Times · Aug 19, 2025
Texas Democrat remains locked in House chamber after refusing GOP law enforcement escort Nicole Collier rejects Speaker Dustin Burrows’ pledge to return for Wednesday morning vote on Republican push to redraw state’s electoral map The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Texas Senate fast tracks THC ban, flood prep and bathroom restrictions for transgender people Senators moved fast on Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda for the second special session. With House Democrats back in Texas, bills can now move through that chamber. The Texas Tribune · Aug 19, 2025
Democrats are getting crushed in fundraising, with only $15M in the chest compared to Republicans’ $80M Democrats have struggled to entice large donors or individual contributors to give to their national committee after losing the presidency and Congress The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025
Speaker Johnson vows to stop California’s redistricting push — but ignores Texas doing the same Republicans vow to take on Gavin Newsom’s plans in growing battle over Texas gerrymandering The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025
The Texas Tribune · Aug 18, 2025 Texas Republicans’ redistricting map: How the GOP could increase its stronghold. The proposed congressional districts are fueling a redistricting battle at the Texas Capitol and could have national consequences. A bipartisan war is already brewing across the U.S.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 18, 2025 Debates over THC, abortion pills, STAAR and more resume as Democrats return for second special session Now that the Texas House has a quorum following Democrats’ two-week absence, lawmakers are back to debate a wide range of issues, including redrawing congressional maps to benefit Republicans.
The Guardian - US · Aug 18, 2025 Democrats return to Texas as California kicks off push to pass new electoral map California tries to add Democratic seats in response to Texas bid to change House composition to favor Republicans
Latin Times · Aug 18, 2025 Florida Republicans Remove 'Deportation Depot' Merchandise Over Complaints From Home Depot The Republican Party of Florida removed deportation-themed merchandise following complaints from Home Depot
Reason · Aug 18, 2025 Republican Governors Send National Guard to D.C. Plus: Eric Adams introduces anti-drug proposals, ICE recruitment gets crazier, and more...
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025 Top Republican under fire for suggesting Trump get third term and run DC for ‘as long as he wants’ Andy Ogles trolls liberals on X by again pitching unconstitutional extension to president’s reign
Reason · Aug 18, 2025 Why Are There So Few Judicial Vacancies for President Trump to Fill? There are fewer early-term vacancies than one might have expected.
Roll Call · Aug 18, 2025 Sherrod Brown launches Senate comeback bid in Ohio - Roll Call Democrat Sherrod Brown of Ohio is seeking a return to the Senate after losing his reelection bid last year.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 17, 2025 Texas House, Senate panels again advance redrawn congressional map A second special session that has made approving the map a priority started Friday, shortly after the first one ended.
The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2025 Judge restrains Beto O’Rourke’s group from sending funds to Democrats outside Texas Ex-congressman’s Powered by People fundraised for lawmakers who left state to prevent redistricting vote