Tucker Carlson stuns Republicans by backing Democrat in key Senate race IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 14
Bill Maher Mocks Donald Trump's 'Empty Seats' as Dallas Speech Ratings Fall Below Hannity and Gutfeld Bill Maher mocked Donald Trump over reportedly empty seats at a Dallas Republican convention and an estimated Fox News audience below those of Hannity and Gutfeld!. International Business Times UK · Sep 14
Pre-election agenda may prove too ambitious for Congress With college football season in full swing, lawmakers in Congress could take up student athlete compensation issues facing intercollegiate athletics. They could follow last week’s 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with legislation to address a lapse in surveillance powers. They could try to sort through the thicket of… Roll Call · Sep 14
Trump agrees to new bipartisan ethics provision in massive crypto bill, Republican senators say A core group of Democrats, as well as Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said that didn't go far enough to address conflict-of-interest issues they had with Trump's crypto wealth. Their votes would be needed to advance the bill in a key vote this Tuesday. The Economic Times · Sep 14
Bo French Called UT Crowd' Foreigners'—but 80.5% of the University's Students Are Texans Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, faces bipartisan criticism after claiming the University of Texas prioritises foreigners despite data showing most students are Texas residents. International Business Times UK · Sep 13
MAGA Mayoral Candidate Donald Nance Says ICE 'Increased Racism' After Son-In-Law Was Detained Twice Louisiana Republican Don Nance says his son-in-law's second ICE detention has exposed the personal cost of enforcement, despite Nance's support for the agency's broader mission. International Business Times UK · Sep 13
JD Vance Keeps Getting Chanted at for 2028. Here's What the Polls Actually Say Trump closed the GOP's first midterm convention with a 'cheat like hell' pledge. Here's what happened in Dallas — and what got corrected. Latin Times · Sep 13
Missouri's Congressional Map Fight Just Ended (For Now) — Here's What Happens to Your November Ballot Missouri's top election official faces contempt today as a state court order and a federal ruling clash over which map governs November's election. Latin Times · Sep 13
‘We are going down’: Congressman reveals terrifying escape from sinking plane A Republican congressman from Wisconsin says he had to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a lake late Saturday The Independent UK · Sep 13
Trump doubles down on $5K dividend pledge if Republicans win midterms, says ‘we’d go into depression’ if Democrats win "We can easily handle that because we’re taking in so much money." We Got This Covered · Sep 13
The third rail isn't what it used to be. As the Social Security fund's insolvency nears, more lawmakers are open to tax hikes—even Republicans “I’m willing to look at the tax rate. I am willing to raise the amount of income through tax.” Fortune · Sep 13
Epstein Survivors Say GOP Convention Ejected Them Despite Guest Passes and No Protest Three Epstein survivors and journalist Tara Palmeri were removed from a Republican convention in Dallas after questioning candidate Robert Burke about the release of Epstein-related files. International Business Times UK · Sep 13
‘Intolerance and racism’: US senator slams Texas Republican nominee over post targeting Asian students US Senator John Cornyn has publicly rebuked his fellow Republican Bo French over a social media post targeting students of color celebrating at a University of Texas football game, accusing the GOP nominee for Texas railroad commissioner of promoting “intolerance and racism”. The Times of India · Sep 13
Mike Johnson leads Republicans in skeptical response to Trump’s $5,000 election ‘bribe’ Trump’s ‘bribe’ needs the support of both Republicans and probably Democrats too. It currently has neither one The Independent UK · Sep 13
The Economic Times · Sep 13 Trump calls $5,000 payouts 'easy' to fit into federal budget President Trump stated the United States can afford $5,000 payments to all adults. This proposal was unveiled during the Republican Party convention last week. House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed congressional approval would be necessary for any payments. Democratic politicians criticized the idea as not being a serious proposal. Consumer watchdog…
The Times of India · Sep 13 Trump says $5,000 ‘dividend’ would be ‘easy’ to fund if Republicans win midterms US president Donald Trump has renewed his promise to give every adult American a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections, arguing that the government would have enough revenue to fund the payment.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 13 Several Texas Republicans condemn Bo French’s racist posts calling Asian students at UT a “problem” French, the Republican nominee for a statewide position regulating Texas’ oil and gas industry, posted a photo of University of Texas students, while decrying “foreigners” displacing Americans.
International Business Times UK · Sep 13 Critics Instantly Blast President Donald Trump as a 'Wannabe Cult Leader' After Bizarre Loyalty Oath Donald Trump led Republican supporters in a personal loyalty pledge at the party's Dallas convention, urging them to vote in November and drawing criticism online.
The Guardian - US · Sep 13 Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms Plan to give US adults $5,000 has been greeted with incredulity across the political spectrum as well as outrage
The Times of India · Sep 13 US Republican governor candidate escapes plane crash, swims to safety after emergency lake landing Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate and US Congressman Tom Tiffany escaped with minor injuries after the small plane he was travelling in lost power and made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau on Saturday night.
Salon · Sep 13 America's wet hot socialist summer Fox News and Republicans are struggling to contain their desire when it comes to the progressive left
The Guardian - US · Sep 13 ‘It’s just straight bigotry’: wave of Islamophobic rhetoric looms over US midterm elections As Muslims win historic victories, experts describe rise in anti-Islamic sentiment that rivals post-9/11 climate
We Got This Covered · Sep 12 Should Democrats win a congressional majority this midterm, Trump thinks he would ‘probably’ be able to make a deal, but promises, ‘I’ll be a blocker’ “It’s never as important.”
The Independent UK · Sep 12 Trans congresswoman tells youth not to lose hope over Republican attacks IN FULL
The Guardian - US · Sep 12 Taxes wouldn’t fund $5,000 Trump ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms, says commerce secretary Lutnick said $500bn of estimated $1tn needed to fund checks to all US adults could come from new visa program