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fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

What's Next for the GOP After Trump? Get Ready for 31 Flavors of MAGA.

Donald Trump's influence will significantly shape the political landscape after his departure from the Republican nomination.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

House Republican Likens Trump to 'Second Coming' of Christ

Rep. Troy Nehls praised Trump, likening him to the second coming of Christ and asserting his leadership in the Republican party.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

CNN Data Guru Warns Trump Is Underwater' With Key Demo That Put Him in the White House'

Donald Trump's approval rating with non-college white voters has significantly declined, showing a 34-point shift from February 2025.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

From Mainstream to MAGA in Two Easy Steps

Republican elites have largely abandoned their initial opposition to Trump, aligning with him despite previous concerns about his fitness for office.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

What's Next for the GOP After Trump? Get Ready for 31 Flavors of MAGA.

Donald Trump's influence will significantly shape the political landscape after his departure from the Republican nomination.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

House Republican Likens Trump to 'Second Coming' of Christ

Rep. Troy Nehls praised Trump, likening him to the second coming of Christ and asserting his leadership in the Republican party.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

CNN Data Guru Warns Trump Is Underwater' With Key Demo That Put Him in the White House'

Donald Trump's approval rating with non-college white voters has significantly declined, showing a 34-point shift from February 2025.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

From Mainstream to MAGA in Two Easy Steps

Republican elites have largely abandoned their initial opposition to Trump, aligning with him despite previous concerns about his fitness for office.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans

Republican leaders faced resistance on extending Section 702, resulting in a fallback to a short-term extension of the spy powers program.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Data expert stunned as latest election hints at bigger GOP losses this fall: "Absolute disaster" - LGBTQ Nation

Analilia Mejia's win with a nearly 20-point margin over Hathaway is significant, indicating strong voter support for Democrats in the current political climate.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states

James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, has raised a staggering $27 million so far this year, with California donors contributing just under $1.2 million to back his campaign - second only to Texas supporters among those donors whose names were disclosed.
Fundraising
US Elections
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | Trump's threat to hijack the midterm elections is real | amNewYork

Trump's claims of widespread voter fraud are unfounded and contradicted by evidence showing its rarity.
Europe politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Trump's Authoritarian Project Starts to Take on Water

JD Vance's campaign efforts in Hungary to support Viktor Orbán ended in failure, marking a significant setback for global far-right forces.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Bill Kristol Makes the Case Trump Is Hinting Pete Hegseth's Days Are Numbered'

Kristol pointed to Trump not mentioning Hegseth in his Truth Social post announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as one of two key pieces of evidence that Hegseth has lost Trump's confidence.
Washington DC
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

What I Learned at the Liberal Convention as Carney Clinches His Majority | The Walrus

The Liberal Party of Canada, under Mark Carney, emphasizes pragmatism and has secured a majority government following the 2025 election.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

GOP's best shot at California governor's office in decades mired in angry internal debate

The California Republican gubernatorial race has intensified with fierce competition between candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco ahead of the 2026 election.
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Looks Like Trump Is Throwing Cornyn to the Right-Wing Wolves

Ken Paxton's challenge to four-term incumbent John Cornyn in Texas has evolved from a scare into a deadly threat, reflecting a major turn to the far right in the Lone Star GOP.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

A late-night vote to reauthorize a surveillance program failed due to bipartisan opposition, highlighting divisions within the Republican Party and concerns over privacy.
Austin
fromQueerty
1 week ago

"We're going to have a tough time": Top GOP official's dire warning spells doom for Tr*mp in the midterms - Queerty

Texas is at risk of shifting political power as Republicans face challenges in upcoming elections.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Very Disturbing': Republican Who Led the Charge Against Swalwell Warns GOP Senate Leader to Look Into' One of His Members

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna warned Senate Majority Leader John Thune that he needs to look into allegations against one of his Senators, adding that the allegations are very disturbing.
SF politics
#republicans
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

The GOP Needs Discipline, Gets Trump's Chaos Instead

Republicans aim to maintain congressional control in 2026, focusing on affordability messaging amidst various distractions and challenges.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Kayleigh McEnany Warns Republicans Midterms 'Will Be Hard'

