Tag: RNC

Election Director Resigns After ‘Comprehensive Failure’ on Primary Day in Arizona County: RNC

An election official from an Arizona county has resigned after allegations of voter irregularities and a ballot shortage on primary elections day. The Pinal County government confirmed that “David Frisk is no longer in the position of Elections Director and is no longer employed by Pinal County” in a statement on Thursday–two days after Arizona’s…


Biden Renews Pledge to Combat Inflation, Attacks Republican Plan

President Joe Biden outlined his plan to address the nation’s rising inflation in a live address Tuesday. Americans are paying more for essential commodities like gas and food than they have in a generation as the country experiences a 40-year high inflation rate that has gone up every month since Biden took office, reaching 8.5…


GOP Grassroots Takeover Grows, but Not Fast Enough, Movement Founder Says

The movement to have conservatives take control of the GOP by picking up local party positions has moved the needle since gaining more attention over the past year. But it hasn’t been enough, according to the man spearheading the initiative. The strategy works by filling Republican Party positions on the lowest, precinct level. About half…


Judge Upholds Jan. 6 Committee Subpoena for Republican National Committee Records

A federal judge ruled May 1 that a subpoena the House of Representatives panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach issued to a Republican National Committee (RNC) vendor for reams of data is legitimate. The subpoena was for documents and testimony from Salesforce, which the RNC and former President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign…


GOP Launches Voter Mobilization Effort at Gas Stations Amid High Fuel Prices

The Republican National Committee (RNC) said they have launched a voter mobilization effort at gas stations across the United States as Americans pay record-high prices for fuel. “Don’t like the #BidenGasHike? Vote! Republicans are coming to gas stations nationwide to register voters!” wrote GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel in a Twitter post. Data published Sunday by…


Republicans Request FBI Briefing After Whistleblower Raises Questions About Investigation of Pipe Bombs Set Near DNC, RNC Headquarters

Ohio Republican lawmaker Jim Jordan said he has requested a briefing with the FBI after a whistleblower allegedly disclosed information regarding the bureau’s investigation into pipe bombs planted near the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington the night before the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Jordan, who is ranking member…


FBI Whistleblower Raises Questions About Pipe Bombs Set Near DNC, RNC Headquarters: Lawmaker

Ohio Republican lawmaker Jim Jordan said he has requested a briefing with the FBI after a whistleblower allegedly disclosed information regarding the bureau’s investigation into pipe bombs planted near the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington the night before the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Jordan, who is ranking member…


RNC Suing Pelosi, Jan. 6 House Committee Over Subpoena of Private Data Company

The Republican National Committee (RNC) has filed a lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the other members of Congress investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. In a press release, RNC said they are suing Pelosi and others to stop the Jan. 6 committee from obtaining confidential information about the internal activities of RNC members after the committee ordered it to…


RNC Censures Cheney, Kinzinger for Their Role on Jan. 6 Committee

The Republican National Committee (RNC) advanced a resolution on Thursday that would censure Reps. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) and Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) for their roles on the controversial House Jan. 6 Committee. The resolution would officially strip Cheney and Kinzinger of the support of the GOP and would take away their recognition as members of the Republican…


Former RNC Leader Michael Steele Decides Against Gubernatorial Bid

Michael Steele, a former leader of the Republican National Convention (RNC) and critic of President Donald Trump, has announced that he will not run for governor in Maryland, citing his family’s opposition to such a campaign. Steele announced his decision in an interview with the Baltimore Sun. “It’s not something the family wants me to…