House Freedom Caucus member who tried to impeach Kamala Harris wins high-profile Tennessee GOP primary
The first-time member of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus won his first primary as an incumbent on Thursday night. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., fended off a challenge from Nashville City Councilwoman Courtney Johnston, who ran a more moderate campaign than the Republican freshman. The election marks a much-needed political victory for the Freedom Caucus, given […]
Senate GOP blocks bipartisan bill to expand child tax credit
Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a bipartisan bill to expand tax credits for parents as Republicans and Democrats clashed over comments by Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, the Republican vice presidential nominee. Senators voted 48-44 to pass a bill co-authored by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rep. Jason Smith (R-Missouri) that would increase the Child […]
GOP should cancel August recess to focus on border and budget issues
If Republicans truly believe we are living through unprecedented and dire times, they should use their current power to show it. Canceling the August recess and setting the stage for a border-crossing budget fight in September would show the American people how Republicans will govern if they win the election. Instead of taking taxpayer-funded trips […]
GOP lawmakers probe Kamala Harris adviser for ‘connections’ to Iranian influence operation
Republican lawmakers are investigating National Security Adviser Kamala Harris for “blatantly advancing the views and interests of the Iranian regime” and having “ties” to an Iranian influence operation involving a now-suspended State Department official and three of his aides. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) sent a letter to the vice president […]
Sununu urges GOP to cut down on ‘distracting rhetoric’
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) has called on Republicans to “stop making disparaging rhetoric” ahead of the November election, arguing that such attacks do little to shore up support for GOP candidates. “As Donald Trump and his Republican allies consider the next steps in their campaign, my message to them is this: The path […]
Business Leader Switches To GOP, Endorses Donald Trump
Former PayPal president David Marcus has announced he will switch to the Republican Party and support Donald Trump for president. “In my experience, I was shocked to learn that Republicans usually care more deeply about their constituents, while Democrats care more about government power and control. This is my overall observation, backed up by a […]
Colorado Dem rakes in $750K since primary win — as GOP opponent Lauren Boebert faces fundraising crunch
The Colorado Democratic candidate has raised more than $750,000 in the month since winning her party’s primary, The Washington Post has learned, while her Republican opponent, Lauren Boebert, is facing a fundraising crisis. Democratic House candidate Trisha Calvarese’s campaign is set to announce fundraising figures on Thursday, weeks after her victory over Marine Corps veteran […]
A ‘ding-dong’: GOP senator insults Harris on air, gets pushback from host
Fox News host Neil Cavuto on Monday pushed back on air against Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., when the senator called VP Harris … source
House conservative who’s twice moved to impeach Vice President Harris faces competitive GOP primary
As Tennessee holds its primary election on Thursday, a conservative congressman who has twice filed impeachment charges against Vice President Kamala Harris is drawing national attention. Republican Rep. Andy Ogles, a member of the far-right House Freedom Caucus and a vocal critic of President Biden’s administration, is seeking a second term in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional […]
Abraham Hamadeh wins hotly contested Arizona GOP congressional primary
PHOENIX – Republican Abe Hamadeh has won the hotly contested primary election for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District. The Associated Press reported the results Wednesday night, one day after voters went to the polls to cast their ballots in the closely fought election. “As they underestimate the American people, they underestimated me. We are stronger than […]