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    Lara Trump Teases โ€˜Manyโ€™ Trumps May Run For Office

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    Fox News host Lara Trump suggested on Tuesday that โ€œmanyโ€ members of the Trump family could eventually pursue political office, hinting that the political ambitions of President Donald Trumpโ€™s relatives may extend beyond his own career. Her comments came during an appearance on Miranda Devineโ€™s Pod Force One podcast.

    Reflecting on her father-in-lawโ€™s influence, Lara Trump said, โ€œI have looked at my father-in-law over the past eleven, almost twelve years now, and Iโ€™ve watched the impact that heโ€™s been able to make in peopleโ€™s lives and itโ€™s amazing. Look, heโ€™s dealt with hell, right? He has gone through so much.โ€ She added that watching Trumpโ€™s persistence has inspired โ€œeveryone in our familyโ€ and left open the possibility that more Trumps could enter electoral politics:

    โ€œโ€ฆIโ€™d consider running for a possible Senate seat. So I would never say never to anything. What I do feel like, and whether itโ€™s for Donald Trump runningโ€ฆ or a Senate run, or whatever it might be for me or I think anyone in our family, I think the timing has to be rightโ€ฆโ€

    Lara Trump noted that timing thwarted her own past efforts, pointing to earlier years when a run โ€œdidnโ€™t work outโ€ โ€” a reference to when she considered but ultimately declined Senate bids in 2022 and again in 2025.

    Turning to the question of broader family ambitions, she said, โ€œweโ€™ve all kind of dipped our toe in the water of politics enough to know that itโ€™s something that I think possibly interests many of us in our familyโ€ฆโ€ before acknowledging that Democrats โ€œwould love to hear that it may not end just with Donald Trump.โ€

    When asked whether former President Trump encourages potential family runs, Lara Trump replied that he has been โ€œabsolutely a championโ€ of her own political endeavors, calling her regularly with names of supporters urging her to run. She added that Trump โ€œcertainly would have their backsโ€ if any of the family chose to seek office.

    Devine closed the discussion by musing that the future might bring a โ€œPresident Trump of the new generation,โ€ perhaps from among โ€œall threeโ€ of Trumpโ€™s children or close relatives.

    Context: Past Speculation About Trump Family Political Runs

    Lara Trumpโ€™s comments tap into ongoing speculation that the Trump family might try to extend its influence beyond Donald Trumpโ€™s own career:

    โ€ข Lara Trump and the North Carolina Senate:
    Before deciding not to run, Lara Trump was widely viewed as a potential Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina after Senator Thom Tillis announced his retirement, drawing substantial interest from GOP leaders and national strategists. Georgia Republicans had even paused their own campaigns pending her decision. However, she ultimately chose not to enter the race, and former RNC Chair Michael Whatley has since picked up key endorsements from Donald Trump and Lara for the seat.

    โ€ข Other Trump family members:
    There has also been public conversation about other Trump relatives entering politics. Eric Trump, the presidentโ€™s second son, spoke in mid-2025 about the possibility that he โ€” or other family members โ€” could seek public office in the future, suggesting a โ€œTrump political dynastyโ€ might emerge beyond Donald Trumpโ€™s own presidency. Eric said a political career for the family โ€œwould be an easy oneโ€ if the relatives were willing to commit, though no formal campaigns have been launched.

    Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. has maintained a high public profile through media and podcasting, and Ivanka Trump served as a senior adviser during her fatherโ€™s earlier presidency, though she has since stepped back from active politics. Other younger family members, like Tiffany Trump and Barron Trump, have been less involved publicly, and there is no indication they have declared political intentions

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    Indicted Democrat Touts Pelosiโ€™s Support In Reelection Bid โ€” But She Hasnโ€™t Endorsed Her

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    Madeleine Jackson
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    A Democratic congresswoman facing serious federal charges is now under fire for touting political support she hasnโ€™t actually received.

    Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who was indicted last fall for allegedly stealing millions in disaster relief funds, is promoting what her campaign calls an endorsement from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi โ€” even though Pelosi has not publicly backed her reelection bid in years.

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    Cherfilus-McCormickโ€™s campaign website features a glowing statement attributed to Pelosi, suggesting current support for the embattled lawmaker.

