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Texas Senate Race Sparks Big Party Split

June 2, 2026

The Texas Republican Party is still divided over its newest Senate nominee, Attorney General Ken Paxton. Three years ago, most Texas House Republicans voted to impeach Paxton for alleged abuse of office and bribery. Now, after winning the Republican runoff against former U. S. Senator John Cor

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Why is a Florida politician rushing into marriage again so fast?

May 25, 2026

A Florida politician known for mixing politics with online drama got married quietly in a small Catholic church over the weekend. The groom, James Fishback, had just split from his crypto-influencer girlfriend named Francesca—not long before that, he showed up at campaign events calling her his “wif

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Trump’s Power Play and the GOP’s Midterm Juggle

May 19, 2026

In recent weeks, President Trump has taken decisive steps to remove Republican lawmakers he views as disloyal. The most dramatic example was Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, whose primary loss ended a two‑decade career. Trump’s influence is evident: he endorsed challengers like Rep. Julia Letlow i

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Senator’s cash advantage in Texas runoff sparks debate

May 15, 2026

Texas voters are about to see a flood of campaign ads as Senator John Cornyn tries to hold onto his Senate seat against a surprising challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton. Cornyn’s team recently reported raising $4. 3 million, giving him a big financial lead going into next week’s runoff vote.

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Why Kansas Voters Rarely Get a Real Choice

May 10, 2026

Kansas stands out in American politics for a surprising reason: nearly one-third of its state legislative races in 2024 had no competition at all. That means 57 winners took office without facing a single opponent, locking in their positions before any votes were cast. The pattern isn’t random—two-t

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Ten GOP Lawmakers Say No to Cruelty

April 27, 2026

In a surprising turn, ten Republican members of the U. S. House joined Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for about 350, 000 Haitian residents in the country. These people entered legally and have become neighbors, coworkers, and friends to many Americans. The vote is especially notab

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Ohio’s GOP race heats up as fundraising takes center stage

April 27, 2026

Ohio’s upcoming Republican primary for governor is shaping up to be a quiet battle so far, with Vivek Ramaswamy leading in polls and fundraising despite limited signs of real competition. His campaign leans heavily on Trump’s backing and a strategy of attacking Democrat Amy Acton, the state’s ex-hea

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School clubs in some states face pushback over political group’s growing presence

April 17, 2026

In the year since a conservative student group sparked debate in high schools, at least eight Republican governors have openly supported bringing the organization into public schools. While leaders call it a way to balance classroom discussions, critics argue the same officials have spent years limi

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NASA's funding fight: Why one leader wants more cash for space dreams

April 14, 2026

A top U. S. senator is pushing back against plans to trim NASA’s budget next year. This isn’t the first time officials have clashed over space spending. Last time cuts were proposed, lawmakers fought back and gave NASA nearly $24. 4 billion instead. Now, the same politician is promising to keep fund

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Trump’s Iran Conflict Sways GOP Midterms

April 13, 2026

Congress returns from a short break and faces a new fight over Trump’s Iran war, a battle that could hurt Republican chances in upcoming elections. Senate Leader Chuck Schumer pushes for another vote to stop the president from acting without Congress, a move that many GOP lawmakers fear will cost