The official website for Karl Rove, former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush includes his articles, on-air appearances, political predictions, and more.

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April 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM

To Save the Midterms, Go on the Offensive

4/30/2026 Karl's Latest In To Save the Midterms, Go on the Offensive [[link removed]] April 30, 2026 As Republicans face a tough election, they must remember the words of Zhang Yu, a commentator on the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War”: “Attack is the secret o…
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April 24, 2026 at 12:09 AM

Democrats in Peril, From Barcelona to Boise

4/23/2026 Karl's Latest In Democrats in Peril, From Barcelona to Boise [[link removed]] April 23, 2026 The Republican Party faces problems. The Democratic Party is a mess, too. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances Fox & Friends Fox News Channel Frid…
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April 16, 2026 at 9:28 PM

We’re Disappointed in All of You

4/16/2026 Karl's Latest In We’re Disappointed in All of You [[link removed]] April 16, 2026 It’s all so sordid. Faced by a growing number of sexual-assault accusations, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D., Calif.) ended his campaign for governor and resigned from Congress. Read More [[link remov…
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April 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM

Where the GOP’s Future Is on the Ballot

4/9/2026 Karl's Latest In Where the GOP’s Future Is on the Ballot [[link removed]] April 9, 2026 Since 2028 will be a wide-open race for the White House, there’s every chance for the election to change each party. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances Th…
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April 2, 2026 at 5:47 PM

The 2026 Races to Watch for 2028 Results

4/2/2026 Karl's Latest In The 2026 Races to Watch for 2028 Results [[link removed]] April 2, 2026 Political battles are already under way that will have serious consequences for the 2028 presidential election’s outcome. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances …
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March 26, 2026 at 4:28 PM

Republicans’ Biggest Asset: Democrats

3/26/2026 Karl's Latest In Republicans’ Biggest Asset: Democrats [[link removed]] March 26, 2026 The outcome of the midterms largely depends on the popularity of President Trump. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances The Journal Editorial Report Fox Ne…
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March 19, 2026 at 7:16 PM

Trump Hasn’t Lost His Voters Over Iran

3/19/2026 Karl's Latest In Trump Hasn’t Lost His Voters Over Iran [[link removed]] March 19, 2026 Operation Epic Fury has greatly diminished Iran’s offensive capabilities. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances Kilmeade & Friends Fox News Radio Wednes…
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March 12, 2026 at 10:25 PM

Don’t Bank on a Texas Blue Wave

3/12/2026 Karl's Latest In Don’t Bank on a Texas Blue Wave [[link removed]] March 12, 2026 Count on Democrats to be all over any political happening in Texas that casts them in a positive light. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances Kilmeade & Friends …
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March 6, 2026 at 1:04 AM

Trump’s Iran Challenge Is at Home

3/5/2026 Karl's Latest In Trump’s Iran Challenge Is at Home [[link removed]] March 5, 2026 President Trump’s decision to unleash Operation Epic Fury against the Iranian regime was a historic act. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances The Story with Marth…
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February 26, 2026 at 6:14 PM

The State of the Union Is Belligerent

2/26/2026 Karl's Latest In The State of the Union Is Belligerent [[link removed]] February 26, 2026 At one hour and 48 minutes, it was history’s longest State of the Union speech. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances The Journal Editorial Report Fox N…
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February 19, 2026 at 7:57 PM

Can Newsom Live Down His Record?

2/19/2026 Karl's Latest In Can Newsom Live Down His Record? [[link removed]] February 19, 2026 At last week’s Munich Security Conference, Gavin Newsom told the assembled world leaders that “Donald Trump is temporary. He’ll be gone in three years.” Read More [[link removed]] Karl's U…
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February 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Do Democrats Know How to Win?

