McCarthy became the latest victim of Trump’s extreme GOP revolution
CNN — Kevin McCarthy’s big mistake was trying to govern. The now ex-speaker’s historic ouster came only three days after he was forced to use Democratic votes to head off…
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…
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…
Looking for aid, Zelensky faces a more splintered GOP as he returns to Capitol Hill
CNN — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenksy will return to Capitol Hill Thursday for his second visit since his country was besieged by Russia. Only this time, the political landscape has…
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…
GOP presidential hopefuls court Christian conservative voters at Iowa event
Des Moines, Iowa CNN — With roughly four months until the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential hopefuls spent Saturday courting the state’s conservative evangelical activists, an influential voting bloc in the…
Former Rep. Rogers expected to run for Senate seat in Michigan after being courted by GOP leaders
CNN — Mike Rogers, the former GOP congressman who chaired the House Intelligence Committee, is expected to soon announce he will run for the Senate in Michigan, giving Republican leaders…
Iowa governor stays neutral in 2024 GOP race but leaves door open for late endorsement
Des Moines, Iowa CNN — Gov. Kim Reynolds is eagerly rolling out the welcome mat for Republican presidential candidates in Iowa, showering each of the contenders with attention and pledging…
Trump shows in Iowa he still rules the GOP — despite his deepening criminal peril
CNN — Donald Trump only needed 10 minutes to show why his growing pile of criminal charges is not yet loosening his grip on the Republican presidential race and why…