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May 8, 2026
Anti-woke Vivek Ramaswamy confronts racism in his run for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy built a political brand casting racism as an obsession of Democrats. As a Republican running for Ohio governor, he’s facing racism on the right.
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May 6, 2026
Ramaswamy advances in Ohio, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
Primaries in Indiana and Ohio reinforced President Donald Trump’s power in the GOP and set the stakes for several top-tier midterm races.
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May 2, 2026
Trump endorses Andy Barr in race to succeed Mitch McConnell
Trump also asked one of Barr’s rivals to drop out of the Republican primary in Kentucky, where the winner of that race is likely to succeed McConnell.
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April 27, 2026
DeSantis floats Florida map that could give GOP up to four more House seats
The redistricting plan proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, if approved, would let Republicans regain their lead in the national gerrymandering arms race.
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April 25, 2026
Trump’s political headwinds pile up after gerrymandering, Iran setbacks
New polls showed voters prefer Democrats on the economy for the first time since 2010 and Republicans disapprove of Trump’s handling of inflation.
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April 14, 2026
Ex-Pence aide Olivia Troye plans to run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat
She joins other former Republicans and Trump administration officials running for office as critics of the president. The district would open up if voters approve a new map.
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April 14, 2026
How Trump’s ultimatum on DEI divided a Texas city
The debate in Fort Worth echoes a dilemma that local leaders are grappling with around the country: End diversity programs or risk losing all federal funding.
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April 13, 2026
As Iran war drags on, midterm forecasts for Republicans get even worse
The GOP was already bracing for a tough election, but with the ceasefire in doubt, gas prices are likely to stay high, and voters’ economic outlook is dismal.
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April 10, 2026
The DNC expected big money after big Democratic wins. It never came.
The Democratic National Committee has scaled back some of its plans as donors remain reluctant to give, despite candidates’ recent victories.
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April 5, 2026
Trump threatens Iran with ‘Hell’ over Strait of Hormuz in profane post
Trump escalated threats against Iran’s power plants, bridges and other infrastructure in an expletive-laden post on Truth Social on Easter morning.
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March 26, 2026
Inside the GOP struggle with bigotry among young activists
Many Republicans dismiss such party members even as white supremacists like Nick Fuentes gain popularity, but there’s growing unease at their presence in the rank and file.
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March 19, 2026
Republicans are ramping up attacks on Muslims — and getting rewarded
Past GOP leaders, including George W. Bush, spoke out against Islamophobia. Now it is going unchallenged.
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March 13, 2026
Can Florida save Trump’s plan to keep GOP in power?
Republicans in Florida say they may not be able to deliver the type of redistricting bonanza that would give the party breathing room in the midterms.
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March 11, 2026
Trump’s pick advances in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Trump’s pick to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene advanced to a runoff in deep-red Georgia, while Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi) faced a primary challenge.
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March 10, 2026
Iran war’s oil shock fuels GOP political anxiety
Oil prices Monday spiked to levels not seen since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 before falling, while prices at the pump jumped nearly 50 cents higher than a week ago.
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March 8, 2026
Texas primaries raise GOP alarm about Latino voters
Strong Democratic turnout last week in heavily Latino parts of Texas has some Republicans fearing they will struggle to maintain the coalition Trump built in 2024.
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March 4, 2026
Rep. Gonzales faces ethics investigation over allegations of affair with aide
The announcement ensures the controversy will continue to dog the Republican congressman as he heads into a primary runoff.
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March 4, 2026
Gonzales heads to runoff amid allegations of affair with aide
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) is in a tight primary race with conservative challenger Brandon Herrera.
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March 1, 2026
Trump’s attack on Iran risks alienating war-weary supporters
Approaching midterm elections and a growing battle over the party’s post-Trump identity heighten the political stakes of military action.
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February 27, 2026
Why Trump got involved in a state senate race — and why he might lose
Phil Berger got an unusual endorsement from President Donald Trump after helping him redraw the House map. It might not be enough to keep his seat.
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February 26, 2026
Republicans think they laid an immigration trap ahead of the midterms
But the GOP’s edge on immigration has narrowed as Trump’s mass deportations face backlash.
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