The Voting Rights Battle Moves to Texas

The Voting Rights Battle Moves to Texas

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This GOP Congressman Says Speaker Johnson Has “Failed to Lead”

Kevin Kiley is a California Republican who has a few notes for his party’s leadership in the House of Representatives. He also may have been drawn out of his job with the new district lines California voters passed last month at Gov. Gavin Newsom’s urging. Rep. Kiley joins David ...  Show more

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Is President Trump Losing Control of MAGA?

Donald Trump reversed course on the Epstein files to get right with his party in what proved to be a rare crack in the strong bond the president has with his MAGA base. In addition to the Epstein matter, President Trump has come in for some criticism from supporters over his mess ...  Show more

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