Congressional Black Caucus blasts Trump for ‘racist’ attack against member Rep. Ilhan Omar ‘Disgusting and pathetic’
By Gerren Keith Gaynor The Congressional Black Caucus blasted President Donald Trump for his personal attacks on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., whom he repeatedly called “garbage” amid criticisms of the Trump administration’s rhetoric and policies targeting immigrant communities. “Between falling asleep in his own Cabinet meeting, President Trump somehow finds the time to launch hateful attacks against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Somali immigrants in Minnesota. If only President Trump put half as much energy into governing as he does into catching a nap and spreading hate, our country would be much better off,” said the caucus in a joint
Supreme Court Backs Texas GOP-Friendly Redistricting Plan
The US Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Texas can redraw its congressional districts in a way that favors Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, handing Donald Trump and his party a big victory. The decision by the conservative majority of justices on the highest US court raises the stakes in a fierce political battle over the electoral maps for next year’s elections, which will determine control of the lower chamber of Congress. It also marks the latest example of the Supreme Court’s willingness to overturn lower court rulings that are unfavorable to Trump and his Republican allies and
Tennessee 7th District Special Election Signals Democratic Gains”
By Steve Kornacki Republican Matt Van Epps held off a challenge from Democrat Aftyn Behn on Tuesday in the special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, with voters delivering both a result and a broader message. The result preserves a House seat that the GOP badly needs, given how slim its majority is. But the margin — a 9-point win for Van Epps in a district President Donald Trump carried by 22 points last year — bolsters Democratic optimism heading into next year’s midterms. The big picture The final result is in line with all of the other House special elections
Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee Special Congressional Race
By Owen Auston-Babcock and Bridget Bowman Republican Matt Van Epps has won a hotly contested special election for a deep-red congressional seat in Tennessee, NBC News projects, seeing off a Democratic challenge for the longtime GOP district. Though President Donald Trump carried the 7th Congressional District by 22 points in 2024, Republican super PACs poured millions into defending the seat as Van Epps faced off against Aftyn Behn, a Democratic state representative. Democrats spent almost as much trying to capture it, as Trump’s political standing has taken a hit this year and the Democratic Party made gains in November elections in New Jersey,
AI Sparks Intra-Party Debate Ahead of 2028 Elections”
By Allan Smith, Henry J. Gomez and Jonathan Allen Artificial intelligence is increasingly emerging as a key wedge issue — not between the major political parties, but within them. On the right, MAGA populists and influencers are warning about the potential hazards of unrestricted AI development as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and their administration have pushed for minimal regulations in the name of beating China to potential society-altering advancements. On the left, progressives are fighting against potential AI-fueled job losses and a further consolidation of financial power by Big Tech as center-left Democrats weigh the unknown downsides of technological advancement with major investments in their
Pentagon Investigates Sen. Mark Kelly Over Military Video
By Alana Satlin, Mosheh Gains and Courtney Kube The Defense Department said Monday that it is opening an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a retired Navy captain, in connection with a video he and other Democrats recorded urging members of the military and the intelligence community not to comply with illegal orders from President Donald Trump’s administration. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on X that the video, which set off a political firestorm last week, was “despicable, reckless, and false.” “Five of the six individuals in that video do not fall under @DeptofWar jurisdiction (one is CIA and four are former military but not ‘retired’, so
11 Democrats Vie for Mikie Sherrill’s Open NJ Seat
By Alexandra Marquez and Ryan Karlin New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill’s victory in the governor’s election this month left behind a now-vacant congressional district — and at least 11 Democrats have lined up for the chance to fill it. Among them are a former congressman running to represent a different district from the one he once represented, a county commissioner endorsed by the sitting governor, a young progressive activist, a lieutenant governor and handful of local leaders hoping to jump into the national political scene. The crowded primary is another microlevel battle in the national debate over the future of the Democratic Party —
What’s Next for Marjorie Taylor Greene After Congress Exit
By Brandon Denon Marjorie Taylor Greene’s five years in Congress will come to an early end on 5 January after she unexpectedly announced her resignation following a bitter rift with President Donald Trump. The surprise move from the Georgia congresswoman – a rising star in the Republican party – has left many speculating about her next steps. Her decision follows a public fallout with Trump, who branded her “a traitor” and said he would endorse her opponent in next year’s election. It comes after months of Greene’s blistering criticism on the Trump administration’s refusal to release files related to the
TN 7th District Special Election Heats Up Ahead of December
By Owen Auston-Babcock and Ben Kamisar Money is pouring into a deep-red House district in Tennessee ahead of an early December special election as the candidates and their super PAC backers ramp up spending. Republican Matt Van Epps, a former state official, and Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn are in a heated ad war that has drawn notable outside groups from both parties into the 7th Congressional District, which President Donald Trump carried by 22 points in 2024. Behn’s campaign raised more than $1 million from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12, according to a campaign finance filing Thursday. She spent a little more
Trump Slammed for Reposting Call to Execute Lawmakers
Written By Lexx Thornton President Donald Trump ignited a firestorm of controversy and drew immediate condemnation from Democratic leaders on Thursday after he reposted a message on his social media platform that explicitly called for the execution of Democratic lawmakers. The post, which President Trump amplified, urged him to “hang them” in reference to a group of six Democratic members of Congress—all of whom have military or intelligence backgrounds—who had released a video earlier in the week advising U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders. The user’s post suggested that the first U.S. President, George Washington, would have done the
