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MediaBias News has published 13 stories involving Republican Party, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Politics · United States
Chris Christie says he will decide on 2028 presidential run after midterms
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told attendees at a New Hampshire gaming summit on Tuesday that he is weighing a 2028 presidential run, will wait for the November midterm results before deciding, and called for lawmakers to regulate prediction markets.
United States2 min readTrust 68 · Craft 67 · Hype 15 
Politics · United StatesTrump says US can afford $5,000 payouts if Republicans win
Donald Trump has stated the United States can afford to send $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans retain control of Congress. He indicated the payments would be made after the election, and a White House budget official discussed the funding plan.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesGOP convention video claims God gave Donald Trump caretaker role
At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, a video narrated that on June 14, 1946 God looked at his planned paradise, said he needed a caretaker, and gave Donald Trump that role. Critics across outlets called the piece blasphemous, unhinged and cult‑like.
United States2 min readTrust 54 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesRFK Jr. criticises Democrats at Republican convention
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday night. The address, which lasted nearly 30 minutes, included criticism of the Democratic Party and the U.S. response to COVID-19.
United States3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 59 · Hype 45![The Epstein Files have been a source of persistent criticism for the second administration of US President Donald Trump [File: David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/reuters_6a12dc1e-1779620894.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Politics · United StatesFake GOP Convention Site Redirects to Epstein Files
A mock website designed to resemble the Republican Party's upcoming midterm convention in Dallas appeared as a top Google search result. Instead of convention details, clicking the link redirected users to the Department of Justice's website containing files on Jeffrey Epstein.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
PoliticsMelania Trump to skip Republican midterm convention
First Lady Melania Trump will not attend the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas on September 9 and 10. A White House official confirmed her absence, which comes as at least 45 Republican lawmakers have also stated they will skip the event.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 68
Politics · United StatesTrump signs stopgap funding bill to avert US government shutdown until December
US President Donald Trump signed a bill on 2 September 2026 extending federal government funding until 11 December, avoiding a shutdown before the midterm elections. The House and Senate passed the measure with overwhelming majorities, though no left-rated outlet reported the story.
United States5 min readTrust 78 · Craft 65 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesJames Braid to leave White House legislative affairs post in September
James Braid, White House legislative affairs director, will leave the administration in September, Donald Trump and JD Vance confirmed. Braid has managed Trump’s congressional agenda since 2025, including major bills and confirmations. His next role is unclear, and no left-rated outlet reported the story.
United States4 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesTrump approves $30m PAC spending to shore up Republican midterm candidates
President Donald Trump has approved spending millions from his personal political action committee to support vulnerable Republican candidates in November’s midterm elections. Advisers say the first tranche could reach $30m, though the final amount remains undecided. The move follows internal GOP anxiety over slipping poll numbers and low voter turnout.
United States5 min readTrust 60 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesMichael Alfonso wins Wisconsin GOP nomination for open House seat
Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of former congressman Sean Duffy, secured the Republican nomination for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District on 11 August 2026. The 26-year-old political newcomer was backed by President Trump and will face the Democratic nominee in November.
United States3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 51 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesUS advocates seek Republican support to end child marriage
Organisations advocating to end child marriage in the United States are targeting Republican lawmakers at state and federal levels, framing it as a nonpartisan issue affecting children. Some states are advancing laws to set the minimum marriage age at 18, while California legislators face lobbying to remove exceptions.
United States3 min readTrust 27 · Craft 62 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesTrump says voters are angry at Republicans but not at him ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump said voters are angry at Republicans but not at him, as polls show the party trailing Democrats by 8 points ahead of the 2026 midterms. Trump’s super PAC has $400 million but has not yet spent to support GOP candidates, while he has lost 21 court battles over state voter rolls.
United States5 min readTrust 62 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesTrump tells Max Miller reelection prospects 'aren’t looking good'
President Donald Trump reportedly told Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) that his reelection bid was in trouble following domestic violence allegations. Trump called Miller a 'good person' but privately expressed doubts, while Ohio Republicans urged him to withdraw before a Wednesday deadline to trigger a special election.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
