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politics23 days ago•7 min saved

Midterm Republicans Defy Trump on Iran, Immigration, and Tariffs as Approval Plummets

Republican candidates in competitive races are increasingly distancing themselves from President Donald Trump to protect their seats in the 2026 midterms. With Trump’s approval rating below 40% and public frustration rising over the Iran conflict, immigration enforcement, and tariffs, lawmakers like Rep. Tom Tiffany and Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar are publicly breaking with the president on key issues. While the White House encourages this strategic flexibility, some party members criticize the moves as cynical, creating a tension between loyalty to the party leader and the need to win in a hostile political environment.

via Politico|

#2026-midterms #economic-anxiety #gop-defections

politics24 days ago•5 min saved

Midterm Republicans Defy Trump on War, Trade, and Messaging as Polls Show Democratic Lead

Vulnerable House and Senate Republicans are increasingly breaking from President Donald Trump’s directives on Iran, trade, and immigration to protect their seats. While the White House has not punished these defectors, a new poll shows Democrats leading in 37 competitive districts. Trump’s recent messaging, including a $5,000 dividend promise, has been largely ignored by GOP candidates who are prioritizing local economic concerns over presidential loyalty.

via CNN|

#cost-of-living #gop-defections #iran-war-powers

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Senate blocks 7th bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers as GOP splits

Democrats' seventh attempt to limit President Trump's authority to use military force against Iran failed in the Senate, even after a new Republican defection joined several Democrats in moving the measure forward; the vote underscored debates over the War Powers Resolution's 60-day clock and whether hostilities persist after a ceasefire, complicating congressional oversight of presidential war authority.

via CBS News|

#gop-defections #iran #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Speaker Mike Johnson's Struggle to Avert Shutdown Relies on Democratic Support

Speaker Mike Johnson is facing GOP defections on his plan to fund the government, requiring Democratic support to avoid a shutdown. At least seven conservatives have already stated they will vote against Johnson's proposal, and more may join. Johnson can only afford to lose three Republicans on his funding bill. The White House criticized the plan, but President Biden did not commit to vetoing it. Some Democrats are open to the plan as the best deal they can get with a Republican-controlled House and a potential shutdown looming. Johnson's two-step continuing resolution (CR) does not include spending cuts or other contentious issues, but extends the farm bill through Sept. 30. The House will vote on the CR rule on Tuesday, and Johnson may need Democratic support to pass it. Senators are also devising a backup plan in case Johnson's approach fails in the House.

via NBC News|

#democrats #gop-defections #government-funding