Washington Politics
Winning? Republicans support a war that's pummeling ‘Main Street’
Fearing Trump's ire, lawmakers are risking their own political credibility and the midterms by ignoring what Americans really want
May 15, 2026
Fearing Trump's ire, lawmakers are risking their own political credibility and the midterms by ignoring what Americans really want
The president has actually opened the door to rethinking ties with Beijing, but partisan politics are preventing some lawmakers from walking on through
Tehran is playing down the bombings but another exchange of fire is just a matter of time
Fixating on final moments is preferable to facing the absolute failure of the war
He said the response to Hamas must be 'swift, decisive, and overwhelming.'
The violence comes amid 'peace' agreements with Arab states, and none of this will end the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians
