Republican Party (United States)

Major political party in the United States

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The Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP, is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with its main, historic rival, the Democratic Party.

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Case against Trump, Pence 'open and shut' -Harris Democrat Kamala Harris made her campaign-trail debut as Joe Biden's vice presidential running mate on Wednesday, criticizing Republican Donald Trump for mismanaging the coronavirus pandemic and making.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:36Published 1 hour ago

U.S. Postal Service shakeup sparks election fears [NFA] A shakeup of the U.S. Postal Service is leading to mail delays, union officials said on Tuesday, heightening concerns about mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 presidential election. Colette Luke has.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:06Published 5 hours ago

U.S. postal service shakeup sparks election fears [NFA] A shakeup of the U.S. Postal Service is leading to mail delays, union officials said on Tuesday, heightening concerns about mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 presidential election. Colette Luke has.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:06Published 5 hours ago

No sign of talks resuming on U.S. aid deal Talks between the White House and top Democrats in Congress over a U.S. coronavirus aid package remained stalled on Wednesday, with neither side budging. This report produced by Chris Dignam. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:12Published 6 hours ago

Harris an elusive election target for Trump [NFA] Republican President Donald Trump's verbal attacks on a woman of color could further undermine his efforts to win female voters, and polls suggest the California Democrat and vice presidential.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:25Published 10 hours ago

Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his US vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden, the Presidential candidate, has picked India-origin Kamala Harris as his running mate for the elections. Biden announced the news on Tuesday. Harris is a daughter of Indian and American.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:52Published 21 hours ago

Once Stuck Between Biden And Sanders, Kamala Harris Emerges As VP Running Mate For the first time in American history, a Black and South Asian woman has been chosen for national office by a major political party. CNN reports presumptive Democratic nominee former Vice President.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 1 day ago

In It To Win It: Why Biden Picked Kamala Harris As VP Running Mate Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has chosen Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Ca.) as his running mate. According to CNN, Biden's pick fulfills his promise to select a woman for the role. The.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 1 day ago

U.S. governors cringe at cost of Trump's virus aid Republican and Democratic governors said on Monday President Donald Trump's coronavirus relief measures were too expensive for states to implement as they struggle with the costs of the pandemic, and.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:04Published 2 days ago

'How demeaning': Dems, GOP spar over aid Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday dug into Democrats for wanting "Uncle Sam" to pay unemployed Americans more than they'd normally make amid the coronavirus crisis, while Senate.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:37Published 2 days ago

Democrats eye elusive presidential prize: Texas [NFA] For the first time in 25 years a Democratic presidential candidate is running TV ads specifically targeting Texas, and Democrats say even a small investment in the Lone Star state could boost.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:01Published 2 days ago

US Stocks Decline, Stimulus Negotiations Heat Up Reuters US stocks closed down on Tuesday as investors mulled Senate Republicans' coronavirus stimulus package and a slew of earnings reports. The GOP continued negotiations on its initial fiscal relief.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 4 days ago

Arpaio: 'This Will Be The Last Time I Run For Office' Joe Arpaio is the outspoken, controversial, and former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. And according to CNN, he will remain a former sheriff, thanks to Tuesday's Republican primary for the post... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:43Published 4 days ago

Still no dice: Dems, GOP fail on aid deal Top Democrats and negotiators for President Donald Trump failed to reach a deal on a new coronavirus relief bill, as Trump on Friday said he'd be going "a different way!" Gavino Garay has more. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:37Published 5 days ago

Still no dice: Dems, GOP stall on aid deal Top Democrats and negotiators for President Donald Trump failed to reach a deal on a new coronavirus relief bill, as Trump on Friday said he'd be going "a different way!" Gavino Garay has more. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:37Published 5 days ago

A 'disappointing' meeting: No deal in COVID-19 talks Congressional Democrats offered to reduce a proposed coronavirus aid package by $1 trillion if Republicans would add a trillion to their counter-offer, but President Donald Trump's negotiators turned.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:10Published 5 days ago

White House rejected aid compromise -Pelosi U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday that she had offered to reduce a proposed coronavirus aid package by a trillion dollars if Republicans would add a trillion to their counter-offer, but.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:00Published 5 days ago

GOP fears Trump attacks on mail voting may backfire [NFA] State and local elections data show Democratic voters are embracing mail-in ballots at rates far above Republicans ahead of a contest that could see decreased turnout on election day. This.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:29Published 5 days ago

