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‘Demands cult-like worship’: Marjorie Taylor Green is done with Trump’s GOP and has decided that scorched earth is the only way forward

She has burned any chances of reconciliation and is basking in its glow.

We Got This Covered · Apr 10

As a philosopher, I’m convinced that Trump isn’t lying − he’s doing something worse

For much of his political career, dishonesty has been without cost for Donald Trump. He entered into national politics with the birther lie, claiming that Barack Obama was not born in the U.S., and that did not prevent Trump from winning the 2016 GOP nomination.

The Conversation · Apr 10

U.S. Marshals Granted Federal Powers to Musk's Security Despite Training Gaps

Newly disclosed internal emails from the U.S. Marshals Service are raising fresh concerns about how federal law enforcement authority was extended to members of Elon Musk's private security detail during his time inside the Trump administration.

Latin Times · Apr 10

Poster boy for inflammatory rhetoric, Randy Fine proposes absurd cure for America’s affordability crisis

Representative Randy Fine, a Republican from Florida, recently shared his perspective on how to address the ongoing affordability crisis in the United States by suggesting that mass deportations are the primary solution. He took to the social media platform X on April 8, 2026, to argue that the federal government…

The Mary Sue · Apr 9

Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls For GOP To Be 'Burned to the Ground' in Interview With Alex Jones

Greene also directly criticized the president, saying, "tou may have supported President Trump for 10 years, like I did and like you have, but this is not the same man"

Latin Times · Apr 9

At the Races: Taxes on the trail

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. By Daniela Altimari, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire Rising gas prices. Instability in the Middle East. President Donald Trump’s…

Roll Call · Apr 9

GOP Strategists Warn Iran War Could Cost Midterms: 'This War Almost Cements the Fact That We Lose'

One analyst told POLITICO that the administration does not appear to be "operating or executing... with an election on their mind," while another described the House as "not saveable, most likely"

Latin Times · Apr 9

Who Accounts for Freedom?

The nascent "freedom accounts" program is, predictably, burdened by Republicans’ insistence on religious discrimination—and likely set to benefit those already outside the public school system.

Texas Observer · Apr 9

Trump's Iran War Rattles Republicans, Fearing It May Already Have Cost Them The Midterms

Republicans worry Donald Trump's Iran strategy may have already hurt their midterm chances despite a temporary ceasefire. Party leaders fear voters will not be swayed in time.

International Business Times UK · Apr 9

Dan Patrick says Republicans will “have a tough time” holding Texas House majority in November

The lieutenant governor’s remarks are the latest sign that Republicans are worried about the fall midterms. The GOP has controlled the state House since 2003 and currently has an 88-62 advantage.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 8