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Amid party fracture in wake of sweeping election losses, controversial Trump ally rises to leadership

Several Republicans did not acknowledge Dems

GOP Rep. Massie submits resolution on Pentagon chief

Anger over immigration crackdown helped fuel DFL's sweep in Minnesota

With Reagan-era policies or Trump's style, there are risks

Historic victories in deep-red states flip Senate, House poised to slip from GOP control in major shift in power

But Democrat Kathy Castor keeps her Hillsborough district despite redrawn boundaries.

Dems want to offset years of GOP gains. They will need a groundswell of independents’ support to do so.

Discontent over the economy, immigration can undermine GOP gains among those voters.

Aides accused of helping to recruit a candidate with similar name of GOP rival

Ford looks to sail through his matchup with GOP's Koppie

MAGA fans dismiss polls showing GOP weakness

Their choices will greatly shape GOP fortunes this year

For GOP, issue is a Hail Mary to find a subject that may garner votes

Republicans are all in on AI-generated videos, while Democrats have run some ads with disclaimers saying “Made by humans.”

Many doubt party's chances in statewide races but are anxious for different leaders.

Trump orders Alaska move in drastic attempt to avoid a losing result.

The lawsuit aims to block certification of the election if GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan loses because of another candidate with a similar name.

The Republican Party of Florida dropped its lawsuit against the state Democratic Party on Wednesday.

Here's what national support means for the race against Kelly Kirschner.

As midterms near, poll finds the community is more disillusioned with President Trump.

Lt. governor candidate arrested on OUI charge

GOP hopefuls turn focus to issues, not unpopular president

Edge in money fight is a bright spot for party.

Tight races may have kept AZ GOP candidates away

Republican-controlled states have put three dozen laws into effect for this year.

World's richest person becomes largest known donor for the midterms.

Low approval ratings limit where president can help on campaign trail

County actions a counterweight to GOP troubles

Demuth, Tafoya reject his remarks on Somalis.

Election cycle has targeted Muslims, and Abbott helped take first swing

More than $3.5M was spent on ads for 4 GOP nominees

GOP pushes message that rights should be dismantled, while Democrats are split.

Democrat David Jolly has based his campaign on peeling away moderate Republican voters. Does north-central Florida pose an opportunity?

GOP Speaker Mike Johnson was in the state this week. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is due in Bucks on Saturday.

Party is investing heavily to defend a state won comfortably two years ago

Democrats hope ‘perfect storm’ fuels Senate pick

The last Republican-controlled urban county in Texas is diversifying. The right isn't giving up its fight against it

Move to pull cash from NC, pour spending into Kansas reveals dire map for party

Rep. Kathy Castor is facing her toughest challenge yet against former GOP state Rep. Mike Beltran.

Ahead of JD Vance’s visit to Polk, some are asking if president’s influence is waning.

Tillis worries ex-TV anchor’s role may expand if she lands position

The governor has strong Democratic backing and a share of GOP support. Some respondents cited foreign policy concerns.

The longtime Democratic power broker was granted clemency by a Republican president — then switched parties.

Contenders in key battleground states are urging a speedy end to the unpopular conflict

Opinions are mixed on payments for stay-at-home parents.

Marshall Rawson, the Republican nominee for a Florida House seat, was involved with League of the South.

Outlays in key states top $200 million in bid to offset momentum for the Democrats

Hostility grows toward Indian community as GOP turns on them

California Republicans keep distance from his unpopular policies as he hits campaign trail.

The Bucks Republican bucks his party more than any of his House peers, but still votes with Trump 70% of the time, an Inquirer analysis finds.

US attorney general's appearances at GOP rallies draw scrutiny

Party investing in areas Trump carried 3 times.

Critics: Hoffman’s ad firm got $1M+ from Biggs allies

He draws attention to his unpopular policies as GOP braces for midterms

Angst in GOP grows as polls tilt toward Democrats in races

Commissioners blame increase on break for businesses, unfunded GOP state mandates

GOP candidate has sought to distance himself from president

Analysts project that the payments could cost the federal treasury more than $1 trillion.

