The Latest Breaking News from Republican Party

DeSantis begins ramping up South Carolina outreach for 2024, with backing from state lawmakers

WASHINGTON — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies are starting to lay the groundwork for a presidential campaign in South Carolina, moving to build a political operation and court local leaders in a state likely to be fiercely competitive in the 2024 GOP presidential primary.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 27, 2023

Republican US Rep. Cory Mills calls defamation bills not worthy of ‘free state of Florida’

The GOP-backed bills to make it easier to sue the news media in Florida face opposition from conservatives, including Republican U.S. Rep. Cory Mills and the Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity, who call the measures unconstitutional.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 27, 2023

Good Numbers For DeSantis In New Hampshire And Iowa Polls Where It Could Have Major Concern

The race for the 2024 presidential election continues to intensify and could see an head-to-head battle for the GOP nomination

Zenger · Mar 27, 2023

Fed chair to speak to House GOP lawmakers Wednesday - Roll Call

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell is set to visit Capitol Hill and will attend the Republican Study Committee's weekly lunch.

Roll Call · Mar 27, 2023

House GOP’s energy bill hitting the floor amid market volatility - Roll Call

House Republicans are pitching a bill this this week as a way to reduce energy costs, but it’s unclear how quickly it might lower prices.

Roll Call · Mar 27, 2023

Houston GOP activist knew for years of child sex abuse claims against Southern Baptist leader, law partner

Under oath, outspoken anti-gay activist Jared Woodfill said he was told in 2004 that Paul Pressler had sexually abused a minor. But Woodfill did not cut ties with the Southern Baptist leader — and said he had no knowledge of Pressler’s alleged behavior when another young man came forward about…

The Texas Tribune · Mar 27, 2023

Don't call them 'witch hunts.' Most Americans say investigations into Trump are fair

The latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that a majority of Americans do not want former President Donald Trump to hold that office again, as his campaign for 2024 is in full swing.

WEKU · Mar 27, 2023

Seeds of today’s bitter political divisions were sown in 1978 Republican primaries

House member John Anderson of Rockford, Illinois was one of three moderate Republicans who found their way to the top of the conservative hit list in ‘78.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 27, 2023

With contempt for ‘corporatists,’ DeSantis pitches GOP voters on the power of the state

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis uses his new political memoir to describe how he views the future of the Republican Party, and he’s making a bet that most conservative voters are ready for it.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 27, 2023

Jonathan Bernstein: Why Medicaid expansion will overcome Florida politics

North Carolina’s Republican-led legislature last week approved the expansion of Medicaid to more low-income adults, leaving only 10 states that continue to reject the federal government’s incentives under the Affordable Care Act. Medicaid expansion, aimed at adults who make too much money to qualify for conventional Medicaid but not enough…

Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2023