    โ€œSheila Cherfilus-McCormick, in her time in Congress, has been masterful at bringing people togetherโ€ฆ by working on big problems and staying focused on shared values,โ€ Pelosi says in the statement. โ€œIt is my honor and privilege to support Sheilaโ€ฆ for re-election as the U.S. Representative for Floridaโ€™s 20th Congressional District.โ€

    But according to a press release reviewed by the Daily Caller News Foundation, Pelosi made that comment in July 2022 โ€” nearly four years ago โ€” when Cherfilus-McCormick was running for her first full term. A source familiar with the matter confirmed Pelosi has not issued any recent public endorsement.

    Despite that, the campaign continues to present the statement as if it reflects Pelosiโ€™s current support heading into the 2026 election.

    Millions Allegedly Diverted From FEMA Funds

    Federal prosecutors allege Cherfilus-McCormickโ€™s campaigns were partially financed through more than $5.7 million in FEMA overpayments issued to her familyโ€™s company, Trinity Health Care Services.

    Rather than returning the money, prosecutors say the congresswoman used a โ€œsubstantial portionโ€ of the funds to boost her political run while also spending on โ€œluxury personal items.โ€

    The Department of Justice indicted Cherfilus-McCormick in November on charges including stealing federal COVID-19 disaster relief funds, funneling money into her campaign, participating in a straw donor scheme, and conspiring to file a false tax return.

    If convicted, she could face up to 53 years in prison.

    Cherfilus-McCormick has pleaded not guilty and denies wrongdoing. She was not present at her Feb. 3 arraignment in Miami federal court.

    Political Standing Collapsing at Home

    Even in her deep-blue Fort Lauderdale-area district, the congresswomanโ€™s political future appears shaky.

    A Listener Groupโ€“Political Matrix News survey released Monday found only 22% of likely Democratic primary voters believe she should remain in office and seek reelection. She holds a -30% favorability rating, with just two in ten respondents approving of her job performance ahead of the August 2026 primary.

    She is also facing a growing challenge from 26-year-old activist Elijah Manley, who leads her 38% to 35% in a hypothetical primary matchup. Former Broward County Mayor Dale Holness trails with 10% support.

    The poll surveyed 300 likely primary voters from Feb. 2โ€“4 and reported a 3% margin of error.

    Weak Fundraising and Mounting Ethics Scrutiny

    Cherfilus-McCormickโ€™s campaign raised just $119,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, while spending nearly as much โ€” $110,000 โ€” on legal fees, according to Federal Election Commission filings.

    Meanwhile, her opponents posted stronger numbers: Manley raised $79,000, and Holness brought in $140,000 during the same period.

    The congresswoman is also under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations including illegal donations and inaccurate financial reporting. The committee has already found โ€œsubstantial evidenceโ€ of misconduct tied to the federal indictment.

    A Campaign Built on Yesterdayโ€™s Support

    With criminal charges looming, sinking poll numbers, and serious ethical questions, Cherfilus-McCormick is now facing backlash not only for the allegations โ€” but for campaigning as though Pelosi still stands behind her.

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    GOP Senators Stand Firm Behind Stephen Miller Amid Party Tensions

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    Republican senators are rallying behind senior White House aide Stephen Miller as some GOP lawmakers privately grumble that his blunt style and hardline immigration messaging could complicate the partyโ€™s midterm prospects.

    Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) dismissed the idea that Miller is in trouble inside Trumpโ€™s inner circle, calling him a key architect of the administrationโ€™s aggressive border agenda.

    โ€œPeople can disagree with Stephen on rhetoric or policy,โ€ Graham told The Hill, โ€œbut the question is, is he in jeopardy in Trump World? Absolutely not.โ€

    Graham argued Republicans should stop hand-wringing over internal personality clashes and instead focus on going on offense against what he called the failures of the Biden years. He pointed to an upcoming Senate vote targeting sanctuary city policies, saying Miller played a central role in shaping the effort.

    Millerโ€™s defenders say he has been instrumental in delivering on the promises Trump made to voters โ€” from tougher immigration enforcement to cracking down on fentanyl trafficking. Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), who represents a major battleground state, credited Miller with helping advance priorities that matter to working families.

    Other prominent Republicans, including Senate GOP Conference Chair Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), also praised Millerโ€™s long-standing role in border security and law enforcement policy.

