Interviews with two veterans in Congress highlight how the terrorist attacks that sparked wars in Iraq and Afghanistan changed the nation’s politics but did not leave its leaders with monolithic views.
Month: September 2026
Two veterans from different political parties took disparate lessons from the post-9/11 wars.
Republicans hoped to boost enthusiasm for Ken Paxton during the two-day event in Dallas. The Texas attorney general is facing off against Democrat James Talarico in November for a U.S. Senate seat.
Trump got his big show. Vance took the baton. ‘Common sense’ was the term. No bad vibes allowed.
Joseph diGenova — a Trump loyalist — told The Washington Post that he has submitted his resignation to the attorney general amid disagreements over the pace of the investigation into Trump’s political foes.
The vice president characterized Democrats as the “party of hatred,” while urging Republicans to unify. His role could strengthen his potential presidential bid.
Democrats condemned the calls for violence. The Republican senator did not address the outburst in the moment but later posted a clip in which it could be clearly heard.
The operation’s long-awaited spree extended competitive House races
The former president plans to join House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) at an event in New York.
Conference chairwoman Lisa McClain will focus on Democratic policies, including those on immigration.