Reading up on Republican Party
5 deep · digging since dec 16, 25
- G.O.P. Rift Leaves Congress With No Clear Path to End the Shutdown - The New York Times
Republican infighting has deadlocked funding for the Department of Homeland Security, leaving no clear path to end the shutdown ahead of midterm elections.
- Trump’s Minnesota Retreat Points to the Power of Public Anger - The New York Times
President Trump's retreat in Minnesota, amid polls showing opposition to his immigration tactics, demonstrates the political power of public anger as Republican lawmakers seek distance.
- Trump Deletes Racist Video Portraying the Obamas as Apes - The New York Times
President Trump deleted a racist video portraying the Obamas as apes after it sparked public outcry from his own party members.
- How the House Slumped to Historic Lows of Productivity in 2025 - The New York Times
The 2025 House, despite a Republican trifecta, achieved historically low productivity with fewer votes and laws than any session in two decades.
- Pelosi Long Resisted Stock-Trading Ban for Congress, Fueling Suspicion - The New York Times
Nancy Pelosi long resisted a stock-trading ban for Congress, failing to recognize growing support for it amid GOP accusations of corruption.