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.
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,
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,
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 ...
Mass. Reps. Pressley, Trahan, Clark condemn House approval of GOP’s ‘born alive’ abortion bill
The comments by U.S. Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-7th District, Katherine Clark, D-5th District, and Lori Trahan, D-3rd District, came after the House voted Thursday to approve its version of a “born ...
GOP lawmaker rolls out MERIT Act to restructure federal workforce based on private sector model
Rep. Barry Loudermilk rolled out a measure Thursday that would reform and restructure the federal workforce by focusing on hiring and retaining officials on a merit basis.
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 ...
This Trump executive order ‘boggles the mind,’ says GOP-appointed judge
U.S. District Judge John Coughenour, appointed by former President Ronald Reagan, signed the temporary restraining order on ...
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.
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.
Opinion
Takeaways: Some of Trump’s Davos declarations could divide Republicans
Donald Trump put friends and foes on notice when he addressed the World Economic Forum on Thursday, making his return to the world stage.
Column: The Republican Party is betraying a devastated Los Angeles
Trump and his allies are threatening to withhold aid for a fire-ravaged city while fueling the climate crisis. It's ...
Alaska senator opposes Hegseth, becoming first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
WASHINGTON — Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet ...
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.