Kamala Harris is belatedly courting progressives. Is it too little, too late? As she mulls another presidential run, the former VP is building bridges with progressive and Arab American leaders The Guardian - US · 22h ago
Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead President Donald Trump, who pledged to campaign in 35 competitive battleground races ahead of the November midterms, will instead open October with rallies in Alabama and Oklahoma. The Republican National Committee says the events can reach voters across state lines and media markets, while Republicans seek to mobilise turnout. The Economic Times · Sep 26
End employment-based Green Card, prioritize English proficiency: Republican Senator brings new America First bill Amid several sweeping changes to the US immigration rules, Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has introduced new legislation seeking to end Green Card lottery and employment-based Green Cards. This is just legislation and many such pieces of legislation are proposed regularly by lawmakers, which never see the light of day. The Times of India · Sep 25
Trump ally Tuberville isn’t kidding when he says US pilots are in a ‘club’ of furry fetishists Social media users pounce on the Alabama Republican’s claims and say the audio of pilots meowing and barking he cited is in fact a ‘longstanding aviation joke/meme’ The Independent UK · Sep 25
Senator Tommy Tuberville claimed Alabama voters are fine paying higher gas prices. Then Harry Enten fact-checked him on air: ‘Just making up stuff’ Polling data has bad news for the Republicans. We Got This Covered · Sep 23
‘It’s just straight bigotry’: wave of Islamophobic rhetoric looms over US midterm elections As Muslims win historic victories, experts describe rise in anti-Islamic sentiment that rivals post-9/11 climate The Guardian - US · Sep 13
Muslims emerge as a campaign issue for Republicans ahead of 2026 US midterms Republican politicians are targeting Muslim candidates and communities during election campaigns. These leaders claim to raise security and radicalism concerns for voters. Critics argue this strategy unfairly demonizes an entire religious group. Muslims are becoming a significant campaign issue as their population grows. The Economic Times · Sep 8
Michele Tafoya: from unassuming NFL sideline reporter to rightwing firebrand The former Sunday Night Football stalwart is now one step from a seat in the US Senate. And she could cause a shock in liberal Minnesota The Guardian - US · Aug 20
‘Time to assess’: GOP senator speaks out on Mitch McConnell’s health concerns IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 6
GOP senator admits he’s still in the dark about Mitch McConnell’s health weeks after demanding video evidence Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville told a reporter he still didn’t know anything about McConnell’s health status The Independent UK · Aug 6
El-Sayed's win causes GOP meltdown Republican efforts to turn the Democratic Senate nominee into a bogeyman betray their fear Salon · Aug 6
Senator Who Opposes Ban on Congress Trading Discloses First Trades of 2026: Here’s What He’s Selling The trading activity of members of congress is closely followed by investors, especially when it’s the trades from a member who had millions of dollars in transactions in recent years. Benzinga · Jul 17
At the Races: Red, white and blues Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Andrew Menezes At 250, America is a nation unsettled. “American Pride Falls to 25-Year Record Low“… Roll Call · Jul 2
No peace deal for Trump and GOP at Senate lunch Republicans on Capitol Hill had been hoping to spend the summer touting a rare bipartisan legislative feat, but Donald Trump and his growing anger toward Senate Republicans torched that effort Wednesday. And more trouble could lie ahead, if a tense in-person meeting was any indication. Trump descended on the Capitol… Roll Call · Jun 24
Roll Call · Jun 10 College sports bill sparks unusual alliances A push on Capitol Hill to craft legislation to rein in college sports amid skyrocketing costs and roster upheaval has created strange alliances across both the political and athletic spectrums, as was on display Wednesday at a roundtable hearing to rally support for the Senate’s version. The head football coaches…
Ballotpedia · May 22 Barry Moore and Jared Hudson advanced from the May 19 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama to the June 16 primary runoff Since no candidate won 50% of the vote in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, the top two vote getters — Barry Moore (R) and Jared Hudson (R) — advanced to the Republican primary runoff on June 16, 2026. Ahead of the Republican primary on May 19,…
Ballotpedia · May 21 Missouri General Assembly puts two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot Welcome to the Thursday, May 21, 2026, Brew.
We Got This Covered · May 20 Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary to Ed Gallrein, but grabs the mic and roasts his opponent with brutal ‘Tel Aviv’ jab Going down swinging.
Roll Call · May 20 GOP Senate primaries in Georgia and Alabama head to June runoffs The Republican primaries for Senate in Georgia and Alabama are heading to runoffs next month after no candidate took a majority of the vote in Tuesday’s respective primaries. In the Republican race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley…
The Guardian - US · May 19 Six US states hold primaries as Trump urges Kentucky voters to oust Massie Republican critic of president faces challenge from Ed Gallrein, while Georgia and Pennsylvania hold key contests
Salon · Apr 26 Trump, GOP are demonizing all of Islam George W. Bush and Dick Cheney never went this far. Under Trump, it’s become acceptable to hate all Muslims
Roll Call · Apr 15 Republicans attach transgender issues to voter ID push President Donald Trump turbocharged a Republican push for a voter ID and election overhaul bill known as the SAVE America Act, sparking a high-profile debate over the future of elections, proof of citizenship and an end to many mail-in ballots. At the same time, Trump tacked on completely unrelated legislation…
International Business Times UK · Mar 18 Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville Compared Zohran Mamdani to 9/11 Attacks in Controversial Post Sen. Tommy Tuberville defended his post comparing NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to the 9/11 attacks, saying 'I just go by his rhetoric.'
We Got This Covered · Mar 13 Zohran Mamdani admits to feeling profound isolation, blasting senator for his ‘bigoted’ attack Islamophobia is back on the rise, and it gets uglier by the day.
The Independent UK · Mar 13 Republican Islamophobia comes unleashed in the US amid Trump’s war with Iran ANALYSIS: The Grand Old Party used to condemn anti-Muslim rhetoric. Now, Eric Garcia writes, they tacitly accept it