The Latest Breaking News from Republican Party

Trump says he’s running in 2024, focuses on Biden but not DeSantis or other GOP rivals

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump’s presidential announcement Tuesday included the usual rhetorical targets of China, the news media and President Joe Biden.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Nov 16, 2022

Trump launches 2024 comeback bid vowing to ‘make America great and glorious’

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump launched a comeback bid Tuesday night, jumping into the 2024 campaign as a divisive but formidable front-runner – buoyed by unshakable support from the base and resisted by a sizable number of party insiders.

Tribune News Service · Nov 16, 2022

After big losses last week, Illinois GOP vows big changes with new legislative leaders: ‘We certainly have a lot to rebuild’

House Republicans chose state Rep. Tony McCombie as their leader. The former Savanna mayor told the Sun-Times last week that the election showed “those that are on the extreme” are “not what Illinois wants.” Senate Republicans selected state Sen. John Curran of Downers Grove to guide their caucus.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2022

Democrat Christy Smith knows she’s going to lose her California congressional race. She blames her own party

LOS ANGELES — The race for a hotly contested Los Angeles-area congressional district had not been called, but Democrat Christy Smith sensed she would end up on the losing end. And she felt there was a clear reason why.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 16, 2022

Fight over election tally threatens Arizona certification

The two Republicans who control the elected board in a rural Arizona county have sued their own election director to force her to conduct a greatly expanded hand count of ballots cast in the Nov. 8 election

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

Ted Cruz lashes out at Senate GOP leadership after Democrats retain control

The Texas Republican demanded a delay in leadership elections and is among an increasingly vocal cohort voicing their discontent with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 15, 2022

Both of Louisiana's GOP senators weighing gubernatorial bid

Both of Louisiana's U.S. senators say they have considered running for governor in 2023 and will announce their decisions soon

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

GOP Sen. Scott mounts long-shot bid to unseat McConnell

Florida Sen. Rick Scott is mounting a long-shot bid to unseat Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, a rare challenge for the longtime GOP stalwart after his party failed to win back the majority in the midterm elections

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

McConnell blames ‘chaos’ candidates for GOP flop as Rick Scott says he will challenge him

Move will likely have Trump’s backing as ex-president seeks to purge GOP of disloyal figures

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

Matt Gaetz blames bad weather as he drops out of Trump’s expected 2024 event – despite 80% of flights still on

Florida congressman has campaigned on loyalty to Trump

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022