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pbs.orgpolitics1 hr ago
Graham Platner Faces Sexual-Assault Allegation and Calls to Exit Maine Senate Race
Washington Examiner reported that Democrat Graham Platner was accused Monday of sexually assaulting a former partner five years ago. Party members urged him to drop out of the 2026 Senate contest against Republican Susan Collins.
New York Postpolitics11 hrs ago
House Committee Launches Probe Into Teachers Union Spending on Book
The Republican-led House Committee on Education and Workforce opened an investigation into whether American Federation of Teachers dues financed a book by the union president. Lawmakers requested documents on expenditures, royalties, and related agreements by July 21.
Fox Newspolitics13 hrs ago
New York Governor Says Stefanik Would Have Been Tougher Opponent
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Rep. Elise Stefanik would have been a stronger general election opponent than Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman. Blakeman responded by comparing Hochul to a Disney villain and criticizing her record on taxes and costs.
livemint.compolitics13 hrs ago
U.S. pastor released from Chinese prison after Trump raised case with Xi
A U.S. pastor jailed since October 2025 arrived back in the United States on Friday after President Trump discussed the case during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Congressional Republicans credited the release to the president’s intervention, while some Democrats also…
Washington Examinerpolitics17 hrs ago
House Republican plans impeachment articles against district judge who blocked voter database
Rep. Abe Hamadeh said Monday he will file articles of impeachment Thursday against U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan. The judge blocked a revised federal voter citizenship verification database last month.
chicago.suntimes.compolitics17 hrs ago
Democratic candidates criticize Republican support for tax and benefits legislation
Democratic candidates in competitive Senate races are highlighting the effects of a reconciliation bill passed last year. The measure reduced taxes while also cutting eligibility for Medicaid and food assistance programs.
usatoday.compolitics1 day ago
Trump Uses Communist Rhetoric in Midterm Campaign Speeches
President Trump has described the Democratic Party as a communist threat in recent speeches. The language has appeared in Republican messaging ahead of the November midterm elections.
abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Senator Mitch McConnell Hospitalized Since June 14, Condition Unclear
Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for three weeks after an emergency call to his Washington residence. His office has released limited statements saying he is improving but has not disclosed the reason for admission.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
California Republicans ask federal officials to reject state healthcare tax plan
Assembly Republicans sent a letter to federal health agencies requesting denial of a managed care tax signed by the governor last week. The measure would require insurers to pay $8.85 per enrollee monthly and could raise annual premiums by about $400 for some families.
ndtv.compolitics1 day ago
RNC Sues Nebraska Over Overseas Voting Law
The Republican National Committee filed a lawsuit challenging a Nebraska statute that permits certain U.S. citizens living abroad to vote using a parent's residency. The suit seeks to block ballots for individuals who have never lived in the state.
politics1 day ago
House Oversight Chair Questions Senate Support for SAVE America Act as Funding Concerns Persist
James Comer on Sunday challenged Republican senators to support the voter ID legislation, saying those unwilling to back it are too weak for the chamber. Sen. Thom Tillis called the bill dead over funding and implementation gaps.
bloombergquint.compolitics1 day ago
Poll Shows Hong Slightly Ahead of Barnes in Wisconsin Democratic Primary
A July 2-4 poll by Wedgewood Polls and the Isthmus Political Report found Francesca Hong at 30 percent among likely Democratic primary voters for Wisconsin governor. Hong, Mandela Barnes and Sara Rodriguez each led Republican Tom Tiffany by narrow margins in hypothetical general…
politics1 day ago
Transportation Secretary's Son-in-Law Seeks Open Wisconsin House Seat
A 26-year-old candidate is running in the Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. The race features multiple candidates and endorsements from national and local figures.
alternet.orgpolitics1 day agoUpdated
Republican Lawmaker Urges Probe of White Nationalist Group After D.C. March
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna urged the House Oversight Committee to investigate Patriot Front following its July 4 march in Washington. Several Republican lawmakers condemned the group while defending its right to demonstrate.