    Still, the controversy highlights growing tension inside the Republican conference as lawmakers head into an election cycle. Some senators, including Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), have criticized Millerโ€™s demeanor and influence, arguing the White House should broaden its circle of advisers.

    The debate comes as Washington faces a looming Homeland Security funding deadline, with Democrats threatening to block extensions unless the administration agrees to restrictions on ICE operations. Democrats have also escalated calls for investigations, impeachments, and removals of Trump officials tied to immigration enforcement โ€” part of a broader effort to portray the administration as extreme.

    Miller has also drawn attention for his unapologetic stance on Greenland and U.S. strategic power in the Arctic, which critics say risks alienating allies. Supporters counter that Trumpโ€™s tougher posture has strengthened Americaโ€™s defensive position and forced long-overdue conversations about national security.

    For many Trump allies, the bottom line is simple: Miller remains one of the presidentโ€™s most trusted advisers โ€” and Republicans who want to win should focus less on palace intrigue and more on policy fights Democrats are increasingly out of step on.

    As Graham put it, Miller is โ€œKarl Rove to MAGA,โ€ and anyone betting on his downfall, he suggested, doesnโ€™t understand how Trumpโ€™s White House works.

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    Democrat Senator Warns Trump Planning a โ€˜Coordinated Effort to Try to Interfereโ€™ in the Midterms

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    Madeleine Jackson
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    Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, is raising concerns about what he claims could be an effort by President Donald Trump and his allies to influence the 2026 midterm elections.

    Speaking with reporters on Capitol Hill Thursday, Warner suggested that Trumpโ€™s recent comments about Republicans needing to โ€œtake overโ€ elections from the states could signal broader plans to challenge state-run election systems.

    โ€œIt appears there may be a coordinated effort to try to interfere in the โ€˜26 midterms,โ€ Warner said. He added that he is concerned, โ€œThey may even start to interfere in the primaries.โ€

    Watch:

    Trump and many Republicans have argued for years that election administration should be strengthened through tighter oversight and more uniform standards, particularly after disputes over voting procedures in 2020. Democrats, however, have increasingly framed these efforts as threats to democracy.

    Warner Criticizes Tulsi Gabbardโ€™s Role in Georgia Investigation

    Warner also expressed anger over Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbardโ€™s reported involvement in a federal raid in Fulton County, Georgia, where officials seized ballots and voter information as part of an investigation.

    While details surrounding the raid remain unclear, Warner compared the situation to Watergate-era abuses of power โ€” an analogy Democrats have frequently used in recent years when criticizing Trump.

    In a clip posted to social media, Warner said:

    โ€œThe Nixon era is back. What do I mean? Richard Nixon is most infamously known for Watergate, where he intervened in a domestic political effort under the guise of the Watergate break-in. He knew what was going on before the fact. Well, it appears the same is true.โ€

    Warner claimed testimony suggested Gabbard traveled to Atlanta because Trump personally asked her to.

    โ€œIt appears the same is true. We got testimony yesterday that Tulsi Gabbard was down in Atlanta for that crazy raid on the voting machines because Trump asked her to go.โ€

    Warner then questioned how Trump would have known about the investigation ahead of time:

    โ€œWell, how the hell did Trump know there was about to be a warrant issued in a lame criminal investigation before the act took place? How did he let Gabbard know to go there?โ€

    He also criticized reports that Trump spoke directly with FBI agents involved in the case:

    โ€œThis is not how American justice should work. When, when, when will any of my Republican colleagues find a spine?โ€

    Democrats Claim Raid May Have Been Improper

    In another clip posted Wednesday, Warner suggested the FBI raid itself may have been unlawful, pointing to leadership changes under FBI Director Kash Patel.

