Republican Party (United States) News & Breaking Stories

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, pleads not guilty to charges of lying about drug use while buying a handgun.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted by some of his own, with all Democrats and eight Republicans voting to remove him from his role.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise could be in line for the top job in Congress's lower chamber after Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted.

Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly confirms reports that Donald Trump denigrated military members, veterans, and their families.

Democratic megadonor Sam Bankman-Fried considered paying former President Donald Trump not to run for reelection in 2020, according to a new book. Bankman-Fried's associates reportedly established a covert communication line with Trump's camp and found he could potentially be swayed for $5 billion. Bankman-Fried also planned to contribute millions to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to defeat "Trumpier" candidates. Bankman-Fried is currently facing charges of fraud and embezzlement.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser, to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat previously held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Butler will be the only Black woman serving in the Senate and the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the chamber. Her appointment will give the Democratic caucus more flexibility on close votes.

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 99th birthday with his family in Plains, Georgia, breaking his routine of watching church services online. The celebration took place in the same house where the Carters lived before he was first elected to the Georgia Senate in 1962.

Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman triggered a fire alarm in a Capitol office building while lawmakers were scrambling to pass a bill to fund the government.

The federal government is on the brink of a shutdown as Congress has not passed any spending bills. A bipartisan deal is needed to keep it open.

Ron DeSantis insults University of Florida's football team at California Republican Party event to rally presidential campaign support.

Dianne Feinstein, a California senator, has passed away at the age of 90. Mitch McConnell paid tribute to her.

Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has offered Democrats subpoena power in the impeachment inquiry into President Biden in exchange for support to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Gaetz has been leading the charge to replace McCarthy as speaker and has been courting Democrats for weeks.

Texas representative Jasmine Crockett goes viral for speaking out against the inquiry into Joe Biden's impeachment, accusing Republicans of hypocrisy.

President Biden criticizes Senator Tommy Tuberville as an extremist, accusing him of obstructing military nominations and being uninformed.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs temporarily stepped down, causing controversy over her nominees awaiting Senate confirmation. Republican treasurer Kimberly Yee takes over.

Arizona Republican Treasurer Kimberly Yee has been appointed as acting governor after a feud with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs over filling executive branch positions.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene proposes cutting Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's salary to $1, but the proposal is unlikely to pass.

Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott engaged in a heated argument over expensive curtains during a Republican presidential debate.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum criticized the recent Republican presidential primary debate for excessive crosstalk and lack of control.

Former friend turned Republican rival Chris Christie compared Donald Trump to Donald Duck for "ducking" the GOP debate. Christie accused Trump of being afraid to defend his record.

Republican presidential debate turns bizarre as candidates squabble over curtains and make strange comments about sleeping with teachers.

Remains of Suzanne Morphew, missing for 3 years, found in Colorado. Husband previously charged but charges dropped.

Vivek Ramaswamy's remarks on the real divide in America during a debate have gone viral, but netizens are more focused on trolling his hairstyle.

Former President Donald Trump's campaign is shifting its focus from the second Republican debate to Michigan and the general election.

US Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Races to Pass Budget; Social Security Payments Unaffected, but New Applications for Social Security Cards Will Be Impacted.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for Senator Robert Menendez to resign amid federal bribery and corruption charges.

Dana Perino questions Trump's decision to skip the second Republican debate, calling it a missed opportunity.

Government shutdown fears loom as Congress and Senate struggle to agree on federal budget, potentially impacting non-essential agencies and services.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is cautiously optimistic about advancing appropriations bills and a temporary stopgap measure to avoid a government shutdown.

Former Trump administration aide Cassidy Hutchsinson claims she had to leave Washington after testifying against Donald Trump and his allies in the January 6 investigation. In an upcoming memoir, she alleges that Trump refused to wear a mask due to concerns about his orange bronzer staining the straps. Hutchsinson also accuses Rudy Giuliani of sexually assaulting her on January 6, a claim he denies. Her book, titled "Enough," is set to be released in September and contains other shocking revelations.

Senator Bob Menendez vows to fight new federal corruption charges against him, adopting a defiant stance similar to his previous trial.

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) refuses to comment on whether Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) should resign following his indictment, sparking controversy.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a Democrat, announces he is switching to the Republican Party, making Dallas the largest city with a GOP mayor.

The San Francisco 49ers won their 13th straight regular season game, beating the New York Giants 30-12.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Chad Mizelle, a lawyer who served under former President Donald Trump, as the new Chair of the Florida Elections Commission. Mizelle is the chief legal officer of Affinity Partners, a global investment firm founded by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. DeSantis also reappointed two members to the Commission, one of whom donated $50,000 to a super PAC supporting DeSantis' presidential campaign. The appointments are subject to Senate approval.

The possibility of a government shutdown is looming large, after Republican leadership scrapped a procedural vote on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through October. Intraparty feuding between moderates and the hard-right lies at the heart of the GOP's inability to reach a compromise and highlights the challenge before House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Department of Justice's work in cases involving Hunter Biden and Donald Trump.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a potential GOP candidate for the 2024 presidential election, discusses his plans to reorganize the federal workforce.

MSNBC's Chris Hayes advises Republicans not to run to the right of Donald Trump in the 2024 election, as it failed in 2016.

Thieves in Spain are stealing olive oil after a heatwave caused prices to rise, leading to a surge in thefts.

Maui firefighters recount the devastating battle against the Lahaina blaze, the FDA rejects a needle-free alternative to EpiPens, and olive oil prices lead to thefts.

Conservative lawmakers proposed a bill to fund the government through October 31, but the Senate and some House lawmakers aren't onboard. A government shutdown could happen in 13 days.

Former President Donald Trump plans to deliver a speech in Detroit targeting union workers, as he skips the second Republican presidential debate to involve himself in a dispute between striking workers and automakers. Trump aims to win back working-class voters who supported Biden in the 2020 election.

Trump criticizes Republicans for their stance on abortion and vows to work with Democrats for a policy that satisfies both sides.

Video of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's disrespectful actions at a Denver show highlights her disregard for others, making her a target of mockery.

Republican politician Lauren Boebert was escorted out of a Denver theatre for allegedly causing a disturbance during a Broadway musical.

The University of Wisconsin football team avoided an embarrassing defeat by winning 35-14 over Georgia Southern.

Man accused of shooting three University of Virginia football players faces upgraded murder charges and mandatory life sentence.

Deliberations in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial continue as senators consider corruption charges against him.

BREAKING: Mitt Romney has announced he will not seek reelection in 2024, but there is no resignation.