Trump Tightens Grip On GOP After Cassidy Defiance Backfires
May 17, 2026·3 days ago·via The New York Times

The New York Times says Trump is tightening his grip on the GOP as Bill Cassidy’s loss highlights the cost of bucking him. The story reflects a party base that is still aligned with Trump and increasingly hostile to establishment resistance. In today’s Republican Party, defiance comes with consequences - especially when voters want fighters, not lecture-givers. Read more about this...