The Latest Breaking News from Republican Party

Push is on to boost troops’ housing allowance

WASHINGTON — Democrats in both chambers have been angling for several years to give military families more money to cover housing costs, and they are at it again — this time with some influential GOP support.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023

‘Total and complete disaster’: DeSantis takes rhetorical aim at Fed Chairman Powell

WASHINGTON — Ron DeSantis has found a new rhetorical target as he prepares for a potential presidential bid: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 6, 2023

NC Dem leaves party — giving GOP control

Tricia Cotham accused of "bait-and-switch" after constituents "overwhelmingly for a Democrat to represent them"

Salon · Apr 6, 2023

AP News Digest 3 am

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The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

GOP's DeSantis visits Whitmer's Michigan, the 'anti-Florida'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is going to the northern Michigan community of Midland for a county GOP event Thursday before heading to speak at Hillsdale College

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Switching parties, Rep. Tricia Cotham is formally welcomed to North Carolina House GOP caucus

RALEIGH, N.C. — Democratic State Rep. Tricia Cotham joined House and Senate GOP leaders at the North Carolina GOP headquarters Wednesday morning to announce that she is switching parties to become a member of the House Republican caucus.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023

The shadow speaker: Trump scrambles House GOP's agenda with new focus on indictment

Trump called for Republicans to defund the FBI and DOJ.

Axios · Apr 5, 2023

A N.C. lawmaker has switched parties, creating a path to stricter abortion laws

North Carolina state Rep. Tricia Cotham announced she was switching affiliation on Wednesday — a move that gives the Republicans a veto-proof majority in the state.

WEKU · Apr 5, 2023

On DeSantis turf, Newsom decries conservative education push

Appearing on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ turf, California Gov. Gavin Newsom decried what he called a conservative attempt to reshape education in the U.S., most notably at progressive institutions like New College of Florida

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Trump remains the most popular Republican despite his indictment

Hours after his courtroom appearance, it was clear the former president’s fundamental political calculus is unchanged

The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2023