August 5 Key aide in IRS' Tea Party targeting controversy put on leave after allegations of new anti-GOP effort Former Lois Lerner deputy Holly Paz put on administrative leave as Republicans raise concerns about IRS targeting of pass-through entities and Main Street businesses.
August 5 Iowa Republican targets GOP Sen Joni Ernst for ouster, saying 'she doesn't vote like' Republicans Former Iowa state Sen. Jim Carlin is targeting U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst for ouster, claiming that she "may be a Republican, but she doesn't vote like one."
August 5 Iowa Republican criticizes Sen. Joni Ernst's record while seeking to snag her Senate seat Former Iowa State Sen. Jim Carlin, who has mounted another U.S. Senate bid, spoke to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital about his policy views
August 4 'All-out war': Fleeing Texas Dems side with Newsom as redistricting standoff continues: 'fire with fire' Texas Democrats flee to Illinois to block redistricting vote while California's Newsom vows to counter Republican gerrymandering efforts with similar measures.
August 4 Cornyn takes swing at James, Schiff with new LETITIA Act targeting 'crooked politicians' Sen. John Cornyn's LETITIA Act targeted public officials who have committed fraud, following allegations against New York Attorney General Letitia James and Democrat Sen. Adam Schiff.
August 4 Republican Dooley jumps into Georgia's Senate race while touting support for Trump and taking aim at Ossoff Son of legendary Georgia football coach launches Senate campaign while highlighting his support for President Trump and expected endorsement from Governor Brian Kemp against Jon Ossoff.
August 4 Trump accuses Senate Democrats of using nominee confirmations as leverage for funding deals President Trump called Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats "crazed lunatics" after accusing the chamber of demanding $2 billion in exchange for confirming his nominees.
August 3 The Democratic Party needs ‘generational change,’ former White House official says American Frontier Strategies CEO Mehek Cooke and former White House press office chief of staff Yemisi Egbewole discuss the failed Senate nominee deal and the Democratic Party’s future leadership on ‘ӣÌÒÊÓÆµ Live.’
August 3 Sen. Mullin pushes for Senate rule changes as Trump nominees stalled: 'Not our fault' Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., breaks down the Senate GOP's efforts to pass President Donald Trump's nominations and the resistance from the Democrats.
August 2 Trump tells Schumer to 'GO TO HELL' over Senate nominee deal funding demands after negotiations collapse Senate Republicans tried to broker a deal with Senate Democrats to confirm dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees, but talks began degrade and Trump nuked the deal, sending lawmakers home until September.