Washington, D.C. – May 31, 2026
Zogby Poll Shows Republicans Surging to Near Tie on Generic Ballot as RNC Prepares Historic โTrump-a-Paloozaโ Midterm Convention
Washington, D.C.ย โ A major new survey from Zogby Strategies has delivered a stunning update on the 2026 midterm landscape, revealing that Republicans have surged to within a statistical tie against Democrats on the generic congressional ballot just months before voters head to the polls.
The Real Polling in Real Time survey found Democrats at 46.3 percent and Republicans at 45.8 percent โ a dramatic improvement from February when Democrats enjoyed a commanding +5 point lead. Analysts describe the result as essentially even within the margin of error, raising fresh concerns for the Democratic Party heading into a cycle where Republicans are defending their Senate majority and a slim House edge.
Voters continue to trust Republicansย on key issues that matter most to everyday Americans. The poll shows the GOP holding solid leads on crime (+10), immigration (+7), international strength (+3), and keeping the American dream alive (+3). Democrats maintain advantages on healthcare (+14), affordability (+7), and middle-class needs (+6), but the narrowing overall gap suggests momentum is shifting toward the America First agenda.
The pollโs findings come as the Republican National Committee takes bold steps to energize its base. On Friday, the RNC unanimously approved a historic rule change allowing it to hold its first-ever national convention during a midterm election year. Chairman Joe Gruters described the gathering as a โTrump-a-paloozaโ designed to showcase the Trump administrationโs accomplishments since Republicans regained the White House.
President Donald J. Trump first announced the plan in September, calling for a high-profile โAmerica Firstโ event to highlight policy wins and rally voters. The RNC Rules Committee adopted the change during the partyโs winter meeting in Santa Barbara, California. Gruters said the convention will focus on expanding fundraising, boosting turnout, and protecting ballot integrity to secure Republican majorities and give President Trump a strong Congress for his full four-year term.
โThis is about unity behind President Trumpโs vision,โ Gruters told reporters. The event is expected to coincide with the RNCโs summer meeting, likely in August, though exact details are still being finalized.
The move marks a departure from tradition, as national conventions have historically been reserved for presidential years. Republican leaders hope the gathering will counter the typical midterm headwinds faced by the party in power and counter Democratic criticism.
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin pushed back sharply, claiming President Trumpโs approval ratings remain low due to economic concerns. Yet GOP insiders point to the Zogby data as evidence that voters are responding positively to Republican priorities on border security, crime, and strength abroad.
As the 2026 midterms approach, the combination of tightening polls and a landmark convention signals a confident and energized Republican Party ready to build on its 2024 victories. Democrats, meanwhile, face the challenge of defending their record while trying to regain ground on issues where Republicans now lead.
BREAKING: US Senate unanimously BANS all Senators from Getting it if the federal government is shutdown
Washington, D.C. – May 31, 2026
Senate Unanimously Passes Landmark Resolution to Withhold Pay from Senators During Government Shutdowns
Washington, D.C.ย โ In a powerful display of bipartisan accountability, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved Sen. John Kennedyโs (R-La.) resolution to withhold pay from all senators if the federal government shuts down. The measure passed by voice vote and will take effect immediately following the November 2026 midterm elections.
โThis is about shared sacrifice. If senators are going to vote to shut down the government and prevent millions of federal workers from getting paid, they ought to have the same skin in the game. My resolution will ensure that senators arenโt the only people receiving their paychecks during a government shutdown,โ Kennedy stated.
The resolution marks a significant reform aimed at ending the long-standing practice in which members of Congress continued to receive full salaries while essential federal employees went without pay during prolonged shutdowns.
Between October 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026, the federal government experienced full or partial shutdowns totaling more than 119 days. During that period, every member of Congress received their full pay while hundreds of thousands of federal workers missed paychecks, creating widespread frustration among taxpayers and government employees alike.
Kennedy first introduced versions of this resolution in November 2025 and continued fighting for its passage throughout the historic 43-day full government shutdown. He pushed the measure again after the government reopened and secured unanimous, bipartisan support in the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration in December 2025.
In March 2026, Kennedy attempted to pass the resolution by unanimous consent during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, but it was blocked by an objection from Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii). On Wednesday, the resolution cleared a motion to invoke cloture by a resounding 99-0 vote before advancing to final passage.
Supporters hail the measure as a common-sense step toward fiscal responsibility and fairness. By ensuring senators share the financial burden of shutdowns they help create, the resolution reinforces the principle that elected officials must live under the same rules they impose on the American people.
The timing of the resolutionโs implementation โ after the 2026 midterms โ allows the new rule to apply to the next Congress while giving voters a clear opportunity to hold lawmakers accountable at the ballot box. Republicans view the unanimous passage as evidence that even in a divided Senate, the public demand for accountability can unite both parties when the issue is straightforward and just.
Critics of past shutdowns have long argued that members of Congress should not be insulated from the consequences of legislative gridlock. Kennedyโs resolution directly addresses that concern by tying senatorsโ compensation to the smooth operation of government.
