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Over half of voters say they blame Trump ‘a lot’ for spiking gas prices

Most Democratic voters blame president ‘a lot’ – while most Republican voters place no blame on him at all

The Independent UK

‘Momentum has shifted to Democrats’: Trump chaos leaves GOP terrified of midterms, facing loss of Senate and House

It's not looking good for Republicans.

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Eric Swalwell's Fall From Grace Has Rewritten California's Governor Race, and Katie Porter May Be the Biggest Early Winner

Eric Swalwell's implosion has done more than end one of California's most closely watched gubernatorial bids. It has scrambled the 2026 governor's race, opened a fight for his supporters, and created fresh anxiety inside the Democratic Party over whether a crowded field could hand Republicans an even bigger opening in…

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Elaine Luria, January 6 panel member seeking political comeback, says ‘the wind is on our back’ as Democrats try to flip House

Luria, who lost her seat to a Republican after standing up to Trump, has secured key endorsements in Virginia race

The Guardian - US

On the issues: A Q&A with Ken Paxton and John Cornyn

As Cornyn and Paxton head to the runoff, we updated our Q&A to reflect the two candidates. Both declined to participate, so we used their past statements and voting history to show where they stand on foreign policy, AI and other key issues.

The Texas Tribune

Republican senator criticizes Trump’s ‘holy war’ with Pope Leo

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, a long supporter of Trump, says president’s feud with the pope is a ‘distraction’

The Guardian - US

Trump tests his luck with the religious right amid feud with pope and AI Jesus posts

Trump appears to have crossed a line with his Christian supporters. Will it come back to bite him in the midterms?

The Guardian - US

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Virginia could swing again: voters to decide whether to redistrict in favor of Democrats

Purple state that recently elected Democratic governor will now choose whether to replace existing voting maps

The Guardian - US

Republicans Done With Trump? NRA Convention in Houston Exposes Deep Fracture Within His Base

Footage from NRA convention in Houston shows Trump voters expressing frustration with the president, indicating a shift in Republican support. Trump's absence from the event adds to the discontent.

International Business Times

Done With Trump — NRA Convention Attendees in Houston Expose Deep Fractures Within His Base

Footage from NRA convention in Houston shows Trump voters expressing frustration with the president, indicating a shift in Republican support. Trump's absence from the event adds to the discontent.

International Business Times UK

Erika Kirk introduces Trump at Turning Point rally days after skipping Vance event over ‘serious threats’

Erika Kirk and the president appeared together at a Turning Point rally in Phoenix on Friday as the Republican Party looks to combat eroding support among young voters ahead of the 2026 midterms

The Independent UK

Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans

The House GOP revolt on FISA Friday wasn't just a setback for Speaker Mike Johnson.

Axios

Former House member David McKinley dies at 79

Former Rep. David B. McKinley, a West Virginia Republican who made support of the coal industry one of his highest priorities, died Friday at his home in Wheeling, W.Va. He was 79. Born in Wheeling on March 28, 1947, McKinley was a seventh-generation West Virginian whose ancestors settled in the…

Roll Call

‘I’m not very tauntable’: It’s a Fed Chair nightmare for Trump where one Republican’s ‘no’ could spell disaster for Kevin Warsh

Sen. Thom Tillis is making it crystal clear he’s not backing down in his standoff with the administration over Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The outgoing North Carolina Republican is blocking the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s Fed chair nominee, Kevin Warsh, until the Justice Department drops its investigation into…

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Roll Call

A week of lots of noise, few results in Congress

During what should have been a week of crucial messaging and legislating, Congress spent the week instead focused on dramas on and off Capitol Hill. And those sagas have left lawmakers with a lengthy to-do list to tackle next week before they scramble to leave D.C. ahead of their next…

The Guardian - US

US Congress passes 10-day extension of surveillance law amid Republican infighting

Trump repeatedly demanded that Republicans unify to pass a longer extension of the Fisa warrantless spying law

Space

'For All Mankind' alternative timeline vs reality: How Apple TV's sci-fi show diverges from history

How do "For All Mankind"'s six decades of space exploration "history" compare with the real thing?

International Business Times

GOP Rep. Accuses Ruben Gallego Of 'Very Disturbing' Allegations

Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accused Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of engaging in "very disturbing" behavior as several lawmakers across party lines face scrutiny over alleged misconduct.

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Capital & Main

What Could a Republican Governor Get Done in Deep-Blue California?

Experts say he would likely face a recall, but could still wield power through appointments, vetoes and regulatory boards.

The Mary Sue

U.S. House just let Donald Trump’s war with Iran continue, and it only took 1 Democrat to keep it going

The U.S. House just came one vote short of forcing an end to the war with Iran, and a single Democrat’s decision to break ranks kept the conflict alive. On April 16, 2026, the House voted 213-214 against a resolution that would have ordered the president to withdraw U.S. forces…

The Conversation

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives set April 21, 2026, as the date to hear from and question top Pentagon officials Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, and Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, head of U.S. Africa Command, about the war in Iran. But Republican legislators put…

International Business Times UK

TPUSA Under Fire for Hosting Event at Dream City Church Linked to Sexual Abuse Allegations Involving a Teen Girl

Turning Point USA's rally at Dream City Church, linked to a past sexual abuse case, raises ethical concerns as Trump and Arizona Republicans prepare to attend.

The Guardian - US

Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law – as it happened

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Late-night votes scuttle House push on surveillance authority

The effort by Republican leadership to reauthorize a powerful surveillance tool collapsed on the House floor early Friday, in a late-night vote over privacy protections that left the future of the renewal push in limbo. Lawmakers were summoned back to the House chamber more than eight hours after floor action…

Roll Call

Analilia Mejía wins special election for Sherrill’s seat in New Jersey

Democrat Analilia Mejía, a progressive organizer with ties to labor interests, won Thursday’s special election in New Jersey for the seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Mejía was leading Republican Joe Hathaway, the mayor of Randolph Township, 70 percent to 29 percent not long after The Associated Press called…

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