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GOP lawmakers call homophobic X post from colleague’s account ‘disgusting’
Republican lawmakers blasted a homophobic post that appeared on GOP Rep. Andy Ogles’ X account on Tuesday, saying it was “gross,” “disgusting,” a distraction and had no place in their party.
Senate Republicans drop plans for $1bn to fund security at Trump’s ballroom
Fears that push for ballroom spending could jeopardize $70bn funding for immigration enforcement
MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor
The narrow upset Tuesday revealed cracks in President Donald Trump's coalition in the deep-red state, encouraging Democrats who are hopeful they can flip control of the governor's office this year.
New Jersey Democrats pick Navy veteran Rebecca Bennett to face absent GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr.
Bennett’s victory over three other Democrats on Tuesday sets up the state’s premier contest in November, when the party hopes it can flip the onetime Republican stronghold that has proven competitive in recent years.
Republicans defy Johnson to advance Democrat-backed Ukraine aid
House Democrats scored a rare win as lawmakers voted to advance a bipartisan Ukraine aid package with new military assistance and Russia sanctions.
North Hempstead town board rejects bid to strip politics from social media posts, mailers
Democrats and Republicans have sparred over including national political discourse on the town level.
The Supreme Court’s new decision tilting the midterms toward Republicans, explained
The Court’s new gerrymandering decision is tough to explain, unless you think the justices are GOP partisans.
Former Smoke Jumper Wins Democratic House Primary in Montana
Sam Forstag’s candidacy will test a liberal theory that left-leaning politicians running in Republican strongholds can do better in general elections than moderates have done historically.
Senate Republicans drop Trump ballroom funding from immigration bill
Senate Republicans have formally removed funding for President Donald Trump’s ballroom security as part of their sprawling immigration funding package, according to revised legislative text released Wednesday.
Trump suffers rare House defeat as bipartisan vote moves to withdraw troops from Iran conflict
The House voted to curb Trump's war powers in Iran after Democrats and several Republicans bucked the president in a rare bipartisan rebuke of his policy.
Lahn's win in GOP primary for Iowa governor is a setback for Trump that could signal MAHA strength
Businessman Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump’s pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump
5 things to know about California’s election, from Congress to the governor’s race
You won't see a Republican vs. Republican matchup in the California governor's race as Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton hold the top two spots.
Iowa Senate race shifts toward Democrats after Turek win: Cook Political Report
The Cook Political Report late Tuesday shifted its rating of the Iowa Senate race toward Democrats, moving the needle from “likely Republican” to “lean Republican.” The shift comes after Democrats’…
Centrist Democrats launch new pledge: ‘We are capitalist, not socialist’
A pair of Democratic House members who won Republican-held seats want others to sign a vow for moderate policies.
Trump Says Vance and Rubio Teaming up for 2028 Run Would Be Unbeatable
June 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said in a podcast interview aired on Wednesday that Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, teaming up for a 2028 presidential run, would be unbeatable. Both men are seen as contenders for the 2028 Republican nomination, and ...
The great reverse migration is reshaping the political South
Republicans in Southern states are gerrymandering the return of Black voters.
AG race could focus on crime lab backlogs. Here's what to know
The ballot is officially set for Wisconsin's attorney general race, featuring a rematch between incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul and Republican Eric Toney.
GOP lawmakers push to make Israel pay for U.S. weapons
In a reflection of the turbulent politics of Israel, two Republicans are pushing a resolution that would require Israel to pay for any weapons it gets from the United States. The Republicans are staunchly pro-Israel and Netanyahu’s government supports the move as an effort to head off growing anti-Israel sentiment in the United States.
California primary unresolved as voters choose midterm candidates
Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the air
Red States’ Sound Science Laws Echo Trump Regulatory Overhaul
Republican-led states are following President Donald Trump’s lead and making it harder for their agencies to exceed federal environmental standards.
COMMENTARY: Politics and failure
Politics is the only profession of which I am aware in which competence doesn't seem to matter. One can fail miserably; one can be corrupt and one can get away with crimes that if committed by someone outside of elective office, arrest, prosecution and a stint in jail would be the result. Yet politicians, Democrats and Republicans, continue to get re-elected.
Opinion | The political center looks different in New England
Senate races in Maine and New Hampshire suggest the region’s Democrats are moving left even as prominent Republicans stake out the political center.
California’s race for governor, other key House primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have separated from the pack in the governor’s race. Important House races are still too early to call as well.
Hilton, Becerra, in the lead with votes still being counted in battle for California governor
With votes still to be counted, Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra in the driver's seat to grab the two spots in California's general election for governor.
