Trump-backed Republican launches bid to challenge GOP Senate incumbent



Republican Rep. Julia Letlow of Louisiana officially launched her campaign to oust Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) just days after securing an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

Trump came out in support of Letlow on Saturday, calling her a "Big Star" who would embrace the MAGA agenda. Although Republican operatives like the National Republican Senatorial Committee customarily endorse the incumbent, Cassidy's controversial votes may have cost him the support of the president.

'I am confident I will win.'

"I’m honored to have President Trump’s endorsement and trust," Letlow said in a post on X. "My mission is clear: to ensure the nation our children inherit is safer and stronger."

"This United States Senate seat belongs to the people of Louisiana, because we deserve conservative leadership that will not waver."

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While the race is shaping up to be a contested Republican primary, the NRSC is letting the chips fall where they may.

The Senate Republicans' campaign arm is holding off from spending money on Cassidy, whom the NRSC endorsed, because "Louisiana will be won by a Republican regardless" and because the group doesn't want to oppose the president, according to a source familiar with the NRSC's decision-making.

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Notably, Cassidy was one of the few Republicans who voted to go forward with Trump's second impeachment trial in 2021, later voting to convict the president. Despite this, Cassidy remains confident about his race.

"I'm proudly running for re-election as a principled conservative who gets things done for the people of Louisiana," Cassidy said after Trump endorsed Letlow. "If Congresswoman Letlow decides to run I am confident I will win."

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GOP lawmaker who ousted Liz Cheney launches Senate bid following another Republican retirement



Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman of Wyoming is setting her sights on higher office as the 2026 primaries continue to take shape.

Hageman has served her district as an ally to President Donald Trump after kicking off a political career in the nation's capital by ousting former Rep. Liz Cheney in the 2022 Republican primary. Cheney was one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump after the January 6 melee, resulting in a landslide defeat the following election cycle.

'We must keep up this fight.'

Hageman is now pursuing the U.S. Senate after Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming announced her retirement on Friday.

"Wyoming is a beautiful state, but our people matter the most," Hageman said in her campaign announcement. "Our faith, our family, our community, and our county. That's what we care about. That's what we fight for."

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Hageman pointed to the massive energy contributions Wyoming has made to the country, fueling the exponential improvement in technology and quality of life for Americans across the country. Hageman vowed to protect the energy industry and the working class, touting Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act she helped pass in Congress.

"We must keep up this fight, and that's why today, I'm announcing my campaign for United States Senate," Hageman said. "This fight is about making sure the next century sees the advancements of the last while protecting our culture and our way of life."

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"We must dedicate ourselves to ensuring that the next 100 years is the next great American century. Wyoming is critical for achieving that goal."

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Lone Democrat's effort to impeach Trump fails miserably — because of his own party



Dozens of House Democrats turned their back on their colleague who led the latest impeachment effort against President Donald Trump.

Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green's effort to force a vote to impeach Trump failed miserably on Thursday in a 237-140 vote. Forty-seven Democrats, including all of the Democratic leadership, voted present, while 23 Democrats joined Republicans to table to motion altogether.

'None of that serious work has been done.'

Although Democrats are typically enthusiastic when given the opportunity to kneecap the administration, both the leadership and the rank-and-file blocked the vote.

"We can't just impeach someone with no process, without any investigation," Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu of California said following the vote.

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Democratic leadership echoed this critique, admitting that there was no formal basis to levy the charges against Trump.

"Impeachment is a sacred constitutional vehicle designed to hold a corrupt executive accountable for abuse of power, breaking the law, and violating the public trust," House Democratic leadership said in a joint statement Thursday. "The effort traditionally requires a comprehensive investigative process, the collection and review of thousands of documents, an exacting scrutiny of the facts, the examination of dozens of key witnesses, congressional hearings, sustained public organizing, and the marshaling of the forces of democracy to build a broad national consensus."

"None of that serious work has been done, with the Republican majority focused solely on rubber stamping Donald Trump’s extreme agenda," the statement continues. "Accordingly, we will be voting 'present' on today’s motion to table the impeachment resolution as we continue our fight to make life more affordable for everyday Americans."

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Green originally introduced the articles of impeachment for “Abuse of Presidential Power by Calling for the Execution of Members of Congress," referencing Trump's branding of the "Seditious Six" congressional Democrats who urged military servicemen to disobey supposedly "illegal" orders.

The second charge Green cited was the “Abuse of Presidential Power to Intimidate Federal Judges in Violation of the Separation of Powers and Independence of the Judiciary," referring to Trump's broad criticism of activist judges.

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WaPo’s Latest Hegseth Hoax Is So Weak Even NYT Can See Through It

Last week The Washington Post launched yet another anti-Trump hoax, portraying Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as the perpetrator of ruthless war crimes based on anonymous sources. Now The New York Times is debunking the Post’s information operation. On Friday, the Post’s Alex Horton and Ellen Nakashima claimed that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth “gave […]

Democrat ‘men’ get EMOTIONAL during pathetic pandering sessions



Some of the easiest ways for Democrats to pander to their audience are to entertain the idea of Trump’s impeachment or to tear up while discussing illegal aliens — which is why two senators couldn’t help themselves when recent opportunities to do just those two things arose.

“Why are there no calls for impeachment? This is unacceptable. I will not live in an authoritative country, and neither will any of these people. You can do more. I like you, and I will vote for you if you are brave and you do what we need. We need him impeached. We need him removed,” a woman said passionately to Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) at a town hall.

“There is no doubt that this president’s conduct has already exceeded any prior standard for impeachment by the United States House of Representatives. I agree with you. But as I said at the beginning, I also have no choice but to be candid with you about the situation,” Ossoff responded.

Ossoff went on to claim that to impeach, Democrats must “have a majority in the United States House of Representatives."


“He just laid it out right there,” executive producer and co-host of “Pat Gray Unleashed” Keith Malinak says. “You give Democrats power, we will impeach President Trump regardless of what the issue is.”

Joining Ossoff in his delusion is Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), who staged a theatrical display of fake tears while protesting America’s stance on deportations.

“Trump has gone too far. Even for his own supporters. When a father of three U.S. Marines is violently beaten and detained. When U.S. citizens are arrested for no other offense than the color of their skin,” Padilla said, close to tears.

“When a farm worker falls to their death during an ICE raid, we know it’s gone too far. Americans deserve a better path forward,” he continued, before introducing his new amnesty plan that would allow illegal immigrants amnesty after living in the U.S. for seven years.

“We’re going to reward you for living in the shadows successfully for seven years,” Malinak comments.

Gray takes Padilla’s plan a step further, joking, “If you’ve been breaking our laws for 20 years, we’re going to give you a new house.”

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Trump trolls 'crooked' Democrats calling for yet another impeachment: 'MAKE MY DAY!'



President Donald Trump can't help but make fun of the latest impeachment efforts launched by Democratic lawmakers.

Democrats are once again in disarray amid Trump's ongoing involvement in the Middle East, with several lawmakers, like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Rep. Al Green of Texas, calling for impeachment. In true Trump fashion, the president poked fun at Democrats for their latest meltdown.

'Stupid AOC, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the "dumbest' people in Congress, is now calling for my Impeachment.'

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"The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers," Ocasio-Cortez said in a Saturday post on X. "He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment."

"I believe that the president of the United States has committed an impeachable act," Green said in a floor speech Tuesday. "Later today, I bring articles of impeachment to the floor, and I will call for a vote."

Trump's attack against Iran prompted outrage from other high-profile Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

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"President Trump misled the country about his intentions, failed to seek congressional authorization for the use of military force and risks American entanglement in a potentially disastrous war in the Middle East," Jeffries said in a statement Saturday.

"The law requires the Trump administration to consult with Congress," Schumer said in an X post Monday. "The Constitution demands it. And the American people—especially the families of those in harm’s way—deserve nothing less."

