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Republicans push for clean stopgap as leaders regroup on shutdown plan

A growing number of House Republicans say they know how the current government funding fray will end: a clear continuing resolution to extend the shutdown beyond Election Day. The question is how Congress reached that conclusion. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, backed away from plans to vote on a conservative budget bill on Wednesday after […]

Many Republicans ‘Do Not Share Your Views’ on Ukraine

On Fox News Channel's “The Story” on Wednesday, host Martha MacCallum argued that many Republicans disagree with vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) on the Ukraine issue. “There was some substance last night on the foreign policy side, but on Ukraine, there are plenty of conservatives and Republicans who don't agree with you on […]

Trump, Republicans play blame game after debate

Former President Trump and Republican lawmakers have pointed fingers in the aftermath of the debate with Vice President Harris, who said the Republican candidate frequently fell into her opponent's traps and failed to deliver on the message she foretold on the campaign trail. President Trump and his supporters slammed the ABC News hosts, accusing the […]

House Republicans lament Trump’s ‘terrible’ debate performance: ‘Let her get under his skin’

Exclusive: House Republicans have privately expressed dissatisfaction with former President Trump's performance in Tuesday's debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Several Republican House members, speaking on condition of anonymity, acknowledged that Trump “missed an opportunity” to effectively attack Harris and tout her record. Several said the prevailing view within the House Republican Conference was that […]

Trump-Harris debate leaves Republicans feeling nervous: ‘Extremely disappointing’

WASHINGTON — Veteran Republican strategists on Wednesday overwhelmingly declared Vice President Kamala Harris the winner of her debate against former President Donald Trump, sparking concern and debate within the party about the impact on what is expected to be the closest election in at least two decades. The 78-year-old leading Republican activist who supports Trump […]

House Republicans bemoan Trump debate performance: ‘Not good’

House Republicans lamented former President Trump's performance in his first and likely only debate with Vice President Harris, acknowledging that the Democratic candidate successfully angered his Republican opponent. During the 90-plus minute debate in Philadelphia, Ms. Harris repeatedly appeared to try to tempt Mr. Trump into a more composed manner by attacking issues close to […]

Trump calls on Republicans to demand ‘absolute assurances on election security’ in gov spending fight 

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Republicans to vote against a short-term government spending package unless they have “absolute assurances” that it will strengthen “election security.” “Unless House and Senate Republicans can get absolute assurances about the security of our elections, they should not move forward with a continuing budget resolution of any kind.” […]

Republicans charge toward funding vote that appears destined to fail

House Republicans are pushing ahead with a bill to avert a government shutdown, despite it appearing doomed to fail amid growing GOP opposition. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), who is under intense pressure to avert a government shutdown ahead of Election Day, has not indicated he plans to change the proposal, despite complaints from conservatives, […]

Swalwell rips Republicans for nod at pet-eating conspiracy: GOP 'not serious’ 

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) on Tuesday slammed Republican lawmakers for their online behavior during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, arguing they are “not serious” about the issues at hand. “You all expected a serious debate,” Swalwell told witnesses called to discuss violent incidents linked to illegal immigration. “You are serious. This issue is serious. [Republicans] […]