Trump seeks to reassert himself as GOP kingmaker in House speaker fight
CNN — There was only one way the chaos in the Republican-led House – likened Thursday by one of its members to a “stupid clown car” – could get more…
The next GOP speaker will face the same traps that doomed McCarthy
CNN — Getting rid of Kevin McCarthy didn’t solve anything. Whoever succeeds the former House speaker will need to defuse the hazardous and self-defeating political forces inside the Republican conference…
DeSantis supports 15-week federal abortion ban for first time in second GOP debate
CNN — Sen. Tim Scott on Wednesday successfully pinned down Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the first time on whether he would support a 15-week federal abortion ban. “Yes, I…
Government shutdown imminent as GOP divisions on full display after late night votes
CNN — Divisions among House Republicans were on display Thursday as tensions erupted during a closed-door meeting and later the chamber convened with late night votes as a government shutdown…
McConnell and McCarthy split deepens as GOP divide prompts shutdown fears
CNN — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy privately delivered a message to Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell this week: The Senate’s bipartisan bill to keep the government open wouldn’t get a…
Stage set for second GOP debate. Here’s who’s on it
CNN — The 2024 GOP presidential debate stage is shrinking after the Republican National Committee announced late Monday that seven candidates are set to participate in the second debate –…
GOP shutdown politics rock Washington as Trump and Biden head for a swing-state showdown
CNN — President Joe Biden and his Oval Office predecessor, Donald Trump, are about to wage the most direct showdown yet of their possible rematch as far-right House Republicans drive…
Eric Johnson: Dallas mayor switches parties to join GOP
Washington CNN — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced Friday that he is switching parties and will serve as a Republican-affiliated mayor of the blue-leaning city. While the Dallas mayoral office…
McCarthy visibly frustrated after GOP hardliners put his plan to avoid a shutdown on ice
CNN — Speaker Kevin McCarthy sent his House members home for the week without a clear plan to avoid a looming government shutdown after hardliners in the Republican conference once…
GOP donors grapple with Trump’s staying power as second Republican presidential debate looms
CNN — As Republicans get ready for a second presidential debate, some of the party’s major donors are cringing at the size of the field likely to appear onstage and…