Republican Party5 days agoMissing US congressman explains mysterious four-month absenceNew Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr, told fellow lawmakers that depression was the reason he had been away since March. 5 days ago12 Jun 2026Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton would overhaul California as governor, he tells BBC The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.12 Jun 202610 Jun 2026Republicans gained edge over Democrats in redistricting battle, internal party assessment findsThe internal evaluation, which has not been previously reported, could offer some encouragement to Republicans ahead of the midterms.10 Jun 20268 Jun 2026US Politics Unspun: Sign up for our BBC newsletterCut through the spin with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher's take - in your inbox every Wednesday.8 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote countAnother Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues. 3 Jun 202627 May 2026MAGA candidate's win in Texas primary may also help Democrats in Senate battleKen Paxton's victory sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's midterm elections.27 May 202620 May 2026Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeatedVictory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president's strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.20 May 202620 May 2026Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican rebel Massie in primaryThe Kentucky race has been viewed as a key test of President Trump's grip on the Republican Party.20 May 202619 May 2026Watch: Can a Republican win an election while at war with Trump?Thomas Massie, the Republican congressman from Kentucky who led the release of the Epstein files, is running against a Trump-backed primary challenger.19 May 2026...
