Tag: republican_party
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Traces Anti-U.S. Slogan's Spread, McConnell's Return and Midterm Doubts
Newsweek reports on how a Beijing-launched "Hands Off Asia!" slogan reached U.S. streets via TikTok, Mitch McConnell's wheelchair appearance at a Senate vote, and the "Democrats Always Disappoint" midterm theory.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentUSACongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyElectionMusicFilm and TV NewsweekMitch McConnellDianne FeinsteinTikTokEd SheeranMacklemoreUN General Assembly
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Texas Polls Tighten as Trump Bars Three Outlets From White House Access
Newsweek reports new Texas polls showing Democrats competitive in top races, Trump barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House access, and the death of singer Duncan Sheik at 56.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAElectionGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyMedia Bias NewsweekTexas midterm electionsJames TalaricoKen PaxtonGreg AbbottDonald TrumpWhite House press accessDuncan Sheik
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Media Monitor: U.N. Report Alleges U.S. War Crimes in Iran; Canada Eyes E.U. Ties; New Cat Species Found
TIME reports a U.N. mission alleging U.S. war crimes in Iran, a Republican's break with Trump on immigration, Canada's E.U. outreach, a lung cancer gene finding, and a new cat species.
Politics and GovernmentWorldHealthScience & TechnologyConflictGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyTradeMedical ScienceMiddle EastEuropeLatin AmericaMilitaryEnvironment United NationsIran warDonald TrumpMaría Elvira SalazarMark CarneyEuropean Unionlung cancerTIME magazine
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Russia's Duma Elections, Senate Forecasts and a Data Center Bill Stalled in the Senate
Newsweek reports on Russia's parliamentary elections and veteran candidates, uncertain Senate forecasts for Republicans, a stalled data center cost bill, and other top stories.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyCongressElectionArtificial IntelligenceEnergyLegalMiddle EastAsiaEurope RussiaState Duma electionsVladimir PutinSenate midtermsRatepayer Protection ActLindsay Clancy trialHouthisRedfin migration analysisNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Senate AI 'Kill Switch' Push, GOP Rep. Breaks With Trump on Immigration, Kennedy Center Shut Down
USA TODAY reports Senate Republicans and Democrats are coalescing around AI "kill switch" legislation, a Florida GOP congresswoman broke with President Trump on immigration, and the Kennedy Center has temporarily closed.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSACongressArtificial IntelligenceRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyElection John Kennedyartificial intelligence regulationChuck GrassleyMaría Elvira Salazarimmigration enforcementKennedy CenterDonald TrumpUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Newsletter Points to Anti-Incumbent Streak in Midterm Polling
Newsweek's The 1600 newsletter says tightening polls in several down-ballot races suggest an anti-incumbent mood, with turnout looming as the decisive factor in November.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyEconomyArtificial Intelligence Newsweekmidterm electionsKathy HochulBruce BlakemanDonald Trumpvoter turnoutAndrew Yang
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Newsom Fast-Tracks Zero-Emission Berkeley Ferry Pier in San Francisco Bay
Governor Newsom certified the Berkeley ferry pier project for judicial streamlining under SB 149, clearing a faster path for an all-electric ferry route to San Francisco and Larkspur.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentEnergyTransportationClimate ChangeState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic Party Gavin NewsomSan Francisco Bay FerryBerkeleyzero-emission ferrySenate Bill 149At-Berth regulationCaliforniaCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: House Republicans Leave Early, Skirting Hegseth Impeachment Vote as Data Center Bill Advances
USA TODAY reports Speaker Mike Johnson canceled Thursday's House votes, sending lawmakers home until November and avoiding a pre-midterm vote on impeaching Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSACongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceElectionEnergy Mike JohnsonPete HegsethimpeachmentRatepayer Protection Actdata centersSupreme Courtmail ballotsUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Commentary Casts Federal Reserve Chair as Potential Trump "Judas"
Newsweek commentary says Trump-appointed Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh may defy the president, framing the standoff as a betrayal; the outlet also touts investigations and membership.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAWhite HouseFederal GovernmentRepublican PartyEconomyBanking Donald TrumpKevin WarshFederal ReserveMarjorie Taylor GreeneNewsweekSeptember 11 anniversaryChina influence campaign
