Republican Politics

A House panel on Tuesday voted to advance new gun legislation, as lawmakers in both parties tried to figure how far President Trump is willing to go on the issue in the wake of last month’s deadly shootings in Texas and Ohio. The House Judiciary Committee approved legislation that would set up a federal court…

A House panel on Tuesday voted to advance new gun legislation, as lawmakers in both parties tried to figure how far President Trump is willing to go on the issue in the wake of last month’s deadly shootings in Texas and Ohio. The House Judiciary Committee approved legislation that would set up a federal court…

House Republicans are citing D.C. Council member Jack Evans‘ Metro Board ethics scandal as a cautionary tale ahead of next week’s preliminary hearing on statehood for the District. “Under the Democrats’ bill, the current D.C. government would be elevated to governor, members of the state legislature, etc.,” a spokesman for House Republicans said Tuesday. “If…

House Republicans are citing D.C. Council member Jack Evans‘ Metro Board ethics scandal as a cautionary tale ahead of next week’s preliminary hearing on statehood for the District. “Under the Democrats’ bill, the current D.C. government would be elevated to governor, members of the state legislature, etc.,” a spokesman for House Republicans said Tuesday. “If…

CNN’s Anderson Cooper points out that President Trump’s canceling of a meeting with Taliban leaders after inviting them to the US shows a pattern in the President’s behavior. e begin with the president’s invitation, now revoked, to the Taliban. Had it come to pass, Taliban representatives would right now be at Camp David as guests…

BRET BAIER, FOX ANCHOR:  Let’s talk about the issues of the day with the number-three Republican in the House, GOP Conference Chair Congresswoman Liz Cheney.   Thanks for being here.  REP. LIZ CHENEY (R-WY):  Thanks for having me, Bret.  Great to be with you — (CROSSTALK) BAIER:  I want to start with something you wrote about and are (ph) concerned about,…

House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) appeared on FOX Business Network’s ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the Department of Justice IG report and impeachment. COLLINS: They only have the committee — this, frankly, the chairman this is sad. I mean, they’ve turned a very powerful committee into a sad shell of itself.…

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sarah Palin’s husband, commonly referred to as “Alaska’s first dude” when she was governor, appears to be seeking a divorce from his wife of 31 years. Paperwork believed to be from Todd Palin cited “incompatibility of temperament” in seeking to end his marriage to the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee. The filing…

Sen. Thom Tillis on Monday blasted sanctuary cities in his home state of North Carolina for turning loose nearly 500 illegal immigrants despite detention requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “These North Carolina counties are releasing illegal immigrants charged with violent crimes like rape and murder without even notifying federal officials, jeopardizing public safety,”…

President Trump has successfully stiff-armed Congress’ attempts to probe his continued ties to his business empire even as he sits in the White House — until last week. Mr. Trump appears to have crossed new lines after an aide to Vice President Mike Pence said the president personally suggested Mr. Pence and his entourage stay…