Midterms will be challenging for Republicans, but Trump improves their chances to retain Congress.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

The GOP Needs Discipline, Gets Trump's Chaos Instead

Republicans aim to maintain congressional control in 2026, focusing on affordability messaging amidst various distractions and challenges.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fox's Martha MacCallum Asks GOP Leader Why Senate Races Are Slipping Away From Republicans

Martha, I think most people are economic voters. I think they're pocketbook issue voters, which is why we need to be speaking to them. And the one thing that we've made very plain is because of the things we did last summer, they're going to have more money in their pockets.
US politics
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Why Trump's Latest Assault on Elections Might Fail

Concerns about election integrity are heightened, but recent developments suggest potential for resistance against authoritarian tactics.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, but split on best GOP candidate for governor

California Republican party delegates did not endorse a candidate for governor as neither top candidate received 60% support.
#trump
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

MAGA Is Starting to Look Beyond Trump

Various factions within MAGAworld are increasingly critical of Trump, expressing anger over his actions and statements.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Calls for Republicans Who Oppose Ending Filibuster to Be Exposed to the Public'

Trump demands Republicans end the Senate filibuster to reopen the government and pass legislation with a simple majority.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

MAGA Is Starting to Look Beyond Trump

Various factions within MAGAworld are increasingly critical of Trump, expressing anger over his actions and statements.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Harry Enten: Trump Still Going Strong with 'Key Voting Bloc'

Trump's support among senior citizens may benefit Republicans in the midterm elections despite overall low approval ratings.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

Trump's low approval ratings due to the war on Iran threaten Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Calls for Republicans Who Oppose Ending Filibuster to Be Exposed to the Public'

Trump demands Republicans end the Senate filibuster to reopen the government and pass legislation with a simple majority.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Kaitlan Collins Puts It To Mike Lawler: Is This War Making It Harder to Win Reelection?'

Rep. Mike Lawler believes the conflict with Iran will not hinder Republican reelection prospects.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What is Trump-backed SAVE America Act and what could it mean for US vote?

The SAVE America Act aims to increase proof of citizenship requirements for voting, supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Republicans struggle to highlight Trump's cuts as Americans see little effect on Tax Day US politics live

Republicans are promoting tax cuts as political capital, but modest refund increases may undermine their impact ahead of elections.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Top Senate Republican Asked If He's Comfortable' With Trump's Threats Against Civilian Targets

Thune stated, 'I think you gotta again look at what the president is doing, and right now he's trying to open up the Strait of Hormuz which I think we are all supportive of.'
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump looms large over Republican congressional primaries

Trump's endorsement is crucial for Republican candidates, influencing their campaigns and deterring potential defections within the party.
US politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

As Trump SAVE America Act Stalls in Congress, Red States Pass Their Own Versions

GOP states are enacting stricter voter registration laws despite federal bill delays, potentially hindering access for marginalized groups.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

New Poll Shows Trump Losing Big With GOP's Most Loyal Voting Bloc

Trump's approval ratings have significantly declined among key voter demographics, particularly the 18-29 age group, amid economic concerns related to the war in Iran.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

These Republican-on-Republican disputes are keeping Congress frozen

The president's focus on a GOP elections bill has worsened party divisions, complicating legislative efforts on housing and aviation safety.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump and GOP plot strategy

Republicans aim to retain House control by attacking Democrats' crime and border policies while shifting away from mass deportation messaging, despite historical disadvantages favoring the opposition party.
US politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

MAGA allies say Trump is going soft on deportations, demand "Phase 2"

The Mass Deportation Coalition aims to pressure Trump to fulfill his campaign promise of mass deportations, advocating for at least one million deportations annually.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I've spent a decade fighting Trump. Here are six lessons I've learned | Saul Austerlitz

Grassroots activism has grown significantly in response to political challenges, emphasizing daily engagement and community mobilization against authoritarianism.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Why One 'Big Beautiful Bill' Wasn't Enough for Republicans

