According to The New York Times, President Trump has publicly targeted Florida Republican Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar after she broke with the administration’s immigration stance. The episode has fueled fresh debate within the Republican Party and exposed the tension between moderates and hardliners ahead of the midterms.
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US Eighth Circuit Rules Missouri Must Use 2025 Congressional Map in November Election
The US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Missouri must use its 2025 redrawn congressional map for the November midterm elections, overturning a lower court injunction and allowing the Republican-led redistricting plan to proceed, US media reported.
US House Votes to End Iran War as Seven Republicans Defect from Party Line
The US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution on September 16 to terminate US military operations against Iran, with seven Republicans joining Democrats in favor. The vote marks the first meaningful congressional check on presidential war powers since the Iran conflict began, exposing deepening intraparty divisions over the war’s trajectory and carrying significant implications for White House military planning, diplomatic timelines, and the 2026 midterm landscape.
Vance Pitches Himself as Trump's Political Heir at Republican Midterm Convention
US Vice President JD Vance delivered the keynote address on the second day of the Republican midterm mobilization convention in Dallas, Texas, openly positioning himself as Trump’s political heir and the future standard-bearer of the Make America Great Again movement. The speech, in style, policy agenda, and strategic direction, demonstrated full continuity with Trump’s agenda while also revealing Vance’s own political ambitions.
Trump Promises $5,000 'Dividend' for US Voters if Republicans Win Midterms
US President Trump publicly pledged to send approximately $5,000 per voter from tariff revenue if Republicans win the 2026 midterm elections. The politically charged economic promise quickly drew widespread skepticism from economists and market analysts, seen as the latest attempt to weaponize trade policy.
GOP Lawmakers Turn Against Data Centers as AI Infrastructure Faces Political Backlash
Core Summary Republican politicians in the United States are collectively turning against large-scale data center construction, warning AI companies that these facilities have become “politically radioactive,” according to an Axios exclusive report. This shift marks a deepening rift between the tech industry and conservative allies, potentially impacting the pace of U.S. AI infrastructure expansion. Multiple tech giants had planned to invest hundreds of billions over the next two years in data center construction, now facing growing grassroots resistance. ...