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With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation
By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.
Under pressure from Trump, Republicans plan long talkathon on voting bill
Senate Republicans plan to launch a full debate next week on legislation to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements
Trump pushes GOP to focus on health care in midterms, which would be fine with Democrats
The president told GOP lawmakers this week: “We can own the issue.” Republicans shouldn’t get their hopes up.
Trump pushes GOP to focus on health care in midterms, which would be fine with Democrats
The president told GOP lawmakers this week: “We can own the issue.” Republicans shouldn’t get their hopes up.
Dooley rolls out ‘contract’ in U.S. Senate bid
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley is rolling out a five-part pledge meant to underscore his outsider credentials.
Republicans add to pressure on Senate majority leader after Trump voter ID bill call
Republicans join in with US president’s demand for John Thune to push through Save America act
The Republican Party Continues Eating Its Own
What one lawmaker’s defection from the GOP says about the state of politics
Trump’s Tour of States Is About More Than the Midterms
Beyond talking about the economy and voters’ hardships, the president is showing that he still has control over the Republican Party.
Trump has one prescription for the midterms. House Republicans have another
As House Republicans close out their annual ideas conference on Wednesday, an election year disconnect is emerging.
Unity is elusive for House Republicans on key election-year affordability bill
Party leaders hope to agree on a legislative package on affordability issues like healthcare and housing that would be able to pass the Senate by a simple majority.
Republicans Concede They Need a Pivot on Immigration Ahead of Midterms
In public comments and private meetings at a House G.O.P. retreat, top officials allowed that President Trump’s immigration crackdown had hurt the party and that they needed a course correction on the issue.
A record number of Republicans are leaving the House
The number of Republicans leaving the US House of Representatives after this term has reached a historic high, deepening concern in the conference over the chamber’s already razor-thin margins.
Former scandal-plagued Illinois 'super mayor' eyes political comeback as a Republican in Georgia
Scandal-plagued former Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard switches parties, runs as Republican in Georgia after alleged corruption probe and FBI subpoenas.
Cornyn reverses on filibuster stance to push Trump's SAVE Act in Senate
Sen. John Cornyn urged Republicans Wednesday to consider filibuster reform to advance Trump's voter ID bill, reversing his past stance as White House urges passage.
California Democrats Have Made a Mess of the Governor’s Race
As the California Democratic Party gathered in San Francisco last month for its convention, reporters had a frequent question for the retiring political king- (and queen-) maker, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Was her state really on the verge of electing a Republican to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom, as a growing number of partisans had begun to fear?
Politics of power: NV Energy’s demand charge could sway race for governor, says expert
Community and energy industry advocates are calling on Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo to halt NV Energy’s controversial peak demand charge that is expected to increase some bills by $20 a month and is set to take effect in Southern Nevada on April 1. Lombardo’s reaction, as well as his opponents’, to calls to intervene could […]
Democrat and Republican head to Georgia runoff election for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat
Shawn Harris to face Clay Fuller in special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
House Republicans confront Iran war and gas prices as they struggle to push economic agenda
Speaker Mike Johnson and his leadership team have been struggling to find consensus behind an election-year agenda to address Americans’ chief concerns over affordability and their cost-of-living.
Trump to visit Ohio and Kentucky to downplay war's effect on economy and target a top GOP antagonist
President Donald Trump is visiting Ohio and Kentucky as he tries to steady voters’ concerns about the economy and to derail the reelection bid of a Republican rival
Tom Cotton puts Biden on notice while demanding answers on draining of nation’s oil stockpile
A top Senate Republican alleged that former President Joe Biden used the SPR as a political tool, and demanded to know how his energy policy hampered the nation's oil reserves.
Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris Advance to Runoff in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Georgia District
Clayton Fuller will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in an April runoff. Mr. Fuller’s win over a flashier Republican showed the power of the president’s support.
Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller to face Democrat Shawn Harris in runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, CNN projects
Republican Clay Fuller will face Democrat Shawn Harris in a runoff to replace former GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, CNN projects.
Ballad Health leader to challenge state Rep. David Hawk in GOP primary
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Ballad Health leader is looking to unseat longtime Greene County state Rep. David Hawk in the August Republican primary. Tammy Albright submitted a petition to run for…
Republicans face a growing conundrum on the ‘SAVE America Act’
The GOP appears stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the legislation the party has dubbed the “SAVE America Act.”
Live Results: Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election
With top candidates including Republicans Clay Fuller and Colton Moore and Democrat Shawn Harris, this round of voting could be only the first step in an elections marathon in northwest Georgia.
Senate Democrats introduce bill to shield small businesses from Trump’s new tariffs
Bill is in response to president’s latest push to impose tariffs, but it’s likely to stall in Republican-majority Senate
Trump said he’d endorse a Republican in the Texas Senate race six days ago. What’s the holdup?
