Politics May 22 Paxton makes his final pitch in the Texas Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump's endorsement By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press
Politics May 22 Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands President Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry, upset Republican senators, pushed to a breaking point by his seemingly insatiable and outlandish demands — particularly a $1.776 billion fund for Jan. 6 rioters and… By Lisa Mascaro, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics May 05 Senate Republicans look to fund $1 billion in security upgrades for Trump's ballroom WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in White House security upgrades to legislation that would fund immigration enforcement agencies, a proposed boost for President Donald Trump's ballroom project after a man was charged with trying to assassinate… By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics May 05 Trump's influence tested in Indiana primaries after failed redistricting push Indiana's primary will test President Donald Trump's enduring power over the Republican Party as he tries to dislodge state senators who refused to go along with his call to redraw the state's congressional map. By Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Politics Nov 20 Trump and Republicans again face a tough political battle over Obama's health care law President Donald Trump is once more targeting former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, and Trump is picking a political fight before next year’s elections. By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
Nov 16 Despite big election losses, Republican leaders insist there's no problem with GOP policies By Steve Peoples, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Almost two weeks after Republicans lost badly in elections in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, many GOP leaders insist there is no problem with the party's policies, its message or President Donald Trump's leadership. Trump… Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 8:42 Tucker Carlson's interview with antisemite Nick Fuentes exposes rift among Republicans By Amna Nawaz, William Brangham, Sam Lane This week, a task force dedicated to fighting antisemitism reportedly decided to cut ties with the conservative Heritage Foundation. It comes after the think tank’s president, Kevin Roberts, defended Tucker Carlson’s interview with a far-right, antisemitic activist. The infighting has… Continue watching
Oct 22 North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed U.S. House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat By Gary Robertson, Associated Press The map adopted Wednesday could help Republicans win an additional seat by reshaping a swing district currently held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis. Continue reading
Sep 19 House passes a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown as Senate prospects appear dim By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The vote was 217-212 for the short-term spending bill to extend government funding for seven weeks and avoid a partial government shutdown on Oct. 1. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 6:32 Provision in GOP budget bill puts millions at risk of losing SNAP benefits By Lisa Desjardins, Jackson Hudgins Continue watching