Leo XIV looks like a Never Trumper Republican, based on his voting record New pope voted in string of Republican primaries – until Donald Trump came to dominate GOP politics The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
GOP Rep. Introduces Bill Seeking Death Penalty Eligibility For Migrants Who Commit Murder In The U.S. Texas Rep. Morgan Luttrell has introduced a bill that would make migrants eligible for the death penalty if they commit murder in the U.S. Latin Times · May 8, 2025
Trump is pushing ‘good friends’ Rubio and Vance as possible successors – can they take the mantle in 2028? Rubio is well-positioned to run in 2028, but his strongest competition is already in the White House The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
Trump names Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as top DC federal prosecutor Move comes after US president withdraws nomination of Ed Martin, GOP loyalist who supported January 6 pardons The Guardian - US · May 8, 2025
MAGA world turns to familiar playbook to pressure GOP senator - Roll Call MAGA influencers used familiar pressure tactics on Sen. Thom Tillis after he came out against Trump's nominee for D.C.'s top prosecutor. Roll Call · May 8, 2025
Key GOP Senator Says Trump's 'Beautiful Bill' is 'Doomed To Fail': 'We're Not Even Close' Republican Senator Ron Johnson said President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" reconciliation bill is "doomed to fail" and that he won't support it as it is Latin Times · May 8, 2025
Medicaid and taxes and SNAP, oh my - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including ad campaigns and vulnerable lawmakers. Roll Call · May 8, 2025
Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter enters Senate race against Jon Ossoff - Roll Call Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter became the first high-profile Republican to announce a challenge to vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Roll Call · May 8, 2025
Trump Reportedly Seeks Release Of Biden's Robert Hur Interview Audio The Trump government is reportedly making plans to release audio recordings of ex-President Joe Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur. International Business Times · May 8, 2025
Why is Trump considering raising taxes on millionaires? Tax-cutting once unified the Republicans. Now, that sacred cow might get killed The Guardian - US · May 8, 2025
Texas megadonor Alex Fairly joined forces with the GOP’s ultraconservative wing. He didn’t like what he saw. Fairly, an Amarillo businessman, backed many candidates aligned with conservative West Texas billionaire Tim Dunn’s political operation in 2024. Now he’s disavowing what he says are dishonest and aggressive campaign tactics while pondering his path forward. The Texas Tribune · May 8, 2025
The 10 most vulnerable House members of 2026 CQ Roll Call's inaugural list of the most vulnerable House members of the 2026 election cycle features five Republicans and five Democrats. Roll Call · May 8, 2025
Some Republicans Are Defending Planned Parenthood Following Proposed Funding Cuts: Report As House GOP members build a budget reconciliation bill, moderates have emerged as an unexpected roadblock to stripping Planned Parenthood's federal funding. Latin Times · May 7, 2025
Senate Democrats need to break some streaks to win the majority - Roll Call Why would Democrats have any chance of winning the Senate in 2026? Because streaks are made to be broken, writes analyst Nathan L. Gonzales. Roll Call · May 7, 2025
Latin Times · May 7, 2025 AOC Posts Two-Word Response as CBO Projects Millions Could Lose Medicaid Under GOP Proposals: 'Told Ya' AOC reacted to a report by the Congressional Budget Office showing that several Republican-backed Medicaid policy options could result in millions of Americans losing health coverage.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 Republicans fear Marjorie Taylor Greene could win the Georgia primaries – then cost them the whole race ‘If I was to put my political science hat on and look at all the criteria, she wouldn’t be high on my list of recruits,’ North Dakota senator says
Roll Call · May 7, 2025 Conservatives chafe at taking Medicaid savings options off table - Roll Call House GOP leaders’ decision to step back from two pathways to major Medicaid cost savings has fueled contempt with hard-line conservatives.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 15 House Republicans – a group large enough to turn the tide in any vote – warn Trump about Social Security cuts GOP collective issues open letter to new commissioner calling for end to cutbacks that might ‘further deteriorate customer service’ and impact constituents
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 Kari Lake announces partnership between far-right OAN and Voice of America to distribute pro-Trump message ‘Kari Lake providing One America News Network to our global audiences makes a mockery of the agency's history of independent non-partisan journalism,’ former USAGM Chief Financial Officer Grant Turner said in response
The Texas Tribune · May 7, 2025 In bail talks, lawmakers close in on Texas GOP goal of keeping defendants in jail While Gov. Greg Abbott steps up his push for stricter bail rules, critics seek a balance between the rights of the accused and the goal of keeping dangerous defendants behind bars.
The Texas Tribune · May 7, 2025 Sen. John Cornyn announces leadership team, including Trump pollster, for 2026 reelection campaign Cornyn’s move to stockpile his campaign team with seasoned GOP operatives signals he is digging in for a serious fight against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
International Business Times · May 7, 2025 Republicans, Dems Hold Separate Crypto Roundtables As Tensions Simmer Over Trump Projects Republicans and Democrats on Sunday held separate crypto roundtables after Rep. Maxine Waters walked out of a crypto hearing seeking to discuss crypto legislation as she alleged that GOP members of the House Financial Services Committee refused to discuss President Trump's crypto ventures.
Roll Call · May 6, 2025 House GOP drops some Medicaid cuts from reconciliation plan - Roll Call Republicans will have to find a way make up for hundreds of billions in potential Medicaid cuts that leaders appeared to rule out Tuesday.
The Guardian - US · May 6, 2025 Democrats make long-shot effort to stop Trump cuts to Medicaid and Snap Four Republicans needed to sign on to discharge petition to force vote on legislation preventing cuts to safety net
Latin Times · May 6, 2025 GOP Senators Reject Trump's Idea to Send U.S. Offenders to Foreign Prisons: 'I Can't Imagine You Can Deport a Citizen' Some Republican senators are rejecting President Trump's proposal to send U.S. citizens convicted of crimes to foreign prisons