Republican senator says his own party are ‘tone deaf’ as GOP spends millions to try to hold back Democratic blue wave ‘You’ve got Republicans scrambling everywhere’ The Independent UK · Sep 26
At the Races: Pivot time for Republicans 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. By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski With 40 days to go before Election Day, some Republicans are… Roll Call · Sep 24
GOP Senator Roger Marshall Calls Out ICE Operations as Democrats Gain Traction in Kansas Senate Race Senator Roger Marshall has urged ICE to coordinate more closely with southwest Kansas law enforcement while federal immigration operations continue, amid local complaints about limited advance notice. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
Sen. Roger Marshall promoted Trump’s $5,000 dividend on social media, then hedged on it days later at a debate: ‘Not the first time I’ve disagreed’ He seems to be having second thoughts. We Got This Covered · Sep 13
Rating changes: 10 races move toward Democrats, one toward Republicans The midterm primary season is nearly complete and the general election is less than two months away, but there’s still plenty of uncertainty in the House and Senate battlegrounds. Polls show Republican candidates and incumbents around the country underperforming in states and districts that typically vote for Republicans. If President… Roll Call · Sep 10
GOP doctor-politicians break their oath Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall joins a list of conservative lawmakers who ignore their medical oath Salon · Sep 10
This Republican senator’s medical practice had 81 people arrested over unpaid bills: report An analysis of court records found that lawsuits filed by Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall or his medical practice routinely assessed an 18 percent interest rate on unpaid balances, causing some bills to double over time The Independent UK · Sep 8
Kansas has not elected a Democrat to the US Senate since 1932. Will that change in November? Adam Hamilton, a liberal megachurch pastor, is challenging incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall in this year’s midterm election The Guardian - US · Aug 25
A Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets the Slowest Step in Making New Antibiotics Senators Hassan and Marshall introduced the Stop Superbugs Act to fund a clinical research network speeding trials for new antibiotics. Medical Daily · Aug 11
A Bipartisan Bill Would Let the NIH Help Run Clinical Trials for Badly Needed New Antibiotics The Stop Superbugs Act would authorize an NIH research group to facilitate clinical trials for new antibiotics against drug-resistant infections. Medical Daily · Aug 10
Republicans Turn on Max Miller, Demand He Quit as Political Crisis Deepens Republicans demand Max Miller resign as Trump sends mixed signals, Bernie Moreno intensifies his attacks, and an ethics review deepens the Ohio congressman's political crisis. International Business Times UK · Aug 5
Trump joins chorus warning accused domestic abuser Max Miller against reelection run: ‘Things aren’t looking good’ Max likeMiller had previously been at the center of domestic abuse allegations raised by his ex-girlfriend, former White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham The Independent UK · Aug 4
Three Congressional Committees Advanced Rival Price Transparency Bills That Disagree on One Key Question House and Senate committees advanced three health price transparency bills. They split over whether hospital price estimator tools should count as compliance. Medical Daily · Aug 4
Sen. Lindsey Graham leaves the Capitol a final time The late Sen. Lindsey Graham returned to the Capitol a final time Tuesday morning for a congressional tribute surrounded by his family, colleagues, staff and members of the Trump administration. The South Carolina Republican’s casket sat at the center of the Capitol Rotunda, underneath the Apotheosis of Washington fresco 180… Roll Call · Jul 28
International Business Times UK · Jul 28 Trump Wants Canada To Pay For Wildfire Smoke, but Even Republican Senators Aren't Buying It President Trump's suggestion that Canada should pay for wildfire smoke affecting US cities faces criticism from both parties.
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran ‘better behave’ as US launches second wave of strikes in 24 hours Trump did not identify the US citizen, but said she was ‘wrongfully detained in December of 2024’
Roll Call · Jul 8 Little clarity on Iran from Trump, but new help ahead for Ukraine Lawmakers and European officials hoping to get clarity on the U.S.-Iran conflict from President Donald Trump at a NATO summit likely left disappointed. During a Wednesday evening press conference in Ankara, Turkey, the first reporter to question him characterized the Iran standoff as a “strategic dead end for you” and…
The Guardian - US · Jun 28 Bill Cassidy accuses Trump of treating Congress as ‘merely an appendage’ Out-going Louisiana senator’s rebuke over Iran war is rare instance of a Republican politician standing up to Trump
The Times of India · Jun 25 70-year wait for Green Card unfair to Indians: Republican senator pushes for removal of country cap Republican Senator Roger Marshall advocated for more Indians in the US at a time when several of his party colleagues want to pause the entry of Indians on the H-1B visa permanently. Marshall said he does not support the per-country cap on Green Cards, which makes the wait for Green…
The Economic Times · Jun 17 Interim US-Iran deal leaves the thorniest issue still to be negotiated: Tehran's nuclear program America and Iran have reached a two-month interim agreement concerning Tehran's nuclear program. This deal aims to reopen oil shipments and provide financial incentives to Iran. However, many lawmakers and advocates express doubt about its workability and the short timeline for nuclear talks. The previous nuclear pact took much longer…
Roll Call · May 19 Cassidy’s defeat complicates Senate Health committee’s future Sen. Bill Cassidy’s loss in the Louisiana Republican primary over the weekend puts the future of the powerful Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in flux. During his tenure as HELP chair, Cassidy has pushed legislative priorities such as a proposal to establish pre-funded health savings accounts for people on…
Roll Call · May 11 Higher fertilizer prices pressure Trump-loyal US farmers Fertilizer costs have increased during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, putting pressure on American farmers who have been politically loyal to Donald Trump, as Democrats draw a direct connection between the president’s actions and suffering farms. In his successful 2024 White House bid, 77.7 percent of the country’s farm-dependent counties…
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Megachurch pastor with nationwide following enters race for US Senate in Kansas He had considered running as an independent candidate, telling his congregation that he could bridge partisan divides
Roll Call · Mar 24 More doctors and nurses hoping to operate in Congress ANALYSIS — At a time when most voters are skeptical of politicians, both parties are looking to doctors and nurses to secure control of Congress. With nearly two dozen doctors and nurses currently serving on Capitol Hill, it’s a pretty good strategy. Even if health care isn’t the top issue…
Fortune · Jan 27 Major crypto bill overcomes obstacle as Senator cuts plan to target credit card fees The much anticipated legislation has an easier path forward following weeks of turbulence.