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WASHINGTON — Some top Republicans are regretting that they inserted a tax hike on gamblers into President Donald Trump’s megabill, with several lawmakers who supported the legislation now calling for rolling back that policy. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., the chair of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, told NBC News that the provision was a “mistake” and needs to …

In Epstein, Democrats Find Weapon Against Trump and Republicans  The New York Times ‘The rule was going down’: Inside the House GOP’s Epstein meltdown  Politico House panel directs chairman to subpoena Bill and Hillary Clinton in Epstein probe  Fox News House Speaker Johnson says Jeffrey Epstein case is “not a hoax”  CBS News Trump struggles to contain furor over Epstein as House lawmakers seek …

As Redistricting War Looms, Republicans Have More Plausible Gerrymandering Targets than Democrats  Center For Politics Gov. Abbott was reluctant to do congressional redistricting  The Texas Tribune Trump has opened up ‘a nuclear arms race’ on gerrymandering  The Christian Science Monitor Where could the House GOP redistrict next?  Punchbowl News Democratic poll warns GOP redistricting could cost Republicans up to 7 points in competitive seats  Politico …

New York Republicans are placing faith in MAGA candidates  Politico After meeting with Trump, Republican in key House battleground announces major decision on ‘Fox and Friends’  Fox News Republican at odds with Trump on Haitian migrants gears up for tough reelection  The Washington Post Rep. Mike Lawler announces he will seek reelection in the House in a win for Trump  CNN Lawler Will Seek …

Republicans Are Breaking With Trump Over Epstein Files, Polls Show  The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

Mounting pressure over President Donald Trump’s alleged ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has reportedly rattled and divided Republican congress members so deeply that the House speaker called an early recess on Tuesday. Democrats had pushed for a vote to release files related to Epstein as Trump fends off questions over his relationship with the financier, who …

CNN  —  House Republicans want to name the John F. Kennedy Center’s opera house after first lady Melania Trump. Republicans included language that would designate the opera house at the center for the performing arts in Washington, DC, as the “First Lady Melania Trump Opera House” in an amendment for a spending bill for the Interior Department. It’s unclear whether …

Republicans Look to Rename Kennedy Center Opera House After Melania Trump  The New York Times House Republicans propose naming Kennedy Center’s opera house after Melania Trump  CBS News Democrats say GOP ‘snuck in’ renaming Kennedy Center Opera House for Melania Trump  ABC News Dem leaders to huddle  Politico House GOP moves to rename Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump  The Hill Source link

Republicans make a last gasp in Virginia as Winsome Earle-Sears looks to shake up her campaign  Politico Virginia’s chaotic governor’s race gives Democrats a golden opportunity  MSNBC News GOP’s Earle-Sears shakes up campaign for Va. governor as fundraising, polls lag  The Washington Post Republican Winsome Earle-Sears shakes up campaign staff in Virginia governor’s race  NBC News Earle-Sears attacks media as campaign struggles in polls …

Republicans have proposed naming the opera house at the Kennedy Center after First Lady Melania Trump. The proposal was part of an amendment offered by Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) as the House Appropriations Committee considered a bill for the coming fiscal year. Simpson cited Melania Trump’s support for the arts. Simpson called it an “excellent way to recognize her support …