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House Republican Switches to Independent
Rep. Kevin Kiley drops party affiliation, shrinking GOP majority

GOP Lawmaker Leaves Republican Party, Will Serve as Independent
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California says he's dropping his GOP affiliation and will run in a Democratic-leaning district without a party label.
Kai Trump's Erewhon Shopping Video Sparks Social Media Backlash
The president's granddaughter faces criticism for flaunting wealth amid rising costs and war.
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Mar. 10, 2026
Trump Holds Key Endorsement Hostage in Texas GOP Senate Primary
President seeks to pressure GOP lawmakers to pass voting restrictions legislation
Mar. 10, 2026
California GOP Lawmaker Leaves Republican Party, Will Serve as Independent
Rep. Kevin Kiley cites redrawn district boundaries as reason for party switch
Mar. 9, 2026
GOP Lawmaker Leaves Republican Party, Will Serve as Independent
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California announces he is dropping his Republican affiliation and will run as an independent in a Democratic-leaning district.
Mar. 9, 2026
JFK's Grandson Slams Trump for 'Picking Our Pockets'
Jack Schlossberg accuses former president of using office to enrich himself at Americans' expense.
Mar. 9, 2026
Trump Touts Iran War 'Victory' but Faces Backlash
The former president's claims of success in the conflict are being widely mocked and criticized online.
Mar. 9, 2026
Trump Mulls Rubio or Vance as 2028 Successor
President polls advisers, donors on potential Republican candidates to lead MAGA movement
Mar. 9, 2026
Trump Addresses House Republicans at Annual Policy Retreat in Florida
The former president is meeting with GOP lawmakers at a legislative retreat in Miami.
Mar. 9, 2026
Ex-GOP Rep. Kiley Ditches Party to Run as Independent
Longtime California conservative cites 'extreme hyperpartisanship' as reason for leaving Republican Party
Mar. 9, 2026
David Keene, Conservative Movement Maestro, Dies at 80
Keene was a towering figure who bridged the worlds of grassroots politics and Washington power corridors.
Mar. 9, 2026
Trump Sends Birthday Wishes to Billionaire He's Suing for $10B
The president praised Rupert Murdoch as 'legendary' despite ongoing $10 billion lawsuit over WSJ reporting.
Mar. 9, 2026
Alabama GOP Resolutions Raise Concerns About Factional Power
Measures on drag shows, closed primaries, and data centers highlight tensions between liberty and political control.
Mar. 9, 2026
Trump Addresses Republicans at Annual Retreat
Former president speaks at GOP's 3-day conference in Miami
Mar. 9, 2026
GOP Grapples With 'Turmoil' as Party Gathers for Retreat
Trump's push for elections bill could stretch GOP too thin ahead of midterms, analysis says
Mar. 9, 2026
Jesse Jackson Jr. Criticizes Former Democratic Presidents After Memorial Service
The late reverend's son says the presidents "do not know" his father.
Mar. 9, 2026
Newsom Memoir Seen as Campaign Building Block
California governor's personal story aims to correct misimpressions ahead of potential presidential run.
Mar. 9, 2026
Former Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Poses with Rubio at 'Shield of the Americas' Summit
Tarrio, a far-right activist, posted a photo with the Secretary of State at the inaugural security summit in Florida.
Mar. 9, 2026
Trump Claims Democrats No Longer Use 'Affordability' Due to Lower Prices
The former president says his policies have brought down prices so much that Democrats have stopped using the word 'affordability'.
Mar. 9, 2026
Trump Speaks at House GOP Summit in Florida
Former president addresses House Republicans at his Doral resort
Mar. 9, 2026
Trump Golfs as US Troops Remain in Harm's Way
Former president criticized for prioritizing his golf game over ongoing military conflicts.
Mar. 9, 2026
Jesse Jackson's Son Blasts Obama, Harris, and Biden for Anti-Trump Funeral Speeches
Jesse Jackson Jr. criticized the former presidents for using his father's memorial service to attack Donald Trump.