2/12/2026 Karl's Latest In Do Democrats Know How to Win? [[link removed]] February 12, 2026 It’s likely Democrats will flip the House this fall. They need to gain only three seats, and the president’s party generally loses ground in midterm elections. Read More [[link removed]] Karl…
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February 5, 2026 at 8:19 PM

Republicans Have an Economy Problem

2/5/2026 Karl's Latest In Republicans Have an Economy Problem [[link removed]] February 5, 2026 It’s bad news for Republicans that recent coverage of President Trump has been dominated by topics ranging from invading Greenland and Immigration and Customs Enforcement killings in Minneapoli…
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January 29, 2026 at 6:14 PM

Midterms Are Dems’ to Lose—and They May

1/29/2026 Karl's Latest In Midterms Are Dems’ to Lose—and They May [[link removed]] January 29, 2026 In midterm elections, the party that doesn’t hold the White House almost always makes gains. That’s especially true when the president’s approval rating is underwater, which means Republic…
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January 22, 2026 at 4:16 PM

Is Trump Trying to Lose the Midterms?

1/22/2026 Karl's Latest In Is Trump Trying to Lose the Midterms? [[link removed]] January 22, 2026 A year ago Tuesday, Donald Trump was sworn in for a second time as president. It’s been a year of rapid movement, controversy and upheaval. It’s also been utterly mystifying. Read More [[…
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January 15, 2026 at 8:35 PM

A Good Dog Meets His Maker

1/15/2026 Karl's Latest In A Good Dog Meets His Maker [[link removed]] January 15, 2026 Doc Holliday, 8, a black-and-white English cocker, passed from this life into the next a week ago Tuesday. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances America's Newsroom …
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January 8, 2026 at 11:27 PM

Ahead in 2026: You Read It Here First

1/8/2026 Karl's Latest In Ahead in 2026: You Read It Here First [[link removed]] January 8, 2026 Before offering my predictions for 2026, let’s review my score for 2025. I had about 56% right, 42% wrong, 2%—one prediction—to be determined. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming …
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December 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of 2025

12/30/2025 Karl's Latest In The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of 2025 [[link removed]] December 30, 2025 If you listed the worst years in American history, 2025 wouldn’t be near the top. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances The Story with Martha MacCallum …
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December 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM

Democrats’ Lessons From 2024? Never Mind

12/23/2025 Karl's Latest In Democrats’ Lessons From 2024? Never Mind [[link removed]] December 23, 2025 The Democratic National Committee announced last week that it won’t publish its long-promised “after-action report” examining the party’s 2024 defeat. Read More [[link removed]] K…
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December 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM

Alarm Bells Ring, Are You Listening?

12/18/2025 Karl's Latest In Alarm Bells Ring, Are You Listening? [[link removed]] December 18, 2025 It’s the season of jingle bells and sleigh bells for most of us, but for the White House, alarm bells should be clanging. The administration is making mistakes that could result in a nasty …
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December 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM

How Isolationist Are Trump’s Voters?

12/11/2025 Karl's Latest In How Isolationist Are Trump’s Voters? [[link removed]] December 11, 2025 The newly released White House National Security Strategy raises again the question whether Americans are turning isolationist. A recent poll suggests they aren’t. Read More [[link remov…
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December 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM

A GOP Win Foretells Midterm Trouble

12/4/2025 Karl's Latest In A GOP Win Foretells Midterm Trouble [[link removed]] December 4, 2025 The GOP avoided disaster Tuesday in the special election to fill the Tennessee congressional seat left vacant by Republican Mark Green’s resignation. But the results should be a wake-up call f…
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November 28, 2025 at 2:14 AM

Voters Would Be Grateful for Less Political Noise

11/27/2025 Karl's Latest In Voters Would Be Grateful for Less Political Noise [[link removed]] November 27, 2025 Politics in America today are way too loud and much too small. The habits of serious leaders appear to have been discarded in favor of ever more exotic social media antics. …
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November 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM

Is Trump Starting to Correct His Course?

