Republican senator says the party can “forget 2028” as it seeks to regain control of the Senate
Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., said Republicans should not expect to regain control of the Senate in 2028 after Democrats made major gains in last week’s midterm elections, winning control of both chambers of Congress. Republicans lost eight Senate seats, leaving the Democratic caucus with 55 members after Democrat Scott Colom was projected to win Mississippi’s […]
Violence breaks out at Jamie Foxx’s daughter’s 18th birthday party as deputies make arrests
Fights break out at Jamie Foxx’s daughter’s birthday celebration A birthday party for Jamie Foxx’s daughter turned violent on Nov. 7, when several fights broke out during an event at the actor’s California home. The gathering was part of SKVLK Fest, an annual Halloween-themed music festival reportedly organized by Foxx’s daughter, Anelise, who turned 18 […]
The Republican Party is broken — and the real cause runs much deeper than politics
The conflicts that contributed to the Republican Party’s midterm losses go beyond disputes about Iran, foreign policy, or the latest political controversy. Auron MacIntyre, Nick Freitas, and John Doyle argue that a deeper fight is underway over who will shape the party’s future—and how Americans make sense of a political system that has been shaken […]
Well-funded left-wing groups target Elon Musk’s Austin home while riding party buses
Protesters hold election-themed gathering near Elon Musk’s Austin-area home About 60 people gathered Saturday near Elon Musk’s home in West Lake Hills, Texas, for an event organized by three nonprofit groups. The gathering featured two chartered party buses, music, speeches, refreshments and Cybertruck-shaped piñatas. Participants also danced to Queen’s “We Will Rock You.” The organizers—VOCAL-TX, […]
After the Republican Party’s crushing midterm losses, the ‘Chuck Norris of Florida politics’ tells the party to ‘get up and fight’
When a bullet shattered his arm during combat, Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins didn’t wait for an evacuation team. The former Green Beret operated on himself in the field to save his arm. Now, after a midterm defeat that Gov. Ron DeSantis described as nearly catastrophic for Republicans, Collins says the party is badly wounded—but […]
Trump-supporting voters reveal who they want to lead the Republican Party in 2028
After Democrats won control of Congress in the midterms, some Trump supporters are already considering who might take over the Republican mantle in 2028. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio came up often in conversations with people attending a Trump rally in Bangor, Maine. Several rallygoers praised Rubio as direct and […]
Washington State Democratic Party says the girls’ sports initiative is unconstitutional.
Washington State Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad called the voter-approved girls’ sports measure unconstitutional and said the party would support organizations that challenge it in court. In a Nov. 5 statement, Conrad said the result was “incredibly disheartening” but argued that voters had rejected anti-trans candidates elsewhere on the ballot. She added that the fight […]
Trump took over the Republican Party. What a wasted victory.
Trump Won the GOP. His Party Failed to Make the Most of It. In September, Donald Trump told Republicans gathered in Dallas to imagine his name on the November ballot. “Because in a way, I am on the ballot,” he said. I was there for the party’s midterm convention at the American Airlines Center. It […]
Two days from now: A new Republican Party
Republicans are reeling, furious and worried after Tuesday’s crushing losses. The defeat hit every corner of the party, from moderates and grassroots activists to MAHA supporters and neoconservatives. Predictions of disaster have followed quickly. But it’s worth looking beyond the familiar idea that power simply swings back and forth. The GOP still has a future, […]
“They don’t care about you”: Republican who lost his race attacks party leaders in Texas
After losing his race for Texas comptroller, Don Huffines turned his anger toward Republican leaders during an election-night speech to supporters. Huffines criticized Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, blaming them and other party leaders for the Republicans’ losses. “It’s going to be almost impossible to win this state back,” Huffines said in […]