Republicans
Wesley Hunt joins crowded Texas GOP Senate primary
7 октября 2025 Сообщено ИИ
Republican Representative Wesley Hunt announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate from Texas on October 6, 2025, entering a contentious GOP primary against incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. The move intensifies a race already marked by internal party divisions and significant fundraising. With the 2026 midterm election approaching, Hunt positions himself as a staunch Trump ally in a contest where polls show a tight battle between the top contenders.
Missouri governor signs Trump-backed congressional map
6 октября 2025 Сообщено ИИ
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a new congressional map into law, a move backed by President Donald Trump that could deliver Republicans an extra U.S. House seat in the 2026 midterms. The map, passed in a special legislative session, aims to represent Missourians fairly, according to Kehoe. Democrats plan legal challenges and a potential referendum to contest it.