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The University of Florida campus group says the suspension over an off-campus post violated free speechSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA dispute among student Republican groups in Florida over alleged antisemitic behavior is heading for a courtroom after a chapter at the state’s flagship university was suspended for an online post featuring two people giving Nazi salutes.On Saturday, University of Florida (UF) blocked campus operations of the school’s College Republicans after the group’s state leadership said it had disbanded the chapter for engaging in “a pattern of conduct that violated its rules and values, including a recent antisemitic gesture”. Continue reading...

• Senate Majority Leader John Thune initiated a prolonged floor debate on the SAVE America Act, a bill imposing strict voter registration rules, potentially lasting days or weeks amid unified Democratic opposition. • Republicans hold 53 seats but need 60 votes to advance the legislation, which passed the House earlier; President Trump warned he would never endorse any Republican voting against it. • The talkathon aims to force Democrats on record while Trump pushes to scrap the filibuster, though Thune lacks the votes; Sen. Mike Lee noted efforts will be determined in real time.

• Republican candidates are encountering challenges mobilizing voters for the 2026 midterm elections as President Trump continues promoting claims about election integrity and potential fraud, creating messaging conflicts. • NPR analysis indicates that the more Trump emphasizes election rigging or claims Democrats will win despite Republican efforts, the harder it becomes to energize GOP voters who may grow discouraged or cynical about electoral outcomes. • Political observers note that voters are already highly polarized, making traditional persuasion efforts difficult, while Republican turnout could suffer if messaging emphasizes electoral vulnerabilities rather than party strength and accomplishments.