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It’s hard to create a third party, even for Elon Musk
Building a viable new political party to rival the Democrats and Republicans is enormously difficult and expensive. Small wonder it hasn’t been done.
Many Americans want a third party. But where would it fit?
There are, of course, existing third parties in the US. The Green and Libertarian parties appear on most ballots for ...
The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Solidifies Trump’s Hold on the Republican Party
House passes Trump-backed bill, tightening his grip on the Republican Party despite backlash over debt and cuts to Medicaid.
The Republicans in Congress Who Are Opting to Self-Deport From Washington
Feeling out of step with President Trump’s G.O.P., Senator Thom Tillis and Representative Don Bacon are deciding to retire.
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With approval of GOP megabill, Washington state braces for food stamp cuts
About 170,000 Washingtonians stand to lose food stamp benefits under the Republican megabill that passed Congress Thursday, ...
Supreme Court takes up a Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections
The Supreme Court will take up a Republican-led drive to wipe away limits on how much political parties can spend in ...
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won't run in 2026 after opposing Trump's bill
His decision will create a political opportunity for Democrats seeking to bolster their numbers in the 2026 midterm elections ...
Republicans and Democrats in Secret Talks to Create a Third Party
It’s a Beast of a time in Washington. Donald Trump’s D.C. reality show is full of new characters, plot twists, and ...