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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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Goes Negative With Republican Pollster
President Donald Trump‘s approval rating has dipped into negative territory, according to a poll conducted by a Republican-leaning pollster. The latest RMG Research/Napolitan News poll, conducted between May 14-21 among 3,000 registered voters, shows Trump’s approval rating at 48 percent, while 50 percent disapprove. The poll had a margin of error of +/- 1.8 percentage […]
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Republican Senators Sound Alarm on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill
Republican Senators are flagging potential issues on President Donald Trump‘s one “big, beautiful” bill after it passed the House on Thursday. Why It Matters The bill touted by Trump is a key avenue for Republicans to push forward his agenda after his decisive election victory in November. Conservative Republicans are historically in favor of deep […]
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Republican Issues Warning Over Trump Official’s Habeas Corpus Threat
Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has issued a warning aimed at the Trump administration over its potential push for the suspension of habeas corpus rights in its hard-line immigration enforcement. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller recently confirmed the administration is “actively exploring” this option, claiming constitutional authority under the alien […]
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Republican College Students Are Souring on Donald Trump
Republican college students are not as happy with President Donald Trump‘s administration as they were in January, according to a Newsweek/CollegePulse poll. Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment via email. Why It Matters Trump made inroads with college students, a group that has leaned toward Democrats for decades, in the 2024 presidential […]
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