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    Trump attacks Florida Congresswoman Salazar over immigration stance●Trump turns on Salazar after Florida Republican challenges his immigration crackdown✉newsWorldImmigration35 min ago

    President Trump has publicly turned on Miami-area Republican congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar after she challenged his immigration enforcement policies. The clash exposes a rift inside the Florida GOP, where Salazar has pushed for a more measured approach to immigration that protects long-standing residents. The feud puts moderate Republicans in immigrant-heavy districts in a difficult position ahead of coming legislative fights.

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    Trump rejects Iran deal as GOP fights to hold Congress▼Sunday shows preview: Trump rejects Iran deal after week of high-stakes meetings; GOP clammers to keep Congress✉newsWorldUS Politics40 min ago

    President Trump has rejected a proposed deal with Iran following a week of high-stakes meetings with advisers and officials, according to The Hill's Sunday shows preview. At the same time, Republicans are scrambling to keep control of Congress ahead of upcoming elections. The weekend talk shows are expected to weigh both the collapsing diplomatic track with Tehran and the GOP's legislative and electoral prospects.

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    Trump Backs Attacks on Republican Who Broke With Him on Immigration●Trump Promotes Criticism of Republican Who Broke With Him on Immigration✉newsWorldPolitics35 min ago

    Donald Trump is publicly amplifying criticism of a fellow Republican who broke with the party line on immigration. The move highlights his continued grip on the GOP and the risks facing lawmakers who cross him on one of the party's defining issues. It comes as immigration remains a central fight heading into the next election cycle.

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    Donald Trump has floated a proposal to pay American households a $5,000 dividend, backed by factions within the Republican Party. The pledge has sparked debate over how the payments would be funded, their inflationary impact, and whether they amount to a serious policy plan or a political gesture aimed at voters ahead of upcoming elections.

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    GOP Rep. Turner: 'Not a lot of options' for Trump on Iran▼GOP Rep. Turner: 'Not a lot of options' for Trump in Iran✉newsWarNuclear14 h ago

    Republican Representative Turner said President Trump faces 'not a lot of options' in dealing with Iran, underscoring the limited course of action available to the White House as tensions with Tehran persist. His comments reflect concern within the GOP over how to respond to Iran's nuclear program and regional activity without triggering a wider conflict.

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    Massive ICE sweep fuels GOP push to make Trump crackdown law●Massive ICE sweep fuels GOP push to lock Trump immigration crackdown into law✉newsWorldImmigration35 min ago

    A large-scale ICE enforcement sweep is intensifying Republican efforts to turn the Trump administration's immigration crackdown into permanent legislation. The operation, described as massive, is being cited by GOP lawmakers as justification for codifying expanded detention and deportation policies so they survive beyond executive orders. The sweep is drawing national attention and sharpening the political fight over immigration enforcement.

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    Trump attacks GOP congresswoman over immigration criticism●Trump posts series of attacks on GOP congresswoman who criticized him on immigration✉newsWorldImmigration35 min ago

    Donald Trump has posted a series of attacks on a Republican congresswoman after she criticized his approach to immigration. The public feud within the GOP drew coverage from outlets including CNN and international syndication. Party divisions over immigration policy and Trump's willingness to target fellow Republicans are fueling attention to the dispute.

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    Report: GOP governor who decried 'invasion' employed undocumented workers on family farms●This GOP governor said ‘illegal aliens’ have ‘invaded.’ His family farms EMPLOYED them, report finds▶youtubeWorldImmigration249.4K14 h ago

    A published report alleges that a Republican governor who has publicly said 'illegal aliens' have 'invaded' the country has family farms that employed undocumented workers. Critics are seizing on the apparent contradiction between his harsh anti-immigration rhetoric and his own family's hiring practices, reigniting debate over the gap between political immigration messaging and the agricultural industry's reliance on undocumented labor.

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    Trump Predicts Midterm Wins as Republicans Grow Anxious●Trump Is Predicting Midterms Success but Republicans Are Starting to Panic✉newsWorldPolitics12 h ago

    President Trump is publicly predicting success for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, but members of his own party are increasingly worried about their prospects. According to the Wall Street Journal, GOP officials are panicking privately even as the president projects confidence, reflecting concern that campaign dynamics may not favor them this cycle.

