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Lawmakers’ health care fraud clash
On Tuesday, Republicans and Democrats on a key House committee sparred over GOP efforts to investigate Medicaid fraud.
Read the White House Letter to Senate Republicans
In a letter sent to two Republican senators, White House officials outlined narrow changes it would be willing to make to its immigration enforcement operations.
We work in an ICU — and see firsthand how Trump’s health care cuts are endangering Americans’ lives
Senate Republicans have deliberately allowed health insurance protections to expire to reduce federal spending, exposing a fragile system built upon temporary fixes — and leading to a growing number of tragic outcomes.
Knox County Republicans battle over provocative political mailer
Far-right conservative campaign consultant Erik Wiatr asked state officials to weigh in on a mailer that targets him and his candidates.
University of Florida Penalizes GOP Group Over Antisemitism Accusations
After the University of Florida restricted the Republican organization from operating on campus, the group sued the university arguing its First Amendment rights were violated.
Republican in Congress resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats
Some Democrats are threatening this week to force a series of votes on the war, hoping that the efforts to gum up the Senate's voting schedule will prod Republicans to action.
Partisanship and science
I recently participated in a symposium of the Denver-based Institute for Science & Policy, during which I had a “fireside chat” with Tony Mills of the American Enterprise Institute. Mills has written extensively on the politicization of science, and the two of us had a very enjoyable hour-long conversation on the topic. You can watch it below. The main questions we dealt with are why there is such a vast partisan gap in trust of science, and to what extent this is a unique moment. Mills helpfully brings a good deal of data to the discussion, as he did in this useful piece at Issues in Science & Technology. Tusk depends on reader support. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe Note this graph, drawing on a range of survey data to demonstrate partisan attitudes toward science since 1970s. As it demonstrates, there’s been a very sharp partisan divergence in confidence in science during the Trump Era, starting prior to the Covid pandemic. At least in part, we can attribute this to a rise in populist anti-science rhetoric embraced by Trump, his appointees, and those in his media orbit. But as the graph also shows, the partisan divide has existed in the past, and it’s not always in the same direction. The largest divergence in party views toward science prior to 2016 was in the 1970s, when liberals equated scientific achievement with the military-industrial complex and thus trusted it less. That era of scientific mistrust is often overlooked. Indeed, as Mills notes, the Moon landings (1969-72), which today are considered one of the last great moments of national unity, were experienced nothing like that at the time. There was sharp debate back then over whether the Apollo missions were worth the vast expenditures when the country had so much else to deal with. It’s outside the dataset, and we don’t have the partisanship lens for it, but the 1950s was another deeply anti-science decade, with critics of intellectuals and college professors alleging their ties to communism and their lack of commitment to basic American moral beliefs. This was the subject of Richard Hofstadter’s 1962 book Anti-Intellectualism in American Life, in which he quotes religious leaders like Franklin Graham: [In place of the Bible] we substituted reason, rationalism, mind culture, science worship, the working power of government, Freudianism, naturalism, humanism, behaviorism, positivism, materialism, and idealism. [This is the work of] so-called intellectuals. Thousands of these “intellectuals” have publicly stated that morality is relative—that there is no norm or absolute standard.… This fervor was heavily whipped up by Sen. Joe McCarthy (R-Wisconsin), although it’s clear that not all his fellow Republicans were on board with his red-baiting. What ended that era? The simple answer is the 1957 launch of Sputnik. Americans became afraid that they were losing to Soviet scientists, and suddenly university researchers and government projects were awash with funding. In our conversation, I asked Mills about the possibility of us having a Sputnik moment again that would rally the American public in favor of science today. Mills argued that the COVID-19 pandemic was essentially a Sputnik moment — a terrifying threat to all Americans that required scientific advances to address. But thanks in part to political polarization and the populist and conspiratorial leanings of Donald Trump, we got the opposite of a unifying moment. Many Americans turned against science, despite science actually stepping up in that moment. As we discussed in the chat, it’s not clear what scientists could or should be doing in this moment to increase faith in their work. As Mills notes, one of the chief complaints against scientists and professors is that they’ve become too political; scholars becoming even more political might not help them achieve their goals. This (mainly Republican-driven) anti-science era will end, of course, but it’s not clear what event will bring that about. Share
Young voters helped elect Trump, but some have regrets over the Iran war
They were a key part of the coalition that powered the president’s comeback, and their frustrations signal vulnerability for Republicans ahead of the midterms.