    โ€œWe have seen Kash Patel basically decimate the leadership of the FBI to the point that that raidโ€ฆ the FBI agent in charge of that office got fired because I donโ€™t believe he felt this was legal.โ€

    Warner also argued that Gabbard, as DNI, should not have been involved in what he called a โ€œdomestic criminal investigation.โ€

    โ€œThe director of national intelligence, who showed up at that domestic criminal investigation where she had no right to be thereโ€ฆโ€

    He continued by questioning whether anyone in the administration attempted to stop Trump from contacting agents directly:

    โ€œI know Trump doesnโ€™t know the law, but wasnโ€™t there anybody in the White House Counsel that said, โ€˜Mr. President, you shouldnโ€™t be talking to FBI agentsโ€ฆโ€™โ€

    Warner concluded with a sharp personal attack on Gabbard:

    โ€œThis is a guy thatโ€™s being enhanced by a rogue DNI whoโ€™s way over her skis in terms of knowledge or competency.โ€

    Political Stakes Rising as 2026 Approaches

    Warnerโ€™s comments come as Democrats increasingly warn of authoritarianism and election manipulation, themes expected to dominate campaign messaging heading into 2026.

    Republicans, meanwhile, have argued that ensuring election integrity โ€” including investigating irregularities and enforcing stricter standards โ€” is a legitimate government responsibility, not โ€œinterference.โ€

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    GOP Watches Closely As MTG’s Former District Shows Signs Of Trouble

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    A razor-thin House majority raises the stakes…

    Republicans are reportedly growing uneasy in Georgiaโ€™s 14th Congressional District, where a chaotic special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has created an unexpected opening for Democrats in what has long been considered safe GOP territory.

    The anxiety comes as Republicans hold the U.S. House by just one vote, following the swearing-in of Democrat Christian Menefee earlier this week after his special election win in Texas. With margins this tight, even unlikely threats are being taken seriously. (RELATED: Another House Republican Exits As Loudermilk Declines Reelection Bid)

    A Chaotic Special Election With No Primary

    The March 10 special election features 21 candidates โ€” including 16 Republicans, three Democrats, an independent, and a Libertarian โ€” with no party primary to narrow the field. Because no candidate is expected to secure a majority, the race is widely expected to advance to an April 7 runoff between the top two finishers.

    Why Republicans Are Worried

    With GOP voters splintered among so many candidates, party activists fear Democrats could consolidate their vote and slip into a runoff slot โ€” or, in a nightmare scenario, win outright.

    That would be a political shock in a district Donald Trump carried by a wide margin and where Greene previously won about 63% of the vote. (RELATED: Utah Republicans Sue To Block New House Districts)

    Democrats Rally Around a Single Candidate

    Democrats are coalescing behind retired Army Brig. Gen. Shawn Harris, who has mounted a visible campaign complete with a staffed local headquarters and an experienced political operation. His messaging has focused on affordability and health care costs, aimed at peeling off moderates and independents.

    Trump Moves to Stabilize the Race

    The contest shifted Wednesday night when President Donald Trump issued a โ€œComplete and Total Endorsementโ€ of Republican Clay Fuller, a move widely viewed as an effort to consolidate MAGA voters and narrow the GOP field.

    โ€œClay Fuller has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Georgiaโ€™s 14th Congressional District โ€“ HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!โ€ Trump wrote on Truth Social.

    A Safe Seat โ€” But Not a Comfortable One

    Republican strategists say Trumpโ€™s endorsement should help restore order, but some privately warn that the unusual election format, combined with voter fatigue and GOP infighting, has made the race more fragile than expected.

    Most observers still view a Democratic upset as unlikely โ€” but even a forced runoff would drain resources and attention as a challenging midterm cycle heats up.

    MTG’s Eyes Next Steps

    While Greene has framed her resignation from Congress as a rejection of Washington politics, speculation has continued to swirl within conservative circles that she may be positioning herself for a future national run. Allies and critics alike have noted that her recent media appearances, broader ideological critiques, and willingness to challenge Trump directly resemble the early stages of a potential presidential or third-party campaign.

    Greene has not formally announced any plans to run for president, but she has also declined to rule it out โ€” fueling rumors that her break with Trump may be less about stepping away from politics and more about redefining the post-Trump conservative movement on her own terms.

    According to a November report from Notus, Greene has privately expressed interest in following in Donald Trumpโ€™s footsteps to the White House. The outlet cites four sources familiar with her thinking, saying Greene believes she represents the โ€œreal MAGAโ€ faction โ€” the core conservative movement that has reshaped the GOP since 2016 โ€” and that many Republican leaders have drifted away from those grassroots values. (RELATED: Marjorie Taylor Greene Reportedly Prepping For 2028 Presidential Run)

    One source told Notus that Greene feels confident she has built the national donor network and grassroots support needed to mount a serious primary campaign, especially as the GOPโ€™s base remains loyal to Trumpโ€™s populist agenda.