Trump’s pick for Iowa governor concedes GOP primary in upset
Rep. Randy Feenstra’s apparent loss to farmer Zach Lahn is a blow to Trump’s dominance in Republican nominating contests.
Supreme Court rules Alabama may redraw congressional maps to oust a Black Democrat
The decision clears the way for the governor and state lawmakers to redraw their congressional voting map with six districts that favor Republicans and one that favors a Democrat.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections
The Supreme Court is allowing Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, blocking a lower court ruling that the map intentionally discriminates against Black people
Trump-backed candidate 'confident' Republicans will have great night in California: 'Very excited'
Steve Hilton, one of two main Republicans running in California's jungle primary on Tuesday, said that he appreciated endorsements from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Bush focuses on making Maine more business-friendly on the campaign trail
Republican candidate for governor Jonathan Bush is visiting businesses as part of his campaign and talking about the need to cut red tape to make Maine more business-friendly.
Why Trump’s payout fund was too much for Republicans
Of all the president’s moves, the fund is the first to prompt real GOP resistance, signaling a sharply shifting political environment.
Voices of the Voters: National Politics Drives 48th Race
At stake is a congressional seat that could determine if the House of Representatives enters the next two years with a Republican or Democratic majority.
5 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries in California, Iowa and beyond
Democrats are banking on a rare chance to regain ground in Iowa, a rural state that has repeatedly eluded them in recent years. Republicans, meanwhile, are grappling with a New Jersey congressman whose unexplained absence could put their already slim majority at risk.
Iowa Democrats to settle a competitive Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both touched down in Iowa this year to shore up Republican enthusiasm in the state's Senate race.
Libertarian Ted Brown courts disaffected conservative voters in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
Brown received more than 267,000 votes in the 2024 Senate race, a record for a Libertarian candidate. He sees an opening this year with Republican voters who are reluctant to support the party’s nominee for the November election, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Here’s why Republicans just stood up to Trump
The suspension of Trump’s weaponization fund shows how the system is (kind of) working.
New Mexico Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 New Mexico Senate primary election as Republican and Democrat votes are counted by candidate and county.
Trump retreated on his payout fund, but some Republicans want proof it’s dead
The Justice Department backed off a court fight over the nearly $1.8 billion fund for alleged victims of unfair prosecution. GOP senators say a pause isn’t a promise.
Will Trump's waning popularity pull down California Republicans? Today's election offers a clue
Democrats seek to oust even more Republicans in California legislative races. Many will move on to November
New acting spy chief will be Bill Pulte, housing finance director who's attacked perceived Trump foes
Pulte’s current role involves ensuring the soundness of the mortgage market, but he morphed into a megaphone who went after the Republican president’s perceived political foes.
WATCH LIVE: Rubio testifies on Capitol Hill for the 1st time since start of Iran war
The Republican former senator will sit before House and Senate committees to make the State Department's annual budget request. But the focus is likely to shift quickly to the already unsteady ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, which has been further tested in recent days by back-and-forth attacks.
Live Results: South Dakota midterm primaries
South Dakota’s governor, the speaker of the state House, the state’s lone representative in Congress and a businessman will face off in a competitive Republican primary for governor on Tuesday.
Gas tax debate revives 2022 playbook in Georgia governor’s race
Keisha Lance Bottoms is seizing on Gov. Brian Kemp's decision to let Georgia's gas tax suspension expire, framing the move as a pocketbook test for her Republican rivals.
Blanche to return to Capitol Hill as Trump reconsiders $1.8 billion fund
Many Republican senators have pushed the administration to impose limits or scrap the idea altogether
Tuesday’s wild races for California governor and Los Angeles mayor, and other elections to watch
Six states will hold primaries on Tuesday: California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. Will a Democrat advance in California’s governor’s race? Can Spencer Pratt advance in the contest for Los Angeles mayor? And who will Iowa Democrats nominate in their push to flip a Senate seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Joni Ernst?
Trump-backed Iowa Senate candidate says Iran war could become ‘political liability’
The comments, obtained by POLITICO, are a stark acknowledgement from Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson.
Republican senators want more answers on $1.8 billion settlement fund as Trump considers its future
Senate Republicans are meeting to discuss next steps in a standoff with the White House
New Jersey Democrats pick opponent in district where US Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent
Democrats testing their chances in a right-leaning New Jersey battleground district are picking their nominee in a House primary to take on Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr., who’s been absent for months from Congress as he deals with an unspecified medical issue
Colorado Democrats slam Tina Peters’ release, while Republicans cheer
Tina Peters, the former Colorado county clerk convicted of breaching her county’s secure voting equipment, drew cheers from fellow Republicans upon her release from prison Monday after Democratic Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence. Other state Democrats, however, said remarks the 70-year-old Peters made in an online interview after leaving prison demonstrate that she lacks […]
Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot
Iowa Democrats say they want to vote in Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary for the candidate who gives the party its best chance to flip a Republican-held seat in November.
Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The Trump administration has signaled to Republican congressional leaders that it plans to drop the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, though it was unclear how firm or permanent that plan is, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
WATCH LIVE: South Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidates meet for debate
South Carolina's Republican candidates for governor will take part in a debate hosted by public media station SCETV Monday.
Trump’s payout fund on shaky ground as Republicans push for retreat
The Justice Department said it would obey a court order pausing the nearly $1.8 billion fund, potentially signaling a broader pullback.
Trump halts $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid bipartisan backlash
The announcement comes after Trump met with congressional Republicans over concerns about his settlement with the IRS.
Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Dead—Reportedly After GOP Threats
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Republicans are in discussions with the White House about changing the fund.
The battle for the Senate could come down to candidate baggage
Problematic candidates have mostly been a hurdle for Senate Republicans in recent years. But in 2026, they could be a real problem for both parties — and could potentially decide Senate control.
Sydney Gruters lands Richard Corcoran endorsement for CD 16 bid
The endorsement comes as Gruters continues to consolidate support in the Republican Primary for the open CD 16 seat.
White House still has not offered solution to GOP concerns over ‘weaponization’ fund, leaving immigration funds in limbo
Many Senate Republican remain furious at the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund and are refusing to advance a separate bill to fund immigration enforcement until guardrails are put in place.
Standoff between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund remains unresolved
Senate Republicans say they won't have the votes for the immigration spending bill until the White House works with them to put some parameters on a new $1.776 billion settlement fund designed to compensate Trump's allies — or scrap it altogether.
Trump knocks ‘chirping’ from ‘political hacks’ amid Iran negotiations
President Trump on Monday urged Democrats and “seemingly unpatriotic Republicans” to stop “chirping” about Iran negotiations and allow him to hammer out a deal without pressure from bot…
The Latest: Trump faces new inflation warning from bond market, adding to midterm challenges
The energy price spike triggered by the Iran war has seeped into the price of bonds that help fund the U.S. government, causing interest rates to climb in ways that are worsening affordability pressures, hampering economic growth and creating a new risk for Republicans in November’s midterm elections
National politics are ‘killing Republicans’ in WA elections. Can that change?
“I don’t see the Republican Party being able to contend in statewide races,” one political science expert said.
How California Redistricting Shrunk the Competitive Map
The state now has just four congressional districts considered safe for Republicans, and four seen as competitive. The rest of its 52 members of Congress are all but certain to be Democrats.
Video: Could Talarico’s Religious Approach Win Texas?
James Talarico, the Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Texas, has connected his political positions to his Christian faith. Our religion reporter Ruth Graham discusses how his perspective differs from the politically conservative Christianity dominant in Republican politics in Texas.
Ohio photo voter ID amendment prompts pushback across political spectrum
Some Ohio Republicans want to enshrine photo voter ID in the state constitution, but a hearing last week raised doubts about the effort.
Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoff
Democratic Sen_ Jon Ossoff of Georgia is criticizing his potential election rivals, Rep_ Mike Collins and former coach Derek Dooley, calling them "Trump puppets."
Are these AI-generated ads slamming Jennifer Jenkins and Jared Moskowitz the future of campaigning?
The Republican Party of Florida spent about 2 days to make each of these ads. Officials haven't spent anything to target voters — yet.
Trump Is Dominating GOP Primary Elections. Does That Mean Victory in the Midterms?
Come November, the Republican Party will need the support of voters outside of President Trump’s base, many of whom are deeply dissatisfied with the economy and the Iran war.
Andy Beshear says ‘Texas is in play’ after Ken Paxton wins Senate GOP primary
Paxton, Texas’ attorney general, defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary last week.
GOP strategist: ‘There are 8 Senators in the Republican Conference… who are pretty put out with the White House’
Republican Party of Texas expects $600 million to be spent on campaigns in Texas
California Republicans are feeling good ahead of primary election day, party chairwoman says
California Republican Party Chairwoman Corrin Rankin said the party is feeling good ahead of election day and confident that a Republican candidate for governor will move on to the general election in November.
The Arc of the Voting Rights Act
Louisiana Republicans erased a majority-Black congressional district.
District Lines Are Shifting Fast in the South. Voters Are Rattled.
Republican officials are jubilant, some voters are confused and concerned, and civil rights activists are gearing up for the fight of a generation.
Pols & Politics: Massachusetts GOP candidate considers lawsuit over fraudulent signature collections
Republican Lt. Gov. candidate Anne Brensley is speaking out after reportedly falling victim to fraud by a political consultant she hired to collect ballot signatures for her campaign.