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the measure is expected to resonate strongly with voters who have grown tired of Washington insiders protecting their own paychecks while ordinary Americans bear the cost of political standoffs. The resolution sends a clear message: public service means shared sacrifice, not special privileges.
With this unanimous vote, the Senate has taken a meaningful step toward restoring trust in government and ensuring that those who hold power feel the same pressures faced by the people they serve.
Vote To Remove Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar From Congress Being Considered By Republican Congressman
Washington, D.C. – May 31, 2026
Republican Congressman Signals Potential Expulsion Vote for Rep. Ilhan Omar, Introduces โDisqualifying Dual Loyalty Actโ to Ban Dual Citizenship in Congress
Washington, D.C.ย โ U.S. Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) is openly considering a floor vote to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from the House of Representatives as fresh inquiries examine long-standing allegations tied to her personal background. The Florida Republican said the effort would advance depending on the results of ongoing reviews into claims that Omar entered a marriage with her brother.
โWeโre waiting to get the data on the brother marriage thing, which I think is coming,โ Fine said during an interview. โIf it turns out that that is actually the reality, will there be a vote on the floor to expel this woman from Congress? Absolutely.โ
At the same time, Fine has introduced theย Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act, a measure that would bar members of Congress from holding dual citizenship and require exclusive allegiance to the United States. The legislation aims to eliminate potential conflicts of interest for lawmakers who handle classified information and shape national policy.
โThe bottom line is that you canโt serve two masters,โ Fine said. โIf youโre going to serve in the United States Congress, you should serve America ONLY.โ
Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) voiced strong support for the bill, emphasizing national security implications beyond simple voting records.
โItโs not just about the vote,โ Harris said. โItโs about access to our national security secrets. They get to learn things that people from their home countries would never get to know.โ
Harris noted that several lawmakers were born outside the United States and questioned whether all prior allegiances had been formally renounced. Supporters argue the proposal reinforces American interests at the highest levels of government and addresses concerns that some elected officials may prioritize foreign ties.
The bill would apply to both the House and Senate, forcing lawmakers to relinquish any foreign citizenship to retain their seats. However, it faces steep obstacles in the Democrat-controlled Senate, where similar measures have stalled.
โThe Senate will never, ever pass it,โ Harris said. โBut we want to get it done [โฆ] itโs about Americans first.โ
Fine described the legislation as part of a longer-term effort to raise standards for federal office and restore public confidence in Congress. Any expulsion vote would require a two-thirds majority in the House โ a high bar that has rarely been met in modern history. No formal proceedings have been scheduled, and the outcome remains uncertain as investigations continue.
The renewed focus on Omar highlights deepening partisan divides over loyalty, eligibility and national security within Congress. Republicans view the dual-pronged push as a necessary defense of American sovereignty, while critics warn it risks politicizing citizenship and targeting specific members without sufficient evidence.
As the 2026 midterm cycle intensifies, the debate is expected to fuel broader discussions on congressional ethics and eligibility requirements.
Election Ruling Sends the Democrats Into Full-Blown Panic They’ve Been Caught After Trying To Let…
Washington, D.C. – May 31, 2026
North Carolina Court Delivers Major Election Integrity Victory, Bars โNever Residentsโ from Voting in Federal Elections
Washington, D.C.ย โ A North Carolina superior court has issued a landmark ruling declaring that the state violated its constitution by permitting certain nonresident individuals to cast ballots in federal elections, handing a clear legal victory to the Republican National Committee and the North Carolina Republican Party.
Wake County Superior Court Judge Hoyt Tessener sided with Republican plaintiffs in the dispute over so-called โnever residentโ voters โ individuals born overseas to U.S. citizen parents who have never physically lived in North Carolina yet were allowed to vote under the stateโs Uniform Military and Overseas Voter Act.
Republican attorneys argued that the North Carolina Constitution restricts voting rights exclusively to state residents, and that no separate standard could be created for federal contests.
โThis ruling confirms the state constitution forbids voting by individuals who have never lived in North Carolina,โ said North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Jason Simmons.
Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters called the decision โa clear win for fair and lawful elections.โ
The case stemmed from litigation tied to the contested 2024 North Carolina Supreme Court race. While the State Board of Elections had already halted never-resident voting in state elections after a prior state Supreme Court ruling, it continued the practice for federal races until Tuesdayโs decision.
Judge Tessener agreed that the stateโs residency requirements apply uniformly across all elections.
The ruling explicitly does not affect legitimate military personnel or overseas citizens who previously resided in North Carolina before moving abroad, as those voters remain protected under federal law.
Republicans have long maintained that strict adherence to constitutional residency rules is essential to prevent fraud and safeguard the integrity of the ballot box. Democrats and the State Board of Elections had opposed the lawsuit, claiming it risked disenfranchising military families.
Election law experts note that similar overseas-voting provisions exist in several other states, suggesting the North Carolina outcome could influence national standards as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
With Republicans defending their majorities in Congress, the decision is being viewed inside the GOP as another important step in tightening voter eligibility and reinforcing constitutional safeguards following the partyโs 2024 successes.
Legal observers expect Democrats may appeal, but for now the ruling stands as a significant advancement for election integrity efforts across the South and beyond.
