The Latest Breaking News from Republican Party

Biden dismisses concerns about his age: ‘It doesn’t register with me’ – as it happened

Oldest president to seek re-election tackles issue a day after officially kicking off his 2024 bid

The Guardian - US · Apr 26, 2023

House Republicans press ATF leader at oversight hearing - Roll Call

Republicans questioned the ATF director's expertise and criticized a rule to toughen regulations on firearms with stabilizing braces.

Roll Call · Apr 26, 2023

House GOP leaders forge ahead with debt limit vote - Roll Call

Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said a vote on final passage would occur later Wednesday, but he declined to confirm he had enough votes.

Roll Call · Apr 26, 2023

House-Senate animosity bubbles over with clashes on property taxes, education

With threats of a special session and a derisive moniker, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tries to pressure the House speaker into acting on his conservative priorities.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 26, 2023

Poll: Americans want abortion restrictions, but not as far as red states are going

Respondents say they are mostly supportive of abortion rights, though they want it restricted to three months generally. But they are also opposed to severe restrictions many Republicans are pushing.

WEKU · Apr 26, 2023

GOP tries to block abortion from ballots

"GOP lawmakers pushing these efforts want 41% of voters to block ballot initiatives that 59% of voters support"

Salon · Apr 26, 2023

2024 Republicans eye new abortion battle lines

Republicans are recognizing that ceding the debate to Democrats could be a recipe for defeat in 2024.

Axios · Apr 25, 2023

Texas Democrats rally around Joe Biden as he announces reelection bid

Texas Democrats are hopeful Biden can run a competitive race in the historically red state — especially if the GOP nominee is Donald Trump again.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 25, 2023

GOP leaders try to woo holdouts ahead of debt limit vote - Roll Call

Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans to bring the GOP debt limit bill to the floor Wednesday without changes sought by some Republican lawmakers.

Roll Call · Apr 25, 2023

As Biden, McCarthy butt heads on debt, what are differences?

There are stark differences in how President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy want to shore up the government’s finances

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023