The House primary giving hints about where the national Democratic Party is heading
Competing messages from candidates like Bob Brooks and Ryan Crosswell highlight a battle for the soul of the Democratic Party in a swing district in Pennsylvania.
What GOP officials are hopeful — and worried — about six months from the midterms
President Donald Trump isn’t on the ballot this year, but with roughly six months before Election Day, he’ll still likely be the biggest factor in determining the fortunes of the Republican Party
Trump threatens to pull Boebert endorsement, calls congresswoman ‘weak minded’ over Massie support
President Donald Trump on Saturday blasted Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., a longtime ally of the president, and threatened to back a primary challenger after she campaigned for one of his top Republican rivals. Trump lashed out on Truth Social against Boebert, whom he previously endorsed for reelection, just hours after she campaigned with Rep. Thomas … Read more
It may not feel like it, but hope is on the horizon: Trump, Netanyahu and Putin’s powers appear to be waning | Simon Tisdall
Plummeting approval ratings for these three poisonous comrades-in-arms show voters are demoralised and tiring of forever wars – the west could soon breathe again Feeling depressed about the state of the world? Worried about the future? You’re not alone. Pessimism about politics is the new normal among the peoples of the west. Major conflicts in … Read more
JLR and General Motors eye £900m contract to build new range of military trucks
Carmakers aim to expand into UK defence sector, exploiting spending boom by Nato countries Jaguar Land Rover and General Motors are considering an expansion into UK defence via a £900m military contract, as carmakers seek to exploit a spending boom by Nato countries racing to rearm. The manufacturers are among a group of automotive firms … Read more
Trump celebrates after UN climate committee moves away from its most extreme global warming scenario
President Donald Trump on Saturday blasted Democratic climate policies after scientists moved away from one of the most extreme global warming scenarios previously used in United Nations-backed climate modeling. “GOOD RIDDANCE! After 15 years of Dumocrats promising that ‘Climate Change’ is going to destroy the Planet, the United Nations TOP Climate Committee just admitted that … Read more
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy speaks after Louisiana primary loss
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy spoke out after losing the Louisiana primary as Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming advance to a runoff. Cassidy spoke about democracy during his concession speak, stressing that he was not “claiming the election was stolen” after a loss.
Federal funding for Trump’s $400m ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling
Proposal to fund $1bn in security additions for White House campus and president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules A US Senate official on Saturday removed security funding that could be used for Donald Trump’s planned $400m White House ballroom from a massive spending package, Democratic lawmakers said, imperiling Republican efforts to devote taxpayer … Read more
Senate parliamentarian nixes Trump’s ballroom fund in budget bill
A GOP bill seeking $1 billion for the Secret Service to help finance President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom is in jeopardy as it faces pushback from a top Senate official.
Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him
Cassidy’s bid to win nomination for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrection The Republican senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary on Saturday, as voters in Louisiana opted instead to advance two challengers to a runoff election after an extraordinary intervention by Donald Trump to oust the incumbent. … Read more