Is MAGA tiring of Trump? New poll shows cracks in the president’s base Trump has been dogged by the Epstein scandal and rising costs during his second term The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
Scoop: Elon Musk diving into 2026 midterms for the GOP Musk recently cut big checks to help Republicans win congressional races next year. Axios · Dec 16, 2025
'Very bad for our country': Republicans condemn Trump’s mockery of director Rob Reiner’s death “You Won’t See People on the Right Celebrating the Horrific Murder of Rob Reiner” – Trump’s Controversial Remarks Spark GOP Debate The Fashion Central · Dec 16, 2025
Democrats close year emboldened by 2025 electoral successes - Roll Call Here’s a look back at the big campaign moments of 2025 including mid-decade redistricting and Democrats overperforming in off-year elections. Roll Call · Dec 16, 2025
Shutdown, reconciliation law highlight turbulent year in Congress Highlights of 2025 in Congress included the longest partial government shutdown in history and the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Roll Call · Dec 16, 2025
Rep. Marc Veasey drops bid for Tarrant County judge The Fort Worth Democrat had filed to challenge GOP incumbent Tim O’Hare just before last week’s deadline to get on the 2026 ballot. His withdrawal gives Commissioner Alisa Simmons a clear path to the Democratic nomination. The Texas Tribune · Dec 15, 2025
Chile elects most right-wing leader since Pinochet – in line with regional drift, domestic tendency to punish incumbents Chileans have elected the most right-wing presidential candidate since the end of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship over three and a half decades ago. The Conversation · Dec 15, 2025
Trump's Latest Pardon in Texas Leaves Republican Allies Stunned: "Extremely Disappointed" In a surprise move, President Donald Trump has pardoned Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar for federal corruption charges. International Business Times · Dec 15, 2025
Another GOP Rep. Slams Trump Over Post Disparaging Rob Reiner After His Killing: 'Disrespectful Discourse' Republican Rep. Thomas Massie is the latest member of the GOP to criticize President Donald Trump over his message about the killing of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer. Latin Times · Dec 15, 2025
Republican Challenges Other GOPs to Stand Up to Trump After 'Sick' Response to Rob Reiner Killing Kentucky representative Thomas Massie called Trump's statement on Reiner's death, "inappropriate and disrespectful," challenging "anyone to defend it." International Business Times · Dec 15, 2025
Republican lawmakers slam Trump's "inappropriate" posts on Rob Reiner "Most Americans want more and better from our president," said one House Republican. Axios · Dec 15, 2025
Trump’s base is starting to tune him out - will his planned weekly rallies save the president’s term? ANALYSIS: White House chief of staff says Trump will try and rally his MAGA base to do what it has never done before: Deliver Republicans a midterm wave, John Bowden writes. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025
House GOP unveils draft health bill package - Roll Call Lawmakers face a time crunch on health care affordability, with a Dec. 31 expiration date on enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. Roll Call · Dec 15, 2025
Last chance for the year - Roll Call House Republicans face a showdown vote this week over health care affordability as enhanced insurance subsidies are set to expire at the end of the month. And Senate leaders are holding out hope for taking up a major spending package despite objections from GOP conservatives. CQ Roll Call’s Sandhya Raman,… Roll Call · Dec 15, 2025
Latin Times · Dec 15, 2025 Another GOP Sen. Dismisses Jasmine Crockett's Candidacy: 'The People Of Texas Will Never Embrace Her Message' Sen. John Kennedy joined the list of Republicans dismissing Rep. Jasmine Crockett's candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Texas, saying people in the state will "never embrace her message."
The Texas Tribune · Dec 15, 2025 Trump’s pardon of Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar leaves local Republicans surprised and disappointed Some county GOP officials said the president’s pardon could complicate their plans to unseat the Laredo Democrat in South Texas’ battleground 28th Congressional District.
Axios · Dec 15, 2025 Trump advisers strafe Hawley over new anti-abortion group The White House views abortion as a losing issue for Republicans in next year's midterms.
Roll Call · Dec 15, 2025 This week: Congress has much to do before holiday recess - Roll Call The last week before Christmas could feature a flurry of activity on unfinished business for both the House and Senate.
Roll Call · Dec 15, 2025 Trump to cap unprecedented year that skirted Congress, tested court system - Roll Call President Trump is capping a 2025 that remade the presidency with a bevy of executive actions that skirted Congress and tested the courts.
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025 Machado backs Trump’s ‘regime change war’ against Maduro as Venezuela tension escalates with tanker seizure Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado offers careful praise of Venezuela pressure campaign, which has led to more than 80 dead
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025 The Latest: A person is in custody after deadly Brown University shooting leaves 2 dead, 9 wounded Police in Rhode Island say they have a person of interest in custody after a shooting at Brown University killed two students and wounded nine others
International Business Times UK · Dec 13, 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene Allegedly Plotting to Oust House Speaker Mike Johnson With Nine Votes Marjorie Taylor Greene reportedly plots to oust Speaker Mike Johnson before her 2026 exit, as Elise Stefanik joins the revolt against the GOP leadership.
Axios · Dec 13, 2025 Where every state stands on redistricting after critical blow to Trump agenda Republicans still stand to pick up a few more seats than Democrats in mid-decade redistricting — for now, at least.
Axios · Dec 12, 2025 "It's a bad decision": Jasmine Crockett enrages fellow House Democrats with Senate bid "She might win a primary, but she ain't winning a general in Texas," one senior House Democrat said.
Axios · Dec 12, 2025 House Republicans unveil new health plan. Here's what's in it House Republicans are bringing GOP ideas aimed at lowering health care costs for votes next week.