Republican turned Democrat David Jolly enters Florida governor’s race
June 5 (UPI) -- Former Republican-turned Democrat Rep. David Jolly, D-Florida, has announced his intentions to enter the 2026 race for governor in a state…
Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the states
AUSTIN, Texas — President Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship before they can register to vote.…
Trump, immigration deepen splits in Democratic and Republican ranks
WASHINGTON — The widening and increasingly bitter divide between Republicans and Democrats defines American politics, but in recent weeks, it’s the divisions inside each of the two…
Trump pardons former Republican politicians Grimm, Rowland
May 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued several more pardons, including those for his political allies: former U.S. House member Michael Grimm…
Republican critics of ‘big, beautiful bill’ say ‘math doesn’t add up’
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-WI, questions Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young during a Senate Budget Committee hearing on President Biden's fiscal year 2024…
Half of Republican men say they don’t want the vaccine
Millions of elderly Americans are still hunting for appointments to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Millions of younger Americans are waiting impatiently for their turn in…
Trump battles Republican dissent to massive tax cut and spending bill | Politics
NewsFeedDonald Trump made a rare trip to Capitol Hill to try and convince Republican members of Congress to approve his “big, beautiful bill” that would…
Republican hard-liners defy Trump, Johnson as megabill fails to advance
May 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's legislative agenda megabill failed to advance after a band of far-right Republicans objected to it during a meeting…
With border secure, a push to allow more workers from abroad
Bob Worsley has solid conservative credentials. He’s anti abortion. A fiscal hawk and lifelong member of the Mormon Church. As an Arizona state senator, he…
Is Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, a registered Republican? | Religion News
Leo XIV, the first American pope, voted in past Republican primaries but is not formally registered with any party.By Grace Abels and Amy Sherman | PolitiFactPublished…
Trump is not behaving like a Republican president
Nick RobinsonToday programme presenterBBCIn an exclusive and remarkably candid interview - the first since he left office - Joe Biden discusses what he really thinks…
Video: Republican running for congress heckles Muslim event in Texas | Religion
NewsFeedA Republican candidate for US Congress interrupted a Muslim community day at the Texas Capitol building, shouting deeply offensive Islamophobic hate speech from a podium.…
Is the debate over voter ID a real issue or Republican snow job?
Newsletter You're reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter George Skelton and Michael Wilner cover the insights, legislation, players and politics you need to know in…
Republicans in tough swing districts become hard to find for constituents angry at Trump
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Many days over the last two weeks, no one answered the phone at any of Rep. Scott Perry’s four offices.Perry’s team did not share…
Conservative commentator Steve Hilton announces a run for California governor
Conservative commentator and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Steve Hilton announced Monday that he is running for governor, the second prominent Republican to enter the 2026 race…
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski takes brave stand against Trump
Lisa Murkowski, Alaska’s longtime U.S. senator, was home from Washington this week, touching base. As part of her rounds, the Republican lawmaker appeared in Anchorage…
California legislative committee rejects limits on trans athletes
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Tuesday rejected Republican-sponsored bills to limit trans high school athletes participation in girls’ and women’s sports, the latest clash in a high-octane…
Fire destroys part of New Mexico Republican headquarters
Federal and state officials are investing an alleged arson after fire destroyed the entryway to the New Mexico Republican Party headquarters on Sunday morning. Photo…
Mia Love, the first Black Republican congresswoman, has died at 49
SALT LAKE CITY — Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died…
Trump wants to rein in federal judges. California Republican is on it
WASHINGTON — As court orders against his administration mount, President Trump has ramped up his attacks on federal judges in recent days, railing against their authority and…