11/20/2025 Karl's Latest In Is Trump Starting to Correct His Course? [[link removed]] November 20, 2025 The zig and zags of politics have been dizzying recently. But some of the turns seem to be in a good direction. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances …
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November 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM

The Meaning of the Democrats’ Victory

11/6/2025 Karl's Latest In The Meaning of the Democrats’ Victory [[link removed]] November 6, 2025 Tuesday was a very good night for Democrats, but the headlines obscure things that should worry both parties for next year’s midterms. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV App…
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October 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM

I Want Your Vote, You Bigot

10/30/2025 Karl's Latest In I Want Your Vote, You Bigot [[link removed]] October 30, 2025 With days to go in the New York City mayoral contest, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani—often smooth and charismatic—made a real misstep. He revealed a new, ugly side to his message that will likely …
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October 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM

How to Read the 2025 Election Tea Leaves

10/23/2025 Karl's Latest In How to Read the 2025 Election Tea Leaves [[link removed]] October 23, 2025 When ballots are counted across America in less than two weeks, the punditry will focus on the New York mayoral race and the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial contests. Knowing that …
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October 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM

Gaza Deal Is a Big Win for Trump—but Voters Are Fickle

10/16/2025 Karl's Latest In Gaza Deal Is a Big Win for Trump—but Voters Are Fickle [[link removed]] October 16, 2025 The past week has been historic, and a great personal triumph for President Trump. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances The Story with M…
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October 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM

Trump's Problem Is a Lack of Focus

10/9/2025 Karl's Latest In Trump's Problem Is a Lack of Focus [[link removed]] October 9, 2025 There’s so much happening, it’s overwhelming—for news junkies watching events unfold and for the White House trying to manage it all. The federal government is shut down over stupid demands. …
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September 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM

Who’ll Lose When Government Shuts Down?

9/25/2025 Karl's Latest In Who’ll Lose When Government Shuts Down? [[link removed]] September 25, 2025 It looks as if we’ll have another government shutdown. On Friday House Republicans passed a continuing resolution to fund the government. In response, Senate Democrats demanded that the …
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September 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM

'They' Didn't Kill Charlie Kirk

9/18/2025 Karl's Latest In 'They' Didn't Kill Charlie Kirk [[link removed]] September 18, 2025 It has been a sad, sickening week for America. Our country witnessed a terrible event. A young man was gunned down doing what he loved—debating all comers on a college campus on behalf of his…
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September 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM

GOP Has a Chance in Michigan’s Senate Election

9/11/2025 Karl's Latest In GOP Has a Chance in Michigan’s Senate Election [[link removed]] September 11, 2025 When Republicans last won a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, families were flocking to theaters to see “The Lion King,” Sony was releasing the first PlayStation, and Jeff Bezos was f…
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September 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM

Here’s What Will Decide the Midterm Elections

9/4/2025 Karl's Latest In Here’s What Will Decide the Midterm Elections [[link removed]] September 4, 2025 Independent voters, the economy, and candidate quality will all be crucial factors. Republicans have received good news in recent months about next year’s midterms. Read More [[li…
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August 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM

The Heaven’s 27 of Camp Mystic Will Save Many More

8/28/2025 Karl's Latest In The Heaven’s 27 of Camp Mystic Will Save Many More [[link removed]] August 28, 2025 My wife, Karen, and I hosted dinner at our Austin home for 42 guests on Aug. 20. As they greeted each other with hugs and handshakes, there was sadness and weariness in the room—…
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August 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Can Trump Seal the Ukraine Deal?

8/21/2025 Karl's Latest In Can Trump Seal the Ukraine Deal? [[link removed]] August 21, 2025 So much about Ukraine seems in flux since President Trump landed in Alaska Friday. It’s been nonstop action with a growing cast of world leaders jumping in. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's…
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August 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Midterm Strengths and Dangers

8/14/2025 Karl's Latest In Midterm Strengths and Dangers [[link removed]] August 14, 2025 The midterm elections are 15 months away, and both Republicans and Democrats are showing strengths. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances The Story with Martha MacC…
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August 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM

Gerrymandering and JB Pritzker’s Inferno

8/7/2025 Karl's Latest In Gerrymandering and JB Pritzker’s Inferno [[link removed]] August 7, 2025 As Gov. JB Pritzker welcomed Democratic Texas state representatives to Illinois, where they’d fled to deny a quorum in Austin, he denounced the GOP plan to redraw the Lone Star State’s congr…
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July 31, 2025 at 10:35 PM

