Chris Christie plays down risk to Republicans if Trump loses primary but won’t leave the race Sunday, November 26 by ABC NewsRepublican presidential candidate Chris Christie on Sunday sought to play down the potential consequences if rival Donald Trump loses the 2024 primary race but refuses to concede -- or even keeps running as a third-party candidate."No one will expect him to concede. He hasn't... Read More.
Trump fraud trial live blog: House Republicans call for probe of Cohen after his testimony Tuesday, November 14 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York in a $250 million civil lawsuit that could alter the personal fortune and real estate empire that helped propel Trump to the White House.Trump, his sons Eric Trump and and Donald... Read More.
Speaker Mike Johnson pitches Republicans on plan to avert government shutdown Saturday, November 11 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- With just six days until a government shutdown, newly-elected House Speaker Mike Johnson is pitching Republicans Saturday on his plan to avert a shutdown.Johnson told the Republican lawmakers on a conference call that he is moving forward with a two-step government funding plan... Read More.
‘A complete failure’: Senate Republicans on a punishing election night Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Republicans on Wednesday took a hard look at Tuesday night's punishing election results in some key battleground states, and they're not pleased with what they're seeing."Yesterday to me was a complete failure," said Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina.Republicans were handed a... Read More.
Speaker Mike Johnson tells Senate Republicans he’s open to Ukraine aid, but Israel aid will have to move first and separately Thursday, November 2 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- New House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke with Senate Republicans Wednesday about his controversial Israel-only aid package in an effort to gain their support, telling them that he wants to get additional aid for Ukraine passed, but the Israel aid will likely have... Read More.
Republicans Ken Buck and Kay Granger to retire from Congress as Buck blames election denialism Wednesday, November 1 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Colorado Rep. Ken Buck on Wednesday announced he won't be seeking reelection and, in a sharply worded statement explaining his decision, he blamed the election denialism that has been embraced by some fellow conservatives in the House."Too many Republican leaders are lying to... Read More.
NY Republicans force vote on their push to expel George Santos from the House Wednesday, November 1 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The House has scheduled a Wednesday night vote on a Republican-led resolution to expel embattled Rep. George Santos, who maintains his innocence after being indicted on a slew of federal charges.The push to try and oust Santos is coming from fellow GOP lawmakers... Read More.
Johnson’s Israel funding showdown with Biden, Democrats — and Senate Republicans Tuesday, October 31 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- New House Speaker Mike Johnson, as one of his first moves, is forcing a showdown over emergency aid to Israel.He's pushing a vote Thursday on a bill that would provide more than $14 billion to the American ally -- but not include $61... Read More.
Biden team sees 2024 opportunity with Republicans’ new speaker, and more campaign takeaways Thursday, October 26 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The House at last has a new speaker and the 2024 presidential field has thoughts.Meanwhile, Vivek Ramaswamy says he's scheduled another debate -- but not with a GOP rival. And Nikki Haley picked up a notable endorsement.Here are campaign takeaways for Wednesday:Republican... Read More.
Senate Republicans seek concessions on Biden’s $106 billion request for aid to Israel, Ukraine Tuesday, October 24 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Republicans made clear Tuesday they hope to make some major modifications to President Joe Biden's $106 billion national security funding request that includes aid to Ukraine and Israel."It's pretty clear that the supplemental that was sent over is just a starting point,"... Read More.
