Recently, the Republican Party has been making headlines for its stance on issues such as abortion, U.S. aid to Ukraine, and internal party dynamics. In various states, Republicans have been involved in passing or upholding strict abortion laws with limited or no exceptions, leading to debates and legal challenges. Additionally, some Republican lawmakers have been advocating for U.S. aid to Ukraine despite growing hostility towards it within the party. There have also been reports of internal divisions within the Republican Party, with calls for unity and repercussions for members who break with the party on certain votes.
The Republican Party, also known as the GOP (Grand Old Party), is one of the two major political parties in the United States, alongside the Democratic Party. Founded in 1854, the GOP has a history of promoting conservative policies, advocating for limited government intervention, free market principles, and traditional values. Over the years, the party has evolved and adapted to changing political landscapes, with various factions representing different ideologies within the party. Republicans have held the presidency, as well as numerous seats in Congress and state governments, shaping policies on a wide range of issues. The party's platform and priorities continue to influence national discourse and policy decisions in the United States.
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The state has been in turmoil since its Supreme Court upheld a near-total abortion ban dating back to the Civil War.
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Both the federal and the Arizona Supreme Courts have conjured a past that rejects the right to bodily autonomy.
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The Republican former TV anchor is trying to soften her election-denying image against the Democratic congressman Ruben Gallego in one of the year’s most closely watched races
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"It is unfortunate President Biden is unwilling to answer questions before the American people," Rep. James Comer said in response.
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Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House has passed a bill that would ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms
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Under Section 702, the government is empowered to collect, without a warrant, the messages of Americans communicating with targeted foreigners abroad.
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The Mayorkas impeachment trial died without any formal debate after party-line votes. GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted "present" on one article.
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Republicans and Democrats voted to advance a measure to extend a warrantless surveillance law, but skeptics in both parties were still pushing to make substantial changes before a final vote.
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The state Supreme Court last week ruled that a 19th century ban on nearly all abortions is enforceable.
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The Senate candidate and Donald Trump ally is supporting a handful of state Republicans who have backed away from a near-total ban that was upheld by the State Supreme Court this week.
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Trump expressed confidence that strict abortion bans in Arizona and Florida would be changed.
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State wants confirmation of nominees by 15 August – four days before the Democratic convention officially chooses its candidate
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Trump’s presence was felt in DC this week, even as he stayed stewing in his Mar-a-Lago estate
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"I hope our Republican friends will join us in bestowing upon Donald J. Trump the only honor he truly deserves."
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Former president pushed for Republicans in the state to change electoral voting system to method that would have helped him
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The $14 million fall ad buy from Rosen comes after Cook Political Report moved the race to a toss-up on Wednesday.
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Georgia could join other states in requiring children younger than 16 to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accounts
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Americans of Middle Eastern descent used to have to identify as white on government forms – new categories will change that
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They argue that quickly dispensing with the charges, as senators in both parties are inclined to do, would be an affront to Americans.
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"Most all of us are contemplating leaving," one House Republican said.