Aug 12 Watch 7:24 Democratic and Republican strategists on the direction of both parties By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz To discuss the primary results for both parties, William Brangham spoke with political strategists from both sides of the aisle. Republican Liam Donovan previously worked for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and Democrat Joel Payne currently works for the progressive… Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 6:13 The implications of Trump loyalists and election deniers winning GOP primaries By Amna Nawaz, Doug Adams In Arizona, three prominent election deniers won Republican primaries for governor, secretary of state and attorney general. If they win in November, they’ll play key roles in overseeing elections and defending voting laws. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Stephen Richer,… Continue watching
Jun 30 Trump announces Republican midterm convention in Dallas in September By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress. Continue reading
Jun 30 WATCH: House goes on recess early after Republicans deadlock over Trump's demands By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 19 Tensions rise with Trump and Republican senators ahead of midterms By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jun 17 Georgia Republicans choose Collins for Senate and Jackson for governor, a mixed result for Trump By Bill Barrow, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jun 04 Some Republican governors are rebranding Pride Month with conservative alternatives By Hannah Schoenbaum, Geoff Mulvihill, Marc Levy, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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