REPUBLICAN

Jun 19 2026POLITICS

Republican Rumble Over Trump’s Iran Deal

A new agreement aimed at ending the U. S. war in Iran has sparked sharp criticism from several Republican senators and commentators, a rare break from the party’s usual support for the president. The deal, signed by President Trump and shared with Congress on Thursday, contains provisions that could

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Who Really Controls Indiana’s Republican Convention?

Indiana’s Republican Party is heading into a messy convention next week, and one freshman senator is trying to steer the ship in a new direction. Jim Banks, a U. S. Senator from Indiana, is pushing hard for his preferred candidate for secretary of state, Max Engling, a relatively unknown political s

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Military religion list sparks debate over faith freedom

The U. S. military just changed how troops list their religion—and not everyone is happy. The Pentagon slimmed down the list of recognized faiths from over 200 to just 31. Now, soldiers can pick from major religions like Christianity or Islam, but smaller groups like Wicca, paganism, or even atheism

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Trump Hints Vance and Rubio Could Rule 2028

Donald Trump recently spoke on a podcast about the possibility of Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio forming a winning ticket for the 2028 presidential election. The former president praised their teamwork, saying it would be hard to beat and that they get along well. V

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Diplomacy without deals: What Trump’s China visit really meant

Donald Trump returned from China with smiles and handshakes, but very few real promises. He called the trip “great” mostly because China announced plans to buy 200 Boeing jets and billions in soybeans. Those deals sound big, but no one has seen the fine print. Even the biggest moments were unclear:

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Senators push to make social media safer for kids

A major step forward for online safety laws happened when a top Republican senator spoke in favor of a bill that would hold social media companies accountable for harming young users. The senator, who leads a key committee, made the announcement during a gathering near the Capitol with parents who l

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Montana Republicans face off in a crowded race for Congress

Western Montana’s Republican voters now have a tough choice to make in June. After Congressman Ryan Zinke announced a surprise retirement, a pack of candidates rushed to claim his spot in the House. The district covers 16 counties, stretching from the Idaho border to the Canadian line. What started

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May 08 2026POLITICS

Alaska's Election Race Brings Unexpected Surprises

Alaska's political scene is heating up ahead of the 2026 midterms, and this year's races might not go the way most people expect. With no sitting governor running again, the state’s unique voting system could shake things up. Instead of the usual party battles, candidates from all sides will face of

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Ohio’s Senate race heats up before November showdown

Ohio voters have just picked their candidates for one of this year’s biggest political battles, setting up a high-stakes Senate showdown in November. Democrats will back Sherrod Brown, a familiar name in Ohio politics who will now try to take on Republican Jon Husted for a Senate seat. Meanwhile, th

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May 03 2026EDUCATION

Why do colleges lean so far left?

Many universities today have classrooms where political balance is missing. At one top school, Democrats now outnumber Republicans by over 30 to 1 in key departments like arts and law. That ratio looks similar at another Ivy League campus where faculty have worked for decades. Three or four decades

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