The Latest Breaking News from Republican Party

Doug Mastriano wants to classify drag shows like strip clubs and adult bookstores because of a Pa. ‘queer prom’

PHILADELPHIA — A prom for LGBTQ youth in Doylestown sponsored by a state senator is drawing online attacks — and inspiring legislation from former GOP gubernatorial nominee State Sen. Doug Mastriano.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 26, 2023

Broad focus planned for revamped COVID panel under GOP majority

The new chair of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic is planning a wide focus on future pandemic preparedness and the impacts of the pandemic on the economy, education and the national supply chain.

Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023

McCarthy’s moderate Republican allies have their own debt-ceiling ideas

Ultraconservatives in the House have dominated the public discussion on the US debt ceiling, but Speaker Kevin McCarthy can’t afford to ignore GOP centrists if the country is to avoid a catastrophic payments default later this year.

Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023

GOPers plot to hike retirement age to 70

"Medicare and Social Security are non-negotiable," responded Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan

Salon · Jan 25, 2023

House GOP considering ‘clean’ short-term debt limit suspension - Roll Call

House Republicans are mulling an attempt to buy time for further negotiations on federal spending and deficits.

Roll Call · Jan 25, 2023

Republican liars go far beyond George Santos

Republicans’ Faustian bargain — accepting the lies in return for power — meant that truth, honesty, character, and integrity were no longer requirements for public service in the GOP. Plenty of them take advantage of the new rules.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

Broad focus planned for revamped COVID panel under GOP majority - Roll Call

The panel's new chairman wants an “after-action review” but also plans work on the origins of the coronavirus.

Roll Call · Jan 25, 2023

GOP crusader quietly retools committee

Five new investigative panels could shake up agencies targeted by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. James Comer

Salon · Jan 25, 2023

Kevin McCarthy loses his cool at reporters questioning his backing of George Santos

‘In all respect,’ House leader tells reporter after verbal lashing

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

McCarthy losing GOP support to boot Dems

Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz urged McCarthy to stop with the circus and “start governing for a change”

Salon · Jan 25, 2023