Mississippi House Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Mississippi House primary election as votes are counted for Republicans and Democrats.
Mississippi Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Mississippi Senate primary election as votes are counted for Republicans and Democrats.
Georgia House Special Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Georgia House Special election as votes are counted for Republicans and Democrats.
Billionaire Brin Now Bets on a Republican to Govern California
Sergey Brin is spending millions of dollars to influence California politics, bankrolling two rival gubernatorial candidates and other political efforts, just months after ditching the state for Nevada.
The US in Brief: The president’s warning to Republicans
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term
Trump administration widens its 2020 election probe as it obtains records from Arizona
The Republican leader of Arizona's state Senate said Monday he has handed over records related to the 2020 presidential election to the FBI in the latest sign that the Trump administration is acting on the president's longstanding falsehoods about a race he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.
California cut health care for undocumented immigrants. One lawmaker wants it back
Democrats and Republicans criticize Gov. Gavin Newsom’s handling of health care for undocumented immigrants for different reasons. One lawmaker is trying to restore health care services he cut.
Iran War Overshadows Midterms as Democrats Focus on Economy
Democrats are focused on the economy, while Republicans wish they were focused on the economy.
Poll: Most Americans oppose war in Iran, but most Republicans support it
A majority of Americans oppose the United States' military action in Iran, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. However, that opposition breaks down along party lines, with a majority of Republicans saying they support the war. We discuss whether the lack of public support could alter President Trump's next steps and how the war could affect this year's midterm elections.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Tennessee Republican draws criticism from Democrats for Islamophobic rant
Andy Ogles posted ‘Muslims don’t belong in American society,’ among other statements, prompting Cair to call him an ‘anti-Muslim extremist’
California congressman is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent amid tough reelection race
Rep. Kevin Kiley has announced he is leaving the Republican Party effective immediately, making him the only independent member of the US House of Representatives.
Live Nation: Bipartisan Group of State AGs Vows to Fight on Despite DOJ’s Proposed Settlement with Entertainment Giant
Democratic and Republican state attorneys general said the proposed settlement between DOJ and Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) to resolve the company’s alleged antitrust violations is insufficient and they’ll continue the monopoly suit.
Trump Threatens to Crowd Out Republicans’ Midterm Message
As the G.O.P. gathered in Miami for a party retreat where lawmakers hoped to focus on the economy, the president was threatening to block his own party’s legislative agenda.
Pre-midterms, GOP confronts cooling support from young men over Trump
Polling suggests a softening of support among young men over Trump's policies, threatening Republicans' hopes of retaining majorities in Congress.
Democrats sink to new voter low, Republicans also underwater: poll
NBC News poll shows Democratic Party approval at just 30%, with only 62% of Democrats viewing their own party positively—signaling major challenges.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's special congressional election
Voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District will elect a replacement for former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in a special election on Tuesday
The next redistricting battle might be who is counted in state legislative districts
A Republican push to alter the census may lead to a radical shift in redistricting for state legislatures — drawing districts that don't take into account children and non-U.S. citizen adults.
Ben Sasse is a true statesman. We need more like him.
Former Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska announced last year he was dying of pancreatic cancer. But he's still showing what leadership looks like.
Trump Comes Under Pressure to Address Gas Prices, Iran War Strategy
Some Republicans warn that Americans have a limited tolerance for pain at the gasoline pump.
How generational turnover and party switching reshape the US political map
Political polarisation has increased dramatically in the US in recent decades and is often linked to partisan geographic segregation. This column presents new evidence from 2008 to 2020 that reveals an increase in partisan segregation even at very local levels. However, while most studies focus on one explanatory factor, residential mobility, we find that generational change (in Democratic-trending areas) and Democrats leaving their party (in Republican-trending areas) explain a much larger share of the rise in partisan segregation.
White House Removes Republican Member of N.T.S.B.
J. Todd Inman, who was prominent in the investigation of the midair collision in Washington last year, said no reason was given for his firing two years into his term on the transportation safety board.
Poll: Primary voters prize ideology over electability, as their parties get low marks
A higher share of Democratic voters than Republican voters prioritize backing primary candidates who can win, but poll respondents say it's complicated.
The Iran War Is Giving Democrats a Chance. Will They Take It?
Last week, Republicans in Congress rejected a war powers resolution and thus negated their own power. In so doing, they gave President Donald Trump free rein over the Iran conflict and tied themselves to a war that has no consistent justification, no clear end and little public support. Democrats voted largely in lockstep to curtail Trump’s power, the first move in a process that will become more substantial as the already-unpopular war continues. History shows that foreign conflicts rarely get
After F.B.I. Seized Ballots in Georgia, Other States Brace for Trouble
President Trump thinks Republicans should “take over” election procedures in parts of the United States. But where? Here are some possibilities.
