Lawmakers’ concerns grow about Americans left stranded in Mideast The State Department did not order evacuation of nonessential personnel from most U.S. embassies in the Middle East until Monday. Roll Call · Mar 3
GOP senator skewers Noem over DHS's lack of responsiveness "That is stonewalling, that's a failure of leadership, and that is why I've called for your resignation," he said. Axios · Mar 3
Jim Jordan Stands By Trump's Attacks Against Iranian Regime: 'Consistent With What The President Told The American People' Republican Rep. Jim Jordan stood by President Donald Trump's decision to attack the Iranian regime, saying it is "consistent" with what he "told the American people." Latin Times · Mar 3
Joe Exotic Latest Update: 'Tiger King' Star Warns Trump Death In Prison Would 'Haunt' Republicans Joe Exotic has enlisted a veteran prison officer in his latest bid for clemency, warning that his death behind bars would 'haunt' Donald Trump and damage Republicans. International Business Times UK · Mar 3
Forever Wars Plus: The shifting rationale for the war in Iran, the new HBO, solving the loneliness crisis, and more... Reason · Mar 3
Texas votes in high-stakes primaries in test of appetite for change under Trump Nominees for key Senate seat to be set while voters choose in congressional contests reshaped by GOP gerrymander The Guardian - US · Mar 3
'Immediately freeze all H-1Bs': Texas gunman came on a tourist visa but over 70 Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration In a reaction to the 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne shooting two people and injuring 14 others in downtown Austin after US struck Iran, over 70 Texas Republicans have now signed a letter to Congress asking to stop all immigration, including that of H-1B, a specialty work visa, as "we must know… The Times of India · Mar 3
Trump floods Texas primaries with his endorsements, testing limits of political reach While he has stayed out of some blockbuster contests, the president has otherwise spread his endorsement generously in Texas. The strategy has helped him form politically beneficial alliances in the past. The Texas Tribune · Mar 3
Polls close today in the Texas primaries. Here are five things to watch. This Tuesday, Tribune reporters are watching two blockbuster Senate primaries, an open attorney general seat, and more high-stakes, competitive races up and down the Texas ballot. The Texas Tribune · Mar 3
Nancy Mace Ethics Investigation: Alleged $9,500 Housing Overcharge Tied to Former Fiancé Sparks Lawmaker Outrage GOP Rep. Nancy Mace under House Ethics Committee investigation for $9,500 reimbursement overcharge, raising concerns over congressional spending transparency amid her South Carolina governor campaign. International Business Times UK · Mar 3
'Shut it Down': Far-right Influencer Nick Fuentes Accuses Trump of Burying Epstein Files for War Nick Fuentes attacks Trump over Iran strikes, exposing deep MAGA rift as 2026 midterms loom. Discover the far-right's internal conflict and its impact on the GOP. International Business Times UK · Mar 3
At the Races: Time for Texas Midterm elections 2026: Here’s what you need to know about the key primary races taking place Tuesday in Texas and North Carolina. Roll Call · Mar 3
5 times Trump pushed Congress aside to take control The strikes on Iran are the latest way Trump sidestepped the GOP-controlled legislature. Axios · Mar 2
Republican meddling roils Senate Democratic primary in final days A super PAC supporting James Talarico is running ads online warning that the GOP is “boosting” Jasmine Crockett. Her spokesperson said Republicans “who underestimate her do so at their own peril.” The Texas Tribune · Mar 2
Latin Times · Mar 2 Top Republicans Reportedly Believe James Talarico Has An Edge Over Jasmine Crockett In Texas Democratic Primary And Will Be Tougher To Beat Top Republicans believe that state Rep. James Talarico has an edge over Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas' Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, and that he will be tougher to beat by whoever becomes the GOP's candidate in the state's general election.
Roll Call · Mar 2 Republicans send mixed signals on Trump’s Iran war objectives Trump cites need to take out Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, missile systems, navy and ability to support violent proxy groups.
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Attacking Iran ‘won’t make the Epstein files go away,’ Republican lawmaker warns Trump GOP Rep. Thomas Massie accuses President Donald Trump of attempting to distract from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal by launching new offensive overseas
Axios · Mar 2 GOP insiders fretting about Texas Senate primary Competitive races in both parties' primaries Tuesday — and the national headwinds facing Republicans — have blown up all assumptions.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 2 Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting Days out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.
The Independent UK · Mar 1 GOP’s victory in getting to grill Clintons over Epstein will backfire on them with Trump eventually forced to testify, Democrats warn Democrat warns that Trump will not be able to evade testimony as he did following January 6 committee’s subpoena attempt in 2022
The Guardian - US · Mar 1 The Democrat who schools Republicans – ‘I would say do more of that’ Isaiah Martin’s videos have gone viral – he thinks his party should follow his lead and stand up to Republican excess
Salon · Mar 1 Trump is swift boating the midterms POTUS is considering an executive order declaring a voting emergency. Its main instigator helped sink John Kerry
The Texas Tribune · Feb 28 Texas Democrats prepare to decide party’s future after divisive, epic Senate primary Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico face off in the state’s first blockbuster Democratic primary in decades. The race will likely conclude Tuesday, with the outside chance of a runoff.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 28 Texas’ Republican Senate primary is a battle of conservative titans U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt are competing to be the Republican nominee come November, with stakes that will be felt across Texas and in Washington.
Latin Times · Feb 28 Casey DeSantis Polling in Potential Florida Gubernatorial Run Plummet After Trump Endorses Byron Donalds A new University of North Florida poll shows the state's First Lady Casey DeSantis drawing 24% support in a hypothetical Republican primary for governor — close to Rep. Byron Donalds' 28% — but her backing drops to 12% once voters are told that Donald Trump has endorsed Donalds.