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Abbott Seeks $11B for Texas Border Security
Texas Governor Greg Abbott seeks 11 billion dollars from Congress to fund border operations, escalating the GOP push on state immigration enforcement.
2026-06-23
GOP Blames China for Data Center Opposition
Republicans claim China is fueling US opposition to new data centers, but experts say local concerns over power, water, and land drive the AI backlash.
2026-06-22
House Defies Trump on War Powers
The House passed a resolution to limit Trump's military actions against Iran, exposing GOP fractures over war powers as bipartisan unease over escalation grows.
2026-06-04
GOP Defections Threaten Trump's Iran Strategy
Growing Republican defections in Congress signal rising dissent over Trump's Iran strategy, raising war-powers questions that could complicate his midterm path.
2026-06-04
Trump Tightens the Screws on GOP Power
Trump is tightening his grip on GOP power, bending party leaders and foreign policy talks on Iran and Texas to his will as he reshapes Republican politics.
2026-05-27
Paxton Ousts Cornyn in Texas GOP Runoff
Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in the Texas GOP Senate runoff after Trump's intervention, reshaping party dynamics and putting a reliable seat newly at risk.
2026-05-27
Alabama GOP Map Blocked by Federal Court
A federal court blocked Alabama's new GOP congressional map, preserving Black voter representation and reigniting the long redistricting fight over voting.
2026-05-27
Trump’s Iran talks expose GOP hawks’ weak
Trump's Iran diplomacy is exposing the weakness of GOP hawks, leaving hardliners boxed in as the president alone controls the terms of any deal with Tehran.
2026-05-26
Alabama Redistricting Ruling Blunts GOP
An Alabama redistricting ruling preserves a second Black-majority district, blunting GOP map plans and reshaping voting rights stakes heading into the midterms.
2026-05-26
Trump's Iran Deal Splits GOP Hawks
Trump's push for a fast Iran deal is fracturing Republican hawks, opening rifts within the GOP over how far to trust Tehran and what concessions are acceptable.
2026-05-24
Trump's Iran Deal Faces GOP Doubts
Trump's emerging Iran framework is running into deep Republican skepticism, with unresolved terms and GOP doubts now threatening the deal's path in Washington.
2026-05-24
Trump’s Iran Deal Could Reset the War
Trump's Iran deal could ease Middle East tensions and reset the conflict, but it also reshapes GOP dynamics as hawks weigh a ceasefire against confronting Iran.
2026-05-24
Rand Paul Backs Trump’s Iran Deal Against GOP
Rand Paul defends Trump's Iran deal against GOP hawks, arguing diplomacy beats war and exposing a foreign-policy rift over how Republicans should treat Tehran.
2026-05-24
GOP Cancels Iran War Vote, Trump’s Weakness
GOP leaders canceled a war-powers vote on Iran, exposing Trump's weak grip over Congress and deep Republican divisions on how far to push military action.
2026-05-22
Alabama GOP Pushes for New House Map Primar
Alabama Republicans bet that court rulings will reopen the state's House map, seeking redistricting gains in a fight tangled with voting rights and elections.
2026-05-09
Trump's Grip Tested in Indiana, Ohio Primates
Trump's retribution campaign faces a crucial test as GOP primaries in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan measure the staying power of his grip on the party base.
2026-05-05
Senate GOP Links $1B Security to Immigration
Senate Republicans linked $1B for Trump's ballroom to a $70B immigration enforcement bill, navigating the Byrd Rule to secure funding for ICE.
2026-05-05
Indiana GOP Redistricting
Indiana's GOP, backed by Trump, is pushing aggressive redistricting to capture more House seats, part of a broader strategy to secure Republican dominance.
2026-05-05
GOP Divided Over Trump's Tariff Policies
Republicans are divided over Trump's tariffs as a July 24 vote approaches, forcing senators to take a public stance before the midterms.
2026-05-05
Trump's Poll Decline Threatens GOP Midterms
Trump's slipping approval ratings threaten Republican control of Congress, raising the risk that GOP losses in the midterms could reshape his second term.
2026-05-04
Roberts Court's Voting Rights Ruling
The Roberts Court's latest voting rights ruling reshapes power dynamics by favoring GOP-led states, opening the door to redistricting that tilts election maps.
2026-05-03
Trump's Germany Troop Withdrawal Divides GOP
Trump's plan to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany is sparking sharp GOP pushback, dividing Republicans over defense policy and America's commitment to NATO.
2026-05-02
Trump's $400 Million Ballroom
Trump's costly White House ballroom project has become a prime Democratic attack line on affordability, turning into a growing political liability for the GOP.
2026-04-30
Supreme Court Ruling Aids GOP Redistricting
A Supreme Court ruling empowers GOP mapmakers and weakens voting rights protections, reshaping the redistricting fight and the 2028 electoral landscape.
2026-04-30