Tucker could derail the GOP in 2028 A third-party bid by the disaffected MAGA podcaster would be difficult — and beneficial to Democrats Salon · Aug 9
Nine House Incumbents Lose Primaries in 2026 as Trump and Progressives Reshape Congress Nine sitting House members have lost primaries in 2026 — the most in a non-redistricting year since 1970 — as Trump loyalty tests and a leftward Democratic surge collide. Latin Times · Aug 8
Official in third-party political meeting with Tucker Carlson admits there is a push to get him to run in 2028 A group of anti-Trump Republicans think former Fox host Tucker Carlson would make a good president The Independent UK · Aug 6
Lawmakers push for a more robust Epstein Files Transparency Act – but would Trump sign it? After the justice department botched file rollout under the original act, lawmakers now want legislation with teeth The Guardian - US · Aug 3
Thomas Massie Questions Timing of GOP-Backed $40 Million Morocco Funding After Ceuta Migrant Influx: 'Now They Are Acting Shocked' Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) questioned the timing of GOP-backed funding for Morocco and accused fellow Republicans of hypocrisy following the migrant surge into Spain’s Ceuta enclave. Benzinga · Aug 3
Trump called Marjorie Taylor Greene a ‘traitor’ over the Iran war, and now she’s announced a new ‘movement’ with former allies: ‘America First’ They say they are committed to "all Americans" We Got This Covered · Aug 2
MTG and Tucker Carlson announce new ‘movement’ in photo packed with MAGA renegades ‘Our commitment is America First for all Americans, right, left, and center,’ Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote on X The Independent UK · Aug 1
Mike Johnson’s Defense of Failed Congressional Stock Trading Ban Challenged by Thomas Massie: 'Political Gimmick' With a 'Poison Pill' Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) criticized Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) attack on Democrats over a failed House vote, arguing Republican leadership could have banned congressional stock trading immediately without tying it to a voter ID provision. Benzinga · Jul 29
Congress Shouldn't Trade Stocks, Trump Says, but Rejects Ban for White House Officials The implications of the House's stock trading ban, which excludes the president and the executive branch. Discover who is affected, the political manoeuvres involved, and the bill's future in the Senate. International Business Times UK · Jul 28
Trump administration’s revision of Iran war casualties ‘huge disrespect’, say veterans Defense department updated database of casualties to list four service members deceased in ‘Overseas Operations’ The Guardian - US · Jul 27
GOP Congressman Slams JD Vance's Silence Over CDC's $1.24 Billion Pfizer COVID Vaccine Contracts: 'Why Isn’t He Speaking Out' Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) questioned Vice President JD Vance‘s silence after the Trump administration established billions for Pfizer Inc.‘s (NYSE:PFE) COVID-19 vaccine contracts for 2026 and 2027. Benzinga · Jul 27
Thomas Massie Says Iran War Has 'Weakened' US, Points to Depleted Oil Reserves, Missile Defenses—Araghchi Says Zelenskyy Is Dragging Europe Into War for Israel Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) slammed the President Donald Trump administration on Sunday amid the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, saying that the situation has put the U.S. on the back foot. Benzinga · Jul 27
'The Clock Is Ticking': Trump Wins Senate Iran Vote as GOP Defectors Warn 60-Day Limit Is Running Out The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution, allowing President Trump to continue military action against Iran, despite the House passing a non-binding measure to withdraw US forces. International Business Times UK · Jul 24
Trump Lashes Out as Republican Rebels Join Democrats to Defy Him and Force an End to Iran War Powers The House passed a resolution demanding President Trump end the Iran war, with four Republicans joining Democrats. However, the Senate blocked a similar measure, leaving the conflict ongoing. International Business Times UK · Jul 23
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 Republicans Break from Trump Again as House Passes Second Iran War Powers Vote The US House of Representatives passed a resolution to end military action against Iran, highlighting bipartisan concern over rising troop casualties and reasserting congressional authority over war powers.
Benzinga · Jul 23 House Passes Congressional Stock Trading Ban — Then The White House Gets Community Noted Over It Efforts to stop members of Congress from buying and selling stocks and options have been a key interest of retail traders and some elected officials for years. A recent effort to ban the practice passed the U.S. House, but its limited scope and a bundled voter-ID provision sparked confusion and…
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Lauren Boebert randomly talks about her botox when asked about military spending ‘I don’t want to be on camera this week, and I’ve been on camera more than any other week,’ Colorado Republican says
Roll Call · Jul 22 GOP budget blueprint adopted in House as Senate resists The House adopted a GOP-backed budget resolution along party lines Wednesday, taking a critical first step toward passing a $95 billion reconciliation package focused mostly on the Iran war. The vote on the fiscal 2027 budget blueprint was 216-214, with only two Republicans — Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and…
Benzinga · Jul 22 Thomas Massie Slams Congress' $11 Billion USDA Bailout Fix for a Problem the Iran Conflict Created: 'Stop the War' Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky) has voiced his disapproval of Congress’ decision to seek more than $11 billion for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of supplemental funding for the Iran war.
Roll Call · Jul 21 Funding extension passes House, heads for Senate rewrite The House passed a short-term funding patch Tuesday night that is designed to head off a partial government shutdown this fall. The continuing resolution passed on a mostly party-line vote of 220-205, with only one Republican — Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie — joining most Democrats in opposition. Six Democrats broke…
International Business Times UK · Jul 21 Massie Loses Section 219 Fight Again, Vows No Vote on NDAA The US House faces controversy over Section 219 in the NDAA, which proposes a permanent US-Israel Defence Technology Cooperation Initiative, sparking debate over its implications for military policy.
Roll Call · Jul 21 Can the GOP trifecta meet their ‘mandate’ moment? When Republicans won in 2024, they promised to use their coveted trifecta to deliver on an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” for President Donald Trump’s agenda. With few legislative days left ahead of midterms, some argue they should have done more. It’s left some lawmakers questioning the effectiveness of their red…
Benzinga · Jul 21 Ro Khanna Drops Democrats' Game Plan if They Retake the House— and It Includes a Major Shift on Israel Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Monday outlined five policy priorities House Democrats would pursue if they regain control of the House of Representatives, including Medicare for All, a $25-an-hour living wage by 2032, stronger union protections, $10-a-day childcare and ending U.S. aid to Israel, according to a video posted on…
France 24 · Jul 18 US Democrats divided over support for Israel ahead of midterm elections US House Democrats were divided into a near-even split by a vote this week over whether to cut military aid to Israel, which was defeated through almost total opposition from the Republican party. Ahead of November's midterm elections, the vote reflects a sharp erosion in support for Israel among left-leaning…
The Guardian - US · Jul 16 A House vote makes it clear: Israel’s support among Democrats is starting to buckle More than 100 Democrats voted to cut military aid to Israel as US public opinion shifts – Republicans are noticing too