Republican Islamophobia comes unleashed in the US amid Trump’s war with Iran ANALYSIS: The Grand Old Party used to condemn anti-Muslim rhetoric. Now, Eric Garcia writes, they tacitly accept it The Independent UK · Mar 13
Democrats move to censure GOP Reps. Randy Fine and Andy Ogles for anti-Muslim posts Democratic leadership is working with rank-and-file lawmakers on a censure against Fine, sources told Axios. Axios · Mar 13
"Awful f*cking idiot": Tensions erupt in Congress over Republicans' anti-Muslim posts "We need more Islamophobia, not less. Fear of Islam is rational," said GOP Rep. Randy Fine. Axios · Mar 13
Trump's SAVE Act push creates new FISA problem for Mike Johnson Reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA is shaping up to be a major headache for House Speaker Mike Johnson. Axios · Mar 12
Trump takes anti-Massie crusade to Kentucky in stark escalation "He is the worst person. His name is...What the hell? How did he ever end up in Kentucky, his name is Thomas Massie," Trump said. Axios · Mar 11
CNN anchor says sorry for calling NYC bomb incident an attack targeting mayor Zohran Mamdani CNN anchor Abby Phillip issued an apology after she stirred a major controversy as she suggested that the ISIS-inspired attack in New York City last Saturday was an attack against socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani. "Two Republicans say Muslims don’t belong here after an attempted terror attack against New York’s Mayor… The Times of India · Mar 11
Trump puts pressure on Senate majority leader – as it happened President tells John Thune to force through Save America act, which requires proof of citizenship while registering to vote and curbs mail-in voting The Guardian - US · Mar 11
Vote studies: Participation up in 2025 despite notable absences Congressional attendance was up in 2025, in spite of off-year elections, a number of members beset with health crises and the political turmoil that marked President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. In a Senate newly under Republican control and a House held by the slimmest of GOP majorities,… Roll Call · Mar 11
Trump news at a glance: war on Iran is either ‘very complete’ or just starting, depending on who is talking President and his Pentagon chief offer mixed messages as strikes on Iran continue – key US politics stories from 9 March at a glance The Guardian - US · Mar 11
Trump and GOP plot strategy The emerging strategy: remind voters of Democrats' Biden-era positions on crime, cashless bail and open borders. Axios · Mar 10
Mike Johnson refuses to condemn anti-Muslim comments by Republican lawmakers Andy Ogles said Muslims do not belong in the US and Randy Fine made a comparison of Muslims to dogs The Guardian - US · Mar 10
Republican Rep. Kiley leaves GOP, tightening Johnson's margins Kiley said he will still caucus with Republicans for administrative purposes. Axios · Mar 9
'Dozy Don'? Trump Caught With His Eyes Closed for 20 Seconds During White House Roundtable Donald Trump's White House sports roundtable was meant to showcase his push to reshape college athletics, but attention quickly shifted to footage showing the president with his eyes closed as Mike Johnson spoke. International Business Times UK · Mar 8
Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay Visitors to the Capitol in Washington now have a visible reminder of the siege there on Jan. 6, 2021, and the officers who fought and were injured that day The Independent UK · Mar 7
The Guardian - US · Mar 7 Trump skirts Congress over Iran war as Republicans simply step aside Senate blocks war powers measure and House follows suit – now president can bomb Iran free from congressional interference
The Guardian - US · Mar 6 Texas lawmaker ends re-election bid after admitting to affair with ex-staffer Republican congressman Tony Gonzales had repeatedly denied affair with former aide who later died by suicide
The Texas Tribune · Mar 6 Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid amid pressure over affair scandal The San Antonio Republican was pushed into a runoff in the primary for his border district. Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP members had called on him to exit the race.
The Independent UK · Mar 5 House votes down effort to rein in Trump on Iran as GOP leadership says it’s not a war ‘The Republicans now own this war,’ Rep. Ro Khanna tells The Independent
Axios · Mar 5 House rejects Iran war powers measure The failed vote amounts to an endorsement of Trump's military campaign in Iran from Congress.
Latin Times · Mar 5 House Republican Leaders Urge Tony Gonzales To Withdraw From Congressional Race Over Affair With Aide Who Later Committed Suicide Republican leadership in the Lower House has called on Rep. Tony Gonzales to withdraw from his congressional race over the affair with an aide who later committed suicide.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 5 Speaker Mike Johnson and House leadership ask Tony Gonzales to drop reelection bid The call from party leadership in Congress arrived a day after the San Antonio congressman admitted to the affair for the first time.
The Mary Sue · Mar 5 ‘We’re not at war right now:’ The United States Bombs an Iranian Warship on International Waters The United States sank an Iranian warship on March 4. Speaker Mike Johnson insists that the United States is still not at war.
The Guardian - US · Mar 5 Stephen Colbert on Republican double-speak for war in Iran: ‘A war that got a thesaurus for Christmas’ Late-night hosts discussed the confusing, contradictory rhetoric from Republicans to justify the Trump administration’s bombing of Iran.
Latin Times · Mar 5 Mike Johnson On Tony Gonzales Admitting To Affair With Aide Who Later Committed Suicide: 'Told Him To Be Forthright' House Speaker Mike Johnson weighed in on Rep. Tony Gonzales' admission of having an affair with a former aide who later committed suicide.
Roll Call · Mar 5 GOP Rep. Gonzales gives up on reelection bid Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas announced Thursday night he was dropping his reelection bid after the Ethics Committee opened an investigation.