Redistricting plan to give Colorado Dems 7 members of the U.S. House will split El Paso County
A proposed redistricting plan, which would give Colorado seven Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives and only one Republican, will split El Paso County into two parts and thereby weaken the county’s influence in Congress. El Paso County, which contains all of the city of Colorado Springs, currently is mainly in U.S. House […]
Fairlife, Chobani could benefit from new Michigan taxpayer incentives
The details of the taxpayer incentives, which usually remain secret until a state board meets, were made public by a Republican state lawmaker.
Arizona governor vetoes Charlie Kirk memorial license plate sparking GOP outrage: ‘This bill falls short’
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing Republican backlash after vetoing a Charlie Kirk memorial license plate bill, citing political concerns over the proposal.
January 6 plaque installed in US Capitol after years of delays
House Republicans − in control since 2023 − delayed its installation after the law required it to be installed by March 2023.
Former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom, who said he was leaving politics, abandons Republican label
Lindstrom, until late January, was running for the GOP U.S. House nomination in NE-02 and was rumored to weigh bid for governor.
Ahead of Midterms, Economic Warning Signs Pile Up for Republicans
With employers cutting jobs and gas prices rising amid the war in Iran, Democrats see an opportunity to press their advantage.
‘JUST POLITICS’: Bopp accuses Election Commission of favoritism, expects GOP candidate to be ousted
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen March 6, 2026 In the increasingly bitter Republican fight over who can be on the May primary ballot for the Senate District 38 seat, a nearly 20-year-old opinion from former Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter has new relevance in the attempt to get one candidate tossed from the race.
Reality is immaterial in today's politics
Republicans are having a field day over Bill Clinton's testimony that JB Pritzker flew on Jeffrey Epstein's jet. But Democrats are also succumbing to fantasy worlds of their own making.
Big Beautiful Bill 2.0 May Cut Health Care to Fund Iran War
Republicans want a second reconciliation bill before the midterms. But another vote cutting popular programs could be disastrous.
Colorado Democrats, Republicans fight over ballot fiscal information
Republicans and Democrats clashed anew over legislation that would require identifying which programs would see a funding reduction if a ballot measure passed, with the former saying it’s yet another way for the government to control the campaign narrative and the latter insisting it provides transparency to voters. House Bill 1084, sponsored by Denver Democratic […]
House Republicans ask Justice Department to consider charges against former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson
Hed ideas: House Republicans ask the Justice Department to consider criminal charges against former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson
Representative Tony Gonzales Will Not Seek Re-election
Several House members had called for Mr. Gonzales, a Texas Republican, to step down after texts emerged showing his pursuit of a staff member who later killed herself.
Steve Daines’s Switcheroo Starts New Fight in Montana Senate Race
Minutes before the Senate filing deadline, Senator Steve Daines withdrew his re-election bid and an ally jumped in. Even some fellow Republicans criticized the 11th-hour switch.
Montana Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines drops reelection bid minutes before filing deadline
Montana U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, who is also a Republican, entered the race shortly before the deadline.
Congress won't halt Iran war after another war powers measure fails
Republicans in the House of Representatives blocked a war powers resolution that would've immediately stopped U.S. hostilities against Iran.
Colorado’s congressional redistricting proposal could flip three Republican House seats
A Democrat-backed proposal to redraw Colorado’s congressional map for the 2028 election could flip three Republican districts. The proposal, introduced by a group called Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, is yet another development in a national redistricting debate after President Donald Trump called to redraw U.S. House districts. An analysis of the proposal in […]
Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate
Republicans invoked the war in Iran and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they tried Thursday to pass a bill funding the department
WATCH: Mullin says he wasn’t expecting call from Trump on DHS, but is ‘excited to get started’
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma is President Donald Trump’s nominee for the next Homeland Security Secretary, following the firing of Kristi Noem on Thursday. Mullin told reporters at the Capitol that he would get DHS “focused on protecting the homeland.”
House Republican leaders urge Tony Gonzales to end reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide
GOP leaders notably did not call for Gonzales to resign as they struggle to maintain their slim majority in the House, which they hold by only a handful of seats.
House GOP leaders call on Rep. Gonzales to end reelection campaign
House Republican leaders made the request hours after Gonzales admitted, for the first time, to an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire.
Trump replacing Noem as Homeland Security secretary
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
Exclusive | Trump Is Preparing to Fire Kristi Noem
The president has already been asking aides and congressional Republicans for names of potential replacements.
Mike Johnson asks embattled House Republican Tony Gonzales to drop re-election bid
House GOP leaders have asked embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, to drop his bid for re-election.
