Combative Carlson-Huckabee interview reveals US right’s chasm over Israel Parts of Maga view Israel with suspicion, but US ambassador continues to believe in its divine right to much of the Middle East The Guardian - US · Feb 21
"Patience was running thin": Some Republicans privately cheer SCOTUS rebuke of Trump "A messy public dispute on tariffs absolutely would have caused political problems," a House Republican told Axios. Axios · Feb 20
'Why Dallas looks like New Delhi': Texas senator John Cornyn slammed for now-deleted 'Welcome to Indian century' post Texas GOP senator John Cornyn was trolled after he shared an NYT podcast in which Indian-origin scholar Amitav Acharya said the superpower in waiting is India, not the US or China. Cornyn posted the NYT opinion piece by the headline that said 'Welcome to the Indian Century' but he was… The Times of India · Feb 20
The Latest: Trump addresses press after Supreme Court strikes down his sweeping tariffs The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda The Independent UK · Feb 20
Adam Kinzinger exposes Donald Trump’s double standards as he ignored extremist groups but cracked down on protesters In a video he posted on his X account on February 19, 2026, former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger highlights the double standards of the Republican Party by spotlighting an incident that recently occurred in Summerville, South Carolina. He is basically highlighting how certain things, when Republicans and Republican leaning… The Mary Sue · Feb 20
Trump speech expected to be heavy on politics, lower on policy President Trump's first midterm State of the Union address offered bipartisanship, but analysts don't expect a sequel Tuesday night. Roll Call · Feb 20
Karl Rove reveals Gavin Newsom’s weakness as talk of 2028 presidential run heats up California's governor is considered the front-runner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination The Independent UK · Feb 19
We’re Gonna Win. (But Will PRKR?) February 18, 2026 THE REPUBLICAN CRACK-UP HAS BEGUN Even conservatives are fleeing the GOP as more and more Americans turn against Trump’s authoritarian project. Earlier... Saving Advice · Feb 19
Rep. Tony Gonzales accuses dead staffer’s husband of trying to blackmail him amid affair scandal The Republican congressman shared on social media an email requesting a settlement of up to $300,000 in exchange for a nondisclosure agreement. The Texas Tribune · Feb 19
‘I've won affordability’: Trump defends economy during Georgia stop President Donald Trump plunged back into the midterm campaign on Thursday, with a visit to Northwest Georgia. Roll Call · Feb 19
Support for Republicans Is Tanking. But Why Are Democrats Hated Just as Much? Trump's second term is wrecking the Grand Old Party—and Democrats' refusal to own up to Biden's failure is killing the party of Jefferson and Obama. Reason · Feb 19
Texas House candidates in South Texas face allegations of lying about their party affiliation Republicans hope to flip the Rio Grande Valley state House seat, long held by Democrats. The Texas Tribune · Feb 19
At the Races: Sitting tight in Texas Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the endorsements and redistricting. Roll Call · Feb 19
White supremacist Nick Fuentes urges supporters to skip midterms, says he hopes Trump is impeached and the GOP ‘crashes and burns’ Voters are urged to abstain from the upcoming midterm elections. The author believes a Republican defeat is essential for national salvation. This stance stems from perceived failures and mistakes attributed to Republican leadership and policies. The hope is for a complete collapse of the Republican party, potentially paving the way… The Times of India · Feb 19
Salon · Feb 19 RFK Jr. is winning MAHA’s vaccine war In choosing a leading vaccine critic to run the CDC, the HHS secretary continues to endanger public health
Salon · Feb 19 Alito could give MAGA another court pick A strategically-timed retirement announcement means the GOP could soon have another seat to fill on the high court
Axios · Feb 19 GOP angst over voter turnout builds as losses pile up Strategists admit that Democratic voters appear far more motivated than Republicans assumed.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 18 Some Abbott-backed candidates face political headwinds in Republican primaries The governor is supporting two U.S. House candidates whose opponents were recently endorsed by President Donald Trump, while his picks for comptroller and agriculture commissioner are trailing in the polls.
Axios · Feb 18 Jeffries wages rare public pressure campaign urging Maryland Democrats to redistrict The House Democratic leader called for an "immediate up-or-down vote" in the state Senate.
Texas Observer · Feb 18 A Motley Crew of Dems Vie to Become New Bexar County DA Eight candidates are running to be the Democratic nominee in the open race for the district attorney’s office. None are frontrunners.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 18 Rep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide The San Antonio Express-News reported on a text message from a staffer admitting to having an affair with Gonzales. The staffer died last year after setting herself on fire in Uvalde.
We Got This Covered · Feb 18 ‘Absolutely insane’: Trump-endorsed Republican facing fury over alleged affair with staffer who poured gasoline over herself and burned to death Strange things are afoot in Uvalde, Texas.
The Independent UK · Feb 18 JD Vance claims ‘Fox News has the worst polling’ over forecast showing grim GOP midterm election results Polls are consistently showing Democrats in favorable position ahead of the 2026 midterms
The Texas Tribune · Feb 18 GOP attorney general candidates tout conservative bona fides at only debate in primary to succeed Ken Paxton All four candidates are vying to prove they are the heir apparent to Paxton, who has solidified the office as a juggernaut in the conservative legal movement.
The Independent UK · Feb 17 Voting begins in Texas as a Republican senator clings to Trump to keep his job NEWS ANALYSIS: John Cornyn may be facing ‘biggest fight of his political life’, but Democrats may have already succeeded in giving the GOP more ground than it wants to protect, writes John Bowden