Former Trump official Miles Taylor says the president’s agenda may soon push Republican senators too far. Then he predicted what’s coming next GOP unease grows. We Got This Covered · Jun 10
Lindsey Graham says Trump is ‘not far behind God’ after he survived primary challenge ‘You’re the gold standard in the Republican world, the most consequential endorsement, I think, in the history of politics,’ Graham told Trump The Independent UK · Jun 10
Trump continues to hold sway in Republican primaries President Donald Trump got his mojo back with Republican primary voters Tuesday following a setback in Iowa last week when his preferred candidate lost the GOP contest for governor. Trump-backed House candidates notched wins in South Carolina and Nevada. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham overcame a primary challenge from a… Roll Call · Jun 10
Democrats rebuff Trump pitch on surveillance authority Senate Democrats appeared ready to reject President Donald Trump’s request for a short-term extension of a key surveillance authority Wednesday, arguing the president’s promise to eventually find a permanent intelligence head wasn’t good enough. The action deepened a legislative standoff over Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which… Roll Call · Jun 10
James Gallagher sworn in to finish LaMalfa’s term in the House Republican James Gallagher took the oath of office Wednesday, filling the seat of the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa in California’s 1st District and giving House leaders some breathing room in what has been a tumultuous year of deaths and resignations in Congress. A former state Assembly GOP leader, Gallagher ran… Roll Call · Jun 10
6 takeaways halfway through primary season ANALYSIS — Four more states held primaries this week, marking the halfway point of the 2026 primary season. A total of 26 states have conducted regular congressional primaries so far this year, the latest being Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina, where voters cast their ballots Tuesday. A handful… Roll Call · Jun 10
More fall House matchups set in California For both parties, the bare-knuckle battle for control of the House winds through California. Recent primaries in the Golden State provided an early look at how major themes shaping the midterm elections are playing out: ideological debates roiling the Democratic Party, a redrawn map that threw together two GOP incumbents… Roll Call · Jun 10
Trump DOJ axed probe into GOP coal baron DOJ put pressure on a probe into potential criminal violations of Justice's vast coal empire Salon · Jun 10
House Republicans Immigration Package Clears Congress With $70B for ICE and Border Patrol House Republicans passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package, overcoming internal divisions. The bill supports ICE and Border Patrol funding, despite opposition and procedural controversies. International Business Times UK · Jun 10
Graham Platner wins Maine Senate Democratic primary despite ‘Nazi’ tattoo scandal and women’s abuse claims Political newcomer’s myriad of negative headlines infuriated progressives and worried establishment Democrats – but give Republicans a glimmer of hope The Independent UK · Jun 10
Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman lose bids for governor in South Carolina Spurned by President Donald Trump, Republican Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman both fell short Tuesday in their bids to become South Carolina’s next governor. With no candidate taking a majority of the vote, the GOP primary to succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster is heading for a June 23 runoff… Roll Call · Jun 9
Platner clinches Democratic nod to take on Collins in Maine Graham Platner is officially the Democratic nominee in Maine to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall, easily winning Tuesday’s primary to set up what’s expected to be among the most competitive Senate races of the year. Platner was leading the primary field with 75 percent of the vote when… Roll Call · Jun 9
Trump holds grudge against Kaitlan Collins as he believes he ‘made her career,’ ex-GOP strategist says President has reportedly held a grudge against CNN’s chief White House correspondent since the 2023 town hall The Independent UK · Jun 9
Trump Lashes Out at Thom Tillis, Labeling the Retiring Senator ‘A Loser’ After a Direct Challenge to His Top Pick for Attorney General Tillis has demanded that Blanche condemn the January 6 Capitol rioters or risk losing his vote. The Mary Sue · Jun 9
Roll Call · Jun 9 GOP immigration funding bill clears House, heads to Trump House Republicans cleared a $70 billion reconciliation package Tuesday to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. On a party-line vote of 214-212, the House cleared the reconciliation bill that the Senate passed last week. Independent Kevin Kiley of California, who caucuses with the Republicans,…
Salon · Jun 9 Ranked choice voting: Maine's new normal Maine voters offer real hope for democracy — and it's got nothing to do with Graham Platner
International Business Times · Jun 9 Tuesday's Primaries Put Trump's Influence, Democratic Hopes and Key Governor's Races to the Test Voters in four states head to the polls Tuesday in a series of closely watched primary elections that could shape the battle for control of Congress.
Texas Observer · Jun 9 Data Center Boom Exposes GOP Faultlines over Local Control In rural areas like Caldwell County, local Republican officials and citizens are scrambling to find ways to empower counties and slow AI-fueled development.
International Business Times UK · Jun 9 Israel Reportedly Lost Every Back Channel to Washington It Used to Use Against American Presidents Benjamin Netanyahu's influence in Washington diminishes as Trump's control over the GOP limits his political manoeuvring, while Democratic support for Israel continues to erode.
We Got This Covered · Jun 9 As Spencer Pratt loses the primary, GOP lawmakers follow the president’s lead in calling California primaries a ‘Rigged Election’ California’s election process includes a slow, deliberate vote count.
Roll Call · Jun 9 At the Races: Maine’s moment 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 · Jun 8 ‘I have two jobs’: Trump belittles Mike Johnson in Oval Office humiliation where he claims to run the House, report says Speaker Mike Johnson apparently directs GOP members looking to bring legislation to the floor to get approval from President Trump first, according to a report
The Independent UK · Jun 8 Trump has exacted revenge on so many GOP senators that he should lose the Iran war powers vote. Here’s why he won’t ANALYSIS: Trump may have killed the careers of some Republicans, but, writes Eric Garcia, even the politically dead seem to fear crossing him
Roll Call · Jun 8 Trump’s early midterm stops only touch on lawmakers President Donald Trump has yet to embark on a robust midterm campaign schedule, and his handful of initial rallies have been far from targeted messages talking up GOP candidates. In the most recent two trips to districts that could help determine whether Republicans retain control of the House, the president…
Roll Call · Jun 8 This week: FISA fight comes to a head Republicans in Congress face two major tasks this week: wrapping up reconciliation 2.0 and renewing a controversial spy powers authority before it expires Friday. The House returns with a final sprint to clear roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement through President Donald Trump’s term, which GOP leaders are hoping to…