Why are Democrats surrendering the issue of healthy food?
Under RFK Jr and the Maha movement, Republicans have claimed the mantle – but their actions are full of contradictions
Former Department of Agriculture official to run for CNY U.S. House seat
Kailee Buller will run for the Republican nomination in New York's 22nd Congressional District.
Obama endorses Virginia redistricting push with early voting set to begin
Former President Barack Obama on Thursday threw his support behind a redistricting effort in Virginia that aims to flip four Republican-held US House seats ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Republican Rep Burgess Owens to retire from Congress when term ends
Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, announces he won't seek reelection in 2026. The former NFL player and President Donald Trump supporter will complete his current term.
What Trump’s Iran Conflict Means for U.S. Politics | WSJ Politics Newsletter for March 5
Plus, after Tuesday’s primaries, Texas Republicans are worried
Trump's war in Iran polls badly, but will it hurt Republicans in 2026?
Trump's war is polling badly and has increased gas prices, but supporters say public opinion will shift.
California Governor’s Race: Here’s Who’s Running in 2026
A cluster of lesser-known Democrats, two Republicans and a Green candidate will fight for the attention of frustrated voters.
The one big takeaway for Democrats and Republicans out of Texas
The first primaries of the 2026 midterms are in the books, and they offered some very interesting storylines.
Montana GOP Sen. Steve Daines won’t seek reelection in shock announcement at filing deadline
Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines ended his reelection campaign suddenly on Wednesday in a move that left a political ally as the only major candidate in the GOP primary.
Republican Sen. Steve Daines drops reelection bid
Sen. Steve Daines, 63, said that he was "thankful" to serve alongside President Donald Trump.
‘Nazi heaven’: Inside Miami campus Republicans’ racist group chat
The chat is the subject of a Florida International University police investigation.
How each senator voted on an effort to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers
Republican senators rejected a war powers resolution on Wednesday that would have required the Trump administration to seek congressional approval before continuing military action against Iran.
House Oversight Committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi has faced criticism from Democrats, and some Republicans, over the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files.
Poll: Majority of voters disapproves of how Trump has handled Iran
Most independents say the U.S. should not have taken military action, along with a slice of Republicans, according to a national NBC News poll.
House Oversight panel votes to subpoena AG Pam Bondi in Epstein probe
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena US Attorney General Pam Bondi for testimony about her role in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files as part of the committee’s probe into the late convicted sex offender.
Operation Epic Fury survives Senate challenge as Republicans close ranks behind Trump
Senate Republicans largely blocked a war powers resolution targeting President Donald Trump's ongoing military operations in Iran, despite lingering questions on what comes next.
Republicans hand Trump the wheel on Iran — but one red line emerges
GOP lawmakers signal support for ongoing missile strikes in Iran while drawing a firm red line at ground troops, insisting on Congress' constitutional authority over war.
Dem Candidate for Rep. Eric Swalwell’s Seat Donated to Far-Right Republicans
Democratic primary hopeful Rakhi Israni, who is running for Rep. Eric Swalwell’s seat, gave to MAGA figures — including Laura Loomer.
Trump promises to endorse either Cornyn and Paxton – and to push the other to drop out
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would be endorsing in Texas’ Republican primary for US Senate between incumbent John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton – and demanding that the candidate he doesn’t choose drop out.
Trump Is Expected to Endorse Cornyn
Republican strategists hope the endorsement will make the Texas Senate race less expensive and less competitive.
Republicans Cornyn and Paxton advance to Texas Senate runoff
Four-term Sen. John Cornyn and his allies spent nearly $70 million to survive the first round of the party’s nomination fight on Tuesday. He was slightly ahead of conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, with more votes still being counted on Wednesday.
Democrat James Talarico wins Senate primary in Texas
The newly minted Democratic U.S. Senate nominee in Texas is now a front man for the political opposition to the Republican president, not just in his own state but around the country
Republicans blame Carl DeMaio for party division as his group rakes in millions
Assemblymember Carl DeMaio riles fellow GOP members while his Reform California political group works to become the key power broker for California’s Republican Party.
Where Trump Appears Vulnerable on the Iran War | WSJ Politics Newsletter for March 4
Plus, Cornyn and Paxton are headed to runoff in their heated Republican Senate primary in Texas as Democrat Talarico beats Crockett
Texas GOP Rep Wesley Hunt vows political comeback, does not yet endorse Cornyn or Paxton
Rep. Wesley Hunt vowed a comeback after finishing third in Texas Senate Republican primary behind John Cornyn and Ken Paxton on Tuesday.
Talarico wins Texas Democratic primary as Republicans face runoff
Republican contest in May could provide Democrats with opening to finally win over staunchly red state