Republicans
The latest on the Republican Party. Also referred to as the Grand Old Party (GOP), it is one of the two major political parties in the United States, alongside the Democratic Party. The current chairperson of the party is Ronna McDaniel, granddaughter of former Michigan Governor George Romney and the niece of Utah U.S. Senator Mitt Romney. Former President Donald Trump is the last Republican president.
Marsha Blackburn's chances of beating John Rose in Tennessee governor race
Marsha Blackburn and John Rose are set to face off in a Republican primary ahead of the 2026 election.
Democratic lawmaker issues "knife fight" warning ahead of JD Vance visit
Indiana State Representative Matt Pierce warned that state Democrats are in a "knife fight to preserve democracy."
Republican popularity falls to lowest level in years
According to a new poll, the proportion of people who intend to vote for the Republican Party has declined.
Flashing warning sign for Dems in Pennsylvania voter registration rolls
As of July 2025, Democrats outnumber Republicans by only 59,000 voters — down from nearly one million less than a decade ago.
Texas AG Ken Paxton ramps up "aggressive" legal pressure on Democrats
Republican Speaker Dustin Burrows has given the absent lawmakers until Friday to return to Texas and appear before the House.
Missouri GOP considers Texas-style redistricting plans
The Missouri GOP is reportedly considering redistricting plans similar to Texas that would bolster election chances.
Why is Gretchen Whitmer holding up a special election in Michigan?
The governor has waited more than 210 days to call a special election to fill a vacant state Senate seat, leaving 270,000 residents without representation.
US on "precipice of recession," warns leading economist
Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi said recent data suggests the country is headed for challenging times.
Republican says state's GDP has plunged 6% due to trade war—'Troubled time'
"What we're seeing is basically a recession economy," Nebraska Representative Don Bacon said in a recent interview.
Marjorie Taylor Greene asks Trump to commute George Santos' sentence
Santos was convicted of 23 felony counts, prompting widespread scrutiny over the handling and consequences of political corruption cases.
Nebraska Republican loudly booed over SNAP cuts at town hall
Representative Mike Flood's town hall got off to a rocky start Monday night as he faced the public's wrath over Trump administration policies.
Democrat edges out incumbent Florida Republican in new poll
A new poll showed a House Republican in Florida trailing a potential Democratic rival in a district Trump won by double-digits last year.
Texas House approves arrest warrants for absent Democrats
The maps drawn by Texas Republicans would create five new Republican-leaning seats before next year's midterm elections.
Largest Texas newspaper rebukes Greg Abbott over redistricting "power grab"
"The lives of Texans come second to the desires of President Trump and his loyalists," the Houston Chronicle's editorial board wrote Monday.
Can Greg Abbott kick out fleeing Democrats? Experts weigh in
The Texas governor's threat to oust state Democrats faces legal hurdles.
Bipartisanship Is Alive, and We Governors Are Proving It | Opinion
At a time when many Americans feel disillusioned by national politics, we offer this reminder: Governors still lead.
Donald Trump gets good news from most accurate pollster
A new survey found that nearly half of all voters and 80 percent of Republicans have a favorable opinion of Trump, while just 13 percent view him unfavorably.
Donald Trump gets even more bad news on US economy
Analysts expect more jobs data revisions in 2025, after Friday's payrolls report led to the firing of America's chief employment statistician.
Nancy Mace launches bid for South Carolina governor
Nancy Mace has launched her campaign for South Carolina governor, joining several prominent Republicans who will bid to replace Henry McMaster.
Jasmine Crockett speaks out after Dems flee Texas—'get aggressive'
Texas Democrats left the state on Sunday in an effort to stop a redistricting vote.
Sydney Sweeney steps out for first time since jean ad controversy
The star of American Eagle's new jean campaign attended a screening of her latest film.
Greg Abbott threatens to expel Texas Democrats as they thwart redistricting
Greg Abbott has said that the absences of Texas Democrats that prevented a quorum were "premeditated for an illegitimate purpose."
Texas Democrats head to Chicago in effort to block redistricting map
Democrats have left Texas for a second time in four years in an effort to block a vote by denying the legislature a quorum.
Significant number of Democrats view party negatively: Poll
A newly released AP-NORC poll found that more than one-third of Democrats described their own party in negative terms.
Senate confirms ex-Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as DC prosecutor
The Senate confirmed the former tv host 50-45 as D.C.'s top federal prosecutor after Trump withdrew his first pick.
Is Sydney Sweeney a registered Republican? What we know
Florida Department of State records confirm Sweeney registered as a Republican voter in Monroe County on June 14, 2024.
Jack Smith faces federal investigation over Trump prosecutions
The Office of Special Counsel confirmed on Saturday that it has opened an investigation into the former special counsel.
Elon Musk spent millions to get back in Donald Trump's good graces
Musk and the president had a very public falling out in June after the tech mogul returned to the private sector.
New poll shows top 2028 presidential candidates in swing state
North Carolina, often considered determinative in recent presidential contests, could offer a bellwether for national trends.
America Needs a Digital Dollar | Opinion
The question isn't whether digital currencies will reshape global finance, it's whether America will lead this transformation or watch from the sidelines as others determine the future of money.