Redistricting push may give Republicans an edge in midterms, report finds

Redistricting push may give Republicans an edge in midterms, report finds – CBS News Watch CBS News A new report from the National Republican Congressional Committee finds that the GOP has gained an edge in the midterms from redistricting. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Mo Elleithee join with analysis. Source link

Republicans bat down bid to handcuff Trump’s war powers as peace deal nears

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans narrowly halted another attempt to handcuff President Donald Trump’s war authority in Iran as a peace deal begins to take shape. The latest failed war-powers resolution, this time from Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., comes after Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with the Iranian government … Read more

Republicans who pushed Epstein files release see political careers upended by Trump

WASHINGTON — The four House Republicans who helped force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files called themselves “The Bravehearts” — an acknowledgment that their risky stand would require a stiff spine, especially given President Donald Trump’s fierce opposition to the move. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and … Read more

2 House Republicans to meet with leader of Taiwan’s Beijing-friendly opposition party

WASHINGTON — Two leading House Republicans are meeting with Taiwan’s Beijing-friendly opposition leader this week as she travels to Washington at a time when China is scrutinizing the Trump administration’s posture toward the self-ruled island it views as its own. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast, R-Fla., and Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., are planning … Read more

Republicans fear of ‘fatal mistake’ in must-win Platner race

Platner delivers primary victory speech Graham Platner delivered a speech Tuesday  acknowledging past shortcomings and criticizing incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. (Credit: Matthew Symons for Fox News Digital) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans are warning that scandal-plagued oysterman Graham Platner could still defeat Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, if the party … Read more

House passes pro-union bill after 20 Republicans defy party, in latest move to bypass GOP leadership

Washington — House Democrats, with the help of several Republicans, bypassed GOP leadership on Tuesday to force a successful vote on legislation that would accelerate negotiations on newly-formed unions’ first collective bargaining agreements.  The legislation, titled the Faster Labor Contracts Act, was introduced in September by Democratic Rep. Donald Norcross of New Jersey. It passed … Read more

Republicans pass bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the end of Trump’s term

WASHINGTON — After weeks of setbacks and delays, the Republican-controlled House on Tuesday narrowly passed a roughly $70 billion package to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the end of President Donald Trump’s term. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The vote was 214-212. The package, … Read more

South Carolina Republicans try to extend winning streak as Sen. Lindsey Graham seeks fifth term

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina voters on Tuesday are aiming to winnow the field in high-profile races for governor and U.S. Senate, with Republicans seeking to maintain a statewide winning streak that stretches back decades. Republican contenders have trumpeted their loyalty to President Donald Trump, who has remained popular in the state despite some nationwide … Read more

Some Republicans say Trump should close the door on paying out Jan. 6 rioters

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump drew sharp rebukes from both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill after he left the door open to taxpayer payouts for rioters who assaulted police officers during the Jan. 6 attack in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” over the weekend. Subscribe to read this story ad-free … Read more