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September 2, 2026
As Trump Throws a Midterm Party, Some Vulnerable Republicans Send Regrets
Many members of Congress in the most competitive re-election races are skipping the chance to share a pep rally stage with President Trump.
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September 1, 2026
House Censures Republican Accused of Sexually Harassing Two Aides
Representative Chuck Edwards received a formal rebuke on the floor after a speech in which he apologized for his conduct but said it did not constitute harassment.
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August 24, 2026
Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham Ahead of South Carolina Runoff
The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her Senate run in South Carolina and pressured other allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers weighed in. Will it be enough?
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August 24, 2026
With Trump Against Him, Can Ralph Norman Win in South Carolina?
The ultraconservative congressman who has broken with the president on spending is hoping voters reward his experience, contrarian streak and all.
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August 8, 2026
Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone
The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.
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August 8, 2026
Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone
The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.
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August 8, 2026
Lindsey Graham Loved to Gab With Reporters. His Sister Won’t.
Senator Darline Graham, who took her brother’s place after his death and is now seeking to succeed him, has mostly declined to answer questions from reporters at the Capitol.
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August 7, 2026
Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation
The Louisiana senator said that, despite reservations, he would back President Trump’s pick for attorney general, giving Republicans enough votes for a majority.
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August 4, 2026
Todd Blanche Clears Committee Vote, Nearing Confirmation as Attorney General
Todd Blanche’s nomination now advances to the Senate floor, where it was not immediately clear whether he would be confirmed given that he can afford to lose only two senators on a party-line vote.
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August 3, 2026
Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal
Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.
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July 31, 2026
Trump Escalates Feud With Senate Over Blanche
The president’s comments threw the confirmation of Todd Blanche, his pick to be attorney general, further into doubt.
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July 31, 2026
Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power
In standing in the way of Todd Blanche, President Trump’s choice for attorney general, a liberated Senator John Cornyn is wielding his leverage.
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July 30, 2026
Trump Threatens to Withdraw Blanche as Attorney General, Dealing Blow to Nomination
President Trump’s threat followed a day of fruitless negotiations with two Republican holdouts, Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
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July 29, 2026
Vote on Blanche in Doubt After Senators Express Skepticism Over I.R.S. Provision
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis accused the attorney general nominee of refusing to put on paper his promise to kill aspects of the deal he cut to settle President Trump’s suit against the age...
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July 28, 2026
What’s Going on With Mitch McConnell? Kentucky’s Governor Has Questions.
Gov. Andy Beshear called on Senator McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June, to prove his capacity to serve, or resign.
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July 28, 2026
Senate Democrats Press Blanche on Times Subpoenas
Days before a committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general, Democrats demanded answers about the since-withdrawn subpoenas.
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July 23, 2026
Trump and Thune Clash Over SAVE America Act
A White House spokeswoman said President Trump’s patience was running thin. The top Senate Republican said she should try finding the votes.
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July 22, 2026
House Republicans Have Tied the Defense Policy Bill to Trump’s SAVE Act
House Republicans have tied their entire legislative agenda to President Trump’s voting restriction measure, as he has demanded.
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July 21, 2026
How Republicans Made Olive Garden Into a Voter ID Talking Point
Republicans claim that Olive Garden polices its Never-Ending Pasta Bowl more tightly than the United States does its elections. It’s not that simple.
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July 17, 2026
Trump’s Election Claims and SAVE Act Push Find Muted Response From G.O.P. Lawmakers
Most G.O.P. lawmakers had little to say about the president’s claims of election vulnerabilities, and he did not appear to move the needle on the voting restriction bill he championed.
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July 15, 2026
Todd Blanche, Trump’s Attorney General Pick, Faces Crucial Hurdle After Rocky Hearing
Even a single Republican “no” vote would block Mr. Blanche’s nomination from consideration by the full Senate, which could sink his confirmation.
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July 14, 2026
Graham’s Death Complicates G.O.P. Agenda in Congress
Senators returned to the Capitol mourning their colleague, who played pivotal roles on multiple issues confronting lawmakers.
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July 10, 2026
Trump Says He Won’t Sign Housing Bill, in Protest Over Stalled Voting Measure
The president did not say he would veto the housing legislation, so it would still become law unless he does. But his pronouncement reflects a growing rift between him and Senate Republicans.
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July 1, 2026
Promising Much to Many, Johnson Loses His Grip on the House
Republicans are growing frustrated with Mr. Johnson’s approach to governing with a razor-thin majority, saying that he promises more than he can achieve, frustrating the disparate groups in his cau...
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June 30, 2026
House G.O.P. Revolt Blocks Pentagon Bill
Ultraconservative lawmakers refused to back a critical procedural measure as they pressed for action on voting legislation championed by President Trump.
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June 25, 2026
What Are the Paths Forward for the Housing Bill After Trump Refused to Sign It?
President Trump abruptly scrapped plans to sign a major housing bill. It could still become law, with or without a presidential signature. But Mr. Trump could also try to kill it.
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June 25, 2026
Trump Refuses to Sign Housing Bill Until Divisive ‘SAVE’ Voting Act Passes Congress
The president’s announcement declared the bill to be “of minor importance” at the same time that House Republican leaders were heralding it as a major accomplishment.
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June 25, 2026
After Trump’s Outburst, Senate G.O.P. Reverses Course on Iran
In a late-night vote aimed at mollifying the president, Senate Republicans rejected a resolution directing him to end the war against Iran, a day after a bipartisan rebuke.
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June 24, 2026
Trump to Meet With G.O.P. Senators Amid New Divisions
The president has been unhappy with pushback from Republican senators and a resistance to abandoning the filibuster to pass new voting restrictions.
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June 15, 2026
In the Dark on U.S.-Iran Deal, Senators Refrain From Praising It
Democrats demanded an immediate briefing and even Republicans conceded they had no information on an agreement the administration has declined to release.
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