Elon Musk is keeping his spending in Texas Senate race low-profile, and Republicans want him to keep it that way Democrats wants Elon to bring it on. We Got This Covered · Sep 21
How enslavement became state-backed operation supported by Conservative and Lib Dem forerunners Tory and Whig MPs were central to funding trafficking of enslaved people and many opposed abolition of the slave trade The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
Republicans beg Trump for help as he sits on $403 million war chest with midterms slipping away With just over two months remaining before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump continues to hold onto his massive campaign chest The Independent UK · Sep 1
White House legislative liaison’s exit comes ahead of tricky pre-midterms session James Braid, President Donald Trump’s point man on Capitol Hill, will soon leave that post ahead of a packed September congressional session and just over two months before voters will decide which party controls the House and Senate. A White House official on Thursday confirmed the legislative affairs director’s exit… Roll Call · Aug 20
Getting 'carried away' again? Musk's million-dollar plan to rescue Trump in mid-elections Elon Musk is reviving his political action committee, America PAC, for the 2026 elections. This group previously spent over $260 million to support Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. America PAC will now focus on increasing Republican voter turnout through various outreach methods. The organization plans to collaborate with other Republican groups… The Times of India · Jul 30
'It'll take more than this to knock me down': how James braved serious pain 'I wouldn't wish this upon anybody', shocked mother says. Newcastle Herald · Jul 6
Woman spots limping airport worker, starts fundraiser that brings in more than $170,000 Sometimes, a brief moment witnessed by a stranger can change someone's life forever. That is exactly what happened to James Blair, a US Navy veteran and long-serving airport worker at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. While travelling through the airport, Utah resident Lacinda Thackeray noticed Blair limping across… The Times of India · Jun 29
Trump White House Weighed Suspending Constitutional Rights to Stop ICE Protestors Newly revealed memos show Donald Trump's second White House seriously explored suspending habeas corpus and invoking the Insurrection Act to accelerate deportations and curb protests. International Business Times UK · Jun 15
Trump Unhappy With Vance's Meddling in Talks, Questions His Loyalty and Political Wins In 2028 Race President Trump questions Vice President JD Vance's political stamina, sparking internal GOP scrutiny and highlighting generational divides within the administration. International Business Times UK · May 30
At the Races: Full disclosure, Jersey edition 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, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski New Jersey Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. hasn’t been seen in… Roll Call · May 21
Trump Midterm Strategist Signals Aggressive Campaign Against Dems: 'When in Doubt, Attack Some More' James Blair, who managed political strategy for Trump's 2024 campaign, is expected to coordinate Republican spending and messaging ahead of the midterms Latin Times · May 13
When her son received death threats, Marjorie Taylor Greene got to see the true colors of her former allies: ‘I deserve it because I was a ‘traitor’’ We are well past petty at this point. We Got This Covered · May 5
When it comes to ad reservations, parties typically don’t play games ANALYSIS — The 2026 election cycle has reached an important stage: the biennial fight about TV ad buys. But while campaigns sometimes play games with internal polls or digital ads to manipulate the narrative about their races, there’s usually less gamesmanship when it comes to ad reservations because there can… Roll Call · Apr 28
‘We should not have started this fight’: Trump’s team scrambles to defend redistricting push as GOP grows angrier How dare the people vote! We Got This Covered · Apr 24
We Got This Covered · Mar 17 Since things are changing anyway, senior Trump official heavily encourages a immigration pivot Trump’s encouragement of aggressive tactics is making his team very nervous.
We Got This Covered · Mar 11 In a surprising twist, a Donald Trump aide calls on Republicans to replace ‘Mass Deportations’ with something less harsh For the GOP, political framing often matters more than reality.
Axios · Mar 10 Trump and GOP plot strategy The emerging strategy: remind voters of Democrats' Biden-era positions on crime, cashless bail and open borders.
The Independent UK · Mar 10 White House privately asks Republicans to stop talking about ‘mass deportations’ as public opinion turns on ICE: report The president has promised to carry out the largest mass deportation campaign in the country’s history
Axios · Mar 10 Scoop: White House tells House Republicans to stop talking about mass deportations Blair delivered the message during a policy listening session with House Republicans at their annual retreat in Doral, Florida.
Axios · Nov 20, 2025 Social Security not planning major disability overhaul amid criticism A reported plan would've reduced the number of people who qualified for disability, panicking advocates.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 Trump appointees pushed more marble in Fed building renovation White House now attacks President Donald Trump has looked to the marble finishes and hefty price tag of the Federal Reserve headquarters to claim grounds to fire Chair Jerome Powell, with whom he has tussled for years over interest rates
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025 How Trump could use a building renovation to oust the Fed chair President Donald Trump says he has finally found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation project
Latin Times · May 18, 2025 'A Struggle To Be Relevant': Casey DeSantis' Prospects At Winning Governor's Mansion Are Almost Nonexistent Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis was once a frontrunner to replace her husband as the Sunshine State's next governor. Now, her prospects keep deflating.
The Guardian - US · Mar 20, 2025 White House says Trump is right to call for impeachment of ‘partisan judges’ Chief justice issued rebuke after Trump called for removal of Judge James Boasberg over immigrant deportation case
Top News · Nov 13, 2024 Trump Appoints Campaign Advisors To White House Deputy Chief Roles President-elect Trump appoints key campaign advisers as deputy chiefs of staff for his incoming White House administration.