Republicans
The latest on the Republican Party. Also referred to as the Grand Old Party (GOP), it is one of the two major political parties in the United States, alongside the Democratic Party. The current chairperson of the party is Ronna McDaniel, granddaughter of former Michigan Governor George Romney and the niece of Utah U.S. Senator Mitt Romney. Former President Donald Trump is the last Republican president.
Ashley St. Clair Zelensky 'Gold Digger' post goes viral
St. Clair recently said on social media that she shares a child with Elon Musk.
War on drug cartels ramps up at America's blue border
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman told Newsweek New Mexico needs "a strong community response" to drug crisis.
Supreme Court gets first chance to weigh in on Trump firing
Supreme Court weighs Trump's bid to fire whistleblower chief as appeal tests limits of presidential power over independent agencies.
Trump returns to Daytona 500, hails 'America's golden age'
President Trump attends 2025 Daytona 500, his second presidential appearance at NASCAR's premier race, arriving via Air Force One.
Democrat senator admits criticism of "over-wokeism" is "valid attack"
Mark Warner said on Saturday that criticism of "over-wokeism" is a "valid attack" against the Democratic Party.
Conservative legal analyst rebukes Trump's DOJ: "Partisan law enforcement"
Andy McCarthy warned on Sunday against U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's "weaponization working group" directive.
Vivek Ramaswamy's chances of winning Ohio governor's race: polls
Vivek Ramaswamy is ready to launch his much-promised bid for the Ohio governorship, which he was rumored to be planning since before Trump's inauguration.
GOP leaders announce return of Mount Rushmore fireworks show
Mount Rushmore to host fireworks for US 250th birthday in 2026, as Gov. Rhoden invites President Trump to South Dakota celebration.
Donald Trump's "drastic" funding cuts face Republican opposition
Some Republican lawmakers have pushed back on budget cuts that directly impact their constituents.
Steve Bannon warns Republicans they'll face "firestorm" from MAGA
Bannon and Representative Andy Biggs criticized the possibility of a continuing resolution to prevent a looming government shutdown.
Trump official hints at potential governor's run if Harris throws hat in
Trump envoy Richard Grenell said a Republican could have a shot at beating Harris if she announced plans to run for California governor.
Federal agencies that have begun mass layoffs of probationary employees
Trump's administration, with Elon Musk's DOGE, begins mass layoffs of probationary federal employees to streamline operations.
Trump Social Security tax plan: Which millennials benefit most
A new report found high-earning, older millennials would benefit from Trump's Social Security tax proposal—but not all groups would thrive.
Social Security cuts being discussed by Republicans
A Republican has confirmed that lawmakers have been "discussing" cutting mandatory spending.
Cartel crack squad proposed for Texas: "Show of force"
"We need to go on the offense. We don't need to be cowering in our holes," Congressman Keith Self told Newsweek.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez under investigation over illegal migrant video
Border czar Tom Homan suggested the congresswoman is under investigation by the DOJ for impeding immigration law.
Map shows states that tax Social Security
See which states still charge income tax on Social Security benefits.
Majority of Republicans still think the economy is bad: Poll
Despite Trump's leadership, Republican optimism about the economy remains shaky, with only 27% rating it as good or excellent.
VAT vs. sales tax: What we know as Trump signs reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump is planning reciprocal tariffs for 160+ countries that use VAT tax.
Republican introduces new bill to reverse Trump executive order
Senator Murkowski broke with Trump over his executive order to name the tallest mountain in the country Mount McKinley.
$10 million was spent on transgender animal testing, watchdog group says
In a recent House subcommittee hearing, findings from a study by the watchdog group White Coat Waste Project were shared.
GOP congressman evacuates New York office due to "white powdery substance"
Langworthy said his office "immediately notified local law enforcement and Capitol Police" after receiving a suspicious envelope.
Is Social Security being cut in Republican budget? What to know
Many government programs are facing significant funding cuts as Republicans look to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Texas border agents warned of major Mexican cartel attack
Memo warns agents in the sector about an alleged plan by a group in Matamoros to deploy a shooter targeting U.S. law enforcement.
Minnesota senator's announcement just made Democrats' job tougher
Sen. Tina Smith said she wants to spend more time with her family after 20 years of work in the public sector.
New tip line would pay $1,000 to report illegal immigrants
If a tip leads to an arrest, the person who provided the information may receive a $1,000 reward.
Fact check: Does Republican budget cut Medicaid by $880 billion?
Steep budget cuts to the program could dramatically reduce access to health care for low-income families.
Republican pressures Trump official to fast track Social Security payments
Representative Clay Higgins penned a letter to expedite payments for people affected by changes to the Social Security Fairness Act.
Are Republicans cutting SNAP benefits in new budget? What to know
More than 41 million people receive SNAP benefits monthly in order to purchase food at a grocery store.
50501 organizers launch "Not My Presidents Day" nationwide day of action
The 50501 organizers behind the nationwide "anti-Trump" protest at U.S. state capitols are back again with a day of action planned for Presidents Day.
