Trump’s budget pick, Russ Vought, is starting to upend Washington
Russell Vought has signaled he hopes to slash spending — and push the limits of presidential power to achieve Trump’s agenda.
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At March for Life, crowd roars as GOP leaders renew anti-abortion vows
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs decision in 2022, March for Life organizers have also encouraged anti-abortion activists to focus their attention on statehouses, where decisions over the legality of abortion are now being made.
Four GOP lawmakers who are preparing to leave for governor’s mansions
Republicans in Congress have control of both chambers, but several members are already hinting at running for governor in 2026.
Congress sends Laken Riley Act to Trump's desk as first bill of GOP's Washington takeover
The House of Representatives has passed the Laken Riley Act again and is sending it to President Donald Trump's desk.
Murkowski becomes first GOP senator against Hegseth: ‘I believe character is the defining trait’
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she's "unable to support" Hegseth
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she "cannot in good conscience" support Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, and Sen. Susan Collins voted "no" on his nomination in a procedural vote.
Republican Sen. Murkowski Opposes Hegseth for Defense Secretary
Some Republican lawmakers say they are taking seriously recent allegations that the man nominated to lead the Pentagon abused alcohol and engaged in erratic behavior.
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Watch Live: GOP leaders join March for Life in Washington
Thousands will descend on Washington Friday for the March for Life, with keynote speeches from a number of prominent Republicans. A pre-rally concert will begin at 11 a.m., with a rally at noon ...
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Did Republicans Take Washington in a Landslide? Not So Much
Soon after his victory in November, President-elect Donald J. Trump claimed a “powerful mandate” for his legislative agenda. Indeed, he swept all of the key battleground states and was the ...
GOP strategist: Border security is crucial but mass deportations would be a disaster | Opinion
Matt Wylie writes that mass deportations could cost American taxpayers trillions of dollars — money the federal government simply doesn’t have.
Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker’s threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
Some U.S. House Republicans in California are breaking with Speaker Mike Johnson over his suggestion that federal disaster aid be coupled with as-yet unspecified conditions on the wildfire-ravaged state.
Trump to Host GOP Leaders as Early Actions Upend Washington
President Donald Trump starts his day in the White House Tuesday for the first time in four years, after an inauguration that unleashed a flurry of ‘day one’ moves designed to change the course of the world’s largest economy in his first hours in charge.
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House conservative defies Johnson over remote voting for new moms in Congress
WASHINGTON -- GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna repeatedly tried to convince Speaker Mike Johnson that he - as a pro-family champion - should back her push to allow new mothers to vote remotely for six ...
GOP majority renews focus on abortion
Abortion opponents see Trump’s second term as a chance to revive federal enthusiasm on a longtime social issue.