The Independentpolitics1 day ago
Republican Primary Tests Trump Endorsement in Wisconsin District
A 26-year-old candidate seeks his father-in-law's former House seat in Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. The August 11 primary will determine whether the endorsement and family ties can overcome local Republican concerns about experience.
washingtonpost.compolitics2 days ago
Both Parties Use July 4 Holiday to Present Competing Visions
Democrats and Republicans each used the Fourth of July to outline their policy priorities and views of the country's direction. The holiday messaging came from party officials and elected representatives across multiple states.
newrepublic.comworld2 days ago
Supreme Court Lifts Limits on Coordinated Spending Between Parties and Candidates
The June 30 ruling removes limits on how much parties can spend in direct coordination with candidates. Party committees can now align messaging, strategy and ad buys without prior restrictions. Republicans hold a fundraising edge entering the 2026 midterms.
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jns.orgpolitics3 days ago
Trump Labels Democratic Primary Winners as Godless Communists
President Trump has described several winning Democratic primary candidates as communists at recent campaign events. The remarks come as Republicans seek to frame the midterm elections around ideology rather than economic concerns.
mandatory.compolitics3 days ago
Congressional Candidate Gifts $250,000 Bronze Statue to President Trump
A Republican candidate for a New York congressional seat gave President Trump a $250,000 bronze statue depicting the moment after the 2024 assassination attempt. The candidate won the Republican primary last month and faces a Democrat in November.
nbcnews.compolitics3 days ago
Poll finds gender gap in interest for U.S. 250th anniversary events
A national survey of registered voters shows women are less interested than men in marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The gap appears within both parties and is widest among Republicans on questions about emphasis and tone.
Los Angeles Timespolitics4 days ago
President Trump-backed candidates advance in Senate primaries as spending plans remain unclear
President Trump has backed challengers who defeated several Republican incumbents in Senate primaries. A super PAC aligned with the president holds hundreds of millions in cash but has not detailed how much it will spend before November.
kpbs.orgpolitics5 days ago
California Law Moves Education Authority from Superintendent to Governor
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 181 last week, moving operational control of the California Department of Education to an appointed executive. The elected Superintendent of Public Instruction retains constitutional duties but loses day-to-day management responsibilitie…
Nbc Newspolitics5 days ago
Prosecutors Investigate Alaska Senate Candidate Named Dan Sullivan
State and federal prosecutors are examining whether a U.S. Senate candidate sharing the name of the Republican incumbent may be part of a scheme to confuse voters in Alaska. The inquiry focuses on the campaign's possible role in voter confusion.
cnbc.compolitics5 days ago
Trump Meets GOP Senators to Lobby for SAVE America Act
President Donald Trump met with Republican senators on Capitol Hill to push the SAVE America Act. Sen. Thom Tillis said the bill lacks funding and time to implement before the November midterm elections.
news.sky.comtechnology5 days ago
Wisconsin Transgender Activist Posts Videos Calling for Violence Against Republicans
Teha Delaruelle posted videos on social media urging deadly action against Republicans and promoting trans jihad. The activity followed a brief volunteer stint on a Democratic candidate's campaign.
abcnews.go.compolitics5 days ago
Texas Board Approves Bible Passages for Required School Reading List
The Republican-controlled Texas Board of Education approved a new mandated reading list that includes Bible passages and New Testament excerpts. Florida education officials said they are open to a similar policy.
cnbc.compolitics6 days ago
Republican Senate Nominees in Six Battlegrounds Form Independent Super PACs; Democratic Nominees Retain Centralized Structure
Republican candidates or presumptive nominees in Maine, Iowa, Alaska, Ohio, North Carolina and Michigan have established their own well-funded super PACs for the 2026 midterms. The shift reduces reliance on the Senate Leadership Fund and departs from prior practice.
foxnews.compolitics6 days ago
Republican Senate Candidates Form Their Own Super PACs
Several Republican Senate candidates are creating independent super PACs rather than depending on a national party committee. The shift gives candidates direct control over fundraising and spending decisions.
foxnews.compolitics5 days agoUpdated
Mitch McConnell was found unconscious at Capitol Hill home on June 14
Emergency dispatch audio shows Sen. Mitch McConnell was unconscious when taken to a hospital on June 14. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican has not returned to the Capitol since the incident.
Washington Examinerpolitics6 days agoUpdated
Tucker Carlson Says He Will Help Build a Third Party
The former Fox News host announced plans to form a new political party after leaving the Republican Party last month. He cited U.S. foreign policy and domestic priorities as reasons for seeking an alternative to the two major parties.