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Tests Positive for Coronavirus The Republican Governor was tested as a precaution prior to a scheduled meeting with President Donald Trump on Thursday. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published 6 days ago

GOP Governor Won't Meet Trump Because He's COVID-19 Positive One of the few Republican governors to differ with President Donald Trump over how to handle the novel coronavirus pandemic has tested positive for COVID-19. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine tweeted Thursday.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 6 days ago

Pelosi says GOP doesn't give a 'damn' about aid [NFA] House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in an interview with CNBC on Thursday attacked her Republican colleagues for not moving on their new coronavirus relief bill proposal, saying they don't give a "damn".. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:32Published 6 days ago

New York sues to break up the NRA [NFA] New York state's attorney general sued to dissolve the National Rifle Association on Thursday, alleging senior leaders of the non-profit group diverted millions of dollars for personal use. At.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:08Published 6 days ago

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Kanye West Seeks Donations, Takes Stands on 2020 Presidential Issues Kanye West wants you to donate to his campaign so he can become the 46th POTUS, and he's making the pitch by laying out his positions on various issues, and one thing's clear ... he's playing to both.. TMZ.com - Published 4 days ago
Wisconsin Official Blasts Republican for Working with Kanye to Steal Votes from Biden A Milwaukee Councilman is slamming Republicans for what he believes is a trick to lure black voters in Wisconsin to cast their ballots for Kanye West and steal votes from Joe Biden ... but he predicts.. TMZ.com - Published 6 days ago
Trump Denies Helping Kanye Get On Presidential Ballot, Praises Kim Kardashian Donald Trump says he's not pulling strings to help Kanye West get on state ballots for the presidential election ... but he's got lots of good things to say about Ye and Kim Kardashian. Trump denied.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago

Trump says U.S. pulling some soldiers out of Germany over NATO spending feud President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would cut the number of U.S. troops deployed in Germany to 25,000, a reduction of about 9,500, in a move likely to upset both his fellow.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
U.S. senator Scott says China trying to sabotage vaccine development The United States has evidence China is trying to slow down or sabotage the development of a COVID-19 vaccine by Western countries, Republican senator Rick Scott said on Sunday. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020
U.S. lawmakers to unveil bill banning investment in firms tied to China's military A group of Republican lawmakers plans to unveil legislation this week to keep Americans from investing in foreign defense companies with ties to China's military, according to a document seen by.. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020

U.S. senators seek to sanction Chinese officials over Hong Kong Republican and Democratic U.S. senators said on Thursday they would introduce legislation to impose sanctions on Chinese officials for violating Hong Kong's independence, after Beijing moved to impose.. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020
U.S. Senate Republican leader threatens 'reexamining' U.S.-China relationship U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday threatened to reexamine the U.S.-Chinese relationship if Beijing pursues a "further crackdown" on Hong Kong, after China was set to impose new.. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020
Trump Senate ally seeks China sanctions over COVID-19 probe A leading U.S. Republican senator proposed legislation on Tuesday that would authorize the U.S. president to impose far-reaching sanctions on China if it fails to give a full account of events leading.. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020
Republican bill seeks sanctions on China over COVID-19 probe A leading U.S. Republican senator on Tuesday proposed legislation that would authorize the U.S. president to impose far-reaching sanctions on China if it fails to give a full account of events leading.. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020