A Reality Check on the Polls in California’s Most Chaotic Race
Will California elect another Democrat — or could Republicans pull off a stunning upset? Our roundtable examines the candidates, the surprises and the paths to victory.
Colorado Republicans elect software engineer Craig Steiner to fill vacant state chairman position
The Colorado Republican Party on Saturday elected Craig Steiner to fill the party’s vacant state chair position at a state central committee meeting in Buena Vista, just over a week before primary ballots go out to voters and five months before the general election. The former Douglas County GOP chair takes over from Eric Grossman, […]
Senator Dan Sullivan Has a New Challenger in Alaska: Dan Sullivan
Two candidates with the same name will be on the ballot seeking the same seat in the state’s primary. “It’s going to be confusing,” one Republican said.
'Stop Doing Stupid Things': Steve Hilton on His Surprisingly Strong Bid for California Governor
In a TIME interview, Hilton says California voters are ready for a Republican reset. But can he work with a Democratic state legislature?
Paul Renner launches 'rural values' tour
North Florida Republicans will get to meet the candidate in the coming days.
Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
They can back the president's fund to benefit his allies or defy a commander-in-chief who just ended the careers of two Republican senators.
What it means to be a man is a theme in Texas Senate race as Paxton attacks Talarico
Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico as "too low-T for Texas," putting manhood front and center in the race.
Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirely
President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” is currently stalled, with some allies urging the White House to scrap it altogether amid an unusually intense backlash from multiple Senate Republicans, sources familiar with the matter said.
Dan Sullivan vs. Dan Sullivan: GOP blasts clone candidate as lookalike enters Alaska Senate race
A Democratic strategist allegedly deployed a candidate named Dan Sullivan to challenge the incumbent Republican senator in Alaska's ranked choice system.
Protesters deliver petitions to demand Sen. Roger Marshall meet with Kansans
Sen. Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican, hasn’t hosted a town hall open to the public since March of last year. On May 29, protesters delivered 3,800 signed petitions from Kansans across the state to Marshall’s Overland Park office.
Anna Paulina Luna backs Kathleen Peters for standing 'unapologetically for our values'
Peters, a Republican, is seeking her second re-election to the dais after first securing a spot in 2018.
Bailey wants to keep the Bears. How? Well, that’s not clear.
As Illinois lawmakers struggle to craft a plan that would help keep the Chicago Bears from moving to Indiana, Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey says the state should find a way to keep the team — but insists individual taxpayers should also get a break.
Trump Says He’s Not Watching the Clock on Iran—but Voters Are | Council on Foreign Relations
Trump’s sagging poll numbers and the surging support for Democrats suggest that Republicans will likely pay a price for the war in November.
House Republican Don Bacon says he wants 'pariah state' Russia booted from UN Security Council
Rep. Don Bacon reiterates his call for the United Nations to remove Russia from the Security Council, calling Russia a pariah state on social media.
Politics Friday Special: Democrats and Republicans convene for their party conventions
Friday at noon, a special broadcast of Politics Friday from the DFL convention in Rochester and the GOP convention in Duluth. Join us for a look at how the candidates and parties are diving deeper into this year’s midterm election campaign.
Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
South Carolina Democrats expected to celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting push
Democrats gathering this weekend in South Carolina are likely to be jubilant following the failure of a GOP-led effort to redraw House district lines more favorably to Republicans.
Republican mistrust in healthcare widens US health gap, study finds
Republicans increasingly avoid doctors and vaccines, widening health gaps with Democrats, researchers say
He hasn’t been seen in Congress for months. Now Republicans are worried.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s New Jersey district is among the country’s most competitive, and his absence from the House since March has sparked increasing alarm in his party.
'SAVE' America Act raises confusion as Republicans continue push
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility – or “SAVE” America Act – was passed by the House earlier this year along a mostly party-line vote. It would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and impose new ID requirements to cast a ballot.
'SAVE' America Act raises confusion as Republicans continue push
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility – or “SAVE” America Act – was passed by the House earlier this year along a mostly party-line vote. It would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and impose new ID requirements to cast a ballot.
Live: Minnesota Republicans kick off convention weekend with governor debate
Party activists hoping to break a statewide losing streak are gathering in Duluth this weekend to debate and endorse candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and other statewide offices.
Colorado governor candidates pledge to improve state's business climate
Two Democrats and two Republicans pitched their campaigns for Colorado governor to a roomful of business leaders in Glendale on Wednesday, offering different visions for the state but finding plenty to agree about — with the business community and with each other. Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet told the forum, organized by groups including Colorado […]