Republicans aren’t exactly flocking to Trump’s midterm convention
“I can't control what the president's going to say at the convention, but I can control where I'm at,” one battleground member said.
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JD Vance courts Jewish Republicans. Tucker Carlson still looms.
Vice President JD Vance’s answer to a question about conservative pundit Tucker Carlson left some in the audience disappointed.
Vance offers olive branch to pro-Israel Republicans in closed-door speech
Vice President JD Vance’s speech at the Republican Jewish Coalition leadership summit Monday was met with applause from the group’s leaders.
Paxton allies launch $15 million ad campaign
The new ads will highlight Paxton’s record as attorney general and attack James Talarico as weak on China.
Poll: Working class voters are still up for grabs
New results from The POLITICO Poll show a 37 percent plurality of Americans say Democrats best represent the interests of the working class, while 30 percent say Republicans.
Trump won the heart of Michigan’s Arab American community. They're moving away from Mike Rogers.
The messy Senate race in Michigan has laid bare Republicans’ floundering support from the Arab American community, which boosted Donald Trump in 2024.
Progressives are learning the hard way how to survive Fox News
The surging Democratic left is taking its ideology onto America’s preeminent conservative network, and at times showing some growing pains.
Trump $5,000 Check Plan Gets Cool Reception From GOP Allies
President Donald Trump’s proposal to send $5,000 checks to every adult US citizen if Republicans sweep the November midterms prompted a lukewarm response from members of his party in Congress, which controls federal spending.
Rep. Crow Thinks Congress Should and Can End Iran War
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) says Congress has the constitutional authority to end the war with Iran, arguing the conflict is costing hundreds of billions of dollars and contributing to higher energy prices. Rep. Crow says the US cannot permanently prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear...
Burgum Says Congress Role in Trump’s $5,000 Payment Plan Unclear
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said it’s unclear whether congressional approval would be needed to fulfill President Donald Trump’s pledge to provide $5,000 dividend payments to Americans if Republicans sweep the midterm elections.
Texas AG Paxton on Senate Race, Trump Dividend and AI
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton discusses his tight race against Democrat James Talarico and the impact of President Donald Trump’s support, including a reported $10 million contribution and roughly $27 million in total ad spending. Speaking on "...
US Interior Sec. Burgum on Trump Dividend, Gas Prices and Data Centers
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says Congress should approve President Donald Trump's $5,000 payment for Americans. Burgum says "everything's on the table" when it comes to trying to lower gas prices. The secretary also says data centers could benefit neighborhoods. He speaks t...
Trump’s $5,000 Payout Promise Would Be a Waste
Not only does President Trump not have the money to give every American adult $5,000, but there's a much better financial solution that could bring the cost of living down for everyone, Bloomberg Opinion Executive Editor Robert Burgess says. (Source: Bloomberg)
Democrats Tap Trump’s Economic Playbook at Republican Midterm Convention
Party leaders plan to keep hammering the president on the cost of living.
Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Invested in Tobacco, McDonald’s
President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general reported investments in companies including McDonald’s Corp., Monster Beverage Corp., Coca-Cola Co. and the tobacco company Philip Morris International Inc., according to her financial disclosures made public Thursday.
How would Trump’s $5,000 voting payout work?
President’s pledge to give cash to all American adults if Republicans win midterms will be at heart of his party’s campaign
Trump promises $5,000 ‘dividend’ for US voters if Republicans win midterms
President puts himself at centre of congressional election campaign despite his plummeting approval ratings