Republicans plotting stunning power grab if red state official loses election: reportTexas Republicans are plotting a power grab in the event that Democrats manage to unseat one of the state's most powerful leaders, Harvey Kronberg's Quorum Report said on Monday. "With public and private GOP polling showing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick potentially losing to a lawmaker whose name ID mostly comes from Patrick’s campaign commercials, multiple…Raw Story4d agoWhole story →Governmenttexas lt gov election
Newsmax analyst bashes MAGA 'two-bit thug' candidate — and backs his Dem rivalAndrew Napolitano, a retired judge and Newsmax legal commentator, is backing Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the Senate race and sharply criticizing Republican Mike Rogers, Mediaite reported . Speaking on an upcoming episode of Katie Halper’s show , in a clip she posted Monday, Napolitano said he’d urge Michiganders to support El-Sayed, with “no…Raw Story4d agoWhole story →Governmentmichigan senate race
Dan Rather spots trouble Trump can't avoid much longer: 'Subject is bound to come up'Veteran journalist Dan Rather spotted one issue that President Donald Trump can't avoid much longer after he made his latest turn toward Russia. Over the last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin has received several gifts from Trump. The U.S. president has agreed to purchase Russian diesel fuel, which analysts say won't have any impact on gas prices…Raw Story4d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmenttrump russia relations
Republican unloads on 'morally blind' Trump after new Putin alliance: 'Disgraceful'President Donald Trump faced a blistering rebuke from a fellow Republican on Monday, with outgoing Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) accusing him of siding with Russian President Vladimir Putin — and declaring that his influence in Congress has collapsed. The criticism came during a CNN interview with Jake Tapper , following what correspondent Nick Paton Walsh…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmenttrump putin alliance criticism
Trump's promises are hampering Alaska GOP as voter 'fatigue' sets in: reportPresident Donald Trump has been rolling out a stream of pledges for Alaska, including a long-hoped-for gas pipeline, broadband money, and data center help — but Politico reports they may not be enough to overcome Republican voter "fatigue" in a state that’s now a Senate battleground. Trump said last month a $54 billion South Korean investment in the…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →Governmentalaska senate election
Pete Hegseth took a secret trip to visit Trump ally ahead of election: reportDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth took a secret trip to Israel on Monday to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the country's elections, according to a new report from Axios, citing "two sources with knowledge." Hegseth's trip came just days after President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu for re-election. Trump has also said that he would…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentisraeli election
Senator bashes MAGA's 'manufactured outrage' over potential criminal probes: 'How toxic'Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) has been facing personal and increasingly threatening attacks from Republicans, following her remarks at the University of Chicago that she hopes Democratic investigations of Trump will be a “deterrent” to young people joining the administration. Speaking to CNN's Jake Tapper on Monday, she clarified what she meant — and…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →Governmenttrump investigations
Trump ridiculed after abruptly changing tune with MAGA-friendly reporter: 'Clown show'President Donald Trump faced a round of ridicule Monday after abruptly changing his tune during a tense exchange with a reporter after failing to realize she worked for a MAGA-friendly news outlet. The awkward moment unfolded when Trump challenged a reporter questioning him about the Iran war and unrest in France, only to discover she is with The Daily…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritytrump press conference
Trump DOJ on the verge of setting 'especially dangerous' precedent after raid: expertPresident Donald Trump's Justice Department is on the verge of setting what one legal expert described as an "especially dangerous" precedent. Earlier this month, the DOJ executed a search warrant on the Washington, D.C., residence of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), who has been a frequent critic of the Trump administration. In return, Trump and his allies have…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticedoj raid on rep omar
Scrambling Trump blasts Zelensky after waiving Russia sanctions: ‘How does that help?’President Donald Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of not wanting the Russian invasion of his own country to end. This came after he was confronted about easing Russian sanctions, part of his effort to import diesel into the country to avert a rapidly escalating fuel crisis ahead of the midterm elections next month.…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentrussia sanctions waiver