GOP has long had a grip on them, but that could change

Vance sets stage for presidential bid, but Trump in limelight

Comments come as GOP rival Lisa Demuth suggests senator still has higher aspirations.

Pair address GOP faithful at midterm meeting in Dallas

Health secretary given clearance to use aircraft as he campaigns for GOP

In Dallas, president warns GOP about losing power to Dems

President's campaign tactic would cost over $1 trillion. Fiscal and legal doubts abound.

Rep. Young Kim of Orange County scrubs references off her campaign website.

PRO-GOP REDRAW IN MO. IS BLOCKED AGAIN

The vice president receives praise from the crowd — and from Trump

Oil price spike intrudes on GOP midterm convention

Trips slated to help GOP candidates after party’s rally in Dallas

Midterm convention a “primetime showcase” for the president.

Convention will portray president as candidate.

With the president’s approval ratings falling, GOP leaders see the Dallas gathering as a way to rev up the base.

Countertariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. imports come into effect

SOCIAL SECURITY FUNDS RUNNING DRY Some Republicans say it’s time to raise taxes

Teamsters affiliate in N.H. backs Democrat for Senate; its leader donates to GOP’s Brown

Seeks more info in case claiming Hobbs ties

The window for spending on midterms is starting to shrink

Governor grilled the top four Republican statewide hopefuls at Tuesday’s forum.

Minogue eschews the usual red in liberal Mass.

Tech firms fear GOP might lose House; they are preparing for potential probes

Investigation has political implications

More than two-thirds of likely voters from his party reported an unfavorable opinion of the senator. He fared far better with Republicans.

It feeds into Democratic arguments that Trump is destabilizing the economy

White House gears up for an array of subpoenas should GOP lose the House

As Republicans celebrate at Illinois State Fair, weather becomes metaphor for a party short on money and message discipline

The Republican candidate for Pa. governor is behind in the polls and fund-raising. Trump and others seem focused on more competitive races

Flanagan's decisive primary victory could suggest otherwise.

Here's what they said during the final stretch before Tuesday's primary.

Without evidence, he claimed "deviations" in the vote count.

GOP senator: It's 'wrong,' and jeopardizes kids

Ways 'to make life difficult' include bans on hijabs, halal foods

Bessent: ‘Life is good here in Casa Grande’

At Farmfest, Republican, DFL governor candidates share the stage.

GOP senators drop opposition after deal over settlement fund

Cornyn, fellow GOP senator get guarantee that 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead

The acting attorney general’s order killing Trump’s $1.8-billion fund precedes shift.

The nominee for attorney general agrees to rescind the Trump IRS settlement fund in writing and put limits on tax audit shield.

Since leaving the Republican Party in 2010, his success as a candidate has been mixed.

DNC coffers can’t match GOP’s haul as backers are giving directly to candidates

Governor candidate is counting on GOP voters to reward experience over MAGA star power.

Sen. Rand Paul obtained Fauci's diary after HHS head Robert Kennedy Jr. extracted it from government servers without his knowledge.

GOP lawmakers push for the 85-year-old doctor to be jailed

GOP’s choice for governor, with Mont. home valued at $31m, says he gets voters’ pain

He says he will not yield to two GOP senators who want written assurance that the deal to settle his IRS lawsuit is dead.

GOP challenges COVID-19 record as Dems push back

Scientists rush to epidemiologist's defense ahead of unusual hearing rehashing pandemic response

Voters shifting away from Democrats on kitchen-table issues, regulations

GOP primary candidates harnessing financial firepower in effort to flip a DFL-held seat.

CORE SUPPORTERS LACK ENTHUSIASM

Inflation was easing. Then he amped up war, tariffs.

Minn. lawmakers sign national letter to EPA accusing country of violating air-pollution treaty.

BARRAGE OF ATTACKS RARE IN INTENSITY

But GOP electorate still favored candidates aligned with president

Crude hits levels that could rev inflation, pressuring GOP ahead of midterms

Can GOP regain statewide control?

He sought to kill DFLers to shift power to GOP, prosecutors say before sentencing.