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    Marjorie Taylor Greene Bluntly Declares MAGA โ€˜Was All A Lieโ€™

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    Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, once one of President Donald Trumpโ€™s most outspoken allies on Capitol Hill, has escalated her public break with the former presidentโ€”this time taking direct aim at the Make America Great Again movement itself.

    In a lengthy interview with independent political commentator Kim Iversen published on YouTube Thursday, Greene accused Trump of abandoning the grassroots voters who fueled his rise, branding MAGA a betrayal of the very people it promised to serve.

    โ€œMAGA is โ€” I think people are realizing it was all a lie. It was a big lie for the people,โ€ Greene said.

    The Georgia Republican, who resigned from Congress last fall, argued that Trump has shifted his focus away from everyday Americans and toward wealthy donors and entrenched interests. According to Greene, political loyalty is now driven by money rather than principle.

    โ€œHeโ€™s more worried about serving the big big donors,โ€ she said, referring to donors who contribute to Trump-aligned PACs and high-dollar projects, including his newly announced ballroom. โ€œThose are the people that get the special favors, the government contracts, they get the pardons.โ€

    Greene went on to argue that foreign governments and multinational corporations now wield disproportionate influence over U.S. policy.

    โ€œAnd itโ€™s the foreign countries that are running the show here,โ€ she added. โ€œItโ€™s the major big corporations and what is best for the world. Thatโ€™s really what MAGA is.โ€

    Her criticism extended to foreign policy, particularly Trumpโ€™s focus on Iran and the Middle East. Greene suggested domestic unrest is being ignored in favor of overseas conflicts.

    โ€œIโ€™m sorry, weโ€™ve got civil war practically breaking out in Minnesota, can we not care about that?โ€ she said.

    Greene reserved her sharpest criticism for U.S. involvement in Israel and Gaza, accusing Trump of prioritizing foreign interests over American lives and values.

    โ€œWeโ€™re seeing war on behalf of Israel,โ€ Greene said. โ€œWeโ€™re seeing the people in Gaza โ€” innocent people in Gaza, hundreds of thousands of them completely murdered, so that they can build some new real estate development and money can pour in and everyone can get rich there in New Gaza.โ€

    The remarks mark a dramatic evolution for Greene, who was once considered among Trumpโ€™s most reliable defenders in Congress. Her relationship with the former president began to fracture publicly after she accused him of dragging his feet on releasing government files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epsteinโ€”an issue popular among the GOP base skeptical of elite accountability.

    Following those comments, Trump publicly distanced himself from Greene, dubbing her โ€œMarjorie โ€˜Traitorโ€™ Greeneโ€ and claiming she had โ€œsome sort of act going on.โ€ Their feud intensified in the months that followed, culminating in Greeneโ€™s decision to leave Congress altogether.

    While Greene has framed her resignation as a rejection of Washington politics, speculation has continued to swirl within conservative circles that she may be positioning herself for a future national run. Allies and critics alike have noted that her recent media appearances, broader ideological critiques, and willingness to challenge Trump directly resemble the early stages of a potential presidential or third-party campaign.

    Greene has not formally announced any plans to run for president, but she has also declined to rule it outโ€”fueling rumors that her break with Trump may be less about stepping away from politics and more about redefining the post-Trump conservative movement on her own terms.

    According to a November report from Notus, Greene has privately expressed interest in following in Donald Trumpโ€™s footsteps to the White House. The outlet cites four sources familiar with her thinking, saying Greene believes she represents the โ€œreal MAGAโ€ faction โ€” the core conservative movement that has reshaped the GOP since 2016 โ€” and that many Republican leaders have drifted away from those grassroots values. (RELATED: Marjorie Taylor Greene Reportedly Prepping For 2028 Presidential Run)

    One source told Notus that Greene feels confident she has built the national donor network and grassroots support needed to mount a serious primary campaign, especially as the GOPโ€™s base remains loyal to Trumpโ€™s populist agenda.