Congressional Republicans are pursuing a second budget reconciliation bill, reflecting both confidence and pessimism about the upcoming midterms.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Rand Paul Tells CBS He's Eyeing a Presidential Run Claims Some Republicans Don't Want Party Led by Populism'

Sen. Rand Paul is considering a presidential run in 2028, advocating for a return to free market principles in the Republican Party.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

New Poll Spells Doom for the GOP With Key 'Double Hater' Voters

Joe Rogan and Theo Von express confusion over U.S. military actions, highlighting a disconnect in political understanding among the public.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Republican Party Continues Eating Its Own

Kevin Kiley, a California Republican congressman, switched to independent status to run for reelection in a Democratic-leaning district, exemplifying the GOP's intolerance of dissenting voices and increasing congressional polarization.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

DeSantis Won't Rule Out Another Presidential Run Claims He Would've Gotten Like 90%' of Trump's Vote

Ron DeSantis hints at a potential 2024 presidential run, claiming he could attract a significant portion of Trump's Iowa voters.
#cpac
Right-wing politics
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

The 5 most embarrassing moments from CPAC 2026 - Queerty

CPAC 2026 lacked energy and relevance, featuring uninspired speakers and awkward moments, marking a significant decline in grassroots MAGA enthusiasm.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Clown' PAC: Conservative Radio Star Nukes CPAC From Orbit Over Schlapp and Bannon

CPAC is criticized for its leadership and controversial figures, losing its conservative identity according to Erick Erickson.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Conservative CPAC crowd cheers when asked if they want to impeach Donald Trump - LGBTQ Nation

Matt Schlapp faced mixed reactions at CPAC regarding impeachment hearings, and attendance was reportedly low due to various factors.
Right-wing politics
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

The 5 most embarrassing moments from CPAC 2026 - Queerty

CPAC 2026 lacked energy and relevance, featuring uninspired speakers and awkward moments, marking a significant decline in grassroots MAGA enthusiasm.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Clown' PAC: Conservative Radio Star Nukes CPAC From Orbit Over Schlapp and Bannon

CPAC is criticized for its leadership and controversial figures, losing its conservative identity according to Erick Erickson.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Conservative CPAC crowd cheers when asked if they want to impeach Donald Trump - LGBTQ Nation

Matt Schlapp faced mixed reactions at CPAC regarding impeachment hearings, and attendance was reportedly low due to various factors.
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

New Extremist "Freedom Caucuses" Are Pushing State Governments Right Across US

The State Freedom Caucus Network has expanded to at least 15 state affiliates, providing organizational support and policy guidance to advance ultra-right-wing agendas across state legislatures.
California
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

California's Warring GOP Candidates Need Each Other to Win

California's 2026 gubernatorial race features an unusually crowded Democratic field with no clear frontrunner, risking an all-Republican general election due to the state's top-two primary system.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Retiring GOP Senator Trashes Republican Party's Lazy and Unstrategic' Handling of Bitter Senate Runoff

Sen. Tillis criticizes the Texas Senate runoff as divisive, blaming Republicans for laziness and poor strategy while Trump delays his endorsement between Cornyn and Paxton.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Republicans Have a New Plan to Trick People Into Voting Against Abortion Rights. This One Is Working.

Anti-abortion ballot initiatives have failed consistently since 2022, but opponents may now succeed by deliberately confusing voters about what they're voting for.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

You're Trying to Bait Me!' GOP Pollster Laughs Off Idea MAGA Doesn't Back Trump in Iran

There is no doubt that there is a swath of the American public that is a typically younger piece of the puzzle that is very skeptical of the American projection of power abroad. Younger Republicans tend to look more askance at it. They don't remember the Cold War. They don't think as highly of what America could do abroad.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Republicans want Trump focused on affordability, but his mind is on voter suppression | Fortune

"It'll guarantee the midterms," he told Republicans gathered in the ballroom of his golf course just outside Miami on Monday. "If you don't get it, big trouble." Trump insisted that building on strict national voter identification laws, banning mail ballots, and restricting transgender rights would secure Republican electoral success.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Lashes Out at WORST Republican' in Bid to Nudge Kentucky Primary: Will Hopefully Lose BIG'

