Talarico does lasting damage to the GOP The Texas Democratic nominee for Senate is teaching evangelical voters that Christians can be liberal Salon · Sep 21
Republican who said Trump ‘betrayed’ Hispanics in a viral ad was pressed on TV. Then she shifted the blame to his advisers: ‘Coming from a good place’ She appears to have toned down her criticism of the President. We Got This Covered · Sep 21
Trump's favorite 2026 campaign target is Biden: nearly 900 mentions and counting Donald Trump has invoked Joe Biden nearly 900 times this year as Republicans head into the November midterms, repeatedly blaming his predecessor for problems ranging from inflation and immigration to foreign policy, according to a Reuters review. The strategy comes as Trump faces voter concerns over the cost of living,… The Economic Times · Sep 21
Epstein reckoning on campaign trail In key races from Arizona to North Carolina, Democrats are hammering Republicans for their votes on Epstein files Salon · Sep 21
Trump rails against ‘communist’ Democrats as he rolls out red carpet for Xi Communism, President Donald Trump says, is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced The Independent UK · Sep 21
House Republican doubles down on jab at Trump’s immigration enforcement Florida’s María Elvira Salazar warns Trump that advisers are ‘compromising his legacy’ and not showing ‘whole picture’ The Guardian - US · Sep 20
Trump thinks AI needs its own "Force" The president promises an AI czar while Republicans grapple with growing concern over data centers at home Salon · Sep 20
‘Make college football great again’: US Education dept post sparks outrage amid Bo French controversy A post from the US Department of Education has drawn criticism, with users asking if the department is endorsing Republican Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French's racist tweet about South Asian students at the University of Texas. The Times of India · Sep 20
Trump demanded gerrymandered districts ahead of the midterms. His plan could backfire badly Democrats have a 69 percent probability of winning the House, compared to Republicans’ 31 percent, according to a new analysis The Independent UK · Sep 20
Don’t believe Vance's “Frankenstein” act The vice president's half-skeptical act is a model for Republicans looking to move beyond Trumpism Salon · Sep 20
Leftists make waves and Trump flexes muscles: US primary season takeaways Candidates have been selected for November’s midterms – have Republicans and Democrats made the right choices? The Guardian - US · Sep 20
What Trump's "Weak" Jab at María Elvira Salazar Reveals About the GOP's Miami Problem Trump called Rep. María Elvira Salazar weak on border security. Here's what's behind the GOP rift over immigration in her Miami district. Latin Times · Sep 20
Jeffries Accuses House GOP of 'Running Away' From Washington Before the Midterms Hakeem Jeffries accuses House Republicans of fleeing Washington as a seven-week recess stalls AI safety rules and Hegseth's impeachment push. Latin Times · Sep 19
Trump is talking with Senate's Thune about bill to cut data-center electricity costs Earlier this week, the Republican-majority House of Representatives voted 417 to 3 in favor of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require state utility regulators to consider whether large electricity users, including data centers, should bear the incremental costs of power infrastructure built to serve them. The Economic Times · Sep 19
The Texas Tribune · Sep 19 Federal judge pauses Texas Republicans’ bid to close primaries U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk said in his ruling that he expects Republicans to succeed in restricting primaries to voters registered with the party during the next legislative session.
The Independent UK · Sep 18 All the polls show a Republican bloodbath in the Midterms. So why aren’t Democrats celebrating? IN FOCUS: Democrats have plenty of structural advantages. But, Eric Garcia writes, Republicans have a cash advantage and are dipping back into some tactics that worked in the past
Latin Times · Sep 18 'I Don't Want You to Stand With Me and the MAGA Movement Today': Trump Sends Urgent Fundraising Appeal President Donald Trump sent supporters an unusually worded fundraising email Friday warning that Republicans could lose control of Congress, even as Trump-aligned political groups pour more than $130 million into the final stretch of the 2026 midterm campaign.
The Times of India · Sep 18 From Macaca to MAGA: How one needling remark can become a political thorn for Trump A 2006 incident involving Senator George Allen and a racial slur highlights how small remarks can alter election outcomes. Recent social media posts by Republican Bo French have also drawn significant criticism and condemnation. These events suggest a growing unease among some Republicans regarding Trump's influence. Moderate Republicans and even…
International Business Times UK · Sep 18 JD Vance's 'Give Us Another Chance' Plea Sends Shockwaves as Republicans Fight To Hold Congress JD Vance urges voters to give Republicans 'another chance' before telling Americans to keep Democrats he attacks as extreme out of Congress.
International Business Times UK · Sep 18 Video Shows Republicans Telling Mitch McConnell to Vote 'Aye' After He Appears to Nearly Side With Democrats A viral clip prompted claims that Mitch McConnell nearly voted against the Farm Bill, but his office said confusion involved nearby senators. McConnell ultimately voted 'aye'.
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Trump AG Todd Blanche sparks concerns about boundaries with frequent appearances at political events Attorneys general have typically stayed away from political rallies and at arm's length from the White House
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Canvasser for Republican Senate candidate swipes package from porch in Maine A canvasser for a Republican Senate candidate was captured on doorbell camera stealing a package while knocking on doors in Maine.
International Business Times UK · Sep 18 Senator Mitch McConnell Reportedly Casts Deciding Vote While 'Rotting in His Seat', Critics Say Mitch McConnell cast the deciding vote to advance Farm Bill 2.0 after returning from rehabilitation, as footage of his quiet response triggered online debate about his health and fitness for office.
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Republicans held more than 30 hearings on Benghazi. They haven’t held any specifically on Trump’s Iran war More than 200 days into the conflict, congressional Republicans have yet to hold single standalone public hearing
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Trump appeared in just 12 of more than 500 Republican TV ads ahead of the midterms: report GOP candidates focusing on attacking Democrats rather than championing president’s record as his deep unpopularity begins to tell