Republican Party
Voters 'Fed Up With Those in Power,' Pollster Says as Trump Faces Broad Disapproval
A majority of registered voters disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of several major issues at the start of the midterm election year, while Democrats hold a modest advantage in the fight for control of Congress, according to a new survey.
Trump Donors Reportedly Back Rubio Over Vance in Early 2028 Talk: 'It's 80-20 Marco'
Trump has increasingly praised Rubio in recent weeks as the administration's foreign policy agenda has taken center stage with tensions in Venezuela, Iran and Cuba
GOP Senator Says Stephen Miller Is 'Big Problem' in the Trump Administration, Says He 'Should Go'
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said that senior White House adviser Stephen Miller "should go," arguing that the official has exerted excessive influence over the administration and describing him as "a big problem" inside the government.
Husband of Late Aide Of Rep. Tony Gonzales Says Congressman 'Abused His Power' in Alleged Affair That Preceded Her Suicide
The former husband of Regina Ann "Regi" Santos-Aviles, a congressional aide who died last year after setting herself on fire, said U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales "abused his power" by allegedly engaging in a romantic relationship with her while she worked in his office.
Former Staffer Says Rep. Tony Gonzales Had Affair With Aide Who Later Died by Self-Immolation
A former congressional staffer of U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales said he engaged in a romantic relationship with a district aide who later died by suicide in 2025.
Congress Sees Highest Retirement Rate in Modern Era Ahead of Midterms
Congressional retirements are up to 60, according to NBC News including 51 House members and nine senators, surpassing previous modern-era highs
Marjorie Taylor Greene Tells GOP Reps to Come Up With Healthcare that 'Reduces Outrageous Costs' Instead of Bad Bunny Probe
Lawmakers have said they plan to contact the FCC regarding the singer's Super Bowl performance, arguing that translated lyrics were not appropriate for network TV
GOP Blowback Against Trump Expands With Defiance From Six House Republicans In New Vote
Six House Republicans voted with Democrats to adopt a resolution blocking the president's Canada tariffs, following a rare procedural vote in which three Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke both the president and GOP leadership.
Bannon Warns GOP Faces Midterm Trouble Given 'Massive Lack of Enthusiasm Among the Base'
Steve Bannon said Republicans face growing risk in the 2026 midterm elections, pointing to what he described as weak motivation among core supporters and recent polling from conservative-leaning firms.
GOP Alarm Grows Over Senate Control After Midterms, Operative Says Internal Numbers Are 'Far Less Certain': Report
Top Republicans are increasingly concerned that their party could lose control of the Senate in the midterm elections, with internal polling showing a more competitive landscape than expected, according to Axios.
Trump Approval Slips as Just Over 1 in 3 Americans Have Confidence in His Leadership Erodes, Survey Finds
Only 34 percent of Americans expressed confidence in Tump's leadership skills, while 21 percent said they trust him to act ethically in office
Republicans' Confidence in ICE Falls by Nearly 10 Points After Minneapolis Shootings: Poll
Republican confidence in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has declined sharply following fatal shootings in Minneapolis, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll.
Record 45% of Americans Identify as Independents as Democrats Regain Edge, Poll Reveals
A record 45% of U.S. adults identified as political independents in 2025, according to new Gallup data.
Private GOP Polling Raises Alarms Inside Trump Team Over ICE Crackdowns: Report
Private Republican polling reviewed by President Donald Trump's team and reported has shown declining support for his immigration policies, prompting quiet concern among some senior advisers, according to a new report.
GOP Senators Move to Rein in Trump's Foreign Policy: 'He Didn't Bluff With Venezuela'
Several Senate Republicans are moving to curb President Donald Trump's foreign policy authority amid concerns that his actions in Venezuela signal a broader willingness to deploy U.S. military force abroad without congressional approval.
Oil Entrepreneur Harry Sargeant Emerges as Key Figure in U.S. Talks on Venezuela Energy: Report
Oil entrepreneur and Republican donor Harry Sargeant III has emerged as a central figure advising the Trump administration on how to facilitate the return of oil companies to Venezuela.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She 'Never Liked the Mar-a-Lago Sexualization' as Rift With Trump Widens
Outgoing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she has long been uncomfortable with what she described as the "sexualization" of women associated with President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Trump's Meetings With Zelensky, Netanyahu: 'Can We Just Do America?'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Donald Trump for meeting with foreign leaders, questioning his focus on international affairs as tensions between the two Republicans continue to escalate.
Majority of Americans Say Trump Is Doing 'Too Much' to Deport Undocumented Immigrants, Poll Shows
A growing share of Americans believe the Trump administration is going too far in deporting immigrants living in the United States unlawfully, according to a new poll.
Democrats Claim Florida GOP Rep. Salazar Is In 'Panic' After Sharp Latino Voting Shift in Latest Elections
U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar is urging Republicans to adopt more Latino-friendly policies as Democrats accuse her of "panicking" over a sharp voter shift reflected in this month's election results.
GOP Senator Justifies Caribbean Bombings, Says 'Cartels Are Backed by Venezuela's Navy and Pose a Threat to the U.S.'
Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts defended ongoing U.S. military strikes targeting suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean, citing alleged ties between narcotraffickers and Venezuela's armed forces.
Economy, Not Immigration, Tops Latino Voter Concerns Ahead of 2026, New Poll Finds
A new national survey has found that economic pressures — not immigration — are shaping Latino political attitudes heading into the 2026 midterms.
House Speaker Johnson Says 'Extremism on the Left' Is the Direct Cause of American Suffering
House Speaker Mike Johnson accused Democrats of prolonging the now-34-day government shutdown, arguing that "extremism on the left" is responsible for what he called unnecessary hardship for millions of citizens across the U.S.
McConnell Among GOP Senators Joining Democrats in Vote to Scrap Trump Tariffs on Brazil
The Senate voted on Tuesday to advance a resolution to end President Donald Trump's tariffs on Brazilian imports, marking an unusual bipartisan challenge to the administration's trade policy. Five Republicans — including former Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell — joined all Democrats in supporting the measure.
Growing Number of Republicans Are Breaking Ranks Over Strikes in the Caribbean: 'We Expect to Get Our Questions Answered'
Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma told C-SPAN that the White House "needs to give insight" to Congress
New Florida Bill Would Let Families Sue Local Governments Over Crimes by Undocumented Immigrants
A Republican lawmaker in Florida has introduced legislation that would fine law enforcement agencies for failing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and allow families of people killed by undocumented immigrants to sue local governments.
Barack Obama Accuses Republicans Of Wanting To 'Rig The Next Election' In Ad Supporting Governor Newsom
Former President Barack Obama has entered the political fray ahead of November's special election in California, accusing Republicans of attempting to "rig the next election"
Republican Confidence in Direction U.S. is Taking Collapses After Kirk Shooting, Poll Finds
One Republican who participated in the AP-NORC poll said that "if you'd have talked to me two weeks ago, I wouldn't have brought it up as a main concern ... but now it's violence"
Almost 6 in 10 Americans Fear U.S. Democracy Is in Danger Amid Gerrymandering Efforts, Poll Shows
Nearly six in ten Americans believe democracy in the United States is under threat, with partisan redistricting emerging as a major source of concern, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Cuban Donor Behind Pro-immigrant Billboards in Miami Steps Into the Spotlight After Getting Threats: 'I Will Not Be Intimidated'
Michael B. Fernández, a Cuban-American billionaire and philanthropist, has revealed himself as the anonymous donor behind a series of billboard campaigns in Miami criticizing Republican lawmakers over their stance on immigration