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newrepublic.compolitics6 days ago
House Republicans urge end to Jones Act waiver on August 16
More than 50 House Republicans sent a letter this week asking the administration to let the Jones Act waiver expire as scheduled. The waiver, issued in March, allowed foreign-flagged vessels to move fuel between U.S. ports during supply disruptions.
Fox Newspolitics6 days ago
Senators Introduce Bills to Limit Birthright Citizenship for Tourist Visa Holders
Two Republican lawmakers have drafted separate measures targeting birth tourism after a Supreme Court decision upheld birthright citizenship. The proposals would restrict citizenship for children born to women on tourist visas and bar pregnant foreign nationals from entering the…
newrepublic.compolitics6 days ago
House Republican leaders plan early adjournment for second consecutive week
House Republican leaders intend to adjourn the chamber early for the second week in a row. The move follows repeated blocks on floor action by GOP members on Tuesday.
nbcnews.compolitics6 days ago
Former Democrat Micah Jones to Face Democrat in November for Open Massachusetts House Seat
Micah Jones, who served in Afghanistan and later became an attorney, is the Republican nominee for Massachusetts's 6th congressional district. The seat opened after Rep. Seth Moulton opted to run for Senate instead of reelection. Jones will face voters on Nov. 3 after an unoppose…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics6 days ago
Democratic and Republican primaries show mixed results for incumbents
Primary voters rejected three Democratic House incumbents who highlighted their roles opposing President Trump. Republican incumbents also lost after Trump endorsed challengers in several contests.
focustaiwan.twworld6 days ago
Former Lawmaker Discusses Possible New Political Party
A retired member of Congress said she is considering forming a new party after publicly splitting with Republicans. She described ongoing talks but noted the timeline would be long.
Semaforpolitics7 days ago
Republicans Support Letting USMCA Lapse as Trade Talks Continue
Key congressional Republicans back a plan to let the USMCA trade agreement with Canada and Mexico lapse temporarily while negotiations proceed. Trade representatives will meet virtually and announce continued talks rather than a 16-year extension. The agreement is due for an exte…
time.compolitics7 days ago
New Jersey Republican Congressman Returns After Four-Month Absence
Tom Kean Jr. is expected to resume congressional duties Tuesday after nearly four months away for an unspecified medical condition. The second-term lawmaker has missed more than 100 House votes this year.
cnbc.compolitics7 days ago
House Cancels July 4 Week Votes After GOP Members Block Defense Bill Amendment
Washington Examiner reported that Speaker Mike Johnson canceled scheduled House votes for the week of June 30 to July 6. GOP leadership sent members home early amid a Republican blockade over the SAVE America Act. The House is not scheduled to return until July 13.
New York Postpolitics7 days ago
House hearing on sanctuary policies turns into shouting match over migrant crime victims
A Republican representative blamed federal border policies for the March 19 killing of a New York college student in Chicago. A Democratic ranking member objected to the length of the statement and told the guest to leave the panel.
CoinDeskfinance7 days ago
Senate Bill Would Give Commerce Department Authority to Block Adversary AI Transactions
Two Republican senators introduced legislation Tuesday that would expand the Commerce Department's powers to restrict transactions involving artificial intelligence technology linked to foreign adversaries. The measure also seeks to preserve public access to open-source AI softwa…
politics7 days agoUpdated
Republican Party to Hold Midterm Convention in Dallas on September 9-10
President Trump said Republicans will hold their first midterm convention in Dallas on September 9-10. The two-day event comes roughly two months before the November elections.
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abcnews.go.compolitics7 days ago
House Republicans Block Pentagon Bill Over Voting Measure
A Republican effort halted progress on a defense policy bill and other measures. The action followed demands to advance a voting bill backed by President Trump.
abcnews.go.compolitics7 days ago
House Advances July 4 Recess After Stalemate on Elections Bill
Republican disagreements over the Save America Act have postponed work on the annual defense authorization measure and other legislation. The chamber will begin its July 4 recess earlier than planned.
cnbc.comfinance7 days ago
House Republicans Block Defense Bill Vote to Force Senate Action on Voter ID Rules
Fourteen House Republicans joined Democrats to defeat a procedural motion that would have advanced the annual defense policy bill. The standoff centers on attaching voter identification requirements to the measure.
