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In Texas, veteran GOP strategist Karl Rove sent shockwaves through his party when he called out a racist social media post by Bo French — Republican nominee for the state's railroad commissioner — and said he would be voting for Democratic nominee Jon Rosenthal.
National Review torches 'repulsive' Trump-backed candidate in epic takedown
In Texas, veteran GOP strategist Karl Rove sent shockwaves through his party when he called out a racist social media post by Bo French — Republican nominee for the state's railroad commissioner — and said he would be voting for Democratic nominee Jon Rosenthal.
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September 17, 2026 at 3:08 PM
In Texas, veteran GOP strategist Karl Rove sent shockwaves through his party when he called out a racist social media post by Bo French — Republican nominee for the state's railroad commissioner — and said he would be voting for Democratic nominee Jon Rosenthal.
Former George W. Bush advisor Mark McKinnon told Republicans the best thing they can do for themselves as they fight for their elections is "run away" from President Donald Trump.
GOP should heed Karl Rove’s warning and 'run away' from Trump: strategist
Former George W. Bush advisor Mark McKinnon told Republicans the best thing they can do for themselves as they fight for their elections is "run away" from President Donald Trump.
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September 17, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Former George W. Bush advisor Mark McKinnon told Republicans the best thing they can do for themselves as they fight for their elections is "run away" from President Donald Trump.
On Thursday, one of the most respected names in political polling dropped its latest look at battleground districts across the country, and the news is not good for President Donald Trump and Republican midterm chances.
'Voters blame Trump': Top political report has very bad news for Republicans
On Thursday, one of the most respected names in political polling dropped its latest look at battleground districts across the country, and the news is not good for President Donald Trump and Republican midterm chances.
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September 17, 2026 at 2:52 PM
On Thursday, one of the most respected names in political polling dropped its latest look at battleground districts across the country, and the news is not good for President Donald Trump and Republican midterm chances.
On Thursday, a Republican representative in Florida released a campaign ad declaring, in no uncertain terms, that President Donald Trump has “gone too far.”
'Gone too far': Florida Republican breaks with Trump
On Thursday, a Republican representative in Florida released a campaign ad declaring, in no uncertain terms, that President Donald Trump has “gone too far.”
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September 17, 2026 at 2:12 PM
On Thursday, a Republican representative in Florida released a campaign ad declaring, in no uncertain terms, that President Donald Trump has “gone too far.”
President Donald Trump is becoming a "problem" for Fox News as the right-wing cable news outlet goes out of its way to cut off viewers from negative information about him.
Fox News scrambles to protect Trump as he becomes 'problem for network'
President Donald Trump is becoming a "problem" for Fox News as the right-wing cable news outlet goes out of its way to cut off viewers from negative information about him.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:56 PM
President Donald Trump is becoming a "problem" for Fox News as the right-wing cable news outlet goes out of its way to cut off viewers from negative information about him.
CNN data analyst Harry Enten in Thursday walked through the likability problem one of President Donald Trump's top officials is facing.
Data expert reveals the Cabinet official 'hated by everyone'
CNN data analyst Harry Enten in Thursday walked through the likability problem one of President Donald Trump's top officials is facing.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:16 PM
CNN data analyst Harry Enten in Thursday walked through the likability problem one of President Donald Trump's top officials is facing.
American political scientist Daniel W. Drezner's Thursday Substack post argues that one of the defining sources of President Donald Trump's power has been his ability to instill fear in his opponents.
Trump’s threats just got a brutal reality check
American political scientist Daniel W. Drezner's Thursday Substack post argues that one of the defining sources of President Donald Trump's power has been his ability to instill fear in his opponents.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM
American political scientist Daniel W. Drezner's Thursday Substack post argues that one of the defining sources of President Donald Trump's power has been his ability to instill fear in his opponents.
President Donald Trump’s dogged insistence to put his name on a memorial built to honor a different president appears more and more difficult to defend. One by one, even Trump’s own strategists and Republican allies are warning him to surrender what looks like a “juvenile” crusade.
'Juvenile': Trump aide rages that voters don't care about his name on things
President Donald Trump’s dogged insistence to put his name on a memorial built to honor a different president appears more and more difficult to defend. One by one, even Trump’s own strategists and Republican allies are warning him to surrender what looks like a “juvenile” crusade.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:22 AM
President Donald Trump’s dogged insistence to put his name on a memorial built to honor a different president appears more and more difficult to defend. One by one, even Trump’s own strategists and Republican allies are warning him to surrender what looks like a “juvenile” crusade.