Republican donor named U.S. postmaster general A Republican Party donor was named on Wednesday to lead the U.S. Postal Service, which President Donald Trump has criticized for not charging companies like Amazon.com more for package delivery. Reuters - Published on May 7, 2020
Republicans want review of aid to WHO, Democrat may subpoena Pompeo Five U.S. Senate Republicans introduced a bill on Wednesday seeking a review of U.S. participation in the World Health Organization and other international institutions, after President Donald Trump's.. Reuters - Published on May 6, 2020
Congress Republicans accuse China of seeking to indoctrinate U.S. students A group of U.S. House of Representatives Republicans released a letter on Monday charging China with seeking to indoctrinate American students, the latest anti-China statement from congressional allies.. Reuters - Published on May 4, 2020	Republican senators ask U.N. chief for independent WHO review panel Leading Republicans in the U.S. Senate on Friday asked the United Nations to conduct an independent review of the World Health Organization response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying the body.. Reuters - Published on April 24, 2020
Bill would remove U.S. troops from Saudi Arabia in 30 days A Republican U.S. senator introduced legislation on Thursday to remove American troops from Saudi Arabia, adding pressure on the kingdom to tighten its oil taps to reverse the crude price drop that has.. Reuters - Published on April 9, 2020	Trump says he will not cancel August Republican Convention U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not cancel the Republican National Convention in August in Charlotte, North Carolina, because of the coronavirus. Reuters - Published on March 27, 2020
Tempers rise as U.S. Senate awaits vote on $2 trillion coronavirus bill Republican and Democratic leaders of the U.S. Senate hoped to vote on Wednesday on a $2 trillion emergency package to alleviate the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but found.. Reuters - Published on March 25, 2020	'Open season on journalists': U.S. lawmakers want information on Saudi Khashoggi's death Senior Republican and Democratic lawmakers renewed efforts this week to push President Donald Trump's administration to make public information about the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which.. Reuters - Published on March 3, 2020
Let's not 'short change' funding for coronavirus response: U.S. Senate appropriations chair The head of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, Republican Senator Richard Shelby, said on Wednesday Congress should provide the Trump administration with the funds it needs to combat.. Reuters - Published on February 26, 2020	Prosecutors quit as Justice Dept. seeks shorter sentence for Trump ally Under pressure from President Donald Trump, the U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday abruptly moved to seek a shorter prison sentence for veteran Republican operative and long-time Trump adviser and.. Reuters - Published on February 12, 2020
Under pressure from Trump, U.S. seeks shorter sentence for his adviser Stone Under pressure from President Donald Trump, the U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday abruptly moved to seek a shorter prison sentence for veteran Republican operative and long-time Trump adviser Roger.. Reuters - Published on February 11, 2020	In reversal, Justice Department to seek shorter sentence for Trump adviser Stone In a dramatic reversal that could benefit a long-time adviser to President Donald Trump, the Justice Department will seek a shorter prison sentence for veteran Republican operative Roger Stone, a U.S... Reuters - Published on February 11, 2020
Senator Rubio bringing Uighur activist as State of the Union guest Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said on Monday he was bringing Rushan Abbas, an advocate for the rights of China's Uighur Muslim minority, as his guest for President Donald Trump's annual State of.. Reuters - Published on February 3, 2020	Democratic witness bid seems doomed in Trump trial as Murkowski says no Another pivotal Republican announced opposition on Friday to calling witnesses in President Donald Trump's U.S. Senate impeachment trial, appearing to doom a bid by Democrats to permit testimony and.. Reuters - Published on January 31, 2020
Trump gives dramatic account of Soleimani's last minutes before death: CNN U.S. President Donald Trump gave a minute-to-minute account of the U.S. drone strikes that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in remarks to a Republican fund-raising dinner on Friday.. Reuters - Published on January 18, 2020	Democrats say measure to rein in Trump on Iran will pass Senate U.S. Senate Democrats said on Tuesday they had enough votes in the Republican-controlled Senate to pass a resolution curbing President Donald Trump's ability to wage war on Iran without congressional.. Reuters - Published on January 14, 2020
Schumer says believes majority of U.S. Senate backs Iran war powers resolution U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday he believed a majority of 51 U.S. senators will approve a war powers resolution to block President Donald Trump from further military action,.. Reuters - Published on January 14, 2020	U.S. senators back bill to provide $3.3 billion for Israel Republican and Democratic U.S. senators introduced legislation on Thursday to provide $3.3 billion in annual aid to Israel, seeking to put into law an aid agreement between the two countries reached in.. Reuters - Published on January 9, 2020
U.S. lawmakers divided over Trump Iran argument, set war powers vote Trump administration officials failed to convince Democratic U.S. lawmakers, and some Republicans, on Wednesday that an imminent threat had justified the killing of a top Iranian military commander,.. Reuters - Published on January 9, 2020	U.S. lawmakers predict passage of bill backing China's Uighurs Republican and Democratic members of the U.S. Congress predicted on Wednesday that the House of Representatives and Senate would agree on a compromise version of legislation requiring a tougher Trump.. Reuters - Published on January 8, 2020
