Republican Party
GOP Lawmaker Berated for Promising to End Free Tax Filing Because It 'Contradicts Taxpayers' Best Interest': 'Anything That Helps Americans is Out'
A Republican congressman is facing backlash after advocating for the end of the IRS Direct File program, stating it went against taxpayers' best interests.
Miami Republicans Push Back on Trump's Deportation Plans: 'We Have a Constituency to Represent'
A group of Miami-area Republican lawmakers is voicing concern over former President Trump's renewed push to dismantle key immigration protections
GOP Lawmaker Quickly Correcting Himself From 'Medicaid Cuts' to 'Medicaid Reforms' Draws Fire Online: 'Truth Slipped Out'
Rep. Jason Smith's on-air slip calling Medicaid "cuts" instead of "reforms" drew backlash, spotlighting growing tensions over proposed healthcare restrictions.
Missouri Voted in Favor of Abortion Rights and Paid Sick Leave. State Republicans Just Overturned Them Both
Missouri Republicans overturned abortion rights and paid sick leave, sparking outrage from advocates who say the legislature has ignored the will of the people.
Most California Voters Say Governor Newsom Is Prioritizing Presidential Run Over State Issues: Survey
Confidence in Newsom's ability to represent California's interests in dealing with the Trump administration is divided, with just 14% saying they were "very confident" in him, according to a new poll
AOC Posts Two-Word Response as CBO Projects Millions Could Lose Medicaid Under GOP Proposals: 'Told Ya'
AOC reacted to a report by the Congressional Budget Office showing that several Republican-backed Medicaid policy options could result in millions of Americans losing health coverage.
GOP Senators Reject Trump's Idea to Send U.S. Offenders to Foreign Prisons: 'I Can't Imagine You Can Deport a Citizen'
Some Republican senators are rejecting President Trump's proposal to send U.S. citizens convicted of crimes to foreign prisons
Undocumented Immigrants Are Less Likely to Commit Crimes Than U.S.-Born Citizens: Report
Findings contrast sharply with statements made by political figures at recent events such as last year's Republican National Convention, where officials described a so-called surge in migrant crime
Republicans Seek $1,000 Fee for Asylum Seekers in Sweeping Immigration Plan
House Republicans have introduced a proposal that would require migrants to pay $1,000 to apply for asylum
Mitch McConnell Cautions Trump of Previous 'America First' Policy That 'Did Not Work For Us' in Objection to Tariffs: 'Try Something Different'
Sen. Mitch McConnell listed reasons why Donald Trump's plan to implement tariffs, comparing the administration's economic goals to previous plans.
Billboard Campaign in Florida Blasts Local Republicans for Failing to Stand Up For Immigrants: 'Traitors to the American Dream'
A new billboard campaign in Florida is criticizing Cuban-American Republican politicians, accusing them of betraying immigrant communities and the American Dream.
Ron DeSantis Slams Newly Elected Florida GOP Congressman After Narrow Win: 'He's a Squish'
Gov. Ron DeSantis has stepped up his criticism of Randy Fine, Florida's newly elected congressman
Authorities Investigate Arson at GOP Office In New Mexico Marked With "ICE=KKK" Graffiti
Federal authorities are investigating a fire that damaged the headquarters of the Republican Party of New Mexico in Albuquerque
One in Three Americans Support Deporting All Undocumented Immigrants: Poll
A new Pew Research Center survey found that 1 in 3 American adults (32%) supports the deportation of all undocumented immigrants living in the United States
Furious Voters Rage to Empty Chairs as Republican Lawmakers Decline Town Hall Invites: 'They're Interested in Trump and Elon, Not Us'
Republican lawmakers faced backlash for their lack of presence this weekend as voters attended "empty chair" town halls to express their anger.
JD Vance's Brother Suggests 'Glock to Nuts' Policy For Child Predators As He Launches MAGA-Style Mayoral Campaign
Cory Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, has made headlines for his remarks about child protection during the campaign kickoff for his mayoral campaign in Cincinnati.
Texas Bill Could Charge Transgender People With 'Fraud,' Leading to Possible Prison Time
LGBTQ community advocates worry that transgender individuals who have changed some of their legal documents, but not all, might be targeted.
Republicans Advised to Avoid In-Person Town Halls Following Heated Confrontations Over Trump Layoffs
The caution comes on the same day in which California Republican Jay Obernolte was called a nazi during a heated "community coffee"
House Republicans Share List of 'Criminal Aliens' in Sanctuary Cities As Mayors Prepare For Tense Grilling
The list posted by the GOP Oversight Committee on X cites cases involving undocumented immigrants perpetrating alleged crimes that range from sexual offenses to murder
GOP Lawmakers' Scared S***less' Of 'Death Threats and Gestapo-Like Stuff' If They Defy Trump: Report
Some Republican lawmakers are reportedly scared to stand up to President Trump because they fear potentially violent reprisals.
Approval of Republicans in Congress Hits All-Time High as Approval of Democrats Sinks to All-Time Low: Poll
A new poll revealed a contrast in approval ratings of Congress, with Republicans reaching a record high and Democrats plummeting to their lowest level yet.
Democratic Senator: 'The Democrats' Brand Is Really Bad'
Virginia Senator Mark Warner harshly criticized his party while speaking at a conference, reflecting on the losses faced by the Democratic Party in the 2024 election cycle.
Governor Abbott Offers Over 100 Miles of Texas Borderlands in $11B Deal with Federal Government
While Texas Republicans largely back Abbott's request, it remains uncertain whether Congress will approve the funding
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Proof of Citizenship Bill; 9% of Eligible Voters Lack Required Documents
Voting rights advocates say the bill would disproportionately affect married women, young voters, and minorities.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposed State Budget Includes Over $500 Million to Crackdown on Undocumented Immigrants
The governor's spending proposal comes after GOP lawmakers recently rejected his plan to allocate $350 million for transporting migrants out of Florida
Reporter Calls Out Republicans for 'Railing Against Unelected Bureaucrats' While Handing Executive Powers to Elon Musk
A reporter called out Republicans for "railing against unelected bureaucrats" despite defending handing executive powers to Elon Musk.
Florida Businesses Slapped With Warnings for Hiring Practices Involving Immigrants
Letter by the governor's office suggest that enforcement has been hampered by a lack of funding from the Legislature, a clear jab at Republican lawmakers amid a growing feud
Republican Lawmaker Calls for Bishop to Be Deported for Telling Trump to Have 'Mercy' on Scared Children
A Republican lawmaker has called for the bishop who told Donald Trump to "have mercy" on scared children to be deported.
Exclusive: There Are Still Non-MAGA Republicans, But Any Influence Will Be Exerted Behind Closed Doors, Experts Argue
Political scientists explain the 'why' behind GOP members' reluctance to challenge Trump's agenda and potential checks from within Congress and the judiciary.
Republican Senators Introduce Legislation Requiring Familial DNA Testing at Southern Border
Critics of the bill question its basic privacy protections and raise concerns about what happens to sensitive genetic information once it's collected