Both Republican Dan Sullivans can compete in Alaska primary, court rules Challenger Dan Sullivan had been booted from ballot, but supreme court ruled he can compete against senator of same name The Guardian - US · Jun 30
5 Photos Of Tracy Duhon: MAGA Ally Ken Paxton Video Unveils Secret Getaway With Alleged Mistress Ahead Of Crucial Election Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton faces backlash after being seen in Iceland with alleged mistress, raising questions about his commitment to the campaign amid ongoing scandals. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
‘Blackface without the makeup’: John Oliver shreds Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for impression of Hakeem Jeffries The comedian mocked the Florida governor during a segment on the impacts of Republican-led gerrymandering The Independent UK · Jun 29
Trump's War on Mail-In Ballots Suffers 5-4 Blow as Two of His Own Supreme Court Picks Side Against Him The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to allow states to count mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day if postmarked on time, impacting upcoming elections and preserving voting access. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
Fox’s Tomi Lahren warns Republicans will ‘stay home’ in November because voter ID hasn’t passed ‘Why do we elect Republicans?’ Tomi Lahren griped on X The Independent UK · Jun 29
John Oliver on redistricting: ‘putting a thumb on the scale of who gets elected’ The host discussed recent limits to the Voting Rights Act and Trump’s efforts to dissolve majority Black districts The Guardian - US · Jun 29
Trump 'Holds Affordability Hostage' With Massive Temper Tantrum, Killing Largest Housing Bill in a Generation President Trump cancels signing a bipartisan housing bill, demanding Congress prioritise voter ID legislation, causing a political standoff and stalling a major housing initiative. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'You're Not Being Represented!' Marjorie Taylor Greene discusses the future of the Republican Party, the resurgence of democratic socialism, and why the political establishment always wins Reason · Jun 29
US supreme court upholds law to count mail-in ballots arriving after election day Court sides against Republicans after deciding earlier this term to let Louisiana in effect dismantle Voting Rights Act The Guardian - US · Jun 29
Trump Calls Democrats as 'Godless Communists' and 'Animals' After a Series of Midterm Wins President Trump criticises Democratic Socialists, labelling them 'godless communists' and warning of ideological threats to the US, as Republicans gear up for the midterm elections. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
Texas approves mandatory Bible readings in public schools, reigniting a century-long debate On June 26, 2026, the Texas State Board of Education approved a required reading list for public schools, including selections from the Bible. The 9-5 vote, split along Republican and Democrat party lines, stems from a 2023 state law that required Texas to create a list with at least one… The Conversation · Jun 29
Supreme Court allows counts of late-arriving mail ballots The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi state law Monday that allows election officials to count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but that arrive up to five days later, turning aside a challenge from Republicans and allowing similar laws in more than two dozen states. The 5-4 decision,… Roll Call · Jun 29
Keisha Bottoms (D) and Rick Jackson (R) compete in toss-up race to succeed term-limited Republican governor in Georgia Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) and Rick Jackson (R) are running for Governor of Georgia in the November 3, 2026, general election. Ballotpedia · Jun 29
Four Republicans run in Tennessee's redrawn 9th Congressional District, Democratic incumbent retiring Charlotte Bergmann, Brent Taylor, Jeremy Thompson, and Todd Warner are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District on August 6, 2026. Ballotpedia · Jun 29
The Guardian - US · Jun 29 ‘Weaponizing ignorance’: Muslims bear brunt as Texas Republicans make hate mainstream Muslims say anti-Islamic rhetoric making everyday life difficult – and threats and harassment not uncommon
International Business Times UK · Jun 29 MAGA Republican Ken Paxton Caught on Video With Alleged Mistress as Secret $2M Love Nest Emerges Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is embroiled in controversy over an alleged affair and secret property, raising questions about his political future amid a high-profile Senate race.
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Hegseth has ‘undermined’ the US military, says Republican on Armed Services Committee Hegseth’s firings have reportedly created an atmosphere of fear at Pentagon and a GOP lawmaker says he is now ‘undermining’ the military
Latin Times · Jun 28 Trump, Corruption and the Latino Vote: Inside the Texas Senate Showdown Between James Talarico and Ken Paxton James Talarico is betting that Ken Paxton's pile of scandals plus a statewide affordability squeeze can flip a Texas Senate seat Republicans have held for three decades — with Latino and Black turnout the deciding factor in a race polls now call a toss-up.
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Outgoing Republican senator burned by Trump unloads on RFK Jr for lying to him during nomination Bill Cassidy accuses Kennedy of pursuing anti-vaccine agenda despite commitments he made during confirmation
The Guardian - US · Jun 28 Bill Cassidy accuses Trump of treating Congress as ‘merely an appendage’ Out-going Louisiana senator’s rebuke over Iran war is rare instance of a Republican politician standing up to Trump
International Business Times UK · Jun 28 What Happened to Julia Letlow's Late Husband, Luke Letlow, and Who Is Her Fiancé Kevin Ainsworth? Julia Letlow wins Louisiana's Republican primary runoff for the US Senate, marking a significant milestone in her political career shaped by personal tragedy and resilience.
Roll Call · Jun 27 Trump-backed Julia Letlow wins GOP Senate runoff in Louisiana Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow locked up the Republican nomination on Saturday, defeating state treasurer and former Rep. John Fleming in a primary runoff and putting herself on a path to becoming the first GOP woman to represent the state in the chamber. Letlow, who had President Donald Trump’s endorsement, was leading Fleming…
The Times of India · Jun 27 Trumpiana: Who is greater than the GOAT? Donald Trump, believing himself more powerful than historical figures, proudly shared a letter from a self-proclaimed "Presidential Historian." He celebrated a Senate vote reversal on Iran and lashed out at dissenting Republicans. Trump also canceled a housing bill signing, demanding voter ID legislation. Meanwhile, legal challenges and a troubled Lincoln…
International Business Times UK · Jun 27 GOP Insiders Secretly Compare Trump Presidency to 'Weekend at Bernie's' Washington insiders are privately likening Donald Trump's presidency to a 'Weekend at Bernie's' routine, according to new reporting that describes a 'dead in the water' administration propped up by anxious aides.
Salon · Jun 27 Democrats run against "Epstein class" Candidates are casting their messaging around Epstein’s associates and the unaccountable elite