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The Republican Party, or the GOP, currently holds the majority in the US House of Representatives as well as the...READ MORE
The Republican Party, or the GOP, currently holds the majority in the US House of Representatives as well as the majority of state legislatures. The Republican leaders are Kentucky’s Mitch McConnell in the Senate and Ohio’s John Boehner in the House. The party aligns itself to the right of center, supporting general issues such as a free-market economy with little government interference, limited federal spending, and low taxes while opposing government-run healthcare, abortion rights, and same-sex marriage. The GOP is looking to gain back the majority of the US Senate in the 2014 Midterm elections.
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House Passes $95B Foreign Aid Package

The bills will restart the flow of supplies to Ukraine’s military and provide aid to Israel, while provisions for increased security on the southern U.S. border failed.

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton April 20, 2024

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Democrats Split on Helping Johnson

Many on the left remain apprehensive about swooping in to help a Republican bill – or a Republican speaker – so close to an election

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton April 18, 2024

The Week in Cartoons April 15-19

Johnson Draws New Threats With Aid Bill

The House speaker faces an uphill battle to unite his party on separate measures to provide military aid to Israel and Ukraine – without losing his job.

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton April 16, 2024

House GOP Hands Johnson a Win

The win for the House speaker comes after a series of embarrassing losses that prevented lawmakers from even considering crucial national security legislation.

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton April 12, 2024

2024 Battlegrounds: Lackawanna County

The historically Democratic area has been trending Republican, with both Trump and Biden expected to contest it.

Louis JacobsonApril 12, 2024

Johnson Turns to Trump Amid GOP Dissent

The embattled speaker hopes an alliance with Donald Trump can bolster his teetering leadership position.

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton April 11, 2024

Embattled Johnson Bruised Again

The collapse of a key surveillance tool in the House is the latest blow dealt to the House speaker by his dysfunctional caucus.

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton April 10, 2024

The Next Drama Facing the GOP-Led House

Returning leaders face a contentious fight to reauthorize a controversial spy tool even as they weigh the ousting of yet another leader.

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton April 9, 2024

Trump Abortion Quotes Over the Years

Trump’s range of expressions over the years underscores the GOP’s difficulty in reaching a consensus on abortion policy.

Cecelia Smith-SchoenwalderApril 8, 2024