Republicans

A report found that only 11% of Ivy League trustees identify as Republicans, with Yale having none. The study highlights a 6-to-1 ratio of Democrats to Republicans on Ivy League boards and a 4-to-1 disparity in political donations to Democratic causes.

Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts over legislation as they race to pass bills before the November midterm elections. Disputes over the SAVE America Act and other measures have delayed government funding, defense policies, and a farm bill, with limited time remaining in the session.

Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would ban unauthorized public camping in North Carolina, arguing it does not address homelessness root causes and imposes new local government responsibilities without state funding. Republicans pledged to override the veto.

Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts over legislation, including the SAVE America Act, as they struggle to pass major bills before the November midterms. Disagreements have delayed government funding, defense policies, and a farm bill, with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune attempting to push forward despite limited session time.

Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts as they attempt to pass legislation before the November midterm elections. Disagreements over the SAVE America Act and other bills have delayed government funding, defense policy, and a farm bill, with House Speaker Mike Johnson seeking to use budget reconciliation to advance a third party-line bill.

Haley Stevens is a Senate hopeful in Michigan, arguing she is the strongest candidate to defeat Republicans in the Democratic Senate primary. Democrats must decide if her strengths are sufficient.

Democrats in competitive races are using the Republicans' 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' as a political tool to target vulnerable incumbents. The strategy aims to highlight the bill as a liability in elections.

Republicans are relieved as Democrats face challenges in Maine, potentially affecting the Senate majority. Democrats are scrambling to prevent a political disaster in the state.

Louisiana lawmakers canceled a special session aimed at overriding vetoes issued by Gov. Jeff Landry. Most of the vetoed items were sponsored by Democrats or located in Democratic legislative districts, and the session cancellation was supported by a majority of lawmakers.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a 'targeted enforcement operation.' Democrats are calling for an investigation into the incident, while Republicans have been largely silent.

A survey found 95 percent believe the US is in an affordability crisis, with around half of Democrats, Republicans, and independents reporting difficulty affording necessary goods like gas and food.

Maine Democrats accused Graham Platner’s Senate campaign of influencing the replacement debate as endorsers left him. The party emphasized Platner has no role in selecting the next nominee, while progressive allies suggested Troy Jackson as a replacement. An ex-girlfriend accused Platner of removing condoms without consent, prompting campaign pauses, and Republicans announced a $8 million ad campaign targeting his successor.

Maine's U.S. Senate race, a key battleground for Democrats seeking to regain control of Congress, has been disrupted by new sexual assault allegations against Democratic candidate Graham Platner. The allegations led to revoked endorsements and calls for Platner to exit the race, complicating Democrats' strategy to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins.

A sexual assault allegation against Graham Platner in Maine has cast doubt on Democrats' path to a Senate majority, as the race becomes critical for their goal of gaining four Senate seats. The outcome in Maine, along with races in Alaska and North Carolina, will significantly impact the Senate's partisan balance.

A sexual assault allegation against Graham Platner has complicated Democrats' Senate majority prospects in Maine. Platner, denied the claim, faces uncertainty over his candidacy against Susan Collins, with Democrats urging his withdrawal. The outcome in Maine, along with races in Alaska and North Carolina, is critical for Democrats to secure Senate seats.

President Trump faces opposition from Republicans and Israel over plans to reinstate Turkey in the F-35 fighter jet program amid Turkey's use of Russian air defense systems. The issue is a focal point ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey.

A new AP-NORC poll shows declining U.S. support for Israel, with rising Democratic criticism and Republican divisions. About one-third of U.S. adults, including half of Democrats, believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza, while opinions on its military actions are split.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed four bills addressing public safety, housing, and state employee benefits on July 6, 2026. The legislation includes Jaleeyah’s Law to modify gang-related crime penalties and changes to involuntary commitment evaluations under Iryna’s Law. Stein plans to act on the state budget Tuesday.

Planned Parenthood has regained access to federal funding, allowing clinics to bill Medicaid for non-abortion care starting July 5. This reversal one year after Republicans cut off Medicaid funding has angered anti-abortion conservatives.

The article highlights four biotech updates: Medicare proposing cuts to 340B payments, Republicans advocating for diversity in clinical trials, former surgeon general Jerome Adams advising on peptides regulation, and Novartis acquiring Myricx Bio for $1.1 billion to expand its cancer drug development. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei expresses cautious optimism about AI's role in biotechnology.