More briefings set for U.S. Congress on Iraq-Iran: House aides Trump administration officials will provide a classified briefing on developments in Iraq and Iran on Tuesday at 4 p.m. EST (2100 GMT) for congressional leaders and Republican and Democratic leaders of.. Reuters - Published on January 7, 2020	U.S. senators likely to be briefed on Soleimani operation next week: McConnell U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said the Trump administration would brief congressional staff on Friday about the U.S. military strike against Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani.. Reuters - Published on January 3, 2020
Watch: The US House of Representatives votes on Donald Trump's impeachment The Democratic majority in the House, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is expected to approve two articles of impeachment - abuse of office and obstruction of Congress - after debate running through much.. SBS - Published on December 18, 2019	U.S. Senate committee approves Turkey sanctions bill A U.S. Senate committee backed legislation on Wednesday to impose sanctions on Turkey after its offensive in northern Syria and plans to buy a Russian S-400 missile system, the latest move in the.. Reuters - Published on December 11, 2019
U.S. senators want Turkey sanctioned over Russia missile system: letter Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen called on the Trump administration on Monday to impose sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian missile defense.. Reuters - Published on December 2, 2019	Twenty years since the referendum - here's how an Australian republic could happen Two decades ago, Australia voted in a referendum to keep its connection with the British monarchy. Now, Republicans believe the time is right to once more raise the question of whether Australia needs.. SBS - Published on November 27, 2019
U.S. Senate foreign relations chairman wants to hold off on Turkey sanctions bills The Republican chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on Thursday he did not want lawmakers to pass legislation imposing sanctions on Turkey for now, to lessen friction during.. Reuters - Published on November 14, 2019	Trump expects to 'work something out' with Erdogan, Senators on F-35s President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he and Turkish President Tayipp Erdogan were talking about the F-35 fighter jet program with Republican U.S. senators, after Washington removed Turkey from the.. Reuters - Published on November 13, 2019
Former U.S. top diplomat Rice concerned by shadow diplomacy on Ukraine Condoleezza Rice, a secretary of state under Republican President George W. Bush, said on Monday reports of an unofficial U.S. policy being carried out in Ukraine were "deeply troubling." Reuters - Published on November 11, 2019	U.S. senators press for sanctions on Turkey if it is violating Syria ceasefire Republican and Democratic U.S. senators asked President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday to let them know - and to respond with touch sanctions - if reports are true that Turkey is violating.. Reuters - Published on November 6, 2019
Pentagon readying plan to contain Islamic State, safeguard oil in Syria: U.S. senator U.S. military leaders are preparing a plan that could keep Islamic State fighters from regaining a foothold in Syria, while preventing Syrian oil from falling into the hands of Iran or the militant.. Reuters - Published on October 24, 2019	Furious over Donald Trump impeachment process, Republicans storm into closed hearings Republican politicians took the extraordinary step of storming into a closed hearing as they protested an impeachment investigation into Donald Trump. SBS - Published on October 24, 2019
U.S. senators want quick visa for Kurdish general, amid Syria crisis Republican and Democratic U.S. senators asked the State Department on Wednesday to quickly provide a visa so that the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces could visit the United states.. Reuters - Published on October 23, 2019	Congressional rebuke of Trump foreign policy should 'go beyond' Syria: McConnell U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday that Congress should go beyond a resolution passed in the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns President Donald Trump over an abrupt.. Reuters - Published on October 22, 2019
Syria critic Lindsey Graham reverses stance, says Trump's policy could succeed Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who has been one of the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump's decision to move U.S. troops out of northeastern Syria, said on Sunday he now believed.. Reuters - Published on October 20, 2019	White House aide's words on Ukraine upend impeachment strategy, rattle allies A top White House aide's suggestion that President Donald Trump sought a political favor from Ukraine in exchange for military aid has upended the administration's impeachment strategy and left his.. Reuters - Published on October 18, 2019
Republican leader McCarthy wants pause on U.S. congressional action on Turkey As U.S. lawmakers from both parties press forward to penalize Turkey for its recent assault on Syria, the top Republican in the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, said it is more appropriate for.. Reuters - Published on October 18, 2019	U.S. lawmakers to keep up Turkey sanctions push despite ceasefire Republican and Democratic U.S. lawmakers said on Thursday they would keep up their push for tougher sanctions on Turkey over its offensive in Syria despite the announcement of a five-day ceasefire. Reuters - Published on October 17, 2019
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