Republican Party

• Florida Republicans Start Redistricting Talks, but Some Aren’t in a Rush - Redistricting talks in Florida got off to a slow start on Thursday, as state lawmakers grapple with political and legal questions amid internal power struggles.
• Supreme Court Clears Way for Texas to Use Republican-Friendly Redistricting Maps - Texas officials had asked the court to allow the state to use the new maps in the midterm elections, part of a push by President Trump to gain a partisan advantage.
• Republican Anger Erupts at Johnson as Party Frets About Future - A small group of G.O.P. women have been among the most vocal in raising what their colleagues say is a broader frustration with the speaker.
• Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee House Race After a Trump-Led Rescue Mission - Matt Van Epps fended off a Democrat to protect Republicans’ slim House majority, but the relatively close margin in a red district sent the party a warning shot before the 2026 midterms.
• The Election That Has Republicans on Edge, and How One College Student Was Deported - Plus, Ozempic for cats?
• Johnson and Trump Try to Avoid an Upset House Loss in Tennessee - Speaker Mike Johnson put the president on speakerphone during a Monday stop in the state, underscoring the unusual amount of national attention on a House special election.
• In Georgia, the Fight Over 2020 Election Results Looms Over 2026 Midterms - Several officials who were involved in the fight over the election outcome are seeking higher office.
• Lawmakers Suggest Follow-Up Boat Strike Could Be a War Crime - Top Republicans have joined Democrats in demanding answers about the escalating military campaign the Trump administration says is aimed at targeting drug traffickers.
• What will happen once Trump leaves office? It's not good. | Opinion - When people hear about 'the new right,' they often think of Trump and his defenders. But the president has no coherent ideology behind him.
• Northwestern Agrees to a Deal With Trump Administration - The university will pay $75 million to regain its research funding and end investigations, the second highest payment by a school facing pressure from the administration.