Novartis acquired Myricx Bio for $1.1 billion to advance its antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) pipeline with a novel NMTi payload. Congressional Republicans passed a bill funding the FDA, including a report urging the agency to implement requirements for diversifying clinical trials.

Democrats and Republicans are advocating for states' rights to reduce federal influence, citing examples like Utah's Federalism Commission, California's lawsuit over National Guard deployment, and Minnesota's response to an immigration enforcement incident. Both parties argue shifting power to states could mitigate national political polarization and policy reversals.

Church members with political disagreements are collaborating to eliminate medical debt. The article highlights healthcare as a politically divisive issue, with Democrats and Republicans clashing over policies like the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid.

A midterm election poll indicates a significant advantage for Democrats, described as a 'blue wave' surpassing Republican performance. The term 'blue wave' suggests potential Democratic gains in the election.

Neal Milner's analysis highlights that moderate Republicans in Hawaiʻi often vote for Democrats due to the lack of viable GOP candidates or their perceived extremity. The article notes that moderate Republicans have limited influence in a politically solid-blue state.

A 47% share of France’s far-right National Rally voters expressed pride in a potential World Cup win, the lowest among five parties measured. Center-right Republicans (68%) and Macron’s Ensemble (63%) had higher pride levels, making France an outlier compared to other surveyed countries where far-right voters were most proud.

Lyra McKee was killed in 2019 while covering clashes between Republicans and police. Three men were acquitted of her killing due to insufficient evidence, with McKee's family expressing disappointment.

More than a third of Trump's own Republicans believe he should not be the star of America's birthday celebration. The findings highlight internal party divisions regarding his role in the event.

The article discusses the historical shift from pagan persecution of Christians under Nero in 64 C.E. to Christian-led religious persecution after Emperor Constantine's conversion in 312 C.E., noting that early Christian martyrs spread the faith through tales of martyrdom. It contrasts this with modern white nationalist Christian politicians who falsely claim persecution, despite lacking evidence.

A significant number of Republicans believe Donald Trump, who is 80 years old, is too old to serve as president. The article highlights this opinion among the party members.

Democrats and Republicans are advocating for states’ rights to address political divisions, with Democrats opposing President Trump’s federal policies and both parties seeking to shift decision-making to state governments. Examples include Utah’s Federalism Commission, California’s lawsuit over National Guard deployment, and Minnesota’s response to federal immigration enforcement.

The article claims that Republicans are undermining children's health through anti-vaccine campaigns, reductions in nutrition assistance, and restricted healthcare access. It frames these actions as part of a broader conservative agenda targeting child welfare.

Republicans in Colorado are associating Democrats with Melat Kiros, a candidate expected to win in Denver’s 1st Congressional District. Kiros’s leftist politics could create challenges for Colorado Democrats in competitive districts.

Francesca Hong, a state legislator, is running for Wisconsin governor as a democratic socialist to demonstrate viability in a battleground state. Critics argue her candidacy could benefit Republicans by splitting the vote.

President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill, passed by Republicans ahead of a July 4 deadline, aimed to hinder clean energy but did not achieve its intended effect. The law, described as 'big, beautiful' by Trump, was signed into law but failed to 'kill clean energy' as anticipated.

Congressional Republicans may use parallel investigations from Trump's administration to support their inquiries if they lose the House, leveraging threats of Justice Department actions against non-compliant entities. The strategy relies on voluntary compliance and potential referrals to the DOJ, though alignment between Republicans and the administration is not guaranteed.

President Donald Trump has increasingly adopted a contradictory communication style, which is roiling financial markets and causing concern among top Republicans focused on retaining control of Congress in November's midterm elections.

Johnson is losing control of the House as Republicans grow frustrated with his governing approach, which involves making promises he cannot keep, leading to dissatisfaction among his caucus groups.

A Supreme Court ruling allows Republicans to purchase airspace at discounted rates ahead of the 2026 midterms, potentially boosting GOP candidates who were previously behind in fundraising. The decision is described as a 'major setback' for Democrats, possibly eroding the advantages of Platner and Talarico in upcoming elections.

In central Indiana's school board races, Republicans filed more candidates than Democrats, with 34% Republican, 13% Democratic, and 45% unaffiliated candidates. Partisan races are new in the state, and ballot order is determined by prior secretary of state election results, potentially giving an advantage to top parties. Marion County has more Democratic candidates, while surrounding counties favor Republicans.