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Mitch McConnell Will Be Remembered for Throwing Trump a Political Life Raft
McConnell formally endorses Trump and after 40 years in power, departs a Senate GOP in thrall to the former president.
Critics Say GOP’s Budget Blueprint Is a Thinly Veiled Ploy to Slash Key Programs
“A vote for the GOP budget is a vote to cut Social Security and Medicare,” Social Security Works said.
Nikki Haley Drops Out of Presidential Race, Paving Way for Biden-Trump Rematch
Nikki Haley ended her presidential bid after losing to Trump in the Republican primaries of 15 Super Tuesday states.
Dozens of Wealthy Republicans Are Self-Funding Their Campaigns
Several wealthy candidates from both parties stood out in 2023, breaking patterns amongst parties and challengers.
Inside the GOP’s Secret Assault on the Voting Rights Act in Washington State
The Washington State case is one of 38 in 12 states that seek to roll back protections against discrimination.
Ohio’s Political Crisis Has Impeded Its Clean Energy. Democracy May Be Next.
The GOP supermajorities in Ohio’s gerrymandered state legislature have implemented a flood of voter restrictions.
Trump’s GOP Has Created the Most Dysfunctional Congress in Decades
Trump’s GOP has broken Congress as the rest of us suffer the consequences.
House GOP Defends Fossil Gas Exports as Industry Profits at Consumers’ Expense
Fossil industry-backed House Republicans advanced a bill to undo Biden's pause on climate-warming LNG export terminals.
Child Labor Could Solve Alabama’s “Labor Shortage,” Says GOP Group
The Alabama Policy Institute wants to loosen child labor laws to address a labor shortage caused by too-low pay.
62 House Dems Join GOP in Condemning South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
A bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken was backed by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.