Now one economist is reporting that the EU may be causing long-term damage to the American economy by moving its gold out of this country — and as a direct result of the United States' actions toward Greenland.
'Freaked out' Europeans are moving gold out of the US over Trump: expert
Now one economist is reporting that the EU may be causing long-term damage to the American economy by moving its gold out of this country — and as a direct result of the United States' actions toward Greenland.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Now one economist is reporting that the EU may be causing long-term damage to the American economy by moving its gold out of this country — and as a direct result of the United States' actions toward Greenland.
As a devastating new Fox News poll reveals 63% of Americans believe the president is destroying the economy, veteran analyst Brit Hume warns that surging grocery and gas prices are completely sinking the GOP ahead of the midterms.
Fox News veteran delivers harsh reality check to Trump
As a devastating new Fox News poll reveals 63% of Americans believe the president is destroying the economy, veteran analyst Brit Hume warns that surging grocery and gas prices are completely sinking the GOP ahead of the midterms.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
As a devastating new Fox News poll reveals 63% of Americans believe the president is destroying the economy, veteran analyst Brit Hume warns that surging grocery and gas prices are completely sinking the GOP ahead of the midterms.
In a new biography by Ted Cruz, the Supreme Court Justice reveals his deep disdain for law professors—even as critics argue his latest pro-Trump dissent completely defies the intent of the Founding Fathers.
Ted Cruz exposes Clarence Thomas’ absolute disdain for legal scholars
In a new biography by Ted Cruz, the Supreme Court Justice reveals his deep disdain for law professors—even as critics argue his latest pro-Trump dissent completely defies the intent of the Founding Fathers.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:16 AM
In a new biography by Ted Cruz, the Supreme Court Justice reveals his deep disdain for law professors—even as critics argue his latest pro-Trump dissent completely defies the intent of the Founding Fathers.
President Donald Trump has suffered a string of defeat in the last few weeks, but veteran, activist and “Independent Americans Podcast” host Paul Rieckhoff, told CNN Wednesday that he should get accustomed to that losing sensation.
Trump’s going to hate his 'new normal': military veteran
President Donald Trump has suffered a string of defeat in the last few weeks, but veteran, activist and “Independent Americans Podcast” host Paul Rieckhoff, told CNN Wednesday that he should get accustomed to that losing sensation.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:06 AM
President Donald Trump has suffered a string of defeat in the last few weeks, but veteran, activist and “Independent Americans Podcast” host Paul Rieckhoff, told CNN Wednesday that he should get accustomed to that losing sensation.
The late-night blow to Trump’s voting plot isn't a permanent win.
Kavanaugh left a clever trap that changes everything
The late-night blow to Trump’s voting plot isn't a permanent win.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:09 PM
The late-night blow to Trump’s voting plot isn't a permanent win.
According to a video recording of the vote, he seemed unsure what to do when his name was called.
Mitch McConnell appears to need 'prompting' to remember how to vote
According to a video recording of the vote, he seemed unsure what to do when his name was called.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:06 PM
According to a video recording of the vote, he seemed unsure what to do when his name was called.
Columnist Jamelle Bouie warns that the total collapse of the traditional Republican establishment has opened the floodgates to far-right operatives.
'Total collapse' is helping a more radical element to take over the GOP: NYT
Columnist Jamelle Bouie warns that the total collapse of the traditional Republican establishment has opened the floodgates to far-right operatives.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Columnist Jamelle Bouie warns that the total collapse of the traditional Republican establishment has opened the floodgates to far-right operatives.
A new report reveals that, even as Americans grow increasingly disgusted with this hyper-partisanship, the Congress that theoretically serves the people is instead degenerating into the very acrimonious gridlock that they deplore.
Republicans tell the NYT: 'No one's got a spine' on standing up to Trump
A new report reveals that, even as Americans grow increasingly disgusted with this hyper-partisanship, the Congress that theoretically serves the people is instead degenerating into the very acrimonious gridlock that they deplore.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM
A new report reveals that, even as Americans grow increasingly disgusted with this hyper-partisanship, the Congress that theoretically serves the people is instead degenerating into the very acrimonious gridlock that they deplore.
This week, a judge shut down Trump's demand to add some kind of tribute to himself at the Kennedy Center, resulting in a presidential "tantrum" with its board, according to the one Democrat left on the board. The board then ordered that the theatre be shut down entirely.
