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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) is considering a 2028 presidential run if he believes he can outperform other Republican candidates, while defending Sen. Tom Cotton against President Trump's public release of Cotton's phone number over a daylight savings dispute.
Richardson argues the Supreme Court’s unsigned Callais decision lets Alabama’s 2023 map stand, potentially replacing a Black Democratic lawmaker with a white Republican and highlighting a broader MAGA-led push in Washington—from reshaping science funding and stripping civil-service protections to pressuring FISA and DNI leadership—while Congress grapples with Iran war, Ukraine aid, and election-security concerns, underscoring the need for turnout and vigilance against gerrymandering and election software manipulation ahead of the midterms.
A public feud erupted between Sen. Thom Tillis and pardon attorney Ed Martin after Tillis said he would oppose any Trump nominee who excused Jan. 6, a stance linked to derailing Martin’s bid to be U.S. attorney for D.C. Martin fired back with personal insults, accusing Tillis of memory issues, while Tillis asserted he’ll apply a ‘Jan. 6 litmus test’ to future nominees, illustrating how the Jan. 6 controversy continues to influence GOP personnel decisions amid broader political fighting.
Joe Kent, the National Counterterrorism Center director and a Trump appointee, resigns saying he cannot support the Iran war, accusing the administration of lying about an imminent threat and of Israeli pressure; Trump dismisses him as weak on security. Kent’s controversial background and emphasis on Israel underscore simmering unease within the Trump coalition about the war, even as overall GOP support remains mixed. The administration’s justification for the conflict is questioned, and while Kent’s move signals potential fractures, it’s unlikely to trigger a broad exodus from Trump’s base.
John Oliver criticizes GOP mayoral candidate Gabrielle Hanson in Franklin, Tennessee, for her behavior, which he deems "entirely emblematic of Republican politics." Hanson, who has branded herself as a hardcore MAGA candidate, has attempted to shut down Pride and Juneteenth celebrations, received support from a white nationalist group, and faced allegations of lying about a social media photo and foreseeing a school shooting. Despite her numerous scandals, there is a real chance she could still win the election, highlighting the grip of far-right Republicans on the party.