Politics Jun 30 Trump announces Republican midterm convention in Dallas in September By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Politics Jun 30 WATCH: House goes on recess early after Republicans deadlock over Trump's demands The emptying Capitol provides another snapshot of the imbalance of power in Washington as a headstrong executive confronts a weakened Congress. For the second time in as many weeks, the House has simply given up. By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Politics Jun 19 Tensions rise with Trump and Republican senators ahead of midterms The relationship between President Trump and Senate Republicans seems to be nearing a breaking point after Trump upended Republicans efforts for a swift confirmation of his intelligence nominee and as he thwarted quick passage of a bill to renew a… By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Jun 17 Georgia Republicans choose Collins for Senate and Jackson for governor, a mixed result for Trump Georgia Republicans delivered a split decision for Donald Trump in Tuesday runoffs, opting for the president’s preferred U.S. Senate candidate but rejecting his choice for governor in favor of a billionaire first-time candidate who spent freely from his personal fortune… By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Nation Jun 04 Some Republican governors are rebranding Pride Month with conservative alternatives June is widely recognized as Pride Month, but a handful of Republican governors have bestowed alternative titles that both supporters and opponents view as counterprogramming. By Hannah Schoenbaum, Geoff Mulvihill, Marc Levy, Associated Press
Jun 04 Watch 4:44 Trump's limits are tested after some Republicans push back By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura The Senate is in the midst of voting on $72 billion of funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as the Department of Homeland Security. The package has been held up for months with amendment votes expected to run… Continue watching
Jun 04 Watch 6:17 Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick on what's driving a wedge between some Republicans and Trump By Amna Nawaz, Doug Adams The U.S. House on Wednesday voted to limit President Trump from further military action in Iran. One of the Republicans who voted for that resolution is Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania. He joins Amna Nawaz to discuss his vote and… Continue watching
Jun 03 Watch 5:07 Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absence raises broader questions about Congress By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Leila Jackson Primary voters in New Jersey on Tuesday finalized the race for one of the nation’s most competitive seats, and one of the most unusual, because the incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not been seen on the campaign trail… Continue watching
Jun 01 Watch 4:16 Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund hits setback amid political pressure from Republicans By Liz Landers, Doug Adams President Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund established by the Department of Justice has hit a setback. The DOJ said Monday they will abide by a court ruling temporarily pausing payouts that could have gone to Jan. 6 defendants and other… Continue watching
Jun 01 Watch 5:58 Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on the limits of Trump's power By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s control of congressional Republicans, partisan politics and Freedom 250. Continue watching