Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.) has raised a whopping $18.3 million this election cycle to help GOP incumbents and candidates — putting him ahead of his leadership opponent Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has long been a formidable fundraiser as Senate GOP leader. Proving they can similarly rake in the cash is critical for both Johns vying to replace him.
More than half of Democrats believe there's a real border crisis and surprising percentages expressed support for some of former President Trump's immigration plans, according to a new Axios Vibes survey by The Harris Poll.
Why it matters: The GOP narrative of chaos at the border has hit home with Democratic voters, spelling danger for President Biden.
Look past former President Trump's promising day at the Supreme Court, and you'll see the groundwork to deterring pro-Trump election plots in 2024.
Why it matters: Trump's delay, delay, delay strategy appears to be working for him, but many of his loyalists are facing stiff consequences from civil and criminal cases.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Sunday he's focused on returning Senate control to Republicans, rather than who ends up in the White House.
A centrist House Democrat said Sunday there is "no way" his colleagues will allow Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
Why it matters: Greene has not ruled out forcing a vote on her motion to vacate against Johnson when the House returns to session on Monday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he invited House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to visit Ukraine.
Why it matters: Jeffries played a critical role in helping House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) pass a $95 billion foreign aid bill that includes aid to Ukraine.
Plummeting fertility rates and major demographic shifts are expected to slow U.S. population growth in the years ahead, with a steady flow of immigrants needed to offset the economic consequences.
Why it matters: The result is a fresh collision of two contentious issues — immigration policy and economic growth — that will continue to shape political debates for decades.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) predicted Sunday that the Supreme Court will send the case of former President Trump's immunity claims back to the lower courts, and be granted immunity for some actions.
The big picture: Graham's comments come days after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case, where Trump's lawyers argued that former presidents cannot be prosecuted for actions taken while in office, even once they've left the White House.
"Honesty," "responsibility," "freedom" and "American national parks" — these are among the country's most unifying words, embraced by 9 in 10 Republicans, Democrats and independents alike, according to survey findings by Ipsos.
"MAGA" and "2nd Amendment" are two of the most polarizing.
Why it matters: As election season intensifies, it's not just that words matter — but that different groups perceive the same words differently.
Many of the seismic societal shifts that took root in 2020 — a year of unprecedented disruptions to American health, wealth and civil harmony — are in the process of being partially or fully reversed.
Why it matters: The head-spinning snapbacks reflect a society still struggling to find its footing — and learn the right lessons — after a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, nationwide racial unrest, and one of the most divisive elections in U.S. history.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is quickly moving up former President Trump's list of possible vice presidential picks because Trump's team believes he would be a safe choice who could attract moderate voters, four people familiar with the situation tell Axios.
Why it matters: Burgum is on a long list of VP contenders, but Trump's rising interest in the North Dakota governor has been clear in recent weeks — and reveals his latest thinking about how he thinks his running mate could help him with undecided voters.