Speech pushed old fraud claims, but many have moved on to midterms

The vice president’s musings on Joe Rogan’s podcast drew rebukes from U.S. conservatives and Israeli leaders.

Bailey raises about $1.33M while spending more than $1.28M

At hearing, Kennedy attempts to turn focus away from Blanche

After shooting, Collins’s role as GOP intermediary faces scrutiny

His loss, along with McConnell’s absence, cuts into GOP’s edge and adds uncertainty.

Trump ally backed tough action against Iran, had longtime support for Israel

After GOP candidate promoted campaign from TakeCharge’s office, ex-adviser files complaint.

State candidates hope to overcome a lack of name recognition.

Dramatic moves by justices give GOP a midterm boost

Many say they didn’t sign papers for GOP candidates

Woman’s efforts with Mass. booth mobilize party

The four leading candidates all oppose property taxes on primary residences.

In a surprise decision, Barrett and Roberts join majority, dealing a setback to GOP.

Court’s rejection of GOP bid to end practice offers relief ahead of midterms

Donalds has a huge lead in his bid for the GOP nomination for governor. No one told his rivals.

FEUD OVER TRUMP PENTAGON APPOINTEE

Refusal to sign housing bill deprives his party election talking points

GOP meeting turns fiery over Iran war as president again presses voting bill

In meeting, president berates GOP 'losers' as tensions escalate

President’s push for voter ID law could test GOP willingness to counter him.

The president spoke at a Mack Trucks facility in Lehigh County, where he talked about the governor but not his GOP rival.

Pennsylvania is one of four states that hasn’t elected a woman as governor or U.S. senator. The GOP gubernatorial nominee points to other reasons to back her bid to oust Shapiro.

Projects have drawn backing of GOP leaders but not their supporters across rural Texas

Some GOP lawmakers express skepticism about interim pact

White House faces sharp, swift criticism over terms that GOP had long opposed.

Despite party backing, his primary opponents have outraised him.

Confirmation hearing reveals the divide over criminal justice reform

Possible presidential contenders in 2028 have opposing views of interim peace deal.

The GOP front-runner for Florida governor ended a day of campaigning Tuesday in Ybor City.

At the same time, the U.S. congressman has partnered with his party to launch ads for his reelection.

Data center subsidies to end under agreement

GOP candidate says he’s not abandoning Arizona

Attorney General Kris Mayes’ decision to start over in a controversial 2020 election case highlights a key divide between Mayes and her GOP rivals.

GOP leaders fended off bipartisan efforts to block the $1.8B Trump-IRS settlement fund.

His announcement clears the Democratic field for ex-GOP Rep. David Jolly.

Proposals foes plan to force more votes on similar measures

Congress’ second recent effort to rebuke Trump’s shows fractures within GOP.

Vote on war powers, resistance to show growing opposition.

GOP beats back a push to block it

LDS Church review sought of House GOP candidate

Measure to restrict powers in Iran conflict passes with support from some in GOP

Party left Duluth with endorsed candidates but also contested primaries, internal divisions.

Convention endorsed rival, but Demuth cited questions about vote in abandoning pledge.

Governor targets Democratic Senate candidate Talarico in hopes of uniting a fractured party

Most Democrats say local balloting is fair. With no proof of fraud, GOP voters disagree.

At delegate's request, silent prayer held for ex-MPD cop who murdered George Floyd.

GOP strategists fear the perilous milestone suggests his long-solid base is finally waning.

The state treasurer and GOP candidate for governor touts her private-sector background. Some see potential conflicts.

$30M in total spent on GOP Senate runoff

Texas AG thanks Trump for support, attacks Dem rival Talarico

Supporters look to give the benefit of the doubt

South Carolina Senate declines to redraw districts and Alabama is blocked.

Party leaders balk in South Carolina, and judge blocks Alabama redraw

He is now a front-runner ahead of party’s convention in Duluth.

Trump urges expansion of Abraham Accords

The shipping behemoth has expanded its new 30-minute delivery service for groceries and household items. Should the local delivery service be worried?