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Reports Nevada Governor Ties Democratic Rival to California's Newsom
The L.A. Times reports Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo is tying Democratic rival Aaron Ford to California Gov. Gavin Newsom as he seeks a second term.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyState Governments Joe LombardoAaron FordGavin NewsomNevada governor race2028 presidential raceLas VegasCalifornia politicsL.A. Times Politics
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Rates Michigan Senate, Maine Medicaid Claims
PolitiFact fact-checks Abdul El-Sayed's claim about Mike Rogers and 9/11 first responders, and a super PAC ad on Troy Jackson, Susan Collins and Medicaid.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaUSAElectionCongressDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentState Governments Abdul El-SayedMike RogersMichigan Senate race9/11 first respondersTroy JacksonSusan CollinsMedicaidPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports U.S. Deploys Orbital Weapon, Massie Files Impeachment Articles Against Hegseth
Newsweek reports the U.S. has deployed a weapon in Earth's orbit, drawing a Chinese response, while Rep. Thomas Massie introduced impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Politics and GovernmentUSAMilitaryCongressRepublican PartyLegalScience & TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceAstronomy and SpaceElection Troy Meinkspace arms raceThomas MassiePete HegsethimpeachmentDonald TrumpSupreme Courtmail-in votingKennedy CenterHoward LutnickEd SheeranMacklemoreGazaDario AmodeiNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Parents Press Capitol Over Head Start Overhaul as Johnson Dismisses AI Fears
USA TODAY reports parents rallied at the Capitol against the Trump administration's proposed Head Start deregulation, while Speaker Mike Johnson downplayed AI panic and the Kennedy Center board voted to close.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyHealthUSACongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceEducationLegal Head StartRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Mike JohnsonKennedy CenterMitch McConnellDonald TrumpUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Supreme Court Rejects Trump Mail-In Voting Plan as Poll Shows Democratic Lead
Newsweek reports the Supreme Court blocked Trump's last-minute mail-in voting changes 7-2, while a new NY Times/Siena poll shows Democrats with an 8-point generic ballot lead.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAElectionGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLegal Supreme Courtmail-in votingDonald TrumpNew York Times/Siena pollgeneric congressional ballotJessica TarlovDelaware primaryNewsweek
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Rates Donalds' Florida Tax Attack on Jolly False, Reports Oregon's Push to Protect Vote by Mail
PolitiFact says Rep. Byron Donalds' ad claiming David Jolly backs tax hikes on tips, overtime and Social Security is False, and reports Oregon's secretary of state defending vote by mail.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAElectionGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyState GovernmentsSocial Issues PolitiFactByron DonaldsDavid JollyFlorida governor's racevote by mailTobias ReadOregonPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: White House Touts $5,000 "Trump Dividend," 9/11 Anniversary Events and Response to Canada
The White House is reporting a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" for every American adult, 9/11 25th anniversary commemorations, Obamacare refunds and a response to Canadian trade retaliation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthUSACanadaWhite HouseRepublican PartyEconomyTradeMilitary Donald TrumpTrump DividendSeptember 11 attacksCanada trade retaliationveterans benefitsObamacare refundsThe White House
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Briefing Highlights Nevada Race, Trump Check Proposal, Texas Comeback
USA TODAY reports Republican Jim Marchant embraces the "election denier" label in Nevada's secretary of state race, while President Trump floats $5,000 checks if Republicans hold Congress.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionRepublican PartyState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Jim MarchantNevada secretary of stateCisco AguilarDonald Trumpmidterm electionsTexas Longhorns footballEl NinoUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Media Monitor: NPR Recaps Steinem Interview, 9/11 Teaching, Education Department Departure
NPR reports on Gloria Steinem's final student interview, how educators teach 9/11 a quarter-century later, a special education chief's resignation and new California child online safety rules.
MediaEducationPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologySocial IssuesArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentRepublican Party Gloria SteinemNPRSeptember 11 attacksEducation DepartmentCaliforniaTurning Point USAfirst day of schoolNPR Editorial
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Writers Assess Trump's Role in Midterms, GOP Strategy and a Child-Care Subsidy Fight
The Wall Street Journal's opinion newsletter says Democrats and President Trump both want Trump to dominate the midterm election, while a columnist warns Republicans are targeting the wrong voters.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAElectionCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartySocial Issues Donald Trumpmidterm electionSenate controlKim Strasselchild-care subsidySeptember 11 attacksWall Street JournalWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on GOP Convention, Midterm Pressures and 9/11 Anniversary
NPR Politics reports Trump headlined a Dallas GOP convention amid low approval ratings and an unpopular Iran war, while covering voter unease over tariffs, vote-by-mail and the 25th 9/11 anniversary.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionRepublican PartyWhite HouseCongressLaw EnforcementMedia Donald TrumpRepublican National ConventionNPR Politicsmidterm electionsvote-by-mailSeptember 11 attacksTurning Point USA
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Media Monitor: Trump Marks 9/11 Anniversary at Pentagon as GOP Holds First Midterm Convention
Newsweek reports Trump commemorated 25 years since 9/11 at the Pentagon, headlined the GOP's first midterm convention in Dallas, and said the Iran war will run past November.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaConflictRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyEconomyFinancial MarketsMiddle EastElection Donald TrumpSeptember 11 attacksPentagonGOP midterm conventioninflationIran warJimmy KimmelNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Examines Trump's $5,000 'Dividend' Promise, Putin's Migrant Labor Plan and 9/11 Anniversary Reflections
Newsweek reports on President Trump's promised $5,000 "Trump Dividend" for adults if Republicans keep Congress, Russia's migrant labor strategy, and 25th anniversary 9/11 reflections.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaUSARussiaIranGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyCongressEconomyEnergySocial IssuesElection Donald TrumpTrump DividendVladimir PutinSeptember 11 attacksdiesel pricesNewsweek
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Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Reviews Trump's Midterm Convention Speech and Senate Race Ads
FactCheck.org is reporting that President Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims about tariff revenue and a $5,000 dividend at the Republican midterm convention, and it flagged misleading ads in Georgia and Ohio Senate races.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAElectionCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyMedia BiasSocial Issues FactCheck.orgDonald TrumpRepublican midterm conventionJon OssoffMike CollinsJon HustedMeta community notes
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact fact-checks Vance, RFK Jr. and Trump claims at GOP midterm convention
PolitiFact reports on Republican midterm convention fact-checks, including a False rating for RFK Jr.'s "sickest children" claim and scrutiny of Trump's $5,000 dividend promise.
Politics and GovernmentMediaHealthUSARepublican PartyElectionFederal GovernmentMedia BiasLegal PolitiFactJD VanceRepublican midterm conventionRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Charlie KirkTucker CarlsonDonald TrumpPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: NPR Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Reports on GOP Convention and Missouri Redistricting Ruling
NPR's Up First newsletter marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, covers Trump and Vance at the first midterm Republican convention, and reports a court setback for Missouri's GOP redistricting map.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaEntertainmentUSAAfghanistanGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyElectionMilitaryFilm and TVMusic 9/11 anniversaryNPRDonald TrumpJD VanceMissouri redistrictingEmanuel Cleaveral-QaidaNPR Breaking News
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Marks 9/11 Anniversary, Reports GOP Stance on AI Data Centers and Record Diesel Prices
Newsweek marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, reports Republican leaders' cautious support for AI data centers, and details a record diesel price spike tied to the Iran war.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldUSAUkraineIranGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyArtificial IntelligenceEconomyEnergyElectionMilitary September 11 attacksNewsweekDonald TrumpAI data centersdiesel pricesIran warUkraine drone industryIndiana Republican primary
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Marks 9/11 Anniversary, Weighs Trump Proposals and Iran Threat
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, questions a Trump dividend promise, and warns Iran is still working on a likely nuclear site.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentWorldGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyMiddle EastFilm and TVArtificial IntelligenceHealthMilitary Wall Street Journal9/11 anniversaryDonald TrumpIran nuclear programRhode Island primaryAfD GermanyWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Media Monitor: Trump and Vance Close Republican Convention With Appeal for GOP Votes
NPR reports President Trump touted his "Trump dividend" in his Republican convention closing speech, while Vice President Vance urged voters to back Republicans even when they disagree.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionRepublican PartyWhite HouseGeneral Politics Donald TrumpJD VanceRepublican convention2026 electionsTrump dividendvotingNPR
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Media Monitor: Trump and Vance Close Republican Convention With Appeal for GOP Votes
NPR reports President Trump touted a "Trump dividend" in his Republican convention closing speech, while Vice President Vance urged voters to back Republicans even when they disagree.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionRepublican PartyWhite HouseGeneral Politics Donald TrumpJD VanceRepublican conventionTrump dividendelectionsvotersNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Trump's $5,000 Check Pledge Draws GOP Pushback as House Democrats Weigh New AI Panel
USA TODAY reports President Trump's promise of $5,000 checks if Republicans hold Congress is meeting resistance from fiscal conservatives, while House Democrats consider a new select committee on artificial intelligence.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessCongressDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyArtificial IntelligenceEconomyElection Donald Trump$5,000 checksThomas MassieHouse DemocratsHakeem Jeffriesspecial educationUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics