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Are Cracks in the GOP Wide Enough to Turn Some House Republicans Against Trump?
The fracturing of the House GOP was evident in Rep. Tom Emmer leaving the speakership race hours after being nominated.
House Freedom Caucus Members Are Walking Weapons in Search of a Target
Trump has little invested in actual policy, so they see him as a weapon they shoot in whatever direction they choose.
Republicans Preserve Their Gerrymandered Electoral Maps by Claiming Privilege
As states craft new maps out of public view, fights end up in drawn out court cases, with major consequences for voters.
Jim Jordan Seeks to Win House Speakership by Scaring Moderates Into Submission
Jordan's allies seem to believe threatening the wrath of the GOP's MAGA base will be enough to intimidate any opponents.
Steve Scalise Drops Out of House Speaker Race, Dems Advocate for Hakeem Jeffries
Accused of once calling himself “David Duke without the baggage,” Scalise withdrew his candidacy Thursday night.
Trump’s Election Disinformation Machine Is Already Kicking Into Gear for 2024
Right-wing influencers and politicos use the popularity of election denialism to build audiences and turn a profit.
Congress Avoids Government Shutdown and Far Right Budget Demands — for Now
The agreement funds the government for 45 days and includes $16 billion in disaster relief for New York City flooding.
GOP Waging Coordinated Effort to Undermine US Elections, Says Leading Official
Election workers are leaving their work in large numbers due to increasing harassment and threats.
GOP Presidential Contenders Cling to Drug War Policies Fueling Overdose Crisis
Overdoses spike when police get involved, but the “war on drugs” remains potent political theater on the right.
Dem-Led Caucuses Slam GOP for Adding Anti-Immigration Agenda to Funding Bill
“It is not appropriate to establish new immigration and border policy” in this way, they said in a joint statement.