Op-Ed: Sherrill's misguided retreat on smart business tax policy
Fifteen years ago, Republicans and Democrats agreed to make New Jersey more competitive. Now, the governor wants to push us backward
Push for GOP voting law has many switching sides on filibuster issue
Some Republicans, just like Democrats in 2022, are eager to change the Senate’s rules in an effort to pass a national election law.
House GOP leadership silent as more members post anti-Muslim statements
A growing number of Republicans in Congress are embracing rhetoric against Muslims. Their remarks have faced little public pushback from leadership.
Virginia Dems send sweeping gun ban to Spanberger as West Virginia weighs expanding machine-gun access
Virginia Democrats advance sweeping assault weapons ban while West Virginia Republicans propose allowing machine gun ownership, highlighting sharp divide.
Some Republicans warn Trump's SAVE America Act is doomed to fail as Senate tees up a vote
These senators see no way to get around the Senate's 60-vote threshold. Others in the GOP are frustrated that Trump appears more focused on this bill than on tackling the cost of living.
Multiple House Republicans post openly anti-Muslim statements
At least four House Republicans have expressed anti-Islamic sentiments on social media in the wake of the Iran War and recent violent attacks in the U.S.
N.Y. Senate Republicans to Hochul: Reconvene Climate Action Council over CLCPA
The Climate Action Council is a 22-member panel appointed by the governor and both houses of the Senate and Assembly.
Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races
Senate Republicans released an online ad this week in which a real-looking but fake version of a Democratic candidate, fabricated with artificial intelligence, appears to speak directly into the camera for more than a minute.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The US in Brief: The president’s warning to Republicans
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Exclusive | Trump Is Preparing to Fire Kristi Noem
The president has already been asking aides and congressional Republicans for names of potential replacements.
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
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.
‘Nazi heaven’: Inside Miami campus Republicans’ racist group chat
The chat is the subject of a Florida International University police investigation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Five takeaways from Texas primaries, as march to US midterms gets going
Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.
Talarico wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas
Talarico, a state lawmaker, positioned himself as an effective messenger to moderates and disaffected Republicans in his win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Jasmine Crockett suggests GOP rigged her Democratic Primary election: 'This is what Republicans like to do'
An emergency Texas Supreme Court ruling scrapped a judge’s order to keep Dallas County polls open later, prompting Rep. Jasmine Crockett to accuse Republicans of rigging the race.
Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy presses Kristi Noem on Homeland Security commercials
Kennedy was one of two Republicans with tough questions for the top Trump Administration official.
Kendall Qualls’ lieutenant governor pick misstates age, is opaque about business background
Kendall Qualls — the Army veteran and former health care executive running for the Republicans nomination for Minnesota governor — announced Tuesday that Brian Nicholson will be his running mate, though he offered scant biographical details about the man who would be a heartbeat from the governor’s office. Qualls finished second in the precinct caucus […]
The Supreme Court’s Republicans just seized the most dangerous power in constitutional law
The Court’s latest ruling invokes a power that corrupts every court that wields it.
Vulnerable Republicans in California's redrawn congressional districts back war in Iran
Republicans facing tough reelection fights in this year's midterms are backing President Trump's attacks on Iran, which are unpopular, according to recent polling.
GOP, Democrats both face political risks from fast-moving Iran war
Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill are scrambling to respond to the fast-developing conflict with Iran that has embroiled several U.S. allies in the Middle East and caused energy prices to s…
What Tuesday’s big midterm contests will reveal about Trump and Democrats
New congressional maps will debut in Texas and North Carolina as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.
Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in NYC for 2026 elections
The Supreme Court on Monday sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is unfair to Black and Hispanic residents.
In win for GOP, Supreme Court blocks NY map change before midterms
Republicans, including the Trump administration, asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a redistricting dispute in New York.
Trump presses ahead with Iran war despite warnings of political risk for midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump pressed ahead with military strikes against Iran despite private warnings from senior aides that the escalation could be difficult to contain and carry political risks for Republicans in November's midterm elections, according to two senior White House officials and a Republican close to the administration.
Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting
Days out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.
Netflix CEO Sarandos says he bailed on WBD because of price, not Trump
Netflix's rivals — Paramount owners Larry and David Ellison — had made a point of courting the President and other Republicans.
