Senate bills pressuring Russia advance into uncertain future - Roll Call Congressional actions on Ukraine demonstrate support remains strong among majorities of both parties on Capitol Hill. Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025
Trump Office of Special Counsel nominee accused of admitting ‘Nazi streak’ withdraws amid GOP backlash Paul Ingrassia was tapped by Trump to lead the independent agency that investigates federal whistleblower complaints and discrimination allegations The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Trump's 'Unprecedented' National Guard Fight With Democratic Governors Worries Republican Senators: 'Having A Real Struggle…' Republican senators are voicing growing unease with President Donald Trump's clash with Democratic governors over sending National Guard troops from other states to Portland, Oregon, and Chicago, reflecting concerns about states' rights, precedent and the use of military forces in local policing. Benzinga · Oct 9, 2025
Senate fails to end the shutdown as both parties aren’t even speaking to each other: ‘I’m not optimistic’ Neither Republicans nor Democrats appear willing to give an inch as Americans pay the price The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025
At the Races: Who ends the shutdown? - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the shutdown and campaign developments. Roll Call · Oct 2, 2025
Buckle up, America — Republicans and Democrats appear dug in for a long government shutdown ANALYSIS: Republicans say Democrats ‘don't have the high ground in this situation,’ Eric Garcia writes. But Democrats are unintimidated by threats from the Trump administration to target their states The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025
"One of one": Kirk assassination leaves vacuum for MAGA's outside enforcers Few MAGA activists can channel grassroots anger into real fear of primary challenges. Axios · Sep 16, 2025
The Latest: Kash Patel confronts Senate questions over probe into Charlie Kirk’s killing FBI Director Kash Patel is confronting skeptical Democrats at a Senate hearing Tuesday, touting his leadership of the nation’s top federal law enforcement agency and facing questions about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing, the case against sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the firings of senior FBI officials who have… The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
Charlie Kirk murder hits close to home for members of Congress - Roll Call The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk never seemed to lurk far from the surface of congressional business Thursday. Roll Call · Sep 11, 2025
"This is existential": MAGA's siege mentality deepens after Kirk killing Many MAGA leaders are now calling for retribution. Axios · Sep 11, 2025
Iryna Zarutska’s family demand justice and public safety reform following her killing on train: ‘We are heartbroken beyond words’ Decarlos Brown Jr is accused of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system and could face the death penalty if found guilty The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025
Supreme Court for now allows US to hold funds it wants to rescind - Roll Call The Supreme Court on Tuesday temporarily allowed the Trump administration to hold on to billions in foreign aid funds that it wants to cancel. Roll Call · Sep 9, 2025
Republicans turn on trusted Donald Trump puppet RFK Jr. as he becomes the president’s nightmare It's getting ugly. We Got This Covered · Sep 5, 2025
Trump's private sector intervention causes heartburn on right When President Donald Trump took a big stake in Intel, it set off a cascade of concerns among conservatives about creeping socialism. Roll Call · Sep 5, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 RFK Jr becomes an unlikely great uniter as Democrats and Republicans join forces to pounce on his pseudoscience ANALYSIS: Republicans, including leadership, mounted a show of force against a Trump Cabinet secretary. But he still seemed to brush it off, writes John Bowden
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025 Funeral held for Dr. Greg Brannon, North Carolina tea party favorite and ex-Senate candidate A funeral has been held for Dr. Greg Brannon, a North Carolina physician and former figure in state Republican politics
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Democrats just got their dream candidate in North Carolina. Here are four other Senate seats likely to flip NEWS ANALYSIS: Can anyone step up in Maine against Susan Collins? A blood feud risks Republicans losing Texas and Michigan’s Senate race becomes a referendum on Gaza, Eric Garcia writes
The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2025 Republicans slam Trump’s firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics chief President claimed that recently released figures showing jobs slowdown were ‘rigged’ to make him look bad
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025 Trump eats his own: President appears to relish flaying Republican senators in the public square amid Epstein pressure NEWS ANALYSIS: However, recent propensity to bash his fellow Republicans might send them heading for the exits ... and handing their seats to Democrats, Eric Garcia writes
Roll Call · Jul 31, 2025 RNC Chair Michael Whatley announces Senate bid in North Carolina - Roll Call RNC Chair Michael Whatley kicked off his campaign against former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper for North Carolina’s open Senate seat.
The Guardian - US · Jul 30, 2025 Trump backs Israel and rebukes Starmer over Palestinian state recognition US president says UK move would ‘reward Hamas’ after appearing to endorse recognition plan in Scotland meeting
Roll Call · Jul 30, 2025 Cassidy, who defied Trump, aims to win with increasingly conservative base - Roll Call Cassidy, who defied Trump, aims to win with increasingly conservative base - Congress Bill Cassidy's race for Senate is complicated by a checkered history with Trump.
Roll Call · Jul 30, 2025 Once-routine US attorney nominations become embroiled in politics - Roll Call While Democrats try to thwart Trump on U.S. attorney nominees, Trump has worked to go around Democrats entirely.
Roll Call · Jul 29, 2025 Former Rep. Wiley Nickel ends Senate bid in North Carolina after Cooper's entry - Roll Call Former North Carolina Rep. Wiley Nickel dropped his Senate campaign Tuesday, one day after former Gov. Roy Cooper entered the race.
Roll Call · Jul 28, 2025 Former Gov. Roy Cooper enters Senate race in North Carolina in boost to Democrats - Roll Call Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper jumped into the state’s open Senate race Monday, boosting Democrats’ hopes of flipping the seat.