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    Trump Says Democrats Will ‘Find Something’ To Impeach Him If Midterms Go Sideways

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    President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that Democrats would waste no time pursuing impeachment if they manage to retake the House of Representatives in November, arguing that their opposition is driven more by hostility than policy disagreements.

    โ€œTheyโ€™ll find something. Thereโ€™ll be something,โ€ Trump said during an exclusive interview on โ€œThe Will Cain Show.โ€

    โ€œI made the wrong turn at an exit, and letโ€™s impeach him. They did that before. They impeached me on a perfect phone call, turned out. They impeached me twice and, by the way, I won the impeachments very easily and quickly, but they impeach. Theyโ€™re very nasty people [and] they have bad policy.โ€

    Trumpโ€™s comments reflect long-standing frustration among Republicans with what they view as Democratsโ€™ reliance on investigations and impeachment rather than legislative solutions. During his first term, Trump became the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twiceโ€”once over a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and later over events surrounding January 6. In both cases, the Senate declined to convict, outcomes Trump and his supporters cite as vindication.

    The president joined Will Cain live from Iowa, where he kicked off a push toward the 2026 midterm elections. The visit included interactions with voters and culminated in a campaign-style event in Clive, underscoring the administrationโ€™s early focus on maintaining Republican momentum and defending narrow congressional margins.

    Republicans currently hold a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives, with 218 seats to Democratsโ€™ 213. That slim advantage has heightened concerns within the GOP about historical trends that tend to favor the out-of-power party during midterm elections.

    History suggests Trump and Republicans face an uphill battle heading into November. Since the 1930s, midterm elections have almost always resulted in the presidentโ€™s party losing House seatsโ€”and frequently losing control of the chamber altogether. Political analysts often attribute the pattern to voter complacency among the presidentโ€™s supporters and heightened motivation among the opposition.

    Trump acknowledged that reality while speaking to Cain.

    โ€œWhether itโ€™s Republican or Democrat, when they win, it doesnโ€™t make any difference. They seem to lose the midterms, so thatโ€™s the only thing I worry about,โ€ he said.

    โ€œMaybe they [voters] want to put up a guard fence. You just donโ€™t know. It doesnโ€™t make sense. Even if a president did well, they seemed to lose the midterms, but hopefully weโ€™re going to change that around.โ€

    Republicans argue that the stakes of the upcoming midterms are especially high, pointing to Democratic calls for renewed investigations, aggressive regulatory policies, and expanded government spending. Trumpโ€™s message to voters in Iowa centered on the need for unified Republican turnout to prevent what he described as partisan gridlock and politically motivated impeachment efforts from resurfacing.

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    Republican Warns Stephen Miller Will Cost GOP Midterms

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    Madeleine Jackson
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    Florida state Sen. Ileana Garcia (R), a longtime supporter of former President Trump and co-founder of Latinas for Trump, is publicly criticizing the tone and tactics surrounding the administrationโ€™s latest immigration crackdownโ€”warning that internal divisions and inflammatory rhetoric could cost Republicans in the midterms.

    โ€œI do think that he will lose the midterms because of Stephen Miller,โ€ Garcia told The New York Times in an interview published Tuesday, referring to Trumpโ€™s White House deputy chief of staff and one of the architects of the administrationโ€™s hard-line immigration strategy.

    Garcia, who has consistently supported strong border enforcement and backed Trumpโ€™s efforts to regain control of the southern border, stressed that her concern is not with securing the border itself, but with how the policy is being communicated and executed. She placed particular blame on Miller for what she described as unnecessarily aggressive rhetoric that risks alienating persuadable votersโ€”including Hispanic Republicans who favor border security but reject what they see as dehumanizing language.

    The comments follow a volatile weekend in Minneapolis, where federal agents shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti during a protest tied to the administrationโ€™s immigration actions. The incident came just weeks after another fatal shooting involving federal authorities in the same city, when ICE officers shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good earlier this month.

    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Pretti โ€œattackedโ€ federal law enforcement officers, while Miller went further, describing Pretti as โ€œa would-be assassinโ€ who โ€œtried to murder federal law enforcement.โ€

    White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt later sought to distance President Trump from Millerโ€™s remarks, telling reporters Monday that she had not heard the president โ€œcharacterize Mr. Pretti in that wayโ€ and emphasizing that the incident remains under investigation.

