The Latest Breaking News from Republican Party

Warren slams McCarthy as 'liar' and traitor' over Jan 6 tape

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren is slamming Rep. Kevin McCarthy as a “liar and a traitor” over recordings that show the House Republican leader, despite his denials, placing responsibility on Donald Trump for the Capitol riot and suggesting Trump should resign

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022

Ads from soft-spoken Arkansas Sen. Boozman reflect GOP fury

Two-term Republican Sen. John Boozman is known in Arkansas as a soft-spoken figure, but his reelection message seems to be taking a combative tone

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022

Amid turmoil over his comments on Trump, McCarthy warns of ‘attacks’ on Republicans

ANAHEIM, Calif. — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, under scrutiny for saying after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign, alluded to the turmoil during a speech Saturday night at the California GOP convention.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 24, 2022

McCarthy's second shot at first-time speaker relies on Trump

The next speaker could very well hail from California, but it won't be Nancy Pelosi's slice of the Golden State

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022

Trump speaks on McCarthy tapes, denies claiming any responsibility for Capitol attack

Trump said that he felt it was a ‘big compliment’ that Republicans who criticised him for his role in the insurrection had ‘realised they were wrong’

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022

EXPLAINER: How South Carolina execution firing squad works

It’s unknown how long a stay will hold off the execution of South Carolina’s first-ever inmate to be put to death by a firing squad as his attorneys pursue legal challenges

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022

Ron DeSantis' Disney stunt backfires

Florida Republicans' rush to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District might also contravene state law

Salon · Apr 23, 2022

Ron DeSantis get any more anti-gay, anti-trans? Oh, yes. He can

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ health department has once again dismissed the best minds in medical science to play Republican Party politics with people’s lives.

Miami Herald · Apr 23, 2022

Anita Chabria: I went to the trucker convoy. It was scary, but not for the reason you think

Donny Thomas and I agreed on many things when we spoke at the California Capitol this week. That's alarming when you consider he's part of the so-called People's Convoy that has crisscrossed the nation in recent days protesting coronavirus health measures and serving as a echo chamber of conspiracy theories…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 23, 2022

Editorial: Why do Florida Republicans hate critical race theory? Because they engage in the racist behavior it exposes

Florida’s Republicans sure have a way with words. LGBTQ residents are “groomers” out to subvert innocent children. Protesting peacefully can get you arrested in the “free” state of Florida.

Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2022