Nearly a quarter of Republicans say they are poorer in Trump’s second term Most voters say they are worse off after a year and a half of Trump The Independent UK · Aug 16
Trump takes blame game to a new level with Reflecting Pool, Iran war and inflation finger pointing Trump’s tendency to point fingers at others is increasingly in the spotlight before November’s midterm elections, when Republicans are trying to retain control of Congress The Independent UK · Aug 15
Trump eyes millions from personal political funds for GOP amid midterm pressure: Report President Trump has reportedly greenlit substantial funding from his PAC to bolster Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming midterms. He is ramping up his campaign appearances, aiming to energize his dedicated base amid challenges to maintain Congressional control. This strategic push also seeks to address growing unease surrounding issues like… The Times of India · Aug 15
Greg Abbott threatens Dallas, Houston airports’ grant funds over Islamic washing facilities DFW said late Friday that plans to install the religious washing station had been canceled. The Texas Tribune · Aug 15
Trump paints Blakeman as tough on crime with cops as backdrop at New York rally President Donald Trump took his midterm campaign tour to New York’s Long Island on Friday, seeking to boost an old friend running for governor and Republicans looking to flip two light-blue House seats. A native New Yorker, Trump was in Garden City ostensibly, to help Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County… Roll Call · Aug 14
Karoline Leavitt returns from maternity leave only to step down as White House press secretary: ‘My fight is entering a new phase’ Leavitt had been one of the most familiar faces in the current administration. We Got This Covered · Aug 13
At the Races: Entering the Florida fray Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Editor’s note: Tuesday’s newsletter was mistakenly sent again on Wednesday. The version below has the latest information. By Mary Ellen… Roll Call · Aug 13
Rio Grande Valley residents are feeling more negative about their lives. That could spill into the voting booth. Rio Grande Valley residents are unhappy with the economy, salaries, and other factors. That could sway their political views, according to political watchdogs. The Texas Tribune · Aug 13
Michael Steele Just Tore Into Trump: Is the MAGA Movement Officially Fractured and Dissipated? Michael Steele critiques Trump's diminishing influence in the Republican Party after setbacks in Minnesota and South Carolina primaries, highlighting economic pressures and the Epstein files as contributing factors International Business Times UK · Aug 13
Ben Shapiro Warns Marco Rubio’s Potential 2028 White House Bid Against JD Vance Could Backfire: 'If I Were in the Kalshi Markets…' Conservative political commentator and co-founder of The Daily Wire, Ben Shapiro offered his analysis on the possible dynamics of the 2028 presidential election. Benzinga · Aug 13
Ted Cruz condemned for pushing ‘dangerous’ debunked Covid vaccine and miscarriages claim Republican lawmakers rebuked for promoting long-debunked falsehood surrounding coronavirus incolulation The Independent UK · Aug 13
MAGA's burrito meltdown A $20 meal became a right-wing media feud, exposing a party's broken promises Salon · Aug 13
MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Refuses to Concede Minnesota GOP Primary Loss as Lisa Demuth Celebrates Victory MyPillow founder Mike Lindell refused to concede his Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary loss to state House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R-Minn.), questioning the vote count despite her decisive lead. Benzinga · Aug 13
Karoline Leavitt’s announcement in full on ‘bittersweet decision’ to leave White House role Leavitt made history by becoming the youngest-ever White House press secretary The Independent UK · Aug 12
Roll Call · Aug 12 The data centers are coming. Is Congress ready? TUCKER COUNTY, W.Va. — Tucked in a deep-red district in West Virginia, two tiny tourist towns rest high up in the Allegheny Mountains along the Blackwater River, nestled alongside grand waterfalls, winding hollows and scenic overlooks. And soon, 10,000 acres between the towns of Thomas and Davis and spanning into…
Salon · Aug 12 AOC exposes MAGA's motherhood hypocrisy The New York congresswoman freezes her eggs, and Republicans show their true feelings
The Texas Tribune · Aug 12 Trial lawyers, once a force for Democrats, reclaim political clout in Texas GOP’s MAGA wing Texas plaintiffs’ lawyers are bankrolling populist GOP insurgents. Tort reform groups like Texans for Lawsuit Reform are aghast.
Roll Call · Aug 12 Flanagan clinches Democratic Senate nod in Minnesota in win for progressives The progressive momentum in Democratic Senate primaries continued Tuesday, with Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeating the more moderate Rep. Angie Craig in a high-stakes contest. But progressives were dealt a setback in neighboring Wisconsin, with state Rep. Francesca Hong, a self-described democratic socialist and the perceived front-runner in the…
Salon · Aug 11 The real Michigan radical While Abdul El-Sayed works to unite Democrats, the GOP nominee is embracing dangerous parts of the MAGA agenda
International Business Times UK · Aug 11 MAGA Rocked by Grindr Bombshell After Ex-Green Beret Claims Insider Knows Republican 'Closet' Secrets Nate Kornacki, a former Green Beret, claims insider knowledge about Republican politicians' private lives via Grindr, sparking controversy but offering no evidence.
International Business Times UK · Aug 11 Top Right-Wing Influencer Admits MAGA Is 'Dead' Because of Donald Trump and His 'Broken Promises' A leading far-right influencer has declared Donald Trump's MAGA project 'dead', blaming broken promises over immigration, Iran and Epstein as Republicans brace for damaging 2026 midterms.
Roll Call · Aug 11 When campaign rivals become Senate colleagues ANALYSIS — There might be some awkwardness for Michigan’s and Ohio’s Senate delegations next year. If Michigan Republican Mike Rogers and Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown win in November, they’ll be serving alongside the senators who defeated them in 2024. But, surprisingly, such scenarios aren’t entirely unusual. We’ve had more than…
Roll Call · Aug 11 DCCC adds Max Miller’s Democratic opponent to ‘Red to Blue’ list With embattled Republican Rep. Max Miller sticking with his reelection bid in the face of domestic abuse allegations, Democrats are increasingly optimistic of flipping his Ohio seat. The House Democratic campaign arm on Tuesday added ironworker Brian Poindexter to its “Red to Blue” program, which offers additional resources to promising…
Roll Call · Aug 11 At the Races: More Midwestern mayhem Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and…
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Tucker Carlson will not be running for president despite rumors, Marjorie Taylor Greene says Some, however, have said the former Fox News host’s political calculations could shift under the right circumstances