Politics
Trump's Political Challenges Intensify
President Trump faces growing political challenges, including sagging approval ratings and internal party conflicts. His push for the SAVE America Act has complicated legislative efforts, while his ouster of Republican senators and primary battles threaten to further destabilize the GOP.
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The Hill
Republicans see President Trump's sagging approval ratings as a major problem heading into the midterms. Their fears are underscored by a New York Times/Siena College poll released on Monday showing Trump’s approval ratings hitting new second term lows as voters expressed anxiety about inflation, ga
2026-05-19 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump is ramping up pressure on GOP leaders to attach the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act to must-pass legislation, a move that would complicate an already difficult stretch on Capitol Hill. Republicans in both chambers are racing to get a bipartisan housing bill, a
2026-05-19 10:00 UTC
The Hill
The resounding defeat of Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) in Saturday's Louisiana primary has sent shockwaves through the Senate Republican Conference, underscoring how Republicans who look to distance themselves from President Trump and his low approval ratings will have to think twice about paying a politica
2026-05-19 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Six states are set to conclude primary voting Tuesday, with the spotlight on Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R) ugly primary battle in Kentucky and the highly competitive Senate and gubernatorial contests in Georgia. The Kentucky House primary marks the latest front in President Trump’s fight to oust GOP dis
2026-05-19 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) will be the latest Republican to face his fate against a Trump-backed primary challenger on Tuesday. Retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein is Massie’s official opponent. But the real threat comes from the White House, where President Trump has repeatedly blasted the libertarian-mi
2026-05-19 10:00 UTC