SOTU exposes Democrats' biggest problem Both inside and outside the House chamber, Democrats showed they still don't know how to effectively counter Trump Salon · Feb 25
Labor-HHS-Education earmarks are back in House, with limits House GOP had barred earmarks from the Labor-HHS-Education measure after they took back control of the House in the 2022 midterm elections. Roll Call · Feb 25
Trump hides in plain sight at the SOTU The president waited until most viewers had tuned out to reveal his worst impulses Salon · Feb 25
Trump’s State of the Union missed the mark for Republicans and Democrats. Here’s what he talked about instead ANALYSIS: Donald Trump played the showman at his State of the Union but gave average Americans little reason to back the GOP brand, writes John Bowden and some Republicans believe his foreign-heavy focus still leaves 'America First' behind The Independent UK · Feb 25
The biggest takeaways from Trump's record-breaking State of the Union address Trump's remarks focused on the stark contrast between the GOP and Democratic opposition. Axios · Feb 25
Al Green escorted out of State of the Union after physical confrontations with Republicans Several GOP lawmakers attempted to snatch Green's sign out of his hands. Axios · Feb 25
Trump defends policies, attacks Democrats during State of the Union address President Trump clashed with congressional Democrats during his State of the Union as some loudly objected to his second-term policies. Roll Call · Feb 25
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales says he won’t resign despite explicit texts with staffer A growing number of House Republicans have called for Gonzales’ ouster — though he has yet to explicitly lose the support of any members who endorsed him. The Texas Tribune · Feb 24
Political Activist Cornel West Accuses Governor Newsom of Reinforcing 'Core Pillars of White Supremacy' Over SAT Remarks Philosopher and political activist Cornel West criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday for comments made about his low SAT score during his current book tour, claiming they reflect what West described a deeper pattern of racial stereotyping. Latin Times · Feb 24
Vote Studies 2025: Republicans power Trump to record success In 2025, President Donald Trump compiled a record of party support that stands apart from his predecessors and even from his own first term. Roll Call · Feb 24
Texas leads push to add more Republican women to the House Outside groups that back Republican women eye opportunities to elect more conservative women to the House, starting in Texas. Roll Call · Feb 24
More Money than Greg A blue wave may be coming, but the governor's ever-growing campaign warchest casts a long shadow over Texas elections. Texas Observer · Feb 24
Tony Gonzales Trailing GOP Primary Rival By More Than 20 Points Following Controversy Over Alleged Affair With Aide Rep. Tony Gonzales is trailing his opponent in the GOP primary in Texas' 23rd district by more than 20 points amid controversy over an alleged affair with an aide who later committed suicide. Latin Times · Feb 24
Newsom fact checks Trump in real time after president claims California governor isn’t running in 2028 Gavin Newsom has emerged as one of the main opponents to President Trump, branding him ‘Dozy Don’ just days ago The Independent UK · Feb 24
International Business Times UK · Feb 23 Married GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales Sent Explicit Sexual Texts to Staffer Who Later Burned Herself to Death, Messages Reveal Rep Tony Gonzales is embroiled in a scandal involving harassment allegations from a former staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles, leading to a political and ethical crisis.
Roll Call · Feb 23 Lack of Trump endorsement rocks GOP Senate primary in Texas President Donald Trump is resisting appeals from national Republicans to endorse Texas Sen. John Cornyn in his critical primary next week.
Roll Call · Feb 23 Schumer vows to ‘block any attempt to extend’ new Trump tariffs The Senate minority leader called on Republicans to join Democrats in opposition to any extension of the tariffs later this year.
Salon · Feb 23 GOP faces worrying pattern in midterms Democrats are outperforming past baselines in Trump-era districts, though the Senate map remains steep
Roll Call · Feb 23 Trump heads into State of the Union after list of recent setbacks President Trump will deliver a State of the Union address Tuesday night after some setbacks that have led to GOP push back.
Roll Call · Feb 23 DCCC names 12 challengers to initial ‘Red to Blue’ list House Democrats' campaign arm named a dozen challengers running in Republican-held districts to its inaugural "Red to Blue" list.
Axios · Feb 23 MAGA embraces hockey gold medal with latest swipes at Canada Team USA's Jack Hughes post-game message was championed by the GOP.
The Independent UK · Feb 22 Trump has a 60% disapproval rating thanks to inflation, tariffs and immigration policies President hasn’t seen overall disapproval rating this high since riots at the US Capitol by his supporters on January 6, 2021
Salon · Feb 22 Voter fraud claims predate Trump Claims of stolen elections and tainted ballots have often been aimed at curbing Black political power
Axios · Feb 22 JD or Marco? Trump asking advisers about 2028 Trump has a new parlor game he's springing on advisers and guests.
The Independent UK · Feb 22 New law puts Kansas at vanguard of denying trans identities on drivers licenses, birth certificates Kansas is set to invalidate about 1,700 driver's licenses held by transgender residents and roughly as many of their birth certificates