GOP Candidates Relitigate 2020 as Voters Want to Move On
#Election2026 #GOPMany GOP candidates still echo Trump's false 2020 election claims, but most voters want to move on. Trump's fixation risks hurting Republicans in midterms, though it remains potent with primary activists and donors. read more
Dozens of Republicans Skip Trumps Midterm Convention
#MidtermConvention #GOPAt least 45 Republican lawmakers are skipping Trump's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, calling it a "waste of time" due to costs, district duties, or silent protest, as the party faces uphill battles ahead of November. read more
GOP strategist warns of historic midterm losses
#Midterms2026 #GOPRepublicans face potential "historic losses" in midterms, trailing in eight battleground Senate races per new polling. Strategists warn of slim majorities at risk, while Trump's involvement and high costs loom. Some pollsters dispute data, citing private surveys. read more
Ingraham Warns GOP: Get Act Together or Lose Congress
#Midterms2026 #GOPLaura Ingraham warns Republicans to "get their act together" ahead of midterms, with guests predicting possible losses of House and Senate majorities due to voter apathy and unfulfilled promises. read more
GOP lawmaker: Congress should do more for rich
#GOP #TaxPolicyWisconsin Republican Glenn Grothman says Congress should do more for the wealthy, defending Trump's tax bill as middle-class focused. He faces re-election amid controversy over the law adding $4 trillion to debt. read more
Republicans Battle Headwinds Despite Structural Midterm Edge
#MidtermElections #GOPDespite political headwinds, Republicans hold structural advantages that may preserve their congressional majorities in fall midterms. Financial strength exists, yet the party still faces a major challenge according to NPR's Morning Edition report. read more
Jordan dodges questions on Trump’s $1.8B fund fate
#TrumpPolitics #GOPJim Jordan dodges questions on Trump's $1.776B weaponization fund, facing Senate GOP revolt. He implies support, conflicting with Acting AG Blanche's claim it's dead, as Republicans like Tillis, Cornyn, and Kennedy oppose the controversial plan. read more
GOP Senator Breaks With Trump Over Saudi Nuclear Deal
#GOP #NuclearDealGOP Senator John Kennedy broke with Trump over a Saudi nuclear deal, citing poor timing amid U.S. efforts to halt Iran’s nuclear program. The rift highlights growing Republican divisions over Middle East policy, as the costly Iran war drags on. read more
Boebert Mocks Colleague for Taking Leave Over Depression
#MentalHealth #GOPRep. Lauren Boebert mocked GOP colleague Tom Kean Jr. for missing votes due to depression, calling it "embarrassing" and suggesting he vote quietly. Kean sought treatment and received bipartisan support. Boebert dismissed mental health struggles as unacceptable for elected officials. read more
Tucker Carlson Quits GOP, Warns of Treasonous Path
#TuckerCarlson #GOPConservative commentator Tucker Carlson leaves Republican Party after decades of support, citing "treasonous" actions and prioritizing corporate donors and Israel over Americans. He warns the GOP his defection signals many others will follow. read more
GOP Senator Warns Trump Faces Miserable Two Years
#GOP #MidtermsOutgoing GOP Sen. John Cornyn warns Trump faces “the most miserable two years of his life” if Democrats win midterms, calling it a “disaster” for the party. Cornyn criticizes Trump’s demand for “slavish” loyalty after losing primary to Trump-backed Ken Paxton. read more
Trump redistricting plan suffers double defeat
#Redistricting #GOPSouth Carolina’s GOP-led Senate rejected a Trump-backed redistricting plan to redraw congressional maps, citing ongoing primaries. A federal court also blocked Alabama’s Republican map for racial discrimination. The setbacks challenge GOP efforts to gain House seats before November midterms. read more
Trump Posts 3-Month-Old Paper Amid Senate Revolt
#Trump #GOPTrump shared a three-month-old New York Post front page celebrating his State of the Union address, hours after Senate Republicans revolted against his $1.8B "slush fund." The late-night post also included swipes at Stephen Colbert and media. read more
GOP senators stall Trump immigration funding amid discord
#GOP #ImmigrationPolicySenate Republicans delay immigration funding amid discord over Trump's $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization" fund and White House ballroom costs. DNC releases incomplete 2024 election autopsy. Hurricane season forecast predicts 8-14 storms. Abortion ad spending declines as cost-of-living concerns dominate. read more
Poll: 37% of GOP voters want new direction from Trump
#GOP #TrumpPollA new poll reveals 37% of GOP voters want a 2028 candidate different from Trump. Among Republican-leaning independents, 55% oppose his leadership. Many question the Iran war's cost, with 43% deeming it worthwhile. read more
Cassidy walks tightrope in Kennedy hearing
