Republicans
The latest polls show wide support within the Republican Party for President Donald Trump. 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.
'Brazen Abuse of Power': Reactions Follow Trump Pardoning Michael Flynn
Many Republicans praised Trump for granting Flynn clemency, while Democrats felt the pardon was an act of corruption.
Sanders Criticizes Trump for Touting Dow Record as Millions Go Hungry
"The stock market is not the economy," the progressive senator from Vermont tweeted.
Man Refuses to Believe Washington State Is Blue: 'The Only Majority
Despite acknowledging that more people in Washington voted for Democrats than Republicans, TikToker Dutch Hollander seemed to argue that land mass demonstrated a majority for Republicans.
Never Trumpers Admit Trump Has Taken Over GOP, But They're Staying to Fight
"I'm a Republican for as long as I'm a Republican and Donald Trump will never represent anything I believe in or stand for as a Republican," former GOP chair Michael Steele told Newsweek. "Because he's not a Republican. He's not a conservative."
Most Americans Back Trump for 2024 GOP Primary, Pence in Second: Poll
President Donald Trump is the overwhelming favorite to be the 2024 GOP nominee for president, should he choose to run again after losing to President-elect Joe Biden, according to a new poll.
McConnell Told Trump to Nominate Amy Coney Barrett on Night of RBG's Death
"You've gotta nominate Amy Coney Barrett," Mitch McConnell allegedly told President Donald Trump after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Another Stimulus Check Is 'Critical' to Recovery, Over 125 Economists Say
"We know that the next stimulus needs to be big, immediate and direct, and lasting until the economy recovers," the economists wrote in an open letter.
Senator Durbin Wants to Replace Feinstein as Top Dem on Judiciary Committee
"The to-do list for the Senate Judiciary Committee is long, and of critical importance to the future progress of our country," Senator Dick Durbin said Monday.
Michigan County Board Supports Impeaching Democratic Governor Whitmer
Members of the Kalkaska County, Michigan Board of Commissioners plan on sending a resolution calling for Governor Gretchen Whitmer's impeachment to the state legislature.
GOP Senator Urges Trump to Help Biden Administration Succeed
Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) urged President Donald Trump to "put the country first and have a prompt and orderly transition to help the new administration succeed" on Monday.
GSA Tells Biden Transition Can Formally Begin As Trump Continues Lawsuits
With the General Services Administration recognizing Joe Biden as President-elect, Biden's transition teams will have access to more than $6 million in federal funds for the transition process.
Most Voters Want Divided Congress as Stimulus Deadlock Continues: Poll
A new poll suggests that most voters would prefer that partisan gridlock continue in Congress, with Republicans retaining control of the Senate in January's runoff elections and potentially acting as a firewall between the Democratic-controlled House and President-elect Joe Biden.
Very Few Celebrities Actually Quit Twitter for Parler
Not many of the public figures made good on their vows to abandon the social platform.
GOP National Security Experts Warn Trump Risking 'Long-Term Damage'
"It is now time for the rest of the Republican leadership to put politics aside and insist that President Trump cease his dilatory and anti-democratic efforts," the former GOP officials wrote.
Lincoln Project Attacks 'Unpatriotic' Republican Rising Stars in New Ad
The anti-Trump super PAC said some Republicans were "waiting in the wings to dismantle" American democracy after Trump's election loss.
Former Colorado Governor Joins Republican Voices Urging Trump to Concede
Bill Owens has said Donald Trump should "accede to the wishes of the electorate" as the president continues to rally against the election outcome.
GOP Pressure for Trump to Concede to Biden Grows as His Silence Continues
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Senator Pat Toomey, Congressman Fred Upton and John Bolton were among the Republicans that urged Trump to admit defeat this weekend.
Republican Steve King Asks Harris if She Came from 'Slaves or Slave Owners'
"Who's going to tell him how Black people got to Jamaica and how some of their descendants wound up with European blood?" tweeted Joy Reid.
Chris Christie Says Trump's Legal Team Has Become an 'Embarrassment'
The Republican former New Jersey governor described Trump attorney Sidney Powell's conduct as "outrageous."
Detroit's Major Newspaper Calls on Michigan to Certify Election Results Now
"The farce set in motion when the loser of this year's presidential election petulantly refused to acknowledge the voters' verdict has run its course," the editorial board of the Detroit Free Press wrote.
Fifth GOP Senator Congratulates Biden and Harris, As Trump Rejects Outcome
Sen. Patrick Toomey (R-PA) made the comments after the Trump campaign's latest legal set back in Pennsylvania.
GOP Civil War, Inspired by Trump, Grips Georgia, Threatens Other States
Stoked by the president's unverified claims about voting, the infighting in Georgia has plunged the GOP into a civil war with just weeks left until the runoffs.
Trump 'Seeking to Disenfranchise Black Voters' With Election Fraud: Lawsuit
A new suit alleged that the Trump campaign sought to disenfranchise Black voters by pressuring local officials not to certify election results in Detroit.
Trump Supporters in Georgia Threaten to Destroy GOP, Boycott Runoff Electio
Videos show protesters upset about the election results, urging that Republican officials are not re-elected for "not explicitly helping Trump to 'stop the steal.'"
Most GOP Senators Stay Mum on Trump's Efforts to Challenge Election
Mitt Romney, Susan Collins and Ben Sasse have been outspoken about Trump's challenges to the election results, while most other Republican senators have not.
Tucker Carlson Advertiser, Lindell of MyPillow, Helps Bail Out Rittenhouse
Accused Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse posted a $2 million bond on Friday with the assistance of MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell.
Pennsylvania Gov Confident of Biden Win as House Republicans Call for Audit
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf said the audit was unnecessary because the committee in charge has "no expertise or role in election administration."
President-elect Joe Biden Asks Public to Fund Transition Team Efforts
"Because President Trump refuses to concede and is delaying the transition, we have to fund it ourselves and need your help," President-elect Joe Biden tweeted Friday.
After Trump Meeting, Michigan Lawmakers Stand Firm on Election Outcome
"We will follow the law and follow the normal process regarding Michigan's electors, just as we have said throughout this election," read a joint statement from Michigan Republican House Speaker Lee Chatfield and Michigan Republican Majority Leader Mike Shirkey.
NJ Democrat Calls for Rudy Giuliani, Other Trump Attorneys to be Disbarred
Congressman Bill Pascrell described President Donald Trump's legal attempts to retain the presidency as "frivolous" and called for members of Trump's legal team, including Rudy Giuliani, to be disbarred.
