Politics
GOP Struggles with Key Issues Ahead of Midterms
Midwest farmers are facing economic challenges under President Trump’s policies, testing GOP loyalty. The party is also grappling with controversial initiatives like the 'anti-weaponization' fund and Medicaid work requirements amid upcoming midterm elections.
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The Hill
Farmers in the Midwest are struggling under President Trump’s tariffs and rising costs during the Iran war, testing a key GOP voting bloc as the party seeks to hold on to its control of Congress this November. Trump was overwhelmingly backed by farmers in 2024 — winning all but 11 of 444 farming-dep
2026-06-03 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday promised to abandon plans to move forward with an "anti-weaponization" fund criticized as a slush fund for President Trump to dole out money to his allies, potentially saving a $72 billion legislative package in the process. “We are not moving forward
2026-06-03 10:00 UTC
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2026-06-03 10:00 UTC
The Hill
A new rule explaining how states need to implement Medicaid work requirements may make it much harder for low-income sick people to maintain health coverage next year. The long-anticipated rule issued Monday is meant to guide 42 states and the District of Columbia on carrying out the work rules lai
2026-06-03 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Top Florida Republican leaders and candidates are doubling down on their push to regulate artificial intelligence as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), a fierce critic of the technology, prepares to leave office. Sunshine State Republicans are promising to ramp up rules on AI — including on chatbots — e
2026-06-03 10:00 UTC