The Latest Breaking News from Republican Party

Anthony Scaramucci Slams Trump's GOP Influence, Says 'It's All About Me' Even After Presidency

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci criticized President Donald Trump’s influence over the Republican Party, arguing that Trump’s focus on personal legacy could outweigh concerns about the party’s future.

Benzinga · Jul 29

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Trump’s intelligence director in likely end to spying law stalemate

Clayton is confirmed, putting likely end to holdup in reauthorizing FISA Section 702’s spying powers

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Contentious Democratic Senate contest dominates Michigan’s primary season

Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has been among the most contentious elections so far this year.  With a week to go until the Aug. 4 primary, the matchup that pits Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County public health official Abdul El-Sayed highlights the ongoing tension between the party’s moderate and…

Roll Call · Jul 28

Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race

The poll found the Austin Democrat with a commanding lead among independents and a surprising edge with non-college-educated voters, who have consistently favored Republicans.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 28

Pete Hegseth Has ‘Lost My Confidence,’ Thom Tillis Says as Republicans Warn Pentagon Leadership Is Failing to Deliver an Iran Endgame

Republican criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth intensified as the nearly five-month U.S. war with Iran strained military budgets, disrupted shipping routes and left lawmakers demanding a clearer endgame.

Benzinga · Jul 28

Chris Christie Warns Republicans About ‘Deadly Numbers’ — Take 'Distance' From Trump or 'Go Down With Him'

Former Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) warned that Republican candidates could face growing political risks if they remain closely tied to President Donald Trump as voters express dissatisfaction with his administration’s performance.

Benzinga · Jul 28

Donald Trump demands Senate to cancel August break until it passes voting bill

President Trump urged Senator John Thune to cancel the Senate's August break. He wants senators to pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill. Republicans currently lack the necessary votes for this legislation. Thune stated he would support canceling the break if a path forward existed. This dispute complicates the Senate's legislative…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

John Thune leads Republican revolt over Trump demanding Senate cancel summer break for him

‘We could stay here ‘til Christmas’, a frustrated Thune tells Trump of chamber’s inability to pass his voter ID law

The Independent UK · Jul 27

U.S. House Ethics Committee is investigating GOP Rep. Lance Gooden

The panel did not say why it was looking into the Terrell Republican, noting only that the matter was referred last month by the Office of Congressional Conduct.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 27

Bipartisan headwinds buffet $1B ‘anomaly’ for Trump battleship

As Congress acts on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government operating beyond Oct. 1 at current levels, unless specified otherwise, it must decide whether to grant exceptions — potentially including $1 billion to start procuring parts for the first of a new line of proposed Trump-class battleships. But…

Roll Call · Jul 27