Deb Haaland Wins New Mexico Governor’s Race
By The Republic Standard News Staff Democrat Deb Haaland has won election as governor of New Mexico, defeating Republican Gregg Hull, a 60-year-old businessman and longtime mayor of Rio Rancho.…
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Republicans Defend 53 Senate Seats in November Midterms
By The Republic Standard News Staff Voters on Nov. 3 will decide control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, with Democrats favored to reclaim the House and pursuing enough…
Justice Department Charges 28 California Green Card Holders
By The Republic Standard News Staff The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 28 lawful permanent residents in California with alleged voter fraud, including accusations that they registered or voted…
Trump Administration Blames NYC Sanctuary Laws for Violent Crimes
The White House launched a direct attack on New York City’s sanctuary policies this weekend, arguing that local refusal to cooperate with federal immigration authorities has directly endangered public safety.…
Paxton Admits Iran War and Fuel Costs Hurt GOP
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acknowledged that President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran and resulting fuel costs are damaging Republican electoral prospects, according to leaked audio from a closed-door…
Nevada House Race Tightens Amid Carpetbagger Claims
A Republican-held congressional district in Nevada has shifted from safe to competitive, driven by voter backlash against a candidate accused of carpetbagging and displaying misplaced valor. The race, monitored as…
States Sue EPA Over Power Plant Emission Rule Repeal
Lawsuit Challenges Federal Agency Action A coalition of twenty-one states and several major cities filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Trump administration, challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to…
Trump Administration Begins Big Bend Wall Construction Despite Landowner Opposition
The Trump administration has resumed construction of a border barrier in the rugged Big Bend region of West Texas, moving forward with physical infrastructure despite significant opposition from local landowners…
Florida Republican Salazar Criticizes Trump Immigration Enforcement
Rep. María Elvira Salazar has publicly challenged President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement strategy, marking a significant fracture between the Florida congresswoman and the administration that endorsed her re-election bid earlier…
Trump Bars South Africans Over Discrimination Claims
The United States government has announced new visa restrictions targeting specific individuals in South Africa, citing concerns over race-based discrimination and land confiscation policies. The move marks a significant escalation…