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    GOP messaging on crime and immigration out of step with voters▼The GOP wants to talk about crime, immigration and trans issues. Voters don’t✉newsWorldImmigration6 h ago

    Republicans are centering their political messaging on crime, immigration and transgender issues, but CNN reports that these topics rank low among voters' actual priorities. The gap suggests the party's campaign strategy may not match what Americans care most about, raising questions about whether the GOP's focus will resonate heading into the next election cycle.

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    The US Supreme Court has blocked for the third time a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri, halting its use while litigation continues. The repeated interventions keep the state's district lines in flux heading into upcoming elections, and the ruling is drawing attention from voting-rights advocates and Republican lawmakers who spar over partisan gerrymandering and the court's role in election map disputes.

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    House Democrat files 26 impeachment articles against Trump●A House Democrat has introduced 26 articles of impeachment against Trump, alleging sweeping abuses across his second preMmastodonWorldUS Politics5417 h ago

    A House Democrat has introduced 26 articles of impeachment against President Trump, alleging sweeping abuses of power during his second term. The measure is widely expected to fail given Republican control of the chamber, but supporters see it as forcing GOP members to go on record defending Trump at a time when some are trying to distance themselves from him.

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    Trump Promotes Criticism of Republican Who Broke With Him on Immigration▼Trump Promotes Criticism of Republican Who Broke With Him on Immigration https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/us/politics/MmastodonWorldPolitics235 min ago

    Donald Trump is publicly promoting criticism of a fellow Republican who broke with him on immigration, drawing attention to a fresh rift inside the party. The dispute highlights continuing tensions over immigration policy within the GOP heading into the midterm election season, with Trump signaling he is willing to target members of his own party who diverge from his hardline stance.

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    Voting Groups Praise Supreme Court Missouri Gerrymander Ruling▼SCOTUS Missouri gerrymander ruling praised by pro-voter groups, attacked by GOP officials✉newsWorldLaw & Courts8 h ago

    The Supreme Court has issued a ruling on Missouri's congressional map, and reactions split sharply along partisan lines. Pro-voter and democracy advocacy groups welcomed the decision as a win for fair representation, while Republican officials criticized it, arguing it improperly interferes with state control over redistricting. The ruling is expected to shape ongoing legal and political battles over how district lines are drawn.

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    Mike Waltz blames Russia-Ukraine war for high energy prices▼Mike Waltz joins GOP chorus blaming Russia-Ukraine War for high energy prices✉newsWar15 h ago

    Republican congressman Mike Waltz has echoed his party's argument that Russia's war in Ukraine is the main driver of high energy prices. He joins a growing chorus of GOP figures making the claim, part of a broader debate over who bears responsibility for rising fuel costs and how US energy policy should respond to the conflict.

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    Trump escalates attacks on Rep. María Elvira Salazar over immigration remarks▼Trump amplifies attacks on María Elvira Salazar after she questioned his immigration policy✉newsWorldImmigration1 h ago

    President Donald Trump has amplified attacks on Florida Representative María Elvira Salazar after she publicly questioned his immigration policy. The dispute puts a spotlight on tensions within the Republican Party over immigration strategy, with Salazar, who represents a heavily Cuban-American district, facing pressure from Trump and his supporters over her dissent on the issue.

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    Mitch McConnell's health condition raises serious questions●Mitch McConnell's condition raises SERIOUS questions▶youtubeHealth912.4K14 h ago

    Attention is focused on Mitch McConnell's health after discussion of his medical condition, with commentators arguing it raises serious questions about his capacity to continue leading Senate Republicans. The former Senate GOP leader has previously experienced public health episodes, including freezes during press events, and his fitness for office remains a recurring subject of political debate.

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    Supreme Court ends Missouri redistricting fight against GOP●Supreme Court shuts down Missouri redistricting saga in final rebuff to GOP✉newsWorldLaw & Courts16 h ago

    The US Supreme Court has declined to intervene in Missouri's redistricting dispute, delivering a final defeat to Republican efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps. The move closes out the litigation saga, leaving the existing district boundaries in place. The ruling is being read as another rebuff to GOP map-drawing ambitions nationwide, coming amid ongoing battles over congressional redistricting in several states ahead of future elections.

