Politics
GOP Midterm Messaging Under Pressure
President Trump's comments on Iran affordability are causing concern among Republicans, who are already facing challenges from recent court rulings. Democrats are opposing a proposed gas tax holiday, complicating efforts to address inflation.
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The Hill
A comment from President Trump dismissing the pocketbook concerns of millions of Americans is threatening to upend his party’s midterm messaging on affordability. Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he does “not even a little bit” think about Americans’ financial situation when dealing with Iran, s
2026-05-14 10:00 UTC
The Hill
House Republicans have an extra pep in their step after getting "seismic" court wins in redistricting battles in the last few weeks, turning courtesy positivity into some actual optimism about the prospects of keeping control of the House. “We’re putting ourselves in the best spot possible. We’re le
2026-05-14 10:00 UTC
The Hill
House Democrats are lining up against a gas tax holiday, creating additional barriers for President Trump as he struggles to battle inflation and the rising costs at the pump. The president this week proposed a moratorium on the federal tax, currently 18.4 cents per gallon, in an effort to provide s
2026-05-14 10:00 UTC