Legal blunder just cost Trump his name on the Kennedy Center
This week, a judge shut down Trump's demand to add some kind of tribute to himself at the Kennedy Center, resulting in a presidential "tantrum" with its board, according to the one Democrat left on the board. The board then ordered that the theatre be shut down entirely.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:16 PM
This week, a judge shut down Trump's demand to add some kind of tribute to himself at the Kennedy Center, resulting in a presidential "tantrum" with its board, according to the one Democrat left on the board. The board then ordered that the theatre be shut down entirely.
Miles Taylor, who served as a security expert in President Donald Trump’s first administration before blowing the whistle on his illegal antics, says he knows how Trump reacts to defeat, and it’s not pretty.
Leaker exposes 3 'worrying predictions' as Trump’s panic sets in
Miles Taylor, who served as a security expert in President Donald Trump’s first administration before blowing the whistle on his illegal antics, says he knows how Trump reacts to defeat, and it’s not pretty.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Miles Taylor, who served as a security expert in President Donald Trump’s first administration before blowing the whistle on his illegal antics, says he knows how Trump reacts to defeat, and it’s not pretty.
A meeting with Republicans got "personal" overnight as members fought with Speaker Mike Johnson over his last-minute fixes to help the economy.
GOP meeting 'gets personal' as members curse at each other and storm off
A meeting with Republicans got "personal" overnight as members fought with Speaker Mike Johnson over his last-minute fixes to help the economy.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:40 PM
A meeting with Republicans got "personal" overnight as members fought with Speaker Mike Johnson over his last-minute fixes to help the economy.
On Wednesday, a whistleblower from President Donald Trump’s first term revealed how FBI agents may be used as part of a “voter suppression” scheme to sway the fast-approaching midterms.
Leaker reveals FBI role in Trump's 'voter suppression' scheme
On Wednesday, a whistleblower from President Donald Trump’s first term revealed how FBI agents may be used as part of a “voter suppression” scheme to sway the fast-approaching midterms.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:54 PM
On Wednesday, a whistleblower from President Donald Trump’s first term revealed how FBI agents may be used as part of a “voter suppression” scheme to sway the fast-approaching midterms.
Economists question the strategic basis for targeting Canadian steel and aluminum, pointing to personal animus rather than actual border friction.
Expert cites 'weird' personal motive behind Trump's war with Canada
Economists question the strategic basis for targeting Canadian steel and aluminum, pointing to personal animus rather than actual border friction.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Economists question the strategic basis for targeting Canadian steel and aluminum, pointing to personal animus rather than actual border friction.
President Donald Trump's committed MAGA base has continued to support him through numerous missteps, but according to a new Washington Sun report, Republicans are learning directly that there is one issue that even they are turning on.
'They don’t like it': Trump insiders warn MAGA is reaching a breaking point
President Donald Trump's committed MAGA base has continued to support him through numerous missteps, but according to a new Washington Sun report, Republicans are learning directly that there is one issue that even they are turning on.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:20 PM
President Donald Trump's committed MAGA base has continued to support him through numerous missteps, but according to a new Washington Sun report, Republicans are learning directly that there is one issue that even they are turning on.
George Will, in his Washington Post column, hopes that South Carolina will show "independence" from Trump in this race.
Jaw-dropping senate endorsement sure to spark MAGA fury
George Will, in his Washington Post column, hopes that South Carolina will show "independence" from Trump in this race.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:14 PM
George Will, in his Washington Post column, hopes that South Carolina will show "independence" from Trump in this race.
On Wednesday, Newsweek published a new map charting President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating in the country’s top farm states, and it offers a “major warning sign for Republicans” as the economic situation continues to deteriorate with the midterms looming.
'Major warning sign': New map reveals big trouble for Trump and the GOP
On Wednesday, Newsweek published a new map charting President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating in the country’s top farm states, and it offers a “major warning sign for Republicans” as the economic situation continues to deteriorate with the midterms looming.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
On Wednesday, Newsweek published a new map charting President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating in the country’s top farm states, and it offers a “major warning sign for Republicans” as the economic situation continues to deteriorate with the midterms looming.
During a Wednesday morning, September 16 appearance on Fox Business, Energy Secretary Chris Wright praised President Donald Trump's energy policy as great for U.S. consumers.
Trump energy chief torn to shreds for blaming costs on Democrats
During a Wednesday morning, September 16 appearance on Fox Business, Energy Secretary Chris Wright praised President Donald Trump's energy policy as great for U.S. consumers.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM
During a Wednesday morning, September 16 appearance on Fox Business, Energy Secretary Chris Wright praised President Donald Trump's energy policy as great for U.S. consumers.