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Top Republican squirms over whether Trump’s $1.8B ‘slush fund’ is dead or not

Jim Jordan expresses tacit support for fund that has many Senate Republicans in revolt against the White House

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Nearly three-quarters of MAGA voters would back candidate accused of domestic violence: poll

Most MAGA voters would back a Republican candidate mired in any of 12 separate scandals, the poll found

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Republican senator calls for Max Miller to quit Congress amid abuse allegations

Senator Bernie Moreno says congressman and former son-in-law should step down after ex-wife’s allegations

The Guardian - US · Aug 2

Trump Threatens to Keep Todd Blanche as Acting AG, Revive Anti-Weaponization Bill if Senate Rejects Nominee

President Donald Trump warned he could keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and renew efforts to pass an "Anti-Weaponization Bill" if Republican senators do not confirm his nominee for the Justice Department’s top role.

Benzinga · Aug 2

David Cole's Qualified Defense of the Supreme Court

The prominent liberal legal scholar and former ACLU leader outlines how the Court has often checked Trump, but also critiques it for going against precedent.

Reason · Aug 1

MAGA rebel condemns ‘payout pot for punks’ after Trump says he’s reviving his $1.8B ‘slush fund’

President said Saturday morning he would move forward with the creation of the nearly $1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ if two Republican senators refused to confirm his attorney general nominee

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Trump's 'Rocket Fuel' For Growth Remains Elusive. Republicans Face Uneasy November

The Fed's decision to keep interest rates unchanged has once again brought the spotlight back on November midterms, as the prospect of higher borrowing costs loom, posing uneasiness for the tense Republican camp. The Trump administration's own policies have helped drive an increase as policies, including the tariffs regime, have…

International Business Times · Aug 1

Upheaval in Maine and another 100-day campaign - can Democrats pull it off?

Troy Jackson gained the party nomination for Senate, but now he needs to consolidate support to take on Susan Collins

The Guardian - US · Aug 1

Incumbent Larry Rhoden defeats Toby Doeden in historic Republican primary runoff for governor of South Dakota

Incumbent Larry Rhoden defeated Toby Doeden in the Republican primary runoff for governor of South Dakota on July 28. The gubernatorial primary runoff was the first since South Dakota passed a 1985 law requiring a candidate to receive 35% of the vote to avoid a runoff. In the June 2,…

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026

In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon.

Ballotpedia · Jul 31