Democrats vow to block Marjorie Taylor Greene effort to remove House speaker
Democratic leaders in the US House of Representatives are determined to thwart Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to remove Republican speaker Mike Johnson from his role. [ more ]
Analysis | Britain's Conservative Party, like the U.S. Republican Party, is in turmoil
Britain's Conservative Party faces possible defeat in upcoming elections after being exhausted and inward-looking, similar to the U.S. Republican Party. [ more ]
Latino voters have shown increased support for the Republican Party, with 39% planning to vote Republican in 2024.
Various factors including economic perception, business acumen, opposition to socialism, religious values, immigration stance, and rebel factor contribute to Latino appeal for Trump. [ more ]
Pennsylvania primary proves Trump still has to win over regular Republicans
Trump won Pennsylvania primary but lost 155,000 votes to Nikki Haley, indicating he still needs to work on winning over some traditional Republicans and independents. [ more ]
Who will Trump pick as his 2024 running mate? A VP shortlist
Trump secured Republican nomination, focus shifts to VP pick. Prioritizing loyalty, optics over policy in selection. VP's impact on election minimal. [ more ]
Governor Chris Sununu illustrates the deep-rooted issues within the Republican Party through his continued support of Donald Trump despite strong criticisms. [ more ]
Why Mike Johnson Finally Ditched Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Far Right
Mike Johnson faced challenges from both hard-right conservatives and establishment Republicans but eventually decided to support Ukraine funding with Democratic help. [ more ]
The GOP has had enough of Marjorie Taylor Greene's antics: "Nobody cares" what she thinks
Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene refuses to back down from her efforts to oust Mike Johnson despite lack of support.
Greene is outraged over Johnson's actions involving government funding bills and his perceived lack of action against trans people's rights and 'full-term abortion.' [ more ]
Arizona Democrats Consider 3rd Attempt to Repeal 1864 Abortion Law
Democratic lawmakers in Arizona are attempting to repeal an 1864 law outlawing abortion, sparking a divisive battle in the Republican-controlled State Legislature. [ more ]
Kari Lake denounces Arizona abortion ban that she once supported
Kari Lake, a US Senate candidate allied with Donald Trump, reversed her support for Arizona's abortion ban, highlighting the disunity within the Republican party. [ more ]
Ukraine warns it will lose the war against Russia without US military aid
Ukrainian authorities are concerned about the delay in U.S. military aid package worth $60 billion, blocked by the Republican Party under Trump's influence.
Ukrainian President emphasizes the urgent need for U.S. support to prevent Russia from causing catastrophic damage and loss of lives. [ more ]
Speaker Mike Johnson plans to advance a $95 billion aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and other allies, facing resistance from his own party while navigating a complex legislative path. [ more ]
Mike Pence's refusal to endorse Trump could influence other Republicans to distance themselves from him.
Pence's actions may impact Trump's chances in the upcoming election by potentially causing some Reaganite Republicans to stay home or vote for someone else. [ more ]
Republican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete term of ousted Speaker McCarthy
Sheriff Boudreaux and legislator Fong will compete in a May special election for the remainder of Kevin McCarthy's term in California's 20th District.
The district is strongly Republican, making it likely to remain in GOP hands, and Trump's involvement may influence the election as a proxy vote. [ more ]
Young conservatives have grown up in Trump's Republican Party. Now, it's time to vote
Young conservative supporters continue to be drawn to former President Donald Trump, admiring his refusal to back down and his conservative values.
Many young conservatives feel a strong connection to Trump, regarding him as their Republican experience and a refreshing alternative to traditional political figures. [ more ]
Opinion | If There's One Thing Trump Is Right About, It's Republicans
The Republican Party remains loyal to Trump, rejecting opportunities to nominate other candidates like Nikki Haley.
The Republican Party has become more radical and cultlike under Trump's control, overlooking his controversies and standing by him despite legal issues. [ more ]
Kari Lake, a Republican candidate for Senate in Arizona, is making efforts to reconcile with former foes and mend fences by reaching out privately and publicly to establishment Republicans in the state.
Ms. Lake is courting former adversaries, including seeking the support of key figures like Doug Ducey and Jan Brewer, expressing regrets about her past behavior, and working to bring more Republicans together. [ more ]
Now that he's the presumptive nominee, Trump readies next campaign: who will be VP?
Trump supporters have varied opinions on who should be his running mate, with considerations ranging from state demographics to successor potential.
The choice of Trump's running mate is crucial given his age, the potential to serve only one more term, and the importance of Trumpism continuing after his presidency. [ more ]