Trump Campaign Advisors Sound Alarm
President Trump has called a meeting with senior political advisers from his Cabinet and reelection campaign as polls show his support slipping among voters in key battleground states. Joining the …
Moderate Republican Reveals True Feelings
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said Thursday that she agreed with former Defense Secretary James Mattis’ criticism of President Trump, calling it “true and honest and necessary and overdue.” Why it matters: Murkowski, …
Obama Makes Push for Change
Former President Barack Obama, in a virtual town hall hosted by his foundation Wednesday, called on demonstrators to channel their anger over George Floyd‘s death into an opportunity to make leaders “uncomfortable” …
AOC Backs Top Democrat’s Primary Opponent
Despite a less-than-stellar record on past endorsements, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said Wednesday that she was going to throw her support behind Rep. Eliot Engel’s primary challenger. “This moment requires renewed and revitalized …
GOP Shifts Policy as Economy Teeters
Faced with staggering unemployment numbers that are likely to remain elevated through the election, Senate Republicans are reversing their positions on ending a federal increase of state unemployment benefits after …
Trumpworld Fears Aide’s Influence
Jared Kushner has emerged as a top target of criticism from members of the “MAGA” base, who blame President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser for what they see as the …
Republicans Turn Against Next Round of Coronavirus Relief
Republican lawmakers are voicing deep skepticism about passing another round of $1,200 rebate checks as they contemplate the next and possibly final stage of coronavirus relief legislation. Senate Republicans on …
Trump to Move RNC Convention
President Trump plans to move the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina over the state’s refusal to lift coronavirus social-distancing guidelines. Trump tweeted that he is now “forced” to …
Steve King Loses Primary
After nearly two decades in office, Steve King has been given an eviction notice to leave Iowa’s 4th congressional district. Red flags had surrounded King for years, most notably and …
GOP Fears Unpredictable Race May Cost Them Reliable Senate Seat
With control of the U.S. Senate up for grabs in November, Republicans may have fights on their hands in states they have long taken for granted: Kansas, for example. The …