Tulsi Gabbard’s Iran pivot The DNI who once sold shirts that read "No War With Iran" is now apparently all in on Donald Trump's war of choice Salon · Mar 22
Illinois Democratic Governor Proposes 'Project 2029' to Target Trump Officials With Prosecutions for Breaking Laws Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has outlined Project 2029, calling for Democrats to pursue legal action against Trump officials and law‑enforcement agents accused of breaking the law. International Business Times UK · Mar 21
GOP candidate drops surefire trick for Americans to escape heat of Donald Trump’s Iran war – ‘one less trip to Starbucks’ Hey, GOP — leave Starbucks alone! We Got This Covered · Mar 21
GOP Rep Boebert Breaks With Republicans on Additional Funding for Iran War: 'We Need America First Policies' Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert has publicly broken with the president and members of her party over proposals to approve up to $200 billion in additional funding for the U.S. war effort in Iran. Latin Times · Mar 20
GOP Rep. Celebrates Investigation Of Gustavo Petro: 'Colombians Are Tired That a Criminal Addict Is In Charge' Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez celebrated news of an investigation of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying he will "have to face the consequences of his pathetic, illegal actions before the U.S. judiciary." Latin Times · Mar 20
Crowded race to replace Newsom finally has a leader, at least by one measure Even in the heavily Democratic state, an all-GOP general election is possible under the unusual top-two primary system The Independent UK · Mar 20
Wrap-up: Senate not done yet Senators are sticking around Washington this weekend after a busy week on the Hill highlighted partisan divides, intraparty friction and growing tension between the two chambers. One thing is clear — everyone is ready for spring break. The Senate has largely been wrapped up in an extended debate on the… Roll Call · Mar 20
Who will stop Trump on Iran? As the war escalates and the president digs in, the White House says "Nobody tells him what to do" Salon · Mar 20
‘We need America First’: MAGA split widens as Lauren Boebert confirms she’ll vote NO to $200bn Iran war funding "I am so tired of spending money elsewhere. I have folks in Colorado who can't afford to live!" We Got This Covered · Mar 20
Gen Z Republicans obsess over “gooning” Young conservatives' anger at women is taking a nihilistic turn Salon · Mar 20
The woman behind the SAVE Act Cleta Mitchell’s election integrity crusade behind the SAVE America Act could overly affect Republican women Salon · Mar 19
At the Races: Crypto’s next stand 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. The cryptocurrency industry began flexing its political muscle in 2022, and crypto spending has only increased since. In advance of… Roll Call · Mar 19
Trump’s shoe gifts keep Cabinet in line The Florsheim presents aren’t about style — they reveal the mechanics of MAGA authoritarianism and if it can endure Salon · Mar 19
Stephen A Smith rips both sides for ‘egregious’ DHS shutdown: ‘People are petrified’ ‘That’s not a good situation for either side of the aisle to be in,’ Smith said The Independent UK · Mar 18
The Independent UK · Mar 18 MAGA gives Trump 100% approval rating in new poll, leaving CNN analyst stunned The analyst compared Trump to ‘the 1972 Miami Dolphins,’ who won the Super Bowl that year
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Republicans’ greatest weapon in the US Senate may just be a Democrat ANALYSIS: Trump's nominee to replace Kristi Noem at DHS, Markwayne Mullin, lost committee chair Rand Paul, but could likely be saved by the GOP’s favorite Democrat, writes John Bowden
International Business Times UK · Mar 18 JD Vance Eye Roll at Marco Rubio Goes Viral Amid 2028 Rivalry Speculation A viral video of JD Vance rolling his eyes at Marco Rubio has fueled speculation about a potential rivalry for the 2028 GOP nomination.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Conservatives hint they will oppose bipartisan housing bill designed to make homes more affordable House members have balked at provisions barring large institutional investors from owning homes
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Democrats are eyeing a midterms wave and Republicans are feeling blue over this recent voting trend ANALYSIS: Democratic voters can’t wait to kick out the Republicans in this November’s congressional races, primary turnout indicates. Eric Garcia explains why that is a terrible sign for the GOP
Roll Call · Mar 18 ‘Consider this our filibuster’: House GOP doesn’t buy Thune’s ‘show’ Less than 24 hours after Senate Majority Leader John Thune kicked off his attempt to satisfy those demanding passage of a voter identification bill, House Republicans were already saying they weren’t fooled. “What’s happening right now in the Senate is a SHOW VOTE,” Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., a leader…
Roll Call · Mar 18 As GOP senators grapple with cost concerns, Democrats see opening Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith appeared to downplay a question about rising beef prices last month by saying Americans have “so many proteins to choose from.” Fellow Republican Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio told a conservative podcaster last week that people living in poverty lack the experience to handle the “real…
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Rand Paul rips into Trump’s DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin over personal attacks in tense confirmation hearing: ‘Tell me to my face’ Former MMA fighter said he ‘understands’ why his fellow GOP senator’s neighbor attacked him and left him with several broken ribs
Latin Times · Mar 18 Historic Latino Leader Cesar Chavez Reportedly Accused Of Abusing 'Young Women Or Minors' Historic Latino leader Cesar Chavez, the late farmworker organizer who became a civil rights figure in the 1960s, is now being accused of abusing "young women or minors."
Roll Call · Mar 18 Ratings changes: 9 House races move toward Democrats ANALYSIS — Three months after Inside Elections shifted a dozen House race ratings toward Democrats, nine more are moving the same way as Republicans look to defend their narrow House majority. The national atmosphere remains tough for the GOP. Historical midterm trends, President Donald Trump’s negative job approval rating and…
Salon · Mar 18 ICE “course correction”? Mullin isn’t it The department of homeland security shutdown shows Republicans still answer to Stephen Miller