What the GOP accomplished with all that power

“What a decade this year has been.” That’s how a friend in Washington described 2025 to me. The last 12 months saw a flurry of activity as Republicans in...

No healthcare deal as Republicans leave Washington

'Twas the week before Christmas and all throughout the people's House, not a deal on healthcare in sight, or a ban on members trading stocks or their spouse. House...

Republicans seek expanded state powers to remove voters

Jonathan Shorman, Tribune News Service Republicans in Congress want to give states more authority to remove ineligible voters — including noncitizens and people who have moved or died —...

The GOP’s next leader will need more than populism

David M. Drucker, Tribune News Service President Donald Trump has always been just insider-enough to placate the Republican establishment and just outsider-enough to excite conservative populists. But keeping that...

Republicans need to get serious about health care

When the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended recently, Republicans mostly got what they wanted: A spending bill was passed, the government was reopened and Democrats’ main demand...

GOP tried loyalty then rebellion yet both ultimately failed

For Republicans, November was bookended by two ominous developments: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation and the party’s resounding defeats in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races. The Republican...

Tim Walz’s bid for third term puts some Democrats on edge

Minnesota state Sen. Judy Seeberger may face a tough reelection next year after winning her previous race by a few hundred votes, but it’s the top of the ticket...

Sudden skid

Republicans just got a wake-up call on their midterm maps

Mary Ellen Klas, Tribune News Service After widespread defeats in last week’s off-year elections, Republicans should realize they made a bad bet by following President Donald Trump’s lead on...

Democrats' hopes for 2026 boosted by California vote

Democrats head into next year's elections with a fighting chance to win back the US House of Representatives, after victories that showcase sharply different visions of the party as...