    Garcia pushed back sharply on Millerโ€™s framing in a post Monday on X.

    โ€œDistorting, politicizing, slandering โ€“ justifying what happened to Alex Pretti contradicts the American values the administration campaigned on. He was neither a domestic terrorist nor an assassin,โ€ Garcia wrote.

    โ€œAllowing individuals like Stephen Miller, among others, who represent the government and make hard-line decisions, to make such comments will have long-term consequences. โ€ฆ This is not what I voted for!โ€ she added.

    Garciaโ€™s criticism carries weight within Republican circles. She helped rally Latina voters for Trump during his 2016 campaign and later served in the Department of Homeland Security during his first term. While she has consistently supported deportations of criminal illegal immigrants and stronger border controls, she has previously warned against what she called โ€œinhumaneโ€ tactics used to meet deportation quotas, arguing that they undermine public trust and conservative messaging on law and order.

    Her remarks highlight a broader debate within the GOP as Republicans campaign on border security ahead of Novemberโ€™s high-stakes midterms. While voters continue to rank immigration and public safety among their top concerns, some party leaders are increasingly wary that overheated rhetoricโ€”especially following deadly confrontationsโ€”could distract from Republicansโ€™ core argument: restoring order at the border, enforcing the law, and keeping communities safe.

    As fallout from the Minnesota shootings continues, political observers warn that how Republicans handle immigration enforcementโ€”and how they talk about itโ€”may prove just as important as the policies themselves in determining control of Congress this fall.

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    Trump Impeachment Star Witness Makes Longshot Run For Senate

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    Madeleine Jackson
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    Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a former National Security Council official best known for his role in President Donald Trumpโ€™s first impeachment, announced Tuesday that he is entering Floridaโ€™s 2026 U.S. Senate race as a Democrat, challenging Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.

    Vindman rose to national prominence in 2019 after testifying against President Trump over a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyโ€”testimony that became central to Democratsโ€™ first impeachment effort. That impeachment ultimately failed, with the Senate acquitting Trump in a 52โ€“48 vote largely along party lines.

    In his campaign launch video, Vindman leaned heavily on footage from the impeachment proceedings, framing his candidacy as an extension of his opposition to Trump. โ€œThe last time you saw me was here,โ€ Vindman said, referring to the impeachment hearing. โ€œSwearing an oath to tell the truth about a president who broke his.โ€

    Vindman went on to describe Trump as a โ€œwannabe tyrantโ€ and claimed the former president unleashed a โ€œreign of terror and retributionโ€ against him and his familyโ€”language that underscores how central anti-Trump activism is likely to be to his campaign pitch.

    A political newcomer with no prior electoral experience, Vindman faces steep odds in Florida, a state that has moved decisively to the right in recent election cycles. Trump carried the Sunshine State by 13 points in November 2024, and Republicans currently hold every statewide elected office. Florida has not elected a Democratic senator since Bill Nelsonโ€™s narrow reelection victory in 2012.

    Vindman, an Iraq War veteran, retired from the Army in 2020 after a decades-long military career. He later filed a lawsuit against Trump and several former aides, alleging โ€œintimidation and retaliation,โ€ but the suit was unsuccessful. His wife, Rachel Vindman, publicly criticized former President Joe Biden for declining to issue pardons to the couple at the end of his term.

    โ€œWhatever happens to my family, know this: No pardons were offered or discussed,โ€ Rachel Vindman wrote in a post on Bluesky. She added that she โ€œcannot begin to describe the level of betrayal and hurtโ€ she felt toward the Biden administration.

    Sen. Ashley Moody, a Republican and former Florida attorney general, was appointed to the Senate by Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the seat vacated by Marco Rubio after Rubio became secretary of state. Moody is running for reelection with the backing of President Trump and the National Republican Senatorial Committee, giving her a significant institutional and fundraising advantage.

    The Cook Political Report currently rates the race as โ€œsolid Republican,โ€ its strongest rating for GOP-held seatsโ€”reflecting Floridaโ€™s recent political realignment and Democratsโ€™ continued struggles to remain competitive statewide.

    The 2026 contest is a special election to serve the final two years of Rubioโ€™s term. The winner will need to run again in 2028 to secure a full six-year term.

