Category: Republicans

Judge Fast-Tracks Hearing on Kari Lake’s Final Election Challenge

A Maricopa County judge on Monday scheduled oral arguments for Friday about whether or not to hold a trial on a claim made in GOP candidate Kari Lake’s lawsuit that contests the 2022 midterm election results. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson on Monday directed attorneys for both parties to file arguments this week…


Rep. Burlison Reacts to Whistleblower Alleging ‘Criminal Scheme’ Involving Biden

An FBI file the House Oversight Committee is demanding is “just one piece” of the information a whistleblower gave two top Congressional Republicans regarding an alleged “criminal scheme” involving President Joe Biden, according to Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.). The Republican-led House panel on May 3 subpoenaed the FBI for a file alleging that a whistleblower linked…


Business Leaders Nervous Ahead of Debt-Ceiling Talk

Ahead of today’s high-stakes meeting between President Joe Biden and congressional leaders to discuss raising the debt ceiling, U.S. business executives have issued a stern warning, urging both parties to reach an agreement. The cost of a default or even the possibility of one is too high, the group warned. “With the U.S. at risk…


Texas State Rep. Bryan Slaton Resigns Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Texas state Rep. Bryan Slaton resigned as a member of the Legislature on Sunday following allegations of sexual misconduct. In his resignation letter, Slaton, a Republican, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent his community but said that his resignation was necessary to ensure his constituents’ expectations are met by a new representative. “This…


Jim Jordan Presses Alphabet on Subpoena Compliance Related to Censorship Collusion Concerns

House Judiciary Committee Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) sent a letter on May 8 to Alphabet—the corporate parent of Google and YouTube—stating that the company has not fully complied with a subpoena that the committee issued in early mid-February and demanding that it turn over all the information the subpoena ordered in relation to censorship concerns. The…


Trump and DeSantis to Hold Competing Iowa Events on Same Day

As 2024’s Iowa GOP caucus slowly approaches, two likely frontrunners are preparing to talk past each other from across the Hawkeye State. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump will hold competing events on May 13 in Iowa. Trump will hold a “Make America Great Again” rally at Lauridsen Amphitheater, Water Works Park,…


Biden, McCarthy to Negotiate Debt Ceiling as Default Looms

After months of stalled debt ceiling negotiations, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) will meet May 9 to discuss possible paths forward to prevent a looming default. Set to take place at the White House, the summit will mark the first such meeting since Feb. 1, and will also include Senate Majority…


County Thousands of Miles from Southern Border Declares State of Emergency Over Illegal Immigration

Officials in a New York county located thousands of miles from the U.S.-Mexico border declared a state of emergency after New York City officials decided to approve a plan to send illegal immigrants there. Rockland County Executive Ed Day said in a statement on Saturday that some 340 illegal immigrant males are expected to be sent…


LIVE NOW: DeSantis Delivers Speech at GOP Lincoln Day Dinner in Wisconsin

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers a speech at 8 p.m. ET on May 6 at the Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner of Marathon County, Wisconsin. The dinner is the party’s largest fundraising event and features remarks by Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.). …


DeSantis Delivers Speech at GOP Lincoln Day Dinner in Wisconsin

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers a speech at 8 p.m. ET on May 6 at the Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner of Marathon County, Wisconsin. The dinner is the party’s largest fundraising event and features remarks by Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.). …