Politics
Republican Primary Speculation and Party Disagreements
Speculation is building around the Republican primary for the 2028 presidential nomination. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are facing disagreements with President Trump over issues such as surveillance authorities, Iran policy, and legislative priorities. The Democratic Party is also grappling with internal divisions post-Platner's exit from a Senate race in Maine.
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The Hill
The Republican primary in 2028 may not be as large and unwieldy as the Democratic field, but political observers on both sides of the aisle say that doesn’t mean it won’t be as compelling. For months, speculation has been building over who will inherit the Republican mantle after President Trump lea
2026-07-13 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump and Senate Republicans are looking to get on the same page after battling over an array of disagreements, from the extension of enhanced surveillance authorities and the war with Iran to Trump’s desire to abolish the filibuster and pass the SAVE America Act. June was a rocky month fo
2026-07-13 10:00 UTC
The Hill
The fallout from the controversy surrounding Graham Platner’s exit from the Senate race in Maine has intensified an internal battle within the Democratic Party between progressives and a more centrist establishment. To many moderate Democrats, Platner’s withdrawal from the race underscored a point t
2026-07-13 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Democratic donors could set their sights on other high-stakes Senate races as Graham Platner's exit in Maine complicates the party's push for control of the upper chamber this fall. Democrats are seeking to flip Republican-held seats in Texas, Ohio, Iowa, North Carolina and Alaska. Blue-leaning Main
2026-07-13 10:00 UTC