Republican Party (United States) News & Breaking Stories

Far-right Ohio Republican Jim Jordan faces an uphill battle to secure the 217 votes needed to win the House Speaker nomination.

NYC Councilwoman Inna Vernikov arrested for openly carrying a firearm at a pro-Palestinian rally, sparking calls for her dismissal.

Georgia Rep. Austin Scott has filed to be the Speaker of the House after Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise withdrew his bid.

President participates in tour of Tioga Marine Terminal in Philadelphia,PA and discusses Bidenomics agenda creating union jobs and clean energy future.

Israel vows to maintain its siege on Gaza until hostages are released, causing a growing humanitarian crisis in the region.

Tlaib clarifies stance on Israel-Palestine violence, emphasizes she does not support targeting and killing of civilians. Controversy ensues.

House Republicans have nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker, but deep divisions within the party have delayed the election process. Scalise narrowly beat Rep. Jim Jordan in a private ballot, but it remains uncertain whether lawmakers who supported Jordan will back Scalise in a full House vote. The GOP majority is divided, and Democrats are expected to oppose the Republican nominee.

Republicans struggle to unite and elect Rep. Steve Scalise as the next House speaker following the removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy.

Kamala Harris faces criticism from both Republicans and Democrats ahead of the 2024 presidential election, with insults targeting her appearance.

74-year-old Steve Garvey, a former World Series champion, is running for the Senate in California and aims to be the first Republican to hold the position in decades. Despite the challenges, Garvey is confident he can win with his common sense campaign and focus on quality-of-life issues. He has received support from rival fan bases and Democrats who appreciate his care for them and their families. Garvey's former teammates, including Tommy Lasorda, have also shown their support. Garvey believes in the power of belief and hopes to connect with Californians before the election.

U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., has been charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, and other offenses in a 23-count superseding indictment. The charges include stealing people's identities, making unauthorized charges on donors' credit cards, and lying to the Federal Election Commission. Santos allegedly inflated his campaign's reported receipts and submitted false reports to the FEC to mislead officials and the public. The indictment also alleges that Santos participated in multiple fraudulent schemes. His treasurer, Nancy Marks, has already pleaded guilty to related conduct. Santos has refused to resign and denies the new charges.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the famous Democratic family, has dropped his primary bid and will run for president as an independent in the 2024 race. Kennedy wants to declare independence from corporations, the media, and the two major political parties.

Former President Donald Trump complies with a gag order by not attacking the judge's staff in his civil fraud trial, but criticizes New York State Attorney General Letitia James instead.

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) confirms his run for Speaker of the House, potentially attracting support from hardline conservatives.

Judge issues gag order in Trump's fraud trial, warning against personal attacks on court staff; Trump called judge "rogue" and AG "corrupt."

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, pleads not guilty to charges of lying about drug use while buying a handgun.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted by some of his own, with all Democrats and eight Republicans voting to remove him from his role.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise could be in line for the top job in Congress's lower chamber after Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted.

Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly confirms reports that Donald Trump denigrated military members, veterans, and their families.

Democratic megadonor Sam Bankman-Fried considered paying former President Donald Trump not to run for reelection in 2020, according to a new book. Bankman-Fried's associates reportedly established a covert communication line with Trump's camp and found he could potentially be swayed for $5 billion. Bankman-Fried also planned to contribute millions to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to defeat "Trumpier" candidates. Bankman-Fried is currently facing charges of fraud and embezzlement.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser, to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat previously held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Butler will be the only Black woman serving in the Senate and the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the chamber. Her appointment will give the Democratic caucus more flexibility on close votes.

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 99th birthday with his family in Plains, Georgia, breaking his routine of watching church services online. The celebration took place in the same house where the Carters lived before he was first elected to the Georgia Senate in 1962.

Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman triggered a fire alarm in a Capitol office building while lawmakers were scrambling to pass a bill to fund the government.

The federal government is on the brink of a shutdown as Congress has not passed any spending bills. A bipartisan deal is needed to keep it open.

Ron DeSantis insults University of Florida's football team at California Republican Party event to rally presidential campaign support.

Dianne Feinstein, a California senator, has passed away at the age of 90. Mitch McConnell paid tribute to her.

Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has offered Democrats subpoena power in the impeachment inquiry into President Biden in exchange for support to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Gaetz has been leading the charge to replace McCarthy as speaker and has been courting Democrats for weeks.

Texas representative Jasmine Crockett goes viral for speaking out against the inquiry into Joe Biden's impeachment, accusing Republicans of hypocrisy.

President Biden criticizes Senator Tommy Tuberville as an extremist, accusing him of obstructing military nominations and being uninformed.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs temporarily stepped down, causing controversy over her nominees awaiting Senate confirmation. Republican treasurer Kimberly Yee takes over.

Arizona Republican Treasurer Kimberly Yee has been appointed as acting governor after a feud with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs over filling executive branch positions.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene proposes cutting Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's salary to $1, but the proposal is unlikely to pass.

Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott engaged in a heated argument over expensive curtains during a Republican presidential debate.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum criticized the recent Republican presidential primary debate for excessive crosstalk and lack of control.

Former friend turned Republican rival Chris Christie compared Donald Trump to Donald Duck for "ducking" the GOP debate. Christie accused Trump of being afraid to defend his record.

Republican presidential debate turns bizarre as candidates squabble over curtains and make strange comments about sleeping with teachers.

Remains of Suzanne Morphew, missing for 3 years, found in Colorado. Husband previously charged but charges dropped.

Vivek Ramaswamy's remarks on the real divide in America during a debate have gone viral, but netizens are more focused on trolling his hairstyle.

Former President Donald Trump's campaign is shifting its focus from the second Republican debate to Michigan and the general election.

US Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Races to Pass Budget; Social Security Payments Unaffected, but New Applications for Social Security Cards Will Be Impacted.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for Senator Robert Menendez to resign amid federal bribery and corruption charges.

Dana Perino questions Trump's decision to skip the second Republican debate, calling it a missed opportunity.

Government shutdown fears loom as Congress and Senate struggle to agree on federal budget, potentially impacting non-essential agencies and services.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is cautiously optimistic about advancing appropriations bills and a temporary stopgap measure to avoid a government shutdown.

Former Trump administration aide Cassidy Hutchsinson claims she had to leave Washington after testifying against Donald Trump and his allies in the January 6 investigation. In an upcoming memoir, she alleges that Trump refused to wear a mask due to concerns about his orange bronzer staining the straps. Hutchsinson also accuses Rudy Giuliani of sexually assaulting her on January 6, a claim he denies. Her book, titled "Enough," is set to be released in September and contains other shocking revelations.

Senator Bob Menendez vows to fight new federal corruption charges against him, adopting a defiant stance similar to his previous trial.

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) refuses to comment on whether Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) should resign following his indictment, sparking controversy.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a Democrat, announces he is switching to the Republican Party, making Dallas the largest city with a GOP mayor.

The San Francisco 49ers won their 13th straight regular season game, beating the New York Giants 30-12.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Chad Mizelle, a lawyer who served under former President Donald Trump, as the new Chair of the Florida Elections Commission. Mizelle is the chief legal officer of Affinity Partners, a global investment firm founded by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. DeSantis also reappointed two members to the Commission, one of whom donated $50,000 to a super PAC supporting DeSantis' presidential campaign. The appointments are subject to Senate approval.