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Christian Menefee’s district sat vacant for 11 months. His first bill in Congress would set a deadline for special elections.

The Houston Democrat was elected earlier this year to finish out the term of Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March 2025. The safely blue district was left vacant for 334 days.

The Texas Tribune

Pete Hegseth’s second Capitol Hill hearing interrupted by anti-war protester

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is back on Capitol Hill for his second day of grilling regarding his handling of the Iran war, with senators getting their first opportunity to question him on Thursday. Hegseth previously endured a nearly six-hour House Armed Services Committee hearing, where he was pressed by Democrats…

The Independent UK

Governor Janet Mills suspends Maine Senate bid weeks before primary clash

Mills cites lack of funds to face off against Graham Platner in race to unseat Republican Susan Collins

The Guardian - US

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MTG outs MAGA rep who secretly ‘hates’ the president

Former congresswoman accuses Republican of changing his tune on Donald Trump after he became their party’s nominee in 2024

The Independent UK

Trump focused on own priorities as House GOP wrestled over policy

Donald Trump focused on other matters this week as House Republicans struggled to pass measures related to surveillance powers, agricultural policy and immigration enforcement funding, with former officials saying the president’s own priorities are likely to increasingly draw him away from the legislative grind. The chief executive was heavily focused…

Roll Call

GOP faces gas pump problem at the polls

Many Republican House members could be especially threatened, a new Brookings analysis finds.

Axios

Nick Fuentes' April Implosion Deepens as Racism, Assault Fallout and GOP Rejection Collide

Nick Fuentes faces global backlash, legal challenges, and political distancing as his provocative tactics lead to multiple controversies, including anti-Indian rhetoric and assault allegations.

International Business Times UK

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Louisiana postpones primaries as states rush to redraw districts after supreme court ruling

More governors call for special sessions following supreme court’s decision severely weakening Voting Rights Act

The Guardian - US

GOP Scrambles to Schedule Pam Bondi's Testimony Minutes After Democrats Move to Hold Her in Contempt Over Epstein Files

House Democrats held former Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt for not testifying on the Epstein files. Republicans announced a new testimony date, highlighting political divisions over the issue.

International Business Times UK

Hispanic GOP candidates could reshape Texas’ congressional delegation — if they can win Hispanic voters

Texas voters could nominate as many as six Hispanic Republicans in the state’s most hotly contested congressional races. Party leaders hope that’ll help keep Hispanic voters in the GOP’s corner.

The Texas Tribune

The supreme court’s voting rights decision is a death knell for American democracy

The US was not a true democracy before the Voting Rights Act. Wednesday’s decision has essentially destroyed the law

The Guardian - US

Is Trump losing the support of his Maga base?

In an interview with NBC News in January 2026, Donald Trump said: “Maga is me. Maga loves everything I do.” Until recently, this statement was true. But over the past several months, cracks have begun to appear in the loyalty of the US president’s “Make America Great Again” base.

The Conversation

Gas price hits $4.23 - highest mark since Putin invaded Ukraine

Persistently high gas prices could spell midterm trouble for the Republicans, who ran in 2024 on their economic agenda after years of Biden-era inflation

The Independent UK

With supreme court ruling, Republicans could crack urban areas to dilute Black vote

Decision gives mapmakers in Republican states power to crack districts into pieces and dilute votes into oblivion

The Guardian - US

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The Independent UK

Nancy Mace eviscerates Rep. Cory Mills in Hegseth hearing before Congress: ‘Stolen valor’

Mills was in the same hearing and later addressed Mace’s allegations in his own allotted time

The Independent UK

Democrats hold a huge edge over Republicans in polling ahead of the midterms

Generic ballot advantage grows to double digits as Trump’s ratings on economy, immigration and foreign policy crater

Roll Call

GOP lawmakers call for redistricting after Supreme Court ruling

A Supreme Court decision Wednesday invalidating Louisiana’s congressional map and paring back the Voting Rights Act prompted some Republicans to call for redistricting in other states — even ahead of this year’s midterm elections. The dissenters in the 6-3 decision warned that it would allow states with residential segregation and…

The Independent UK

Trump is calling himself ‘the most powerful person to ever live’ in private conversations, allies say

Since returning to office, the president and his allies have launched military strikes across the globe, placed Trump’s image on buildings and U.S. government materials, and mused about the Republican running for an illegal third term

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Axios

Democrats admit Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act is "devastating blow"

"This is an open invitation to every Republican state to try to redraw their maps."

Roll Call

House overcomes floor hurdle on spy authority reauthorization

The House is expected to vote as soon as Wednesday afternoon on a measure to reauthorize a powerful surveillance tool for three years — a day before its statutory authority is set to expire — after Republican leadership muscled through a resolution that set the guidelines for floor debate. Congressional…

Roll Call

GOP leaders twist arms, flip votes on mega rule

Major chunks of House Republicans’ pre-recess agenda were back on track Wednesday as GOP leaders narrowly corralled the votes to push through a rule for floor debate on several big-ticket pieces of legislation. The 216-210 vote on the rule came as there was no “Plan B” for the moment with…

The Times of India

Donald Trump's approval rating falls amid Iran war, surge in fuel prices and rising cost-of-living

President Trump's approval rating has dropped to 34%, its lowest point, amid growing public dissatisfaction over the rising cost of living and the ongoing conflict with Iran. Economic concerns, particularly a 40% surge in gasoline prices following military action against Iran, are driving this discontent, impacting households and the Republican…

Axios

Supreme Court narrows voting law, lifting GOP odds of keeping House

The ruling could reshape voting all across the South and could boost the Republican majority in the House.

Roll Call

Florida Republicans approve new congressional map pushed by DeSantis

The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature on Wednesday approved a new congressional map that could give the GOP up to four pickup opportunities in November. The state Senate backed the new map, 21-17, a few hours after the state House had pushed it through in an 83-28 vote during a special session…

Latin Times

Why So Many House Republicans Are Done with Congress? From Capitol Hill to Governors' Races

A record number of House Republicans are retiring ahead of the 2026 midterms, driven by institutional frustration, financial considerations, and a shift towards state-level positions.

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