In Texas, a contentious Republican primary goes down to the wire

The Republican primary for this year’s U.S. Senate election in Texas began, unofficially, two years ago with shots fired over social media. “It will be difficult for [GOP Sen. John Cornyn] to be an effective leader since he is anti-Trump, anti-gun, and will be focused on his highly competitive primary campaign in 2026,” wrote Texas … Read more

House Republican explains why she sat on left side of House chamber during State of the Union

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., sat on the left side of the House chamber during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, rather than sitting on the other side with her GOP colleagues. “Tonight I’m sitting among my Democrat colleagues as they choose to sit … Read more

Top US Navy admiral defends non-binary sailor amid some Republican criticism | CNN Politics

CNN  —  The top US Navy admiral ardently defended a non-binary sailor on Tuesday amid some criticism from Republican lawmakers, saying he is “particularly proud of this sailor.” The sailor, LTJG Audrey Knutson, had their story shared on the Navy’s Instagram page last week. In a short video, Knutson said they are proud to serve … Read more

Analysis: The US economy could depend on McCarthy corralling his extremist Republican troops | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Millions of Americans could face massive consequences unless Speaker Kevin McCarthy can navigate out of a debt trap he has set for President Joe Biden that is instead threatening to capture his House Republicans. The California Republican traveled to Wall Street on Monday to deliver a fresh warning that the House GOP majority … Read more