Mike Lindell long denied Trump’s loss in 2020, now he rejects his loss in GOP gubernatorial primary forcing involvement of Minnesota Supreme Court “I don’t care what it costs." We Got This Covered · Sep 1
Trump’s AI ‘attack’ on Kharg Island should worry Congress. Mike Johnson won’t allow that ANALYSIS: The House returned from recess Monday. But, writes Eric Garcia, the president has tied Republican members’ hands when it comes to the biggest complaints of American voters The Independent UK · Aug 31
GOP in ‘pretty bad shape’ heading into midterm elections, strategist warns IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 31
Republicans Push Back on Trump's Venezuela Strategy: Salazar Questions Oil Deal as Ted Cruz Demands Elections Republican unease over President Donald Trump's Venezuela strategy surfaced over the weekend, as two prominent GOP lawmakers warned that a massive new oil agreement cannot replace the democratic transition Washington promised after Nicolás Maduro's capture. Latin Times · Aug 31
Top strategist warns Trump and MAGA face ‘historic losses’ in the midterms With just two months until the midterm elections, Republicans are down in crucial battleground Senate races, according to new aggregate polling data The Independent UK · Aug 31
Marjorie Taylor Greene slams Trump for ‘demeaning women’ says, ‘I don’t think women are respected in the Republican Party’ "A lot of women don’t want to vote for Republicans." We Got This Covered · Aug 31
Trump needs to stump up $200M for Republicans to win Texas, senator pleads: ‘We need help’ John Kennedy says Trump needs to give Ken Paxton a fundraising boost after polls show Democratic candidate James Talarico closing in The Independent UK · Aug 30
Trump is in ‘legacy mode’ as he fixates on making his mark, aides say Much of the 80-year-old president’s time is consumed by a lengthy list of construction projects, including his White House ballroom and a planned 250-foot victory arch The Independent UK · Aug 30
Mike Lindell challenges Minnesota GOP primary loss as state Supreme Court rejects recount bid Mike Lindell, a prominent Trump supporter, is challenging his Republican primary defeat in Minnesota. The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected his request for a broader recount of the gubernatorial primary ballots. Lindell had argued for a more extensive review of ballots cast in both parties. He plans to appeal the ruling… The Economic Times · Aug 30
Trump wants to make it to the moon to set up a base, but GOP infighting between Senate and House stalls his plan: ‘Not tying the hands of NASA’ “The authorization bill is critically important to NASA.” We Got This Covered · Aug 29
James Talarico to air first TV ad attacking Ken Paxton in Senate race The Democrat’s negative spot that alleges corruption by his GOP rival debuts Saturday during a TCU vs. North Carolina football game. The Texas Tribune · Aug 29
John Cornyn is raising money for competitive Senate races — just not in Texas The GOP senator said he plans to use his considerable fundraising prowess to help colleagues in New Hampshire, Michigan, Alaska and elsewhere. The Texas Tribune · Aug 28
Trump visits Texas to fundraise for Ken Paxton’s Senate bid The president’s trip, which includes a GOP event and a NASA ceremony, comes as the Texas attorney general trails his U.S. Senate challenger James Talarico in the polls and fundraising. The Texas Tribune · Aug 28
The Republican push to prosecute Fauci has ‘stalled’: report Republican lawmakers voted to hold Fauci in contempt earlier this month The Independent UK · Aug 27
International Business Times UK · Aug 27 Trump Demands Personal Midterm Ads as Charen Calls Him 'Mad King' and GOP Strategists Favour Targeted Spending US President Donald Trump aims to make the 2026 midterms a referendum on his presidency, sparking debate among Republicans about the potential risks and benefits of this strategy.
Roll Call · Aug 27 At the Races: No breaks for Dems Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari The courts have not been Democrats’ friend when it comes to the redistricting…
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Donald Trump, JD Vance to dominate midterm convention as Republicans face mounting concerns Donald Trump will headline a major Republican gathering in Dallas next month. Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to open the two-day convention on September 9. The event aims to rally the party and sharpen its message for November elections. Republicans will focus on domestic policy and target the progressive…
Roll Call · Aug 27 After profane repost slamming GOP, Trump heads to Texas-sized fundraiser President Donald Trump jets to Texas on Thursday to shovel more campaign cash into the Republican Party’s massive midterms war chest — even if he has been critical of some GOP lawmakers and reluctant to spend on competitive races. Trump is slated to headline a big-dollar Republican National Committee fundraiser…
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Battleground Republicans want the ‘Darline’ treatment and to see Trump pour resources into getting them elected ANALYSIS: Swing state Republicans are in dire straits and are eyeing Trump’s investment in South Carolina, but it comes with a cost: Association with an unpopular president, writes John Bowden
The Texas Tribune · Aug 26 Ted Cruz says on podcast it’s “no secret that I want to be president” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick also speculated during their conversation that Gov. Greg Abbott also aspires for the White House.
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Even Fox’s Laura Ingraham tells Republicans to ‘get their act together’ as midterms near A guest on Laura Ingraham’s show warned that Republicans could lose control of the House and Senate
Roll Call · Aug 26 Rating changes: Seven more House races shift toward Democrats ANALYSIS — With two months to go before Election Day, Democrats continue to have the advantage in the fight for the House as Inside Elections shifts its race rating of seven more districts in the party’s favor. Some of the movement affects the current contours of the House battleground. The…
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Trump to put himself front and center of midterms campaigning despite dire approval ratings: report President Donald Trump is said to want to emphasize his own record in GOP messaging this fall, rather than focusing on individual candidates and local races in more targeted approach
The Guardian - US · Aug 26 Democratic states sue to block postal service from carrying out Trump’s mail-in voting order – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
Reason · Aug 26 A Wall Of Separation Between LGB and T The Log Cabin Republicans will no longer advocate for transgender issues.