A Revolutionary Reflection

7/31/2025 Karl's Latest In A Revolutionary Reflection [[link removed]] July 31, 2025 It took one member of the small drafting committee—a tall, quiet, red-headed young Virginian—two weeks to write the document. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances The J…
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July 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM

Trump Learns the Political Price of Conspiracy Theories

7/24/2025 Karl's Latest In Trump Learns the Political Price of Conspiracy Theories [[link removed]] July 24, 2025 We’re seeing what happens when conspiracy collides with reality. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances The Story with Martha MacCallum Fox…
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July 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Can Anything Save the Democrats?

7/17/2025 Karl's Latest In Can Anything Save the Democrats? [[link removed]] July 17, 2025 It’s hard enough being the party out of power in normal times. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances The Story with Martha MacCallum Fox News Channel Monday, J…
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July 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM

The Real Budget Fight Begins

7/10/2025 Karl's Latest In The Real Budget Fight Begins [[link removed]] July 10, 2025 Congressional Republicans are likely relieved. Passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act required President Trump to manhandle dozens of GOP lawmakers. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV A…
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July 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM

The Declaration of Independence Made America Great

7/3/2025 Karl's Latest In The Declaration of Independence Made America Great [[link removed]] July 3, 2025 The countdown to next year’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence starts on Friday. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances The Story…
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June 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM

The MAGA Isolationist Mirage

6/26/2025 Karl's Latest In The MAGA Isolationist Mirage [[link removed]] June 26, 2025 Operation Midnight Hammer demonstrated the U.S. military’s awesome power and dealt Iran’s nuclear ambitions a severe setback. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances The…
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June 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM

Trump’s Clarity on Iran—and the Questions That Remain

6/19/2025 Karl's Latest In Trump’s Clarity on Iran—and the Questions That Remain [[link removed]] June 19, 2025 Any doubts as to where President Trump stood on Iran’s acquiring nuclear weapons should have been erased at 7:19 a.m. Central Time Tuesday. Read More [[link removed]] Karl…
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June 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM

The National Slap Fight Continues

6/12/2025 Karl's Latest In The National Slap Fight Continues [[link removed]] June 12, 2025 What the heck is going on? Have some of America’s leaders gone completely bonkers? Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances The Story with Martha MacCallum Fox New…
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June 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM

A Look Ahead at the 2026 Midterm Elections

6/5/2025 Karl's Latest In A Look Ahead at the 2026 Midterm Elections [[link removed]] June 5, 2025 Most Americans aren’t thinking about next year’s midterm election. But leaders, lawmakers and candidates in both parties are—and for good reason. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upco…
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May 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM

Tariffs May Cost the GOP in 2026

5/29/2025 Karl's Latest In Tariffs May Cost the GOP in 2026 [[link removed]] May 29, 2025 To do well in next year’s midterms, Republicans have to confront two messaging challenges now. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances The Story with Martha MacCallum…
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May 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM

How the GOP Can Win the Medicaid Debate

5/22/2025 Karl's Latest In How the GOP Can Win the Medicaid Debate [[link removed]] May 22, 2025 These are dark days for Democrats. Their party’s favorability rating is at a record low. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances America Reports Fox News Cha…
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May 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Democrats Are Stuck in the Soup

5/15/2025 Karl's Latest In Democrats Are Stuck in the Soup [[link removed]] May 15, 2025 President Trump and congressional Republicans keep on rolling, although they stumble at times and occasionally expose holes in their defenses. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appea…
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May 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM

How I Became Trump’s ‘Total Loser’

5/8/2025 Karl's Latest In How I Became Trump’s ‘Total Loser’ [[link removed]] May 8, 2025 Somehow on Sunday, I managed to spin up the leader of the free world in seven minutes. Read More [[link removed]] Karl's Upcoming TV Appearances America Reports Fox News Channel Fr…