As top Freedom Caucus members like Chip Roy [R-TX], Andy Biggs [R-AZ] and Ralph Norman [R-SC] prepare to leave the House, The Hill's Emily Brooks examines the uncertainty of the group's future and how much of it may depend on whether Republicans hold the House majority. #republicans #gop #freedomcaucus #housegop #houserepublicans #thehilleditorscall
For the Republican officials and operatives who have been turned into outcasts as they balk at President Trump and his MAGA takeover of the party, there’s a question about what to do next: Join the Democrats? Try to influence specific issues? Or try to retake control of the Republican Party? Those in Our Republican Legacy (ORL) are attempting the latter path, forming a “shadow RNC” with the goal of working to regain control of the state GOP structures one by one — with the ultimate goal of making a non-MAGA candidate the Republican presidential nominee in 2028. The Hill's House Leadership Reporter Emily Brooks explores the critical debate amongst conservatives in The Movement, her newsletter analyzing influences and debates on the…
Turning Point Action, the political arm of Turning Point USA, last week endorsed Ken Paxton — a big get for him. But it drew backlash from other factions of the right who noted Paxton’s alleged infidelity, which clashes with the organization’s emphasis on strong families and marriages. The Hill's House Leadership Reporter Emily Brooks explores the critical debate amongst conservatives in The Movement, her newsletter analyzing influences and debates on the right in Washington. Read More: https://thehill.com/newsletters/the-movement/5740821-tax-cuts-gop-midterm-message/
The conservative activist class has grown disenchanted with tax cuts, putting it at odds with Republicans who are still trying to make the cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act the cornerstone of their midterm messaging campaign. Scott Presler, a conservative organizer with millions of followers, delivered that message bluntly in comments to GOP House members in the Republican Study Committee last week while advocating for a bill to strengthen voter ID and registration requirements. “If the leadership is only going to run on milquetoast tax cuts, you are going to lose this November,” Presler said. The Hill's House Leadership Reporter Emily Brooks explores the critical debate amongst conservatives in The Movement, her newsletter…
Turning Point USA took a big risk in scheduling counterprogramming as a protest to the NFL making Spanish language, Puerto Rican, ICE-critical artist Bad Bunny the Super Bowl halftime show headliner. But the organization is deeming its “All American Halftime Show” — which featured country artists Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett — a major win, promising to do another alternative halftime show next year. And with the widespread praise for the show on the right, it’s setting the tone for what comes next in conservative activism — even as it’s unclear whether it was successful. The Hill's House Leadership Reporter Emily Brooks explores the critical debate amongst conservatives in The Movement, her…