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Hakeem Jeffries shredded over ‘disgustingly violent’ call for Dems to break spirit of MAGA

May 19, 2026

Hakeem Jeffries shredded over ‘disgustingly violent’ call for Dems to break spirit of MAGA

Jeffries tells progressive conference Democrats must "break" MAGA extremists electorally and crush their spirit, igniting Republican condemnation.

MS NOW host roasted for questioning if Mike Johnson is putting 'God over the Declaration of Independence'

May 19, 2026

MS NOW host roasted for questioning if Mike Johnson is putting 'God over the Declaration of Independence'

MS NOW host Katy Tur questioned whether House Speaker Mike Johnson put God over the Declaration of Independence during her show on Monday, sparking backlash.

Trump heralded as GOP 'kingmaker' after Louisiana Senate results rattle party establishment

May 18, 2026

Trump heralded as GOP 'kingmaker' after Louisiana Senate results rattle party establishment

Trump's influence over the Republican Party remains strong after his backed candidate topped Louisiana's Senate race, allies say ahead of 2026 midterms.

Swing-seat Republican sidelined by 'serious' illness misses 88 votes as majority hangs by thread

May 18, 2026

Swing-seat Republican sidelined by 'serious' illness misses 88 votes as majority hangs by thread

Former Gov. Tom Kean Sr. said his son Rep. Kean Jr. could return to Congress in weeks after a mysterious serious illness kept him away since March.

Progressive challenger complicates Democrat path in House fight to unseat GOP incumbent Rep Mike Flood

May 15, 2026

Progressive challenger complicates Democrat path in House fight to unseat GOP incumbent Rep Mike Flood

Intercept journalist Austin Ahlman enters Nebraska's first Congressional district race as an independent, calling both candidates establishment.

How Trump handed the Democrats a gift by seeming to dismiss financial worries of Americans

May 15, 2026

How Trump handed the Democrats a gift by seeming to dismiss financial worries of Americans

Mike Johnson tries to clean up Trump's comment about not thinking about Americans' financial situation as Democrats seize on the viral sound bite.

GOP can't agree on key part of Trump's housing affordability push as infighting continues

May 15, 2026

GOP can't agree on key part of Trump's housing affordability push as infighting continues

Trump urged Congress to pass housing affordability legislation, but House Republicans balked at the Senate bill and pitched a modified rival proposal.

173 House Democrats vote against resolution honoring police amid rising attacks

May 14, 2026

173 House Democrats vote against resolution honoring police amid rising attacks

House Democrats split over a GOP resolution backing law enforcement during National Police Week, with 173 voting against the measure supporting officers.

House Republican misses another week of votes as health absence strains thin majority

May 13, 2026

House Republican misses another week of votes as health absence strains thin majority

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will remain absent from Congress for over two months due to an unspecified health issue, with his office saying he will return to a full schedule soon.

Mike Johnson predicts GOP could gain up to eight seats in midterms, defying historical trends

May 13, 2026

Mike Johnson predicts GOP could gain up to eight seats in midterms, defying historical trends

House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts Republicans could pick up seven or eight House seats in midterms, defying historical trends favoring opposition.