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A critical turning point occurred before Memorial Day when Trump's decision to oppose Cornyn's re-election and announce an 'anti-weaponization' fund led Senate Republicans to abandon a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill, highlighting growing defiance as the 2026 midterms approach.
Rep. Lauren Boebert cursed at a Fox News Digital reporter when asked about allegations of a sexual relationship with Rep. Thomas Massie. She said "F--- you, first of all!" and accused the reporter of seeking clickbait before walking away. The allegations were made by a former staffer.
Bob Packwood, a Republican senator from Oregon who resigned in 1995 amid sexual misconduct allegations, died at a Southern California residential care facility at age 93. His death was confirmed by his wife, Elaine Franklin. He served from 1969 to 1995 and shaped tax policy and women's rights legislation.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said her vote to release Jeffrey Epstein files is why President Trump did not endorse her in the South Carolina governor's race. Trump backed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette. Mace called the race a 'dog fight' and predicted a possible runoff.
The Make America Healthy Again movement flexed its political muscle by defeating Trump-endorsed Rep. Randy Feenstra in the Iowa GOP gubernatorial primary. MAHA-backed Zach Lahn won after a massive text and voicemail campaign targeting nearly 350,000 voters. MAHA's support was contingent on Lahn's opposition to glyphosate, an issue where Trump sided with Bayer.
This commentary argues that Republican senators are increasingly questioning their support for Trump's Cabinet appointees due to a pattern of incompetence, as exemplified by Bill Pulte's nomination for Director of National Intelligence. It suggests that this dynamic is becoming a separate political issue for Trump, testing GOP loyalty.
This commentary argues that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement has failed to deliver the electoral support for Republicans that was anticipated. It contends that the movement's political organizations have endorsed few competitive congressional candidates and provided minimal financial or grassroots backing, undermining hopes that Kennedy's supporters would help the GOP retain control of Congress.
This commentary argues that Donald Trump and the Republican Party are in disarray, with Trump's incompetence and vanity projects harming the party and the nation. The author contends that Trump is incapable of governing and instead engages in petty complaints and blame-shifting, leading to internal GOP blowback.
This commentary argues that Republican lawmakers are increasingly breaking with President Trump as midterm elections approach, driven by a mix of political calculation and genuine dissent. It contends that Trump's disengagement and slim majorities have emboldened defections on issues like Iran and Ukraine, benefiting Democrats.
This commentary argues that Republican senators are increasingly turning against President Trump's Cabinet appointees, citing Bill Pulte's nomination for Director of National Intelligence as a breaking point. The author contends that Trump's pattern of nominating unqualified loyalists is eroding GOP credibility and forcing senators to reconsider their support.