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    Texas senator criticizes Republican rival running for his seat▼Senator jabs fellow Texas Republican running for his seat | CNN Politics✉newsWorldPolitics6 h ago

    A sitting US senator from Texas has taken a pointed jab at a fellow Republican who is running to succeed him. The remark adds friction to what was already expected to be a competitive GOP primary, underscoring tensions within the Texas Republican Party over who should carry the seat forward. Details of the exchange remain limited, but the intra-party spat is drawing attention in political circles.

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    Supreme Court again rejects GOP gerrymander in Missouri●Supreme Court again snubs GOP gerrymander in Missouri✉newsWorldLaw & Courts18 h ago

    The US Supreme Court has turned down a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri, declining to reinstate the gerrymandered district boundaries. It is at least the second time the Court has rebuffed the GOP effort in the state, leaving the existing map in place. The ruling comes amid ongoing national fights over partisan redistricting, with both parties maneuvering to reshape congressional maps ahead of the next midterm elections.

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    Supreme Court blocks GOP-favored Missouri map again▼Supreme Court blocks use of GOP-favored map in Missouri — again✉newsWorldLaw & Courts33 min ago

    The US Supreme Court has once again blocked the use of a Republican-favored congressional map in Missouri, preventing the state from implementing new district boundaries that had been advanced by GOP lawmakers. The repeated intervention comes amid an ongoing legal fight over redistricting in the state, with courts weighing whether the map complies with constitutional and voting-rights requirements.

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    Trump Criticizes Rep. Salazar Over Miami Immigration Ad Dispute▼Trump turns on Rep. Salazar following report Miami Republicans rejected immigration advertisement✉newsWorldImmigration7 h ago

    President Trump has publicly turned on Representative Maria Elvira Salazar after reports that Miami Republicans rejected an immigration advertisement. The episode highlights tensions within the GOP over immigration messaging, with Trump distancing himself from a fellow Republican whose South Florida district includes significant Latino voter communities. The fallout is drawing attention to divisions in the party's approach to immigration outreach.

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    Opinion: Republicans Face Growing Fatigue With Trump●Trump ‘wearing thin’? Welcome to the sane world, Republicans | Opinion✉newsWorld42 min ago

    A News & Observer opinion piece argues that Donald Trump is 'wearing thin' among Republicans, framing the moment as the party finally entering what it calls the sane world. The commentary suggests fatigue with Trump's dominance in the GOP is spreading, and invites Republicans to reconsider their alignment with him as political realities shift.

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    Supreme Court rejects GOP bid for Missouri maps again●Supreme Court — for third time — denies GOP’s bid to use Republican-friendly maps in Missouri✉newsWorldLaw & Courts14 h ago

    The US Supreme Court has, for the third time, refused to let Missouri Republicans use new congressional maps drawn to favor their party. The denial leaves existing district boundaries in place for now. The repeated rejections highlight ongoing legal battles over partisan gerrymandering in the state, with Republicans pushing redrawn maps and courts so far blocking their use.

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    Iowa GOP Congress Members Split With Trump on Key Votes▼Inside Iowa Politics: The month some Iowa GOP members of Congress disagreed with President✉newsWorldPolitics40 min ago

    Some Republican members of Congress from Iowa publicly disagreed with President Trump during the past month, breaking with the White House on issues before Congress. The monthly 'Inside Iowa Politics' roundup from KTIV highlights those moments of dissent, drawing attention to tensions within Iowa's GOP delegation and how its lawmakers are balancing loyalty to the president with constituent concerns back home.

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    GOP election outlook goes from bad to 'craptastic'▼GOP election outlook goes from bad to "craptastic"✉newsEnvironment1 h ago

    Republicans' prospects for the upcoming election are being described in increasingly grim terms, with the party's outlook characterized as going from bad to what one commentator called "craptastic." The blunt assessment reflects growing pessimism about the GOP's electoral standing, with commentators pointing to worsening conditions rather than improvement for the party.

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    Texas senator takes jab at fellow Republican vying for his seat●Senator jabs fellow Texas Republican running for his seat✉newsWorldPolitics19 h ago

    A sitting US senator from Texas has publicly criticized a fellow Republican who is running to succeed him, according to CNN. The jab underscores tensions within the Texas GOP as the race for the seat heats up, with allies and rivals weighing in on the intra-party feud. Details of the senator's exact remarks and the candidate's response were not immediately available.