I predict that Representative Thomas Massie will go down as the WORST Republican Congressman in the long and fabled history of the United States Congress, even worse than Crazy Liz Chaney, Cryin' Adam Kinzinger, and Marjorie Traitor Brown (Remember, Green turns to Brown under stress!). They are all misfits and losers, but Massie, who is running against a great American Patriot in the Kentucky Primary, will hopefully lose BIG.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

College Republicans Name Nick Fuentes Acolyte as Group's New Political Director

College Republicans of America appointed Kai Schwemmer as political director despite his documented association with white supremacist Nick Fuentes and the Groyper movement.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 month ago

GOP angst over voter turnout builds as losses pile up

Democrats have outperformed Harris' 2024 numbers by about 10.5 points in recent special elections and by about 13.9 points in 2024 state races, signaling GOP weakness.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JUST IN: Trump Set to Endorse In Bruising Texas Senate Primary, Wants Other Candidate to DROP OUT OF THE RACE!'

Trump announced he will endorse one candidate in Texas's GOP Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, demanding the non-endorsed candidate immediately drop out.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Republican Independence From Trump Is an Illusion

Republican gestures of independence from Trump in January were largely symbolic, quickly reversed, and left Trump firmly back in control of policy direction.
#trump-endorsements
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Influential GOP think tank unveils new attack plan targeting gay families - LGBTQ Nation

The Heritage Foundation and Project 2025 advance policies that prioritize heterosexual families and seek to remove legal recognition and policy support for LGBTQ+ families.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

But Her Emails: How Trump Trained the GOP to Hate Rule of Law 1

Paul Manafort orchestrated transnational influence operations to fabricate scandals against Yulia Tymoshenko and present Ukraine as a 'rule of law' democracy, covering up his actions.
US politics
fromBBC
2 months ago

Americast - Can Trump really save the midterms for the Republicans? - BBC Sounds

Republicans face a critical midterm fight to retain both congressional chambers as Trump leads intense Iowa campaigning to boost turnout despite economic and immigration concerns.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Rumbles Within Trump's GOP

Representative Blake Moore publicly rebuked President Trump's pursuit of Greenland, warning that annexation talk threatens NATO unity, U.S. security, and transatlantic relations.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

"Patience was running thin": Some Republicans privately cheer SCOTUS rebuke of Trump

Supreme Court ruled Trump lacked authority under IEEPA to impose tariffs, easing GOP political risk while prompting calls for Congress to codify or replace them.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Is US president Trump more popular than polls suggest?

Donald Trump's approval hovers around 36–37%, with strong majority support among Republicans and minimal support from Democratic voters.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

How Trump and His Allies Are Working to Depress Turnout, Immediate Voters and Steal the 2026 Election

Republicans are implementing systematic procedural measures to restrict voting access, including data collection, voter ID requirements, and citizenship verification, threatening millions of voters in upcoming elections.
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The GOP Is Panicking Over Noncitizen Voting. It's Imaginary.

It's hard to overstate the importance of the myth of mass noncitizen voting to the MAGA mind-set. It's at the heart of the white-supremacist Great Replacement Theory, which claims nonwhite immigrants are taking over America via the ballot box. And it's not just fringe voices pushing this myth. It's the basis for Donald Trump's bizarre claim in 2016 that he would have won the popular vote against Hillary Clinton if not for the "millions" of votes cast by illegal immigrants.
US politics
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

How Badly Do You Have to Behave to Get Kicked Out of This GOP's Congress?

House Republican leaders avoid enforcing morality standards because their narrow majority makes every vote critical for legislative survival.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

MAGA Pushing Trump To Declare Election 'National Emergency'

Trump's draft executive order would declare a national emergency to impose voter ID requirements, ban most mail-in voting, and restrict voting machines, citing alleged foreign interference in elections.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why Trump is worried datacenters might cost his party an election

Trump is forcing tech firms to pay full taxes and energy costs for datacenters to avoid higher electricity prices and electoral backlash.
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