FBI’s Decision To Investigate IDF ‘undermines The Pentagon’s Own Conclusions’ The FBI Investigation Of The IDF Draws Into Possibilities Whether Abu Akleh's Death Was A Violation Of U.S. Law Zenger · Nov 18, 2022
GOP fell short in Latino-heavy areas along U.S-Mexico border - Roll Call Republican efforts to lean into immigration concerns fell short on the border, along with a lackluster GOP showing nationwide. Roll Call · Nov 17, 2022
Trump is now effectively in control of the US House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy will be a mere stooge – that is, until he’s replaced by someone even more Trumpist The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2022
Trump is back but his chances look bleak – at least for now Expect months of self-pity as Republicans inch away from the ex-president and Ron DeSantis gains steam The Guardian - US · Nov 16, 2022
What now for Donald Trump after announcing his 2024 bid? The Republican embarks on a long road back to the White House The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022
Who’s next? Republicans who might go up against Trump in 2024 The former president is running again but the GOP midterm meltdown has changed the primary landscape The Guardian - US · Nov 16, 2022
Ted Cruz lashes out at Senate GOP leadership after Democrats retain control The Texas Republican demanded a delay in leadership elections and is among an increasingly vocal cohort voicing their discontent with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. The Texas Tribune · Nov 15, 2022
As Trump announces his run, Cruz and Cornyn signal openness to other GOP presidential candidates Republican support for Trump has faltered after a midterm performance by the party that many considered a resounding disappointment. The Texas Tribune · Nov 15, 2022
Monica De La Cruz is the first Republican to represent Texas’ 15th Congressional District. What will she do with it? After finally flipping the Democratic district, Monica De La Cruz vowed to “represent all of South Texas” and likely will be influential on border issues. The Texas Tribune · Nov 15, 2022
Ted Cruz sounds off on midterms, but emerges unscathed despite so-so results in 17-state bus tour WASHINGTON — One day before the midterms, Sen. Ted Cruz was brimming with confidence about the GOP’s prospects. Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022
Texas Republicans prefer Ron DeSantis to Donald Trump for 2024, new GOP poll finds The new poll shows a shift in support for the former president, who was the clear favorite among Texas Republicans in an October poll. The Texas Tribune · Nov 14, 2022
Impeaching Biden: Another dumb GOP idea Kevin McCarthy could learn something from Newt Gingrich: His impeachment of Bill Clinton ended his career Salon · Nov 14, 2022
What role Texas and its politicians could play in 2024 presidential election season DALLAS — Just when you thought you were free of ubiquitous political campaigns — and their television commercials, text messages, direct mail and constant news coverage — the 2024 presidential election season is underway. Tribune News Service · Nov 13, 2022
Trump vs. DeSantis: A simmering rivalry bursts into view Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis have been on a collision course from the start The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022
The Texas Tribune · Nov 11, 2022 Texas Democrats admit to faltering on messaging and voter turnout, contributing to resounding midterm losses Beto O’Rourke lost by double-digits on Tuesday night and so did every other statewide Democrat. That has left Democrats in a familiar position: wounded after a disappointing election night while contemplating their strategy and their future.
The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2022 Seth Meyers on midterms fallout: ‘The knives are out in the GOP’ Late-night hosts discuss Republican infighting after a disappointing election and chaos at Elon Musk’s Twitter
The Texas Tribune · Nov 11, 2022 Republicans rebounded in some suburban counties that had been drifting blue After seeing Democrats gain momentum in suburbs of Houston and Dallas, Republicans succeeded in reclaiming ground this election. But the GOP is still a long way from returning to pre-Trump support, even in ruby red counties.
Texas Observer · Nov 9, 2022 Beto’s Lost Year “I don't know what my role or yours will be going forward,” said the Texas Dems’ political star, after $70 million bought a bracing defeat.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Voices: Trump was actually the biggest winner in the midterm elections — and this is why When the Republican party inevitably retakes the House and McCarthy scraps the January 6 committee, Trump will be bullying and trampling over DeSantis — maybe all the way to Oval Office
Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022 With clear mandate in Texas, Abbott, GOP will continue rightward push DALLAS — Emboldened by another sweep of statewide offices and firm control of the Legislature, Texas Republicans are poised to implement right-of-center policies designed to keep the Lone Star State a bastion of Trump-era conservatism.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Ted Cruz laments missing daughter’s birthday as Democrats have better midterms night than expected Senator from Texas complained he missed daughter’s birthday while on the road campaigning for GOP candidates
The Texas Tribune · Nov 9, 2022 Greg Abbott reelected Texas governor, defeating Beto O’Rourke The governor prevailed after a tumultuous period that included the pandemic, a statewide blackout, restrictions on voting and abortion and the Uvalde school shooting.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Voices: Republicans are already spreading lies about the midterm election results As ballot-counting delays were announced in Arizona, Trump and his acolytes began repeating the same old lies from 2020. But the truth is that they knew all along about the early-night ‘red mirage’ that tricks Republicans into thinking they’re doing better than they are — because they created it
Sports Illustrated · Nov 8, 2022 Man Accused of Throwing Can at Cruz at Astros Parade Arrested The 33-year-old has been charged with aggravated assault.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 ‘I know, I’m an idiot’: Man arrested for throwing can at Ted Cruz during Astros World Series parade “I’m also thankful that the clown who threw his White Claw had a noodle for an arm” Cruz tweeted after the incident