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Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates - they're really good lookingPresident Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes. At a Saturday rally in Kentucky, he praised U.S. House candidate Ed Gallrein as "beautiful." Trump also described Ohio Sen. Jon Husted as a "perfect person" and "good-looking guy." Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton hasn't been so lucky, and Democrats aren't…
Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seenPresident Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia is drawing outrage and concern from members of Congress. Trump's move came late Friday,  two days before the penalties were scheduled to take effect. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says Trump's move is “beyond irresponsible.” Lawmakers had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a…
Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interestPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the measure had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fueling the war against…
Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interestPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the measure had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fueling the war against…
Trump rallies with top Republicans in critical battleground state of GeorgiaDonald Trump flew to Georgia to campaign with Republican candidates for the Senate and governor. Senate candidate Mike Collins faces Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson is taking on former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Trump's visit Friday aimed to boost Republican voter turnout. But Collins and Jackson will likely need…
Trump will rally Georgia Republicans despite party divisions in battleground stateDonald Trump is headed to Georgia on Friday to campaign with Republican candidates for the Senate and governor. But the show of GOP unity actually highlights party divisions and risks in the battleground state. Collins faces Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Jackson is taking on former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Trump's visit is aimed at boosting…
Trump attacks immigrants from Somalia and Haiti while rallying in Ohio for Republican candidatesPresident Donald Trump has tried to boost Republican Sen. Jon Husted’s reelection campaign by attacking Black immigrants during a rally in Ohio. Trump criticized Somali and Haitian immigrants, even referencing his previous false accusations about Haitians eating pets. He gave a shoutout to Rep. Max Miller, who faces domestic abuse accusations, and…
Republicans to spend $5 million in South Carolina Senate race as Trump plans trip thereThe primary Senate Republican super PAC is sending reinforcements to South Carolina as President Donald Trump prepares to visit and boost Sen. Darline Graham. The Senate Leadership Fund is putting $5 million in the state to support Graham, who was appointed this summer as an interim replacement for her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Trump’s…
Republican Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the 'biggest regret of my career' in a new bookRepublican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career.” Tillis also says he “should’ve stopped” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from becoming Health and Human Services secretary in the first days of President Donald Trump’s second term. In “How to Lose…