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Republican lawmaker:

'I would support broader deal with Iran'

Rep. Mike Turner says he would support broader diplomatic deal with Iran that would eventually freeze progress in its nuclear program.

'I would support broader deal with Iran'

Poll:

Half of Republicans won't vote for Trump if convicted

Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Republicans broadly sympathize with Trump's accusations of political persecution.

Half of Republicans won't vote for Trump if convicted

Poll:

Trump dominating his GOP rivals

New York Times/Siena College poll shows Trump leading DeSantis by 37 percentage points among Republican primary electorate.

Trump dominating his GOP rivals

Longtime Democrat Dov Hikind joins Republican Party

Former New York State Assemblyman switches affiliations, says Democratic Party has turned its back on Jews and Israel.

Longtime Democrat Dov Hikind joins Republican Party

Trump trial to begin in May 2024

Former US President Donald Trump will stand trial for unlawful retention of national defense information despite the impending elections.

Trump trial to begin in May 2024

Several House Republicans support censuring George Santos

Santos has pleaded not guilty to charges against him and has remained defiant about a reelection bid.

Several House Republicans support censuring George Santos

House approves resolution:

'Israel is not a racist or apartheid state'

House of Representatives votes 412-9 in favor of resolution condemning antisemitism and supporting Israel. All nine opposed were Democrats.

'Israel is not a racist or apartheid state'

Trump:

'My running mate could be one of my primary rivals'

Former President says he would consider some of his primary rivals as potential running mates or Cabinet members.

'My running mate could be one of my primary rivals'

Former Trump adviser:

'He's unlikely to take part in primary debates'

Former Trump adviser Jason Miller says Trump's strong polling numbers make it unwise for him to join other candidates on the debate stage.

'He's unlikely to take part in primary debates'

GOP lawmaker seeks answers on Iran envoy's security clearance

Rep. Michael McCaul requests detailed description of the allegations against Iran envoy Rob Malley.

GOP lawmaker seeks answers on Iran envoy's security clearance

Liz Cheney:

'I’m not going to do anything that helps Donald Trump'

Former Republican Rep. who has clashed with Trump appears to rule out third-party run for the White House.

'I’m not going to do anything that helps Donald Trump'

NBC News poll:

Trump expands lead over DeSantis after latest indictment

51% of national Republican primary voters pick Trump followed by 22% who choose DeSantis.

Trump expands lead over DeSantis after latest indictment

Watch:

Chris Christie booed after criticizing Trump

Former New Jersey Gov. booed by audience members at Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference as he criticizes Trump.

Chris Christie booed after criticizing Trump

CNN poll:

Trump loses support but still leads Republican field

47% of Republicans say Trump is their first choice for the party’s nomination for president.

Trump loses support but still leads Republican field

Chris Christie blasts Trump:

'He's a three-time loser'

Former New Jersey Governor continues to criticize former President, whom he is challenging in Republican primaries: Loser, loser, loser.

'He's a three-time loser'

Pence:

'If elected, I will clean house at the Justice Department'

Former US Vice President says Americans have lost confidence in the Department of Justice.

'If elected, I will clean house at the Justice Department'

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez running for President

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez files paperwork to run for president, joins crowded Republican field.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez running for President

Chris Christie files paperwork for presidential run

Former New Jersey Gov. will later formally announce his second bid for White House.

Chris Christie files paperwork for presidential run

Mike Pence officially enters US presidential race

Pence's campaign filed a declaration of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission.

Mike Pence officially enters US presidential race

Mike Pence to launch presidential bid with Iowa speech

Former vice president plans to enter increasingly crowded GOP primary field, going up against frontrunners Trump and DeSantis.

Mike Pence to launch presidential bid with Iowa speech

Chris Christie set to announce presidential campaign

Former NJ governor and 2016 GOP candidate to launch bid against former ally Donald Trump to secure party's nomination.

Chris Christie set to announce presidential campaign

Liz Cheney:

GOP wanted me to lie about Trump, 2020 election and Jan. 6 riot

Former rep. slams Republican Party, claims she was removed from top House position for refusing to 'abandon the truth' about 2020 election.

GOP wanted me to lie about Trump, 2020 election and Jan. 6 riot

Biden and McCarthy reach deal to raise debt ceiling

McCarthy says the House will vote on the agreement on Wednesday.

Biden and McCarthy reach deal to raise debt ceiling

Republican senators propose:

Sanction enablers of Palestinian Arab terrorist groups

Senators Todd Young and Marco Rubio reintroduce bill to impose sanctions on those that provide support to Hamas, Islamic Jihad and others.

Sanction enablers of Palestinian Arab terrorist groups

GOP seeks to fine Schiff $16MM for Trump-Russia collusion claim

GOP rep. introduces resolution to force Schiff to repay cost of investigation into allegation, which he pushed in media appearances.

GOP seeks to fine Schiff $16MM for Trump-Russia collusion claim

Officially:

Sen. Tim Scott joins 2024 presidential race

Republican Senator files to run for president in 2024, formal announcement expected Monday.

Sen. Tim Scott joins 2024 presidential race

Sources:

DeSantis to launch presidential bid next week

Florida Governor will officially enter the race for president next week, people familiar with the decision tell The Wall Street Journal.

DeSantis to launch presidential bid next week

Rep. George Santos charged with federal offenses

The embattled lawmaker is the subject of multiple investigations into his finances and other issues.

Rep. George Santos charged with federal offenses

Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of dissing Israel

Republicans blast Biden for snubbing Netanyahu, as Democrats claim Republicans' planned spending cuts endanger aid to Israel.

Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of dissing Israel

'Dems are complicit actors in Rashida Tlaib's disgusting hate'

National Republican Congressional Committee blasts Tlaib for latest incendiary anti-Israel tweet, questions silence from Democrats.

'Dems are complicit actors in Rashida Tlaib's disgusting hate'

Presidential run?

Senator Tim Scott teases announcement on May 22

The South Carolina Senator recently said he hoped “to have a decision on whether to run by the end of May.”

Senator Tim Scott teases announcement on May 22

All Republican Governors recognize Jewish American contributions

Ahead of Jewish American History Month, all 26 Republican Governors issue joint statement supporting US-Israel alliance.

All Republican Governors recognize Jewish American contributions

Report:

DeSantis to announce presidential bid in mid-May

Florida Governor poised to jump into the presidential fray as soon as mid-May, sources tell NBC News.

DeSantis to announce presidential bid in mid-May

Asa Hutchinson formally announces 2024 campaign

Former Arkansas Gov. criticizes Trump, takes swipe at DeSantis as he kicks of Republican presidential bid.

Asa Hutchinson formally announces 2024 campaign

Poll:

Trump extends lead over DeSantis in GOP primary

New poll finds that 55 percent of respondents back Trump in 2024 GOP presidential primary.

Trump extends lead over DeSantis in GOP primary

It's official:

George Santos announces 2024 reelection campaign

The Republican lawmaker has come under fire for lying about his resume, education and family background and is under investigation.

George Santos announces 2024 reelection campaign

Top Dems, GOP gain access to Trump, Biden classified docs

Senior Democrats and Republicans in Congress granted access to documents retrieved from residences of Trump, Biden, and Pence.

Top Dems, GOP gain access to Trump, Biden classified docs

John Bolton:

'Trump's indictment could be rocket fuel to his campaign'

Trump's former National Security Advisor Bolton says it is a mistake for members of the GOP to continue to align so tightly with Trump.

'Trump's indictment could be rocket fuel to his campaign'

Former Arkansas Gov. to seek Republican presidential nomination

Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson calls on Trump to drop out of the race in wake of his indictment by a grand jury in New York.

Former Arkansas Gov. to seek Republican presidential nomination

Poll:

Trump maintains primary lead even after indictment

Yahoo News-YouGov poll finds Trump holds a 31-point lead over his DeSantis.

Trump maintains primary lead even after indictment

New York Republican:

'Biden’s hostile comments toward Israel are shameful'

Rep. Elise Stefanik joins Republicans who criticized Biden over his response to the planned judicial reforms in Israel.

'Biden’s hostile comments toward Israel are shameful'

GOP rep's measure would protect yeshivas from state interference

Rockland Country Rep. Mike Lawler's amendment to Parents Bill of Rights would prevent NY from imposing its requirements on private schools.

GOP rep's measure would protect yeshivas from state interference

For the first time

Democrats sympathize more with Palestinians than with Israel

More Democrats now sympathize with Palestinian Arabs than with Israelis. Republicans overwhelmingly sympathize more with Israelis.

Democrats sympathize more with Palestinians than with Israel

Montana Republican Rep. slammed for photo with neo-Nazis

Rep. Matt Rosendale issues condemnation of far-right groups, says when he posed for photo he had no idea who the individuals were.

Montana Republican Rep. slammed for photo with neo-Nazis

Potential running mate?

Kari Lake wins CPAC straw poll for Republican VP pick

The former Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate lost in November but is challenging the loss in court.

Kari Lake wins CPAC straw poll for Republican VP pick

Trump wins CPAC straw poll for 2024 nomination

Trump wins 62% support in the poll, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis comes in second with 20% support.

Trump wins CPAC straw poll for 2024 nomination

Mitch McConnell:

'US shouldn't weigh in on Israel's judicial reform'

Senate Minority Leader tells Axios: I don't have an opinion on Israel's judicial reform.

'US shouldn't weigh in on Israel's judicial reform'

NY GOP rep.: George Santos should be expelled from Congress

Nick LaLota calls for Santos to be kicked out of Congress for perpetrating host of lies that got him elected in Long Island disctrict.

NY GOP rep.: George Santos should be expelled from Congress

New primary poll:

DeSantis up 24 points against Trump in hypothetical GOP showdown

Poll finds only 31 percent of Republican voters nationwide pick Trump as their preferred candidate.

DeSantis up 24 points against Trump in hypothetical GOP showdown

George Santos: 'I’m a terrible liar... I made mistakes'

Disgraced Long Island Rep. comes clean, claims he lied to impress senior GOP leaders.

George Santos: 'I’m a terrible liar... I made mistakes'

John Bolton:

'I'm considering a presidential run but haven't decided yet'

Trump's former national security adviser criticizes him: He is not a Conservative and not a Republican.

'I'm considering a presidential run but haven't decided yet'

DeSantis responds to Trump:

'I deliver results instead of criticizing others'

Florida Governor fires back at former President who attacked him on social media.

'I deliver results instead of criticizing others'

Republican senators introduce bill to sanction ICC

Bill cites the ICC's investigation of Israel and other American allies that do not recognize its authority.

Republican senators introduce bill to sanction ICC

Danny Dannon to INN:

'Nikki Haley is a friend of the Jewish people and Israel'

The Fmr. Israeli UN ambassador talks about Haley's work to support Israel on the world stage: 'She will always be an ambassador for Israel.'

'Nikki Haley is a friend of the Jewish people and Israel'

On Feb. 15:

Haley set to kick off 2024 presidential campaign

Sources with knowledge of former UN