House GOP faces familiar Lone Star standoff on border package
“If they try to jam them through, they're gonna fail on the floor," Rep. Tony Gonzales warned of the bills. Source link
Christie sees a lane in the GOP primary: Trump destroyer
Christie’s former supporters in New Hampshire hope it’ll be him. “We definitely need somebody strong and optimistic,” said Hillary Seeger, a conservative activist who backed…
Rep. Greene’s D.C. jail visit pulls GOP closer to Jan. 6 rioters
WASHINGTON — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene swept into the District of Columbia jail to check on conditions for the Jan. 6 defendants, with Republican lawmakers handshaking…
Exclusive: House GOP chairs press Pentagon on candidate records disclosures
The Air Force has confirmed release of the military records of seven GOP congressional candidates. Source link
Air Force IDs 2 new GOP candidates whose military records were improperly released
Among the Air Force veterans whose records were released to Due Diligence are Reps. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and Zach Nunn (R-Iowa), both of whom have…
A possible Trump indictment has Kevin McCarthy’s GOP endorsing crime
Just after last fall’s midterm elections, congressional Republicans fumed at their historic underperformance and seemed ready to dump Trump. “Former President Trump is facing waves…
The New West: Colorado reflects region’s shift away from GOP
DENVER — Kevin Priola was a Republican before he could even vote. Inspired by Ronald Reagan, he preregistered with the GOP at age 17. He joined…
‘You think I’m crazy?’ Florida GOP sweats Trump vs. DeSantis
The Florida delegation’s 20 House GOP members are clearly wary of choosing sides between the party’s two heavyweight 2024 contenders, as the former president takes…
Did Biden bailout SVB?; Ukraine divides GOP field; U.S. may ban TikTok
Whatever you do, don't call it a bank bailout.Americans gripped their wallets this week when the now-shuttered Silicon Valley Bank announced they had suffered $1.8 billion in after-tax…
As GOP moves away from Reagan, a generational divide opens on foreign policy
WASHINGTON — Foreign policy doesn’t usually determine the outcome of American elections. Some elections, though, have a long-term effect on U.S. policy. The 2024 contest is…
Ron DeSantis’ Ukraine comments tease 2024 run, expose a divided GOP
WASHINGTON — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appears likely to run for president in 2024. DeSantis has reportedly indicated privately that he will launch a bid for…
Scott Walker grades Ron DeSantis as a potential GOP frontrunner
As the 2024 race heats up, Walker is now weighing in on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential White House hopeful who is heralded as…
Abcarian: Reported Harris-Warren rift plays into GOP hands
There are so many ways to delegitimize a woman in politics: Attack her for the sound of her laughter, for shedding a tear on the…
GOP leader ‘pausing’ social media after liking LGBTQ posts
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, a Republican, announced Monday that he is “pausing” all social media activity after revelations that he repeatedly commented on…
New GOP Leader Has Luck on His Side
Sacramento — Sacramento Get used to the name Kevin McCarthy. He’s the Legislature’s newest leader and one thing already can be said about him without argument:…
GOP senator: Only way to improve Biden’s budget ‘is with a shredder’
Biden’s budget, which includes tax hikes on wealthy Americans and corporations, record military funding and a plan to cut the deficit by $3 trillion over…
McManus: Biden made opening budget bid. What’s the GOP plan?
WASHINGTON — President Biden unveiled his $6.8-trillion budget proposal last week, and it drew the customary jaded responses: a work of fiction. A party platform with…
Trump should quit 2024 race if indicted, potential GOP contender says
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump should quit the presidential race if he's indicted, one of the former Republican president's potential competitors says.Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is considering a GOP presidential bid,…
California Politics: State GOP starts convention with no prominent Senate candidate
SACRAMENTO — Programming note: Next week we will begin sending the California Politics newsletter on Thursdays instead of Fridays. Please look for us in your inbox…
Former Ohio speaker and GOP chair convicted in bribery scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former state House Speaker Larry Householder and former Ohio Republican Party Chair Matt Borges were convicted Thursday in a $60-million bribery scheme that…