The Latest Breaking News from Republicans

‘When we talk about progressive values, I can say what my progressive value is,’ congresswoman says

WASHINGTON — Even though ethics advocacy groups predicted House Republicans’ changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics could sideline the watchdog in the 118th Congress, they now say their worst fears appear unlikely.

Last Congress, Scalise had regular opportunities to ask about Democrats' agenda during floor colloquies. Now the shoe’s on the other foot.

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., quickly became a global punchline when his multiple, contradictory misrepresentations of his background were revealed after he was elected in November. But there’s nothing funny about Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s refusal to call on Santos to resign, as a few other Republicans have.

House judiciary committee Republicans announce their own investigation into president’s classified documents

NEW YORK — Controversial Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., defiantly refused to step down Wednesday despite a new call from some fellow Republicans for his ouster over unending lies about his background, education and finances.

The challenge comes as Senate Republicans are examining their mistakes in the lead-up to the midterm elections.

A federal appeals court sounded ready Wednesday to back the power of the House to require lawmakers to wear a mask on the floor or be fined.

For weeks, Republicans predicted a “red wave” would carry them to power in Congress, as voters repudiated majority Democrats for failing to tame skyrocketing inflation and address worries about rising crime. The reality appeared far different early Wednesday. Rather than a wholesale rejection of President Joe Biden and his party,…

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

House minority leader Kevin McCarthy hinted at measures his party would take if it reclaims majority in the lower chamber