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President Donald Trump listens to a reporter's question as he flies aboard Air Force One from Joint Base Andrews, Md., to West Palm Beach, Fla., Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Governors group says Trump will welcome Democrats and Republicans to White House

February 11, 2026

Governors from both parties will be able to meet with President Donald Trump later this month, after all. The White House initially extended invitations only to Republicans. But the National Governors Association said Wednesday that the Republican president would welcome governors from all states and territories. Democrats threatened to boycott the traditional White House dinner if they were shut out of the business meeting. It’s unclear whether every governor will participate in the meeting. There’s no immediate comment from the White House.

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FILE - Wearing a beaded bolo around a pin that says "United States Senate," Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., listens to thanks from members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, after the passage of a bill granting the tribe with federal recognition, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Dec. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Sen. Thom Tillis takes on the White House, but not Trump

January 16, 2026

Sen. Thom Tillis isn’t holding back in his final year in Washington. He criticizes President Donald Trump’s advisers and questions their influence on key decisions. Tillis recently participated in a congressional delegation to Copenhagen to show unity with Denmark as Trump threatens to seize Greenland. He also criticized the Justice Department’s investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Tillis often targets Trump’s senior aides, questioning whether Trump receives the best advice. He remains supportive of Trump but expresses frustration with certain advisers. Tillis’ candid approach has attracted attention and support from some GOP colleagues.

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