The comments, made on a conservative podcast, follow a string of moves from his administration to try to exert more control over American elections.

Elon Musk donated $10mn last month to help elect Republicans in the forthcoming US midterm elections, as the world’s richest man repaired his relationship with President Donald Trump and backed away from his threat to launch a rival right-wing party.

Top Republicans — including President Donald Trump himself — are attempting to quell a conservative rebellion against a sprawling funding bill this week as they race to reopen the federal government before Americans feel the pain.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet’s victory over Republican Leigh Wambsganss flipped a district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points just two years ago, a swing that caught many observers off guard.

Longtime Rep. Ed Clere was kicked out of the Indiana House Republican caucus on the first day back in the Statehouse after he announced he would leave the party.

Discontent over ICE enforcement tactics is spilling out into races across the country, including competitive congressional districts held by Republicans, like Rep. Mike Lawler of New York.

MIAMI — At least three House Republicans in Florida are moving on from Congress next year, creating an aggressive, crowded collection of hopefuls clamoring to fill the midterm openings — including a pardoned former felon, at least five Republicans who ran for office in other states and top party officials.

Views writer Savannah Burke argues that Renee Good’s death highlights ICE overreach and may influence voter sentiment in the 2026 midterms.