‘Insecure’ JD Vance targeted by MAGA senator as 2028 contenders trade blows: reportA simmering rivalry between two Republican heavyweights eyeing the White House spilled into public view this week, with one making it personal.Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) called Vice President JD Vance "insecure" in a phone interview with Politico on Saturday, responding to Vance's claim days earlier that ...Raw Story4d agoWhole story →GovernmentTed Cruz2028 presidential contenders
'It's really obvious': JD Vance takes a direct shot at Ted Cruz in new interviewVice President JD Vance accused Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) of running a premature presidential campaign in a rare public swipe at a potential 2028 rival."It is really obvious to me that, at this very moment, Ted Cruz is running for president," Vance told NBC News on Thursday aboard Air Force Two. "At this...Raw Story5d agoWhole story →GovernmentTed Cruz2028 presidential campaign
Chief Justice John Roberts shunned by his neighbors as backlash over Trump rulings growsChief Justice John Roberts has spent more than 20 summers at his home on a small island off the coast of Maine, but now many of his neighbors there have backed away from him or even demonstrate against him.The New York Times interviewed more than two dozen residents over the summer about Hupper Isla...Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeJohn Robertssupreme court backlash
'This is gaslighting!' Ted Cruz laughed at as he uses 'Les Mis' to rage at Jack SmithSen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) drew an immediate rebuke from a Democratic colleague after he repeatedly shouted over former special counsel Jack Smith.The clash came Tuesday at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where Smith was the only witness. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), who spoke after Cruz, accused Republi...Raw Story8d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeTed Cruzsenate judiciary hearing
Senator gets the giggles over Mike Johnson's 'unbelievable' brag: 'That's really nuts!'Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) burst into spontaneous laughter when a reporter told her that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) claimed his leadership produced the most productive Congress in nearly 100 years.Warren was taking questions in a Capitol hallway Thursday morning, on her way into a closed-d...Raw Story20d agoWhole story →GovernmentMike JohnsonElizabeth Warrencongress productivity claim
Mike Johnson makes surprise move as GOP rebel's impeachment bomb ticksHouse Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) canceled Thursday's votes and will likely send members home until the November midterms, a move one Republican suggested was meant to sidestep a forced impeachment vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.Johnson told reporters Wednesday that Thursday's votes were can...Raw Story21d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityMike Johnsonhegseth impeachment vote
'Lies': Mike Johnson under siege after on-air catastrophe at GOP conventionHouse Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faced accusations of lying after telling Newsmax that every seat at the Republican midterm convention was full as the broadcast showed empty rows.Johnson made the claim in an interview with Newsmax host Rob Finnerty on Wednesday evening, speaking from the floor of t...Raw Story27d agoWhole story →GovernmentMike Johnsongop midterm convention