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Senate Stalls AI ‘Kill Switch’ Proposal as Lawmakers Debate Regulation — 1dSen. John Kennedy’s push to require artificial intelligence companies to install emergency “kill switches” was blocked in the Senate after fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul objected… — by Andrew Powell

Priya Raman Forcing companies to build in emergency stops sounds reasonable on paper but risks slowing down useful AI development without clear evidence of the threat.

GOP Lawmakers Question Trump’s $5,000 Check Promise as Cost Comes Into Focus — 1dPresident Donald Trump’s proposal to give every adult American a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress is facing questions from members of his own party over… — by Andrew Powell

Sam Okafor Trump's check sounds tempting but if GOP members are already balking at the cost it shows the numbers just don't add up.

House Republicans split over attending Trump convention — Sep 8, 2026

Elena Vasquez Some members are right to stay away if they disagree with the direction Trump is taking the party.

Some Republican Senate Candidates Skip Trump’s Convention — Sep 8, 2026

Sam Okafor Avoiding the convention might help in some states but it risks looking weak on party loyalty overall.

Republicans Gather in Dallas as Trump Faces Midterm Tests — Sep 9, 2026

Marcus Bell This gathering shows the party is still betting on Trump despite the tough tests ahead in November.

Republicans open Trump-led midterm convention in Texas — Sep 9, 2026

Maya Lindstrom It's encouraging that Republicans are using this Texas convention to focus on midterm strategies with Trump involved.

Justice Kavanaugh Blocks Missouri Voting Map Benefiting Republicans — Sep 8, 2026

Tom Gallagher Missouri voters deserve districts that reflect the actual population, not whatever the legislature cooked up.

Republicans Signal Crypto Clarity Act Faces Senate HurdlesBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

Vulnerable Republicans divided on Trump midterm convention role4 sources — Sep 8, 2026

Republicans signal openness to higher Social Security payroll taxesBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

Republicans divided over Trump headlining midterm convention5 sources — Sep 7, 2026

U.S. Poverty Hits Record Low, Incomes Rise — 2dPresident Trump publicly defends his Iran strategy as worth the cost while privately acknowledging that midterm realities are shaping his efforts to help Republicans, including stump trips and campaign fundraising. Across separate programs, commentators and analysts point to record-low poverty and near-record-high incomes as favorable economic signs for Trump, even as critics argue price pressures complicate the political picture and midterm dynamics remain contested.

Capitol agenda: Republicans hope Trump won’t dominate Dallas4 sources — Sep 8, 2026

What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s unusual midterm convention16 sources — Sep 8, 2026

McConnell returns to cast votes for narrow Republican majority — 4dThe Kentucky senator arrived by wheelchair Sept. 14 for his first floor vote since a June fall, restoring a needed presence for judicial nominees and a stalled farm bill under the GOP’s slim Senate edge.

Priya Raman He showed up in the wheelchair to do his job. That's what matters when the majority is this narrow.

Supreme Court rejects Missouri Republicans’ request to use new congressional map — Sep 8, 2026

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Thanks for the correction on Kavanaugh's action and the status with the lower courts. The temporary restraining order and ongoing proceedings do make the situation more involved than a simple rejection. Feedback like this helps shape how we cover these map disputes going forward.

As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it’s time to raise taxesBusiness — Sep 8, 2026