    Vindman has lived in Broward County since 2023, a Democratic stronghold in South Florida. His twin brother, Eugene Vindman, represents a safely Democratic House district in northern Virginia, further highlighting the familyโ€™s close ties to Democratic politics.

    Nationally, Democrats face a difficult map in 2026 as they attempt a longshot effort to retake control of the Senate. To do so, they would need to defend vulnerable seats in states like Michigan and Georgia while flipping at least four Republican-held seatsโ€”an outcome most analysts consider unlikely.

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    Trump Says GOP Has a ‘Good Bench’ for 2028โ€”But Wonโ€™t Name a Successor Yet

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    President Trump says Republicans are well-positioned for the futureโ€”and that the party has a deep lineup of potential leaders ready to carry the America First agenda into 2028.

    In an interview airing Wednesday night on NewsNationโ€™s โ€œKatie Pavlich Tonight,โ€ Trump was asked whether he sees a clear successor who could continue his legacy in the White House.

    โ€œI hope so,โ€ Trump said. โ€œAnd we certainly have a good bench. We have some very talented people.โ€

    While the president acknowledged he has early favorites, he declined to name any one candidate this far out.

    โ€œI do, but itโ€™s so early,โ€ Trump told Pavlich. โ€œI donโ€™t like to [say].โ€

    Trump Highlights Key Leaders Driving the Agenda

    When pressed for names, Trump pointed to the strength of his administration and the results his team is deliveringโ€”especially on issues central to Republican voters, including border security, economic recovery, and restoring Americaโ€™s standing abroad.

    โ€œLook, we have great people,โ€ Trump said. โ€œIโ€™m not just talking about one or twoโ€”we have so many great people.โ€

    Asked again who specifically stood out, Trump singled out several of the most prominent figures in his circle:

    • Vice President JD Vance, whom Trump credited with strong leadership and loyalty to the MAGA coalition
    • Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a familiar and experienced voice on foreign policy
    • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who has been a key figure in Trumpโ€™s economic team

    Trump also praised officials leading the administrationโ€™s crackdown on illegal immigration and security efforts:

    • Tom Homan, Trumpโ€™s border czar and a longtime advocate of tougher enforcement
    • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who has taken a visible role in administration security priorities

    โ€œI could name 20 people that are phenomenal,โ€ Trump added.

    A Sign of Confidenceโ€”and a Message to Voters

    Trumpโ€™s remarks are being read by many Republicans as a clear message: the GOP is not just a one-man movement. While Trump remains the dominant figure in conservative politics, his comments suggest the broader America First bench is expandingโ€”a sign of stability and staying power for the party beyond any single election cycle.

    In recent years, Republican voters have increasingly prioritized candidates who will:

    • fight the administrative state rather than manage it
    • take border enforcement seriously
    • resist โ€œforever warโ€ foreign policy
    • challenge corporate-media narratives instead of courting them

    Trumpโ€™s list reflects that shift and highlights Republicans who have gained credibility with the base through real governance and public-facing leadership.

    Midterms: Republicans Eye a Comeback in 2026

    The comments come as Republicans begin gearing up for the 2026 midterms following setbacks in last yearโ€™s elections. Democrats and their allied media have tried to portray those results as a long-term trendโ€”yet history suggests otherwise.

    Trump himself addressed the challenge in an earlier Fox News interview, noting that the party in power โ€œalways losesโ€ seats in midterm elections. That pattern has been true for decades and reflects voter turnout dynamics and backlash politics more than any permanent realignment.

    A new Emerson College poll shows Democrats leading a hypothetical generic ballot matchup at 48.1% to 41.7%, with 10.2% undecided. But Republicans caution that early pollingโ€”especially this far from Election Dayโ€”often fails to capture likely-voter turnout, local issues, and late-breaking shifts that typically determine midterms.

    Bottom Line

    Trump may not be naming a successor yet, but heโ€™s signaling something important: the Republican Party has depth, talent, and rising leaders ready to keep building on the movement voters started in 2016.

    For Republicans focused on winning in 2026โ€”and holding the line against Democratsโ€™ spending agenda, cultural policies, and bureaucratic overreachโ€”Trumpโ€™s message was simple: the team is strong, and the fight isnโ€™t slowing down.

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