Donald Trump Urges House Republicans To Support Epstein Files Release
President Donald Trump in a Truth Social message posted Sunday evening told House Republicans they “should” vote to release the Epstein files, stressing that “we have nothing to hide.” The president has variously called the controversy surrounding the Epstein files a “Democrat hoax” while also ordering U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate high-profile Democrats, […]
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Full list of House Republicans who voted against government shutdown deal
Two Republicans voted against a bill to reopen the federal government, which passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Why It Matters The House of Representatives voted on the bill to fund the federal government through late January, more than one month after funding lapsed. The shutdown has become the longest in American history and […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Rips Into Republicans After Democratic Election Wins
Republican U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia took a swipe at her fellow Republicans on the heels of Tuesday night’s sweeping Democratic wins across the country. Newsweek reached out to GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office via email for comment Wednesday night. Why It Matters The Democratic victories in mayoral and gubernatorial races—as well […]
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Republicans Say Democratic Wins Were Expected, Yet See Warning Signs
Republicans said Tuesday’s Democratic victories were expected. But the results revealed deeper problems for the GOP: weak turnout, slipping Latino support and growing concern that without President Donald Trump on the ballot, the party has no clear path forward heading into 2026. “TRUMP WASN’T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS […]
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Donald Trump Gives Republicans Ultimatum Over PBS, NPR Funding
President Donald Trump set his sights on his next major policy push—a Rescissions Bill that includes a provision to cut some funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which oversees PBS and NPR. In a post on Truth Social, Trump threatened Republicans that they would lose his support or endorsement if they did not […]
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Republicans Kidnap Latina Girlfriend in New Democratic Ad
A pro-Democrat PAC has released an ad showing a fictional Republican lawmaker and masked men kidnapping an American citizen while on a date with her boyfriend. Newsweek reached out to the Progress Action Fund via email for comment. The Context The Progress Action Fund, a group targeting Republicans in swing districts that published similar ads […]
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California Republicans React to Donald Trump Deploying National Guard
California Republican lawmakers are largely backing President Donald Trump‘s decision to send the National Guard into Los Angeles amid immigration protests, with Representative Kevin Kiley telling Newsweek that the president chose to “protect federal officers and LA citizens because Governor Newsom has refused to do so.” Why It Matters U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]
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Republicans’ Chances of Flipping Michigan Senate Seat in Midterms—New Poll
Michigan presents an opportunity for Republicans to flip a Senate seat in the 2026 midterms, but a new poll suggested the race will be close in the battleground state that narrowly backed President Donald Trump last November. Why It Matters Senator Gary Peters’ retirement in Michigan leaves the Senate seat open, and candidates from both […]
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Texas Democrat Says Republicans Are Giving Cartels a ‘Gift’
A Texas Democrat said that the Legislature’s passing of a bill that effectively bans THC products statewide is going to hurt the state economically while simultaneously giving cartels a “gift.” Why It Matters Senate Bill 3 passed Wednesday by a 95-44 vote, effectively banning all tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products in addition to potentially leading to jail […]
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White House Says Trump Wants to Primary Republicans Who Voted Against Bill
The White House said President Donald Trump could support primary challenges against the two Republican congressmen who voted against his “big, beautiful bill” this week. On Thursday, the legislation passed the House in a 215-214 vote, with Republican Representatives Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Warren Davidson of Ohio voting against it. Newsweek has contacted the […]
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