Recently, the Republican Party has been in the news for various reasons, including former President Donald Trump's remarks at a Mar-a-Lago event criticizing Democrats and a two-day retreat organized by a Republican presidential candidate in Palm Beach, Florida. Additionally, there have been discussions about the party's stance on issues such as gun safety legislation, foreign aid to Ukraine, and potential challenges within the party leadership.
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. It was founded in 1854 by anti-slavery activists and has since evolved to become associated with conservative ideologies, advocating for limited government intervention, free market principles, and traditional values. Over the years, the party has seen various leaders and undergone shifts in policy priorities, reflecting the changing political landscape in the country. The GOP has a significant presence in both federal and state governments, with members serving in Congress, state legislatures, and holding key executive positions.
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The leaders of three large public school systems will appear before Congress to answer questions about how they have handled incidents of antisemitism on their school campuses
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A student at UCLA tells Sky News that his arrest has not deterred him from continuing in demonstrations, saying the "protests in general are part of the American spirit".
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Public relations specialist Jennifer Pace won a crowded GOP primary despite reportedly dying of a heart attack in March.
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During the Mar-a-Lago event, Trump also took the opportunity to hit out at Democrats, saying they were "running a Gestapo administration."
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"I'm not sure what goes into Marjorie's analysis."
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In her memoir, due to be published this week, the Republican reportedly defends killing her "extremely dangerous" puppy after the animal attacked and killed a neighbouring family's chickens.
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The Republican presidential candidate is set to convene a two-day retreat at his residence in Palm Beach, Florida, that is expected to attract more than 400 donors and high-profile politicians
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The president’s complicated relationship with a key demographic.
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A bipartisan group of North Carolina lawmakers has approved a bill codifying a definition of antisemitism into law
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One leadership aid described the bill as the last train leaving the station.
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The political arms of five organizations are coordinating their efforts to mobilize Hispanic Democrats, saying that defeating the former president is their top goal.
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Jeffries said it's "ridiculous" to suggest Schumer is "undermining the U.S.-Israel relationship."
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The measure takes aim at Omar for referring to some Jewish students as "pro-genocide."
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Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed off on a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, expanding background checks for private sales of weapons, bolstering the state’s “yellow fl
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The majority leader says the measure to help Ukraine and other recent bipartisan efforts show there is a path to success on Capitol Hill. But deep partisan differences and institutional problems remain.
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So far, the state’s attorney general’s office has disclosed 11 identities of the 18 people indicted for their role in an alleged scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election, reports Kelly Rissman
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The president has some encouraging numbers on the latest poll — and has managed a slew of political victories in the past week that looked like they might never come to fruition
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A Baltimore publishing company has filed a class action claim arguing the owner and manager of the massive container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month should have to pay damages to businesses impacted by the collapse
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US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this week.
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McConnell will get to usher through Ukraine aid. But his accommodating of Trump risked letting Putin win in Ukraine