Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers measure after Trump pressure Late-night vote came hours after US president berated GOP senators over opposition to the conflict The Guardian - US · Jun 25
Vance and the white working-class myth From "Hillbilly Elegy" to "Communion," Vance's narrative is about power, not solidarity Salon · Jun 25
Can anyone win in Texas? Primary losers have cast doubt on whether their respective primary opponents can win in November Salon · Jun 25
Zohran Mamdani's revolution is remaking New York politics, and Democrats may be heading for their own MAGA moment In a pivotal turn for New York City's politics, endorsed candidates of Zohran Mamdani have triumphed in the Democratic congressional primaries. This win signifies a reshaping of the political scene, highlighting a burgeoning progressive momentum that confronts the traditional party machinery. The implications on future elections and the broader national… The Times of India · Jun 25
Tucker Carlson Branded a 'Complete Fraud' After Backing JD Vance Despite GOP Exit Claims Tucker Carlson criticises the Republican Party over Iran policy but praises Vice President JD Vance, sparking accusations of inconsistency and questioning his political stance. International Business Times UK · Jun 25
Trump takes victory lap after Senate GOP caves on Iran resolution Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him, rejecting a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed The Independent UK · Jun 25
Timeline at risk for next GOP reconciliation package While lawmakers had been hoping to work this month on a third budget resolution that would set the framework for another filibuster-proof reconciliation bill, some suggested Wednesday that a budget blueprint might slip into July. “I don’t think we’ll do a markup before July,” said Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., a… Roll Call · Jun 25
Trump-Cassidy Showdown Signals New GOP Senate Rebellion: 'Mad as a Murder Hornet' Over Iran War Four Republican senators broke with Trump on Iran the same day he cancelled a bipartisan housing bill, signalling a Senate rebellion that could stall the bills hitting your wallet. International Business Times UK · Jun 25
US President Donald Trump's showdown with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy: Inside the blow-up on Capitol Hill A heated exchange erupted between Senator Bill Cassidy and President Donald Trump during a private GOP lunch. Cassidy recounted confronting Trump over a lack of transparency regarding Iran, leading to the President raising his voice and calling the senator a "lunatic." Despite the public fallout, some Republicans downplayed the incident,… The Economic Times · Jun 25
'Lunatic': Donald Trump enters shouting match with fellow Republican over Iran US President Donald Trump and Republican Senator Bill Cassidy engaged in a heated shouting match during a closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans on Thursday (local time), exposing growing divisions within the GOP over Trump's handling of Iran and his broader political agenda. The Times of India · Jun 25
Trump news at a glance: US president holds a rare bipartisan bill hostage Trump says he’ll sign housing bill aimed at lowering costs only after Senate passes restrictive voting measure – key US politics stories from Wednesday 24 June at a glance The Guardian - US · Jun 25
Trump shuts down Congress — again — after tense closed-door meeting ANALYSIS: Meeting with Senate GOP included a shouting match and, writes John Bowden, threats to blow up Congress’ first (and maybe only) bipartisan pre-midterms win The Independent UK · Jun 24
No peace deal for Trump and GOP at Senate lunch Republicans on Capitol Hill had been hoping to spend the summer touting a rare bipartisan legislative feat, but Donald Trump and his growing anger toward Senate Republicans torched that effort Wednesday. And more trouble could lie ahead, if a tense in-person meeting was any indication. Trump descended on the Capitol… Roll Call · Jun 24
International Business Times · Jun 24 Marjorie Taylor Greene Follows Tucker Carlson, Says She Is 'Done' With The Republican Party Former Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said that is done with supporting the Republican Party.
The Guardian - US · Jun 24 Marjorie Taylor Greene joins Tucker Carlson in breaking with Republican party Former Georgia congresswoman on social media says she’s ‘fed up’ and done backing a party ‘that betrays its voters’
The Independent UK · Jun 24 Tucker Carlson reveals the one Democrat Trump is ‘very convinced’ could win in 2028 Conservative commentator denies having presidential ambitions of his own after high profile split from Trump and the Republican party
International Business Times UK · Jun 24 'You're the Iran War Guy': Tucker Carlson Warns Iran War Will End Trump's Legacy and Destroy MAGA Movement Tucker Carlson criticises Trump's handling of the Iran conflict, predicting it could end the MAGA movement. He argues Trump's actions contradict the movement's anti-war principles
The Independent UK · Jun 24 Trump takes victory lap for endorsing winning candidate in SC - despite him backing both candidates ‘With either one you can’t go wrong,’ Trump wrote on Truth Social earlier this month. ‘Vote for Pam or Alan’
Salon · Jun 24 Why MAGA buys the Reflecting Pool hoax The GOP base would love to arrest people who laugh at them
The Independent UK · Jun 24 Tucker Carlson says Iran war is the end of Trump and MAGA has ‘no future’ Despite efforts to secure a peace deal, the war in Iran continues to cost Trump support ahead of the November midterms
The Economic Times · Jun 24 'I'm out': Tucker Carlson announces formal break from Republican Party, says its "not loyal to US" Speaking on the recent episode of 'Can't be censored 'podcast, Carlson said that he would no longer support the GOP arguing that the party is "not loyal to the US." Carlson clarified that his split from the Republic does not mean he is extending support to the Democrats, The Hill…
Roll Call · Jun 24 McClain Delaney defeats predecessor Trone in Maryland primary Maryland Rep. April McClain Delaney fought back a challenge from her predecessor Tuesday, joining two Utah Republicans in holding on to their House seats on a night that saw two Democratic colleagues from New York lose their bids for renomination. McClain Delaney was leading former Rep. David Trone 44 percent…
The Economic Times · Jun 24 South Carolina, New York, Maryland, Utah primary elections results: Polls closed in 4 states, who is winning and who is losing South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won a runoff election on Tuesday, swiftly routing the candidate initially endorsed by President Donald Trump to be the Republican nominee for governor.
Roll Call · Jun 23 Goldman, Espaillat lose New York primaries to Mamdani-backed challengers Two House Democrats from New York City lost their reelection bids Tuesday to challengers backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a sign that the 34-year-old’s political capital remains high six months into his term. In the 10th District, based in Lower Manhattan and western Brooklyn, Brad Lander was…