Republican to Retire as Democrats Eye Potential House Seat: Reports
Nebraska Republican Representative Don Bacon is set to retire, according to numerous media outlets on Friday, setting the stage for Democrats to go all in on the competitive House seat. Newsweek reached out to Bacon’s office in Washington, D.C., via phone Friday night and left a voicemail. Why It Matters Republicans currently maintain a slim […]
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Democrat Edges Republican Incumbent in New Iowa Poll
Democrat Christina Bohannan held a lead over Republican Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks in a new Democratic-sponsored poll of Iowa’s First Congressional District, according to Politico. Why It Matters Bohannan nearly unseated Miller-Meeks in 2024, losing by only 799 votes despite President Donald Trump carrying the district by more than 8 percentage points. It was among the […]
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Republican Congressman Calls on Trump to Expand Work Visas as ICE Raids Pinch Labor Market
A Republican Congressman has called on President Donald Trump to expand work visas after the administration’s back-and-forth over its immigration enforcement policy targeting farms, hotels and restaurants. Maryland Representative Andy Harris, who chairs the House Freedom Caucus, said Tuesday that the president and Congress needed to make an effort to maintain the U.S. workforce while […]
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Republican Veterans Are Against Trump’s Military Parade
The majority of Republican veterans are not supportive of President Donald Trump‘s military parade planned for Washington, D.C., on June 14. The president is hosting a military parade on June 14th, featuring 6,700 troops, 28 tanks, and 50 aircraft, ostensibly to commemorate the Army’s 250th birthday, which also coincides with the president’s birthday. This parade […]
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MAGA’s Grip on Republican Party Wobbles, Poll Suggests
The share of Republicans who identify as “MAGA Republicans” appears to have plateaued—and may even be slipping—according to a new poll. An Economist/YouGov poll conducted from May 30 to June 2 among 1,610 adults found that 49 percent of Republicans now describe themselves as “MAGA Republicans,” a drop from previous months and only a modest […]
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Republican Senator Says ‘Best Health Care Is a Job’ in Response to Cuts
During a debate over President Donald Trump‘s sweeping legislative package, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that “the best health care is a job,” according to news outlet kotatv.com. The South Dakota senator added during Monday’s discussion with other Republican lawmakers that this was because jobs can provide helpful […]
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Trump Hands Republican Senators New Deadline on ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
President Donald Trump issued a new statement regarding the House-passed bill he has dubbed the “big, beautiful bill,” calling on Republican Senators to work on getting it passed and to his desk before the Fourth of July. Newsweek reached out to Republican Senate Leader John Thune’s office for comment via email Monday. Why It Matters […]
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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Remains Underwater With Republican Pollster
President Donald Trump‘s approval rating remains underwater, according to a poll conducted by a Republican-leaning pollster. The latest RMG Research/Napolitan News poll, conducted between May 20 and 29 among 3,000 registered voters, found 49 percent approve of the way Trump is doing his job, while 50 percent disapprove. The survey has a margin of error […]
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Republican Says US Should End All Military Aid to Israel
Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky said Thursday night that the United States should stop all military aid to Israel, citing mounting civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip. Newsweek reached out to Massie’s office via email Thursday for comment. Why It Matters Tensions in the Middle East remain high despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the […]
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Republican Senators Rebuke ‘Immoral’ Trump Bill—’Emperor Has No Clothes’
Republican Senators Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Rand Paul of Kentucky leaned into their criticism of President Donald Trump‘s “big, beautiful bill,” which narrowly passed the House last week, during Sunday morning TV interviews. Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment on criticism of the bill. Why It Matters The Trump-backed budget reconciliation bill […]
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