The Texas Senate Primary Offers a Test Case for Each Party
Should Democrats concentrate on swing voters or their base? Can more traditional Republicans win in the MAGA era? Tuesday’s Senate primary in Texas will show the direction the parties are taking.
In Texas, a contentious Republican primary goes down to the wire
The primary battle for the Republican nod in Texas’ U.S. Senate race illustrates tensions between factions of the GOP. Some national Republicans are concerned the seat could be at risk.
How have US politicians reacted to the attack on Iran?
Republicans largely rally behind Trump's strikes on Iran, while Democrats fail to offer singular message of opposition.
Trump Decision to Strike Iran Opens Fissures in Midterms
Republicans largely supported the decision, while Democrats mostly opposed it — but divisions appeared in both parties.
‘It’s a slap in the face of the United States Congress’: Lawmakers fume as Trump again bombs without their blessing
Top Capitol Hill Democrats, and a small number of Republicans, watched in alarm Saturday as the administration launched a major US assault on Iran, decrying President Donald Trump’s call for the overthrow of another foreign government without their expressed approval.
Democrats will force a vote to limit Trump on Iran, along with some Republicans
Republicans in Congress largely praised President Donald Trump's strikes on Iran, but a few of them joined Democrats in saying he needs congressional authorization for war.
Colorado Republicans, Democrats clash over Iran military operation
Colorado’s congressional delegation split sharply along party lines Saturday after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, triggering a fresh debate in America over presidential war powers. Trump announced early Saturday morning that U.S and Israeli forces had begun “Operation Epic Fury” after multiple explosions were reported around Iran. Later in the day, the president said that […]
In Congress, GOP leaders support Trump strikes on Iran but Democrats seek vote
Congress divided along party lines to the strikes on Iran, with Republicans largely supporting Trump and Democrats calling for an authorization vote.
Democrats look to Tejano music star Bobby Pulido in a high-stakes South Texas congressional race
Democrats are banking on Tejano music star Bobby Pulido to help them win back Hispanic voters in a South Texas congressional district that favors Republicans
Republicans and Democrats who will question Clinton speak out before deposition
How Dan Crenshaw’s feuds with Ted Cruz and MAGA threaten his political future
As GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw and Sen. Ted Cruz prepared to board the same flight from Houston to Washington in recent months, the two famously brash Republicans had a tense exchange that now looms large over Crenshaw’s battle for political survival.
Latest Calif. governor's poll brings 5 candidates to top of ticket
Three Democrats and two Republicans are tied in the newest governor's race poll.
Despite Trump push for voter ID law, Senate Republicans say votes aren’t there to change filibuster rules
Despite President Donald Trump demanding that Majority Leader John Thune find some way to pass a voter ID bill in the Senate, Republicans in the chamber maintain they do not have the support to change Senate rules to bypass the filibuster.
Why top Senate Republicans are skeptical they can use a 'talking filibuster' to pass Trump's SAVE America Act
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the conference isn't "unified" on using the rarely used tool as he faces increased pressure from the right.
Hillary Clinton accuses Oversight Republicans of ‘political theater’ in opening statement - Live Updates
The former secretary of State said Republicans are “fully aware” that she has no knowledge that would assist their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Republicans to Press Hillary Clinton in Epstein Probe
The former first lady and secretary of state sits for a deposition with GOP-led panel following a monthslong legal fight with Congress.
Why Are So Many Democrats Running for California Governor?
With California’s political machine on the wane, nobody has emerged as a clear front-runner. Democrats worry that nine of their candidates could split the vote and hand Republicans a win.
Trump’s Favorite Voter-ID Bill Would Probably Backfire
Congressional Republicans are trying to pass a strict “election integrity” law that seems almost custom-designed to disenfranchise their own supporters.
Republicans think they laid an immigration trap ahead of the midterms
But the GOP’s edge on immigration has narrowed as Trump’s mass deportations face backlash.
Is the Florida redistricting process delayed — or dead on arrival? Even Republicans aren't sure
Florida was eager to join Donald Trump's redistricting push. But will a legal challenge stop the process and leave campaigns racing?
'Get back to integrity': Oklahoma's Kevin Stitt on Republicans after Trump
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt about his spat with President Trump, immigration and the future of the Republican Party.