‘Wow’: Trump DOJ official sparks fury with stunning voter fraud crackdown admissionActing Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter sparked outrage Monday after acknowledging that the Trump administration’s voter fraud crackdown could mistakenly sweep up American citizens. McCotter, the DOJ’s second in command, made the startling admission in a news conference discussing the department’s efforts to identify suspected illegal voters ahead…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticevoter fraud crackdown
James Talarico snags shock endorsement from youth activist with ties to MAGA senatorDemocratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico snagged a surprise endorsement from a conservative youth activist with ties to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). On Monday, Vasant Bhatt, a 21-year-old student who previously interned for Cruz and organized for the right-wing Texas Youth Summit, announced on X that he had cast his ballot for Talarico. "As a…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →Governmenttexas senate endorsement
Trump smears 'crooked' New Mexico’s elections in bizarre demand to rename statePresident Donald Trump called for New Mexico to change its name Monday, arguing that the state would become more prosperous if it adopted a new, more patriotic name. "New Mexico should immediately change its name to New America," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "We are not Mexico, we are the United States of America!" Trump continued to make…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →Governmenttrump new mexico comment
Florida Republicans ask court to ban advertisement about DeSantis' charity scandalThe Republican Party of Florida is asking a judge to stop a Democratic ad about the Hope Florida scandal and is telling TV stations that airing it could be a crime, reported the Florida Trident. The party filed suit late Friday in Highlands County, seeking an emergency order without giving opponents notice. Defendants include the state Democratic Party ,…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticedesantis charity scandal
Outrage after sexual misconduct claims against ICE's new 'Nazi pervert' resurfaceSexual misconduct claims against Homeland Security official Micah Bock resurfaced as critics blasted his post announcing a move to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and touting “remigration.” Fox News Digital writer Preston Mizell reported on X Monday that Bock will serve as deputy chief of staff and assistant director of communications at ICE. Bock…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeice staffing controversy
JD Vance blindsided at NC rally by Epstein heckler standing right behind himA protester standing directly behind Vice President JD Vance confronted him at a North Carolina rally, shouting, “Release the Epstein files!” Vance was speaking Monday when the man stood up in the crowd behind the stage, according to a video FactPost shared on X. Trump 47 Committee Inc., a political action committee aligned with President Donald Trump,…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →Governmentnorth carolina rally
MAGA superfan sobs after getting thrown out of Ken Paxton rally she drove hours to attendA MAGA content creator is calling out Ken Paxton’s campaign manager after she says she was ordered out of the U.S. Senate candidate’s San Antonio event — leaving her in tears despite her work supporting the party. Thelma Louise, who has more than 200,000 TikTok followers, documented her eagerness before the early-voting rally she drove two hours to…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →Governmenttexas senate campaign rally
Mike Johnson uses France riots for ‘chilling warning’ if Dems take controlHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is using the violent unrest in France to argue that a Democratic victory in next month’s midterm elections would threaten Americans’ freedoms and way of life. The Louisiana Republican linked the demonstrations to immigration and attacked Democrats in a post on X, Fox News reported Monday. “France is descending into chaos…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticemidterm elections
Horror as Trump aides’ ‘mind boggling’ secret voting machine hack request revealedPolitical appointees in the Trump administration asked the federal agency that protects U.S. elections to secretly hack a voting machine, a request that raised alarms Monday after it came to light. According to a report from ProPublica, Homeland Security political appointees asked the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency , or CISA, last year…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentvoting machine hack request
MAGA rapper’s $16M House bid teeters in district Trump won by 21 pointsA Republican businessman who recorded a 20-track rap album praising President Donald Trump is struggling to keep a deep-red upstate New York House seat in GOP hands. Anthony Constantino, the 43-year-old CEO of Sticker Mule, is running to replace GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st District. Trump carried the district by 21 points in 2024, but The…Raw Story5d agoWhole story →Governmentny 21 house election