Notably, all congressional leadership was briefed on the Iran strikes that took place over the weekend, despite claims from Democrats that they were left in the dark.

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Trump took to Truth Social to troll Democrats, taunting them for bringing forth another impeachment effort.

"Stupid AOC, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the 'dumbest' people in Congress, is now calling for my Impeachment, despite the fact that the Crooked and Corrupt Democrats have already done that twice before," Trump wrote on Tuesday. "The reason for her 'rantings' is all of the Victories that the U.S.A. has had under the Trump Administration. The Democrats aren’t used to WINNING, and she can’t stand the concept of our Country being successful again."

"Instead of her constant complaining, Alexandria should go back home to Queens, where I was also brought up, and straighten out her filthy, disgusting, crime ridden streets, in the District she 'represents,' and which she never goes to anymore," Trump added. "She better start worrying about her own Primary, before she thinks about beating our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, whose career is definitely on very thin ice!

"She and her Democrat friends have just hit the Lowest Poll Numbers in Congressional History, so go ahead and try Impeaching me, again, MAKE MY DAY!" he concluded.

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Jasmine Crockett says Trump impeachment inquiry 'absolutely' on the table



Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas has emerged as a front-facing figure in her party following President Donald Trump's sweeping victory in November, and with this newfound prominence, Crockett is looking to take action.

During an interview Sunday, Crockett vowed to launch an inquiry into Trump if she were to become chair of the House Oversight Committee. Crockett is now eyeing the vacancy following the passing of Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia, who previously served as ranking member of the committee.

"I would absolutely at least do an inquiry," Crockett said. "Absolutely. I mean, I think that there's more than enough to inquire about. ... I brought up Elon Musk earlier. We don't understand what all they were doing, what kind of deals were even made for Elon to be given this amount of privilege."

'He likes to violate the law, whether it's criminal or civil.'

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"And then the pressure that he's put on various organizations," Crockett added. "We saw that the merger with Verizon was able to take place only once they said no diversity, equity, or inclusion. We know that they have put a ridiculous amount of pressure and seemingly are trying to pull back resources from the likes of Harvard, because Harvard decided that they were gonna push back against his illegality."

Crockett also claimed that Trump, who himself has been the target of lawfare, is honing in on law firms so that he can receive free legal services because "he likes to violate the law."

"We know that he's shaken down so many of these law firms for free legal fees because he's gonna need them," Crockett said. "Because one thing that we know is that he likes to violate the law, whether it's criminal or civil. So these things need to be fleshed out, and we need to fully understand. And in fact, that's the Trump stuff."

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"And the reason I bring up the Trump stuff is because there is one committee in the Congress that has the authority to actually do oversight over the president," Crockett added.

For Crockett to become chair, she would have to be elected to ranking member on June 24 and Democrats would have to regain control of the House during the 2026 midterms.

"It's the Oversight Committee," Crockett said. "It is the only one that has that ability. And so I think that we need to make sure that we do it. I think that no matter what happens, history needs to know the truth."

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3 Democrats ask to be removed from resolution to impeach Trump



Three Democrats have asked to be removed from a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump, in a sign that the out-of-power party is retreating from the strategy against the president.

Democrats have had to conjure up asymmetric attacks on Trump after a disastrous election in which they lost control of the U.S. Senate and the Oval Office and only slightly dented Republican control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

That leaves Thanedar with only one member supporting his resolution.

Despite some very early efforts to mount a campaign to impeach the president, three Democrats have abandoned the cause for now.

Democrat Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan proposed an impeachment with seven articles that included bribery, corruption, and "tyrannical overreach." Despite existing for only a few days, the impeachment has already lost support from Democrat Reps. Kweisi Mfume of Maryland, Robin Kelly of Illinois, and Jerry Nadler of New York.

On Tuesday they officially requested their names to be taken off the impeachment proposal, and the House clerk granted their request.

A spokesperson for Mfume said he removed his support because of a mistaken assumption about the proposal.