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Fox Newspolitics7 days ago
Collins Holds Narrow Lead Over Platner in Maine Senate Race
Republican Sen. Susan Collins leads Democratic challenger Graham Platner by three points in a new Fox News poll of Maine registered voters. Among highly motivated voters, Platner holds a nine-point advantage.
axios.comworld7 days ago
House Republicans Adjourn Early After Rebels Block Defense Bill
House Republican leaders will adjourn the chamber after votes Tuesday following another procedural block by GOP members. The move marks the second consecutive week the House has cut its schedule short over disputes on voting legislation.
sbs.com.auworld7 days ago
Democratic lawmaker urges colleague to disclose future medical absences
A Democratic representative expressed sympathy for a Republican colleague's depression while calling for greater transparency about extended absences. The remarks followed the colleague's floor statement explaining a prolonged medical leave that caused him to miss 135 votes.
focustaiwan.twpolitics7 days agoUpdated
House Votes 235-189 to Reject Resolution Barring U.S. Military Hostilities in Lebanon
The U.S. House voted 235-189 on Tuesday to defeat Rep. Rashida Tlaib's concurrent resolution. Twenty-two Democrats joined Republicans to reject the updated measure that exempted diplomatic protection.
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washingtonpost.comfinance7 days ago
House Republicans Block Defense Bill Rule Over SAVE Act Demand
Hardline members defeated a procedural rule 224-198, halting progress on the annual defense authorization measure. Leadership must now decide whether to revise the bill or seek another path forward.
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world7 days ago
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Returns to House Floor After Depression Treatment and Receives Trump Endorsement
New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to the House floor June 30 for the first time since March 5 and said he had been treated for depression. He missed every roll-call vote during the period and traded stocks valued between $50,008 and $190,000.
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washingtonpost.compolitics7 days ago
President Trump says Republicans will lose future elections without SAVE Act
President Trump stated that Republicans will not win another election unless Congress passes the SAVE Act, which would require photo identification and proof of citizenship to vote. The legislation would also restrict mail-in voting and require states to verify voter rolls.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics7 days agoUpdated
Rep. Tom Kean Returns to House After More Than 100-Day Absence
New Jersey Republican Representative Thomas Kean Jr. appeared on the House floor on June 30 and stated that his prolonged absence was due to treatment for depression. He said he had been hospitalized for several months following a diagnosis.
politics7 days ago
Senate Republicans Form Anti-Fraud Task Force to Review Federal Programs
Nine Senate Republicans have created a task force to examine fraud, waste and abuse across federal programs. The effort is intended to align with separate administration actions that have identified billions in questioned spending.
newrepublic.compolitics7 days ago
Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi Mail Ballot Law in 5-4 Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that Mississippi may count mail ballots postmarked by Election Day and received within five days. President Trump and House Republicans responded by renewing efforts to attach the SAVE America Act to the defense authorization bill.
politics8 days ago
Colorado Supreme Court Strikes Down Both Parties’ Redistricting Ballot Initiatives
The Colorado Supreme Court on June 29 rejected multiple ballot initiatives seeking new U.S. House district maps for the 2028 and 2030 elections. The court ruled that both Democratic-backed measures and Republican counter-initiatives violated the state constitution's single-subjec…
abcnews.go.comworld8 days ago
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Seen at New Jersey Home Day Before Planned Return to Congress and Floor Speech on Health
The New Jersey Republican was seen outside his Westfield residence one day before his scheduled return to Washington. He has been absent from the House for nearly four months due to a medical issue.
Fox Newspolitics8 days ago
Democratic Socialists win New York House primaries, ousting two incumbents
Democratic Socialists of America candidates defeated Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman in New York Democratic primaries last week. Moderate Democrats expressed concern over the results while Republicans said they plan to highlight the victories in the midterms.
abcnews.go.compolitics8 days ago
Video shows Texas Senate candidate traveling to Iceland with companion
A video posted on social media showed Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton boarding a flight to Iceland with a woman identified as Tracy Duhon. Texas Democratic Party officials criticized the trip ahead of the July 4 holiday.
abcnews.go.comfinance8 days ago
Supreme Court Limits Some Voting and Firing Challenges
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against a Republican National Committee challenge to a Mississippi ballot law. The same day the court expanded presidential removal power over most independent-agency officials while carving out an exception for Federal Reserve governors.