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    Trump Voters Turn on Vivek Ramaswamy in Focus Group●Trump voters tear apart GOP Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in scathing focus group: 'You're mud to me' PresidenMmastodonWorldUS Politics618 h ago

    A focus group of Donald Trump's voters harshly criticized Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor, calling the Republican candidate rich, out of touch and full of empty promises, with one participant telling him bluntly, 'You're mud to me.' The exchange has drawn wide attention, highlighting skepticism toward Ramaswamy among the MAGA base whose support he needs to win the primary.

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    Missouri GOP-favored congressional map blocked again, Kehoe disappointed▼Kehoe says he’s ‘disappointed’ GOP-favored map in Missouri is blocked again✉newsWorldLaw & Courts1 h ago

    Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe said he is disappointed after a Republican-favored congressional redistricting map in the state was blocked once again. The ruling stalls efforts to redraw district lines in a way designed to help Republicans gain a House seat. Supporters of the map argue it was a lawful response to political conditions, while opponents have challenged it in court, and the latest setback prolongs the fight over Missouri's electoral map.

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    Karl Rove Says He Received Credible Threats Over Criticism of GOP●Karl Rove Says He Received ‘Credible Threats’ For Supporting A # Democrat Veteran # Republican strategist # KarlRove claMmastodonTechnologyInternet37 min ago

    Republican strategist Karl Rove says he received credible threats after he criticized the GOP and voiced support for a Democrat veteran. Rove says he stands by his remarks and would not back down from those threatening him. The comments have drawn attention as the longtime party operative publicly breaks ranks with his own side.

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    Cape Cod restaurant harassed after hosting GOP fundraiser▼Cape Cod restaurant hit with harassment, hoax 911 calls after hosting GOP fundraiser✉newsWorldPolitics13 h ago

    A Cape Cod restaurant has been targeted with harassment and hoax 911 calls after it hosted a Republican fundraiser. The venue has faced a wave of abusive calls and false emergency reports since the event, prompting questions about the safety of businesses that host political gatherings amid heightened partisan tensions.

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    Alabama AG Marshall calls for women's sports protections in college sports bill●AG Marshall wants Congress to add women's sports protections to the Protect College Sports Act✉newsWorldUS Politics17 h ago

    Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging Congress to add women's sports protections to the Protect College Sports Act. The Republican official wants the federal college athletics legislation to include safeguards for female athletes. The push comes amid ongoing national debate over transgender participation in women's college sports, an issue that has drawn action from several GOP state attorneys general.

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    Minnesota GOP candidate Lisa Demuth opposes Iran war▼GOP Gov. Candidate Lisa Demuth comes out against Iran war ‘It’s hurting Minnesotans’✉newsWar4 h ago

    Lisa Demuth, a Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota, has come out against the war with Iran, saying it is hurting Minnesotans. Her comments break with the more hawkish wing of her party and frame the conflict in terms of its costs at home, from economic strain to resources diverted from state priorities.

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    Michigan veterans voice frustration over Iran War impacts▼Michigan vets outline everyday impacts of Iran War, airing frustrations with GOP leadership✉newsWar10 h ago

    Veterans in Michigan are describing how the Iran War is affecting their daily lives and criticizing Republican leadership over the conflict. Their remarks, reported by Michigan Advance, add a local voice to the national debate over US military involvement in Iran, with veterans expressing anger at how elected officials are handling the war.

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    Iowa GOP members of Congress face new internal disagreements▼Inside Iowa Politics: New disagreements for Iowa GOP members of Congress✉newsWorldPolitics40 min ago

    A segment on Iowa politics reports new disagreements among the state's Republican members of Congress. The details of the disputes are not spelled out in the available reporting, which has been picked up by multiple local stations. Viewers are following the story for what it suggests about unity within Iowa's GOP delegation heading into upcoming legislative fights.

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    Democrat launches challenge for long-held East Texas congressional seat▼EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Democratic congressional candidate discusses bid for seat held by GOP since 2005✉newsWorldPolitics3 h ago

    A Democratic candidate is running for a US House district in East Texas that Republicans have held since 2005. In remarks to KLTV, the candidate laid out the case for the bid, aiming to end two decades of GOP control in the conservative district. The race highlights Democratic efforts to compete in traditionally red parts of Texas.