“Congressman Mfume removed himself as a co-sponsor from H. Res. 353 because he was made aware it was not cleared by Democratic leadership and not fully vetted legally — and he preferred to err on the side of caution,” said the spokesperson.

A spokesperson for Kelly had a similar comment.

“The Congresswoman was under the impression that the resolution was drafted and reviewed by both the House Judiciary Committee and leadership when she originally signed on during a vote series on the floor,” read the statement.

That leaves Thanedar with only one member supporting his resolution, Democrat Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Illinois.

Thanedar said he would persist nevertheless.

“I cannot speak for the actions of other members. But I am doing this because Trump has blatantly violated the Constitution,” he said in a statement to The Hill.

House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar of California said that Democrats would not back the proposal because there was no support from Republicans.

"We don’t have any confidence that House and Senate Republicans would do their jobs. And so this is not an exercise that we’re willing to undertake," said Aguilar.

Trump celebrated 100 days of his second term on Tuesday.

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Democrat plagued by primary challenges announces 7 articles of impeachment against Trump



Democrat Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan introduced seven articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, though the effort would be a long shot in the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives.

Thanedar is facing numerous primary challenges, partly over his support of Israel. The 70-year-old was first elected to Congress in 2022 and was born in India before immigrating to the U.S. and becoming a citizen in 1988.

'His unlawful actions have subverted the justice system, violated the separation of powers, and placed personal power and self-interest above public service.'

On Monday he said that he would support the impeachment of Trump based on seven articles.

"Donald Trump has repeatedly demonstrated that he is unfit to serve as president and represents a clear and present danger to our nation’s constitution and our democracy," said Rep. Thanedar in a press release.

"His unlawful actions have subverted the justice system, violated the separation of powers, and placed personal power and self-interest above public service," he added. "We cannot wait for more damage to be done. Congress must act."

Among the articles were obstruction and abuse of executive power, abuse of trade powers, violations of the First Amendment, bribery, "tyrannical overreach," and corruption.

"This is not about partisanship. It’s about protecting our democracy and ensuring that no one, not even a president, is above the law," he added.

The Democrat is facing two primary challenges in 2026, including from a candidate backed by Justice Democrats, the organization that backed the rise of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.). He has been criticized widely for his support of Israel.

In 2023, Thanedar renounced his membership in the Democrat Socialists of America over their support of the Hamas terrorists who attacked Israel.

"After the brutal terrorist attacks on Israel, which included the indiscriminate murder, rape, and kidnapping of innocent men, women, and children, I can no longer associate with an organization unwilling to call out terrorism in all its forms," he said at the time.

In February, Democrat Rep. Al Green of Texas called for Trump's impeachment only 16 days after the president got back into office.

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Democrat congressman already submitting articles of impeachment against Trump. Again.



A Democratic congressman has submitted new articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump only 16 days into his second term.

Rep. Al Green of Texas claimed that Trump advocated for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip when he offered his plan to solve the conflict between Israel and those residing in the region.

'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, and injustice in Gaza is a threat to justice in the United States of America.'

"Ethnic cleansing in Gaza is not a joke," said Green on Wednesday. "Especially when it emanates from the president of the United States, the most powerful person in the world, when he has the ability to perfect what he says."

Trump has said that the U.S. could take over the Gaza Strip, relocate the Palestinians to other states, and then rebuild the region so that they could have a better life. Critics called the plan ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people.

Green went on to berate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for standing next to Trump as he made the announcement about Gaza.

"The prime minister of Israel should be ashamed. Knowing the history of his people, to stand there and allow such things to be said. Ethnic cleansing has been a crime against humanity," he added. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, and injustice in Gaza is a threat to justice in the United States of America."

Other Democrats have excoriated Trump over the Gaza solution. Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan was especially strident in her condemnation of the president.

"Palestinians aren’t going anywhere," she said on social media. "This president can only spew this fanatical bulls**t because of bipartisan support in Congress for funding genocide and ethnic cleansing."

Trump has been impeached twice, once for his alleged involvement in the rioting at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and again for alleged abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

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