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GOP charging guests tens of thousands of dollars to attend Trump’s ‘midterm convention’

Republican gathering in Texas dubbed ‘Trumpapalooza’ could prove expensive for ‘honorary delegates’

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Trump fires three Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms

US President Trump removed the final three members of the Election Assistance Commission. One Republican commissioner resigned, and two Democrats were fired via email. This action leaves the four-member bipartisan commission entirely without sitting commissioners. The commission certifies voting systems and maintains the national mail voter registration form. These terminations…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Anti-lobbyist Republican used lobbyists

Joe Mitchell, an Iowa Republican, campaigns against lobbyists, only after his trade org spent $75,000 on them

Salon · Jul 9

MAGA Congressman Max Miller Faces New Abuse Scandal After Two Republican Exes Accuse Him of Violence

Ohio Representative Max Miller faces abuse allegations from two former partners, prompting scrutiny of Republican accountability and leadership amid growing controversy.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

Colorado Republican Candidate Victor Marx Claims Killing Multiple People Since Age Seven but Refuses to Explain

Victor Marx, a Republican candidate for Colorado governor, faces controversy over claims of killing people and military involvement, raising questions about his past and credibility.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim sends Democrats fleeing his campaign

Platner’s exit kicks off a mad dash to find a candidate to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Kentucky governor urges Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition

The lack of information has fueled rampant speculation about his prognosis and whether he will return to the Senate when it reconvenes next week

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Platner, accused of sexual assault, suspends Senate campaign

Maine Democrat Graham Platner suspended his campaign for Senate on Wednesday night, a move that allows the state party to select an alternate candidate to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a marquee matchup this fall.  Platner’s announcement that he would drop out of the race comes two days after…

Roll Call · Jul 8

Gov. Beshear asks "Where's Mitch?"

Rumors have swirled as the senior Republican senator remains hospitalized

Salon · Jul 8

Judge sets February trial for man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riot

A federal trial is scheduled to start in February for a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties in Washington on the eve of Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

The Independent UK · Jul 8