On pardons and January 6, Republicans torn between moving forward and looking back
Moderate members want the party to look ahead and focus on its agenda. But conservatives – and Donald Trump – aren’t done with litigating January 6 and investigating Joe Biden.
Iowa Republicans in Congress downplay Trump's Jan. 6 pardons, say what about Biden?
In Iowa, 10 people who were charged with Jan. 6-related offenses are receiving reprieves from Trump. Nine Iowans were pardoned after facing convictions, and a tenth, who was not yet convicted, will have his case permanently dismissed.
On Capitol Hill, Only a Handful of Republicans Object to Jan. 6 Pardons
Even Republicans who once said violent rioters should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law declined to criticize the presidential clemency for violent offenders, saying it was time to move on.
Trump defends his pardons for Jan. 6 attack on Capitol
President Donald Trump is defending one of his most divisive actions since returning to the White House — pardoning nearly everyone convicted in the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol. Trump in a news conference Tuesday was dismissive of the effort to prosecute nearly 1,
Democrats, Republicans react to President Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
House Republicans and Democrats react to President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 pardons. What the 14th Amendment says about birthright citizenship Share of U.S. companies in China looking to relocate hits a record high,
Republican Senators Are Mostly Quiet on Trump's Sweeping Pardons of Jan. 6 Rioters
Many Republicans on Capitol Hill do not agree with President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon and commute sentences for more than 1,500 people charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6 attack on the
Opinion: Republicans hold the key to depolarizing the climate issue
Our research shows that Republican leadership can reduce partisan divisions on climate solutions more effectively than ...
Trump and Republicans Aim to Update Census for Political Advantage
Trump is joining Republican efforts to change how the population is counted—which is used for allocating congressional seats.
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Will Republicans Unify To Renew Trump’s Tax Cuts, Which Are Crucial to America’s Economic Strength?
While the GOP controls the White House, House, and Senate, the path ahead is fraught with political and fiscal obstacles.
The 2024 election exposed Republicans’ worst weakness
The 2024 election exposed a vulnerability for Republicans, relying heavily on individual donors, which leaves them exposed in ...
Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker’s threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
In an interview aired Wednesday night, Trump said he may withhold aid to California until the state adjusts how it manages ...
Republican leaders still at odds on reconciliation debate after Trump meeting
Republicans in the House and Senate are still not necessarily on the same page when it comes to reconciliation after their meeting with President Donald Trump.
To gain a court seat, Republicans seek to throw out thousands of votes
Republican Jefferson Griffin narrowly lost his race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat. He’s asking the justices to ...
So much for ‘looking forward’: GOP launches new Jan. 6 investigation
Around this time two years ago, as the Republican majority in the House got to work, among the earliest priorities for the party was a new, GOP-friendly investigation into the Jan. 6 attack. The ...
Trump, GOP leaders meet at White House as president plans visit to NC, defends executive orders
President Donald Trump answered questions at a press availability on a range of topics following a White House meeting with ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces complex politics, GOP criticism over L.A. fires
The California Democrat has pressed moderate measures to aid victims and been a constant TV presence as he and the state ...
Republicans Struggle to Defend Trump Freeing Rioters Who Assaulted Cops
Republican senators are struggling to defend Trump's blanket pardon of Jan. 6 defendants, including those who committed violent crimes.