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Republican lawmakers and cattle producers blasted Donald Trump’s plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef for 90 days with no out-of-quota tariffs, arguing it would hurt domestic ranchers and markets even as Trump says it will lower prices and help the beef herd; critics including Sen. Tom Cotton, Rep. Dawson Holle, and former advisor Charles Herbster urged a rethink, noting beef prices remain high despite his message.
Trump pressures South Carolina voters to install Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, in a full six-year Senate term, a move that could erode his hold on GOP primaries if the runoff against Ralph Norman shifts against her; while endorsements have sometimes paid off, analysts say his influence isn’t absolute and the outcome could force a recalibration of loyalty to the president.
Karoline Leavitt announced she is leaving her post as White House Press Secretary to return to Trump’s political operation, joining MAGA Inc. as a top outside advisor and planning to attend the September Republican Convention. She cited maternity leave and wanting to devote more time to her two children as factors in departing, and Trump praised her forthcoming influence; no successor has been named.
A Protect Our Care analysis finds about 8 million Americans have lost Medicaid, CHIP, or ACA coverage due to Republican policy actions, including roughly $900 billion in Medicaid cuts and the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies. The decreases span all 50 states, with Maine and Alaska highlighted for sizable impacts on coverage and hospital funding, and premiums rising as a result. Critics say working families are paying the price and argue the policy changes will influence voters in the 2026 elections.
Florida Republicans are shifting from a high‑tension primary season—marked by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ refusal to endorse a successor and rivals attacking Rep. Byron Donalds—to a push for unity ahead of November, with Trump endorsements uneven and turnout potentially soft as DeSantis and Trump sit out this cycle. The party faces internal disputes and races for open seats, but leadership seeks to pivot toward defeating Democrats and preserving GOP control.
New polling shows Trump losing support within his own party ahead of the midterms, with about 79% of Republicans approving of his performance (down from earlier levels) and a growing share of non-MAGA Republicans turning away; analysts say GOP voters are tuning him out, driven by concerns over the Iran war and rising gas prices, which could complicate Republicans' path to November.
President Donald Trump traveled to Garden City on Long Island to back GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, touting falling crime statistics as he seeks to energize his base. The stop underscores Trump’s continued influence within the party and his role in midterm strategy, even as his overall popularity remains weak in swing districts, illustrating the Republican Party’s tightrope ahead of the elections.
A Nevada judge dismissed charges against six Republicans who signed certificates falsely claiming Trump won Nevada in 2020, saying prosecutors failed to prove they acted with the intent to defraud election officials. Attorney General Aaron Ford plans to appeal, marking another setback for prosecutions of Trump allies involved in the false elector scheme as part of broader efforts surrounding the Jan. 6 certification.
South Carolina Republicans are holding a special primary to choose a successor to the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, with multiple candidates vying for the seat ahead of the next election cycle.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn won Tennessee's GOP nomination for governor on Aug. 6, cementing her as the favorite to become the state's first woman governor and setting up a November race against Democrat Jerri Green. Blackburn promotes Trump-aligned conservative policies and vows to keep Tennessee under 'America First' leadership, while Green emphasizes affordability, public schools, and working families. The race is seen as competitive but Blackburn entered as the clear frontrunner in a largely Republican-leaning state.
Trump concedes Republicans face a midterm wipe-out and shifts blame to voters' anger at the GOP rather than himself, telling Punchbowl News that supporters must turnout even if he isn’t on the ballot; polling shows Democrats with an edge and Trump’s economic messaging faces skepticism, amid intra‑party tensions over leadership.
Ohio Rep. Max Miller is facing a widening wave of Republican calls to resign and drop his reelection bid after his ex-wife alleged domestic abuse. Miller denies the accusations, has sued for defamation, and has asked the House Ethics Committee to investigate; supporters say there’s documented evidence of troubling behavior, while several GOP lawmakers urge resignation. If he steps down, a replacement would be chosen by county party chairs, though no criminal charges have been filed.
McConnell has been discharged from rehabilitation and will continue at-home physical therapy after a fall and pneumonia, keeping him away from the Senate as lawmakers wrap up business and face votes, including confirming Todd Blanche as US attorney general.
Rep. Max Miller faces an ethics probe and mounting calls to quit after domestic abuse allegations; his ex-father-in-law Bernie Moreno publicly urged resignation, and several GOP senators have signaled support for Moreno’s stance. Trump reportedly told Miller that “things aren’t looking good,” though he avoided taking sides. Miller has denied the charges and asked for an ethics review. Replacement rules hinge on timing: withdrawing before Tuesday’s deadline would trigger a special Republican primary; withdrawing later would still require a replacement by August 10 with two days’ notice.
A House Ethics Committee report finds Rep. Chuck Edwards engaged in a pattern of inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers, including lavish gifts, comments on appearance, and invitations to dinners, vacations, and even a singer at a party, leaving one staffer feeling “scared lowkey.” Investigators documented discomfort among staffers, noted deleted messages, and the committee recommended the full House censure; Edwards denies sexual intent but acknowledges a pattern that could be interpreted as such. The allegations center on conduct in his Capitol Hill office with staffers decades his junior, and the office did not immediately respond for comment.