President-elect Trump’s allies are employing aggressive tactics, including threats of primary challenges, to pressure Republican senators who express hesitation towards his cabinet nominees, particularly Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary. This high-stakes battle highlights the intense political pressure surrounding the confirmation process.
Republican Rep. Ken Calvert secured a narrow victory in the competitive California’s 41st Congressional District, putting the GOP one seat away from regaining the House majority. Calvert’s win against Democratic challenger Will Rollins, a former federal prosecutor, highlights the ongoing tight races in the 2022 midterm elections.
As the race for the next GOP Senate leader intensifies, President-Elect Donald Trump has issued a litmus test for contenders, demanding their commitment to recess appointments. This move highlights the GOP’s determination to swiftly confirm President Trump’s cabinet and nominees, putting pressure on potential leaders like John Thune, Rick Scott, and John Cornyn.
Newly elected GOP congressman-elect Abe Hamadeh attributes the Republican victory in the 2024 election to the failure of Democrat policies, citing the economic crisis and open border issues. He also highlights President Trump’s success in garnering minority support, challenging the media narrative of racism and sexism driving Trump’s win.
President-elect Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the 2024 election was fueled by historic support from Hispanic voters, a significant shift in the political landscape. This article analyzes the factors behind this surge in support, highlighting how Trump’s policies and messaging resonated with Hispanic voters, and explores the potential for Republicans to solidify these gains moving forward.
Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley emphasized the importance of policy-driven voting in Pennsylvania, urging voters to cast their ballots based on concrete issues rather than emotional responses. Haley, who previously clashed with former President Donald Trump during the GOP primary, now supports his bid for presidency, believing he is best equipped to shape a future aligned with her vision for America. She asserts that electing Trump in Pennsylvania would also secure a victory for Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick.
The Georgia Republican Party has threatened to sue Fulton County, a Democratic stronghold, over its decision to extend election office hours this weekend for voters to hand-return absentee ballots. The GOP argues that the move violates state law, while Democrats maintain it’s a legitimate way to accommodate voters. This comes amidst ongoing tensions over election procedures in the crucial battleground state.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has outlined former President Donald Trump’s potential agenda for the first 100 days of a second term, focusing on immigration, energy, and economic policies. He predicts a swift move to reinstate the ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy, a crackdown on ‘catch-and-release’ measures, and funding for border security initiatives. Scalise also anticipates a rollback of electric vehicle mandates and new tax policies, echoing Trump’s 2017 agenda. Despite a tight race, Scalise remains optimistic about a GOP victory and has been actively campaigning across the country.
West Virginia is the first state to begin in-person early voting, providing an early glimpse into potential election outcomes. The state’s Senate race, vacated by Sen. Joe Manchin, is a key indicator of the GOP’s strength in the region. The article also details voting procedures, including absentee voting and in-person voting deadlines.
This article explores the perplexing phenomenon of billionaire support for Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, arguing it’s not about policy or economics but a cultural and psychological aversion to Donald Trump. The author, Steve Hilton, contrasts the Democrats’ embrace of wealth with the GOP’s transformation into a party representing the working class, culminating in a historic political revolution led by Donald Trump.
