
Michael Whatley
Chair of the Republican National Committee since 2024
Photo: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- 2h ago
Senior Republicans privately concede the House as Trump faces midterm backlash
Five senior House Republicans told Politico the party has all but lost the chamber, while a Reuters/Ipsos poll put Trump's approval at 32%. The midterm elections are on 3 November.

- Oct 3
Senate Republicans pull North Carolina ad money to defend Kansas seat
The Senate Leadership Fund canceled $18 million in North Carolina ads to launch an $8 million defense in Kansas, as polls show Democratic candidates competitive in five Republican states.