#GOP #VaccinePolicySenator Bill Cassidy faces a political dilemma, balancing oversight of Health Secretary RFK Jr. on vaccines while avoiding conflict with Trump, who endorsed his primary challenger. Cassidy's survival hinges on Trump's declining approval. read more
Greene Urges GOP to Burn to the Ground
#USPolitics #GOPMarjorie Taylor Greene, a former Trump ally, says the Republican Party must "burn to the ground." She criticizes it as a Trump "cult" overly loyal to Israel and calls for a new populist coalition to replace it. read more
Republican Rep. Storms Out After Misgendering Trans Colleague in Hearing
#GOP #TransgenderRightsA Republican representative storms out of a hearing after being called out for misgendering Democratic congresswoman Sarah McBride. The incident reveals ongoing GOP attacks on transgender rights and misgendering incidents towards McBride, sparking controversy in US politics. read more
House Passes Trump-Backed Budget Bill with Deep Cuts to Safety Net
#GOP #socialsafetynetThe House passes a Trump-backed budget bill to cut America's social safety net, focusing on government "waste" and blaming federal workers and the poor. The GOP plan diverts funds to defense instead of economic improvements, with restrictions on benefits proposed. read more
Republican House leaders advise lawmakers to skip contentious town halls
#GOP #townhallmeetingGOP House leaders have advised lawmakers facing angry constituents at town hall meetings to skip the events or switch to tele-town halls. Furious voters voice concerns about President Trump and Elon Musk. Republicans are urged to avoid public confrontations amid widespread complaints and protests. read more
Republican Congressman Faces Hostile Crowd Over Trump's Government Cutbacks
#GOP #firedworkersGOP congressman Mark Alford faced backlash at a Missouri town hall, telling fired federal workers that "God has a plan." Anger at Trump's policies and Elon Musk's influence was evident in similar town halls across the U.S., hinting at growing frustration. read more
GOP 2028 Successors: Who Will Carry Trump's Legacy?
#GOP #MAGADonald Trump is not eyeing JD Vance as his successor for the GOP crown in 2028. Vance, despite Trump's endorsement, lacks Trump's full support. Trump may consider running again, or his son, Donald Trump Jr., could be a potential contender. read more
Trump administration explores using Defense funds for mass deportation efforts
#GOP #DeportationEffortsThe GOP is considering diverting Defense Department funding to support Trump's plans for mass deportations. The plan includes hiring civilian companies to expand detention facilities and increase deportation flights. Trump's promise to deport "millions and millions" may not be feasible within a year. read more
"Republican Lawmaker Questions DEI in Aviation After Deadly Collision"
#DEI #GOPRep. Andy Ogles questions if diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives were a factor in the deadly D.C. plane crash, suggesting they may have played a role. The lawmaker's statement aligns with larger GOP efforts to blame disasters on DEI. read more
NH Governor Chris Sununu: Trump has not permanently changed GOP
#GOP #DonaldTrumpGOP Senator claims Trump has not permanently changed the party, stating there is no "Trump-lite." New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, a moderate Republican, believes the GOP remains a spectrum of conservatives and does not foresee Trump's influence lasting. read more
GOP Members Criticize Speaker Johnson's Handling of Spending Bill
#GOP #USPoliticsSpeaker Mike Johnson faces potential challengers in the new year within the GOP due to dissatisfaction over his handling of a stop-gap bill to fund the federal government. Some Republicans, including Thomas Massie, are critical, leading to discussions of alternative leaders. read more
"Five GOP Senators Pose Challenge to Trump's Nominees in Senate"
#GOP #SenateConfirmationRepublican senators Murkowski, Collins, Curtis, McConnell, and Tillis may pose a challenge to Trump's nominees and agenda. The confirmation of his appointees requires approval from the GOP-controlled Senate, potentially hindering Trump's plans. read more
Republican lawmaker questions State Department's post-election therapy sessions
#GOP #USpoliticsRepublican Representative Darrell Issa accuses the State Department of offering therapy sessions to employees after Trump's election win, questioning if it catered to those upset by the election results. Issa requests information from Secretary Antony Blinken. read more
GOP Senators Push for Vetting of Troublesome Trump Cabinet Nominees
#GOP #TrumpCabinetSome GOP senators wish other controversial Trump cabinet nominees would follow Gaetz’s lead amid sexual misconduct allegations. Focus now shifts to Hegseth, Kennedy Jr, and McMahon. Allegations include sexual assault and enabling abuse. read more
Senator defends Hegseth in sexual assault case against nominee.
#GOP #SexualAssaultSenator Markwayne Mullin defends Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, in a sexual assault allegation, claiming that the woman involved was the aggressor. The police report from the incident revealed conflicting accounts, with Hegseth maintaining the encounter was consensual. read more
Republican Shift: Support for Health, Sports, and Selective Speech
#GOP #PoliticalFlipFlopRepublicans have shifted their stance on issues, endorsing RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' movement after Trump's presidency. They also embrace the 'Trump dance' in sports, support for free speech, and have displayed hypocrisy by loving what they once loathed. read more
Republicans Sweep Congress, Solidifying Unified Government With Trump
#GOP #USpoliticsRepublicans have gained control of both houses of Congress in the US, giving them more power and fewer checks on President-elect Trump. Despite some Democratic wins, the GOP's majority will enable them to advance their agenda. read more
GOP Shifts Stance, Embraces Early Voting Post-Trump Victory
#GOP #EarlyVotingFollowing Donald Trump’s win, GOP members are now endorsing early voting, a practice traditionally dominated by Democrats. Despite prior criticism of early voting, prominent Republicans are now advocating for its increase, with hopes that it will become a standard feature of future GOP campaigns. read more
GOP Operative Arrested for Cyberstalking After Alleged Antisemitic Posts
#GOP #cyberstalkingFormer GOP operative Jennifer Sloan Rachmuth, facing cyberstalking charges for covertly photographing a supermarket employee in a keffiyeh, blames Democrats for her arrest. She alleged the arrest was improper and plans to fight it, with ties to North Carolina politics. read more
Tensions Emerge in Idaho as State Senator Tells Native Candidate to "Go Back"
#GOP #racismGOP State Senator Dan Foreman reportedly told a Native American Democratic candidate to "go back to where you came from" and stormed out of an Idaho event, leading to accusations of racism and a denial from Foreman. read more
Liz Cheney Proposes New Conservative Party Amid Republican Party Concerns
#conservatives #GOPFormer Republican Liz Cheney suggests that conservatives may need to establish a new political party as the GOP has been "corrupted" by Trump. Cheney expresses skepticism about the Republican Party's survival and calls for a shift in American politics. read more
Former GOP Officials Endorse Kamala Harris Over Trump in Scathing Letter
#GOP #KamalaHarrisOver 100 former GOP officials have endorsed Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in a letter criticizing Trump's conduct. Notable signatories include former cabinet secretaries and intelligence leaders, who cite Trump's behavior and praise Harris for her stances on various issues. read more
GOP Strategist Dodges Question About False Trump Claims on Migrants
#GOP #TrumpRacismA CNN segment turned heated as a GOP strategist avoided giving a direct response about Donald Trump's debunked claims regarding Haitian immigrants. The baseless theory about migrants eating pets in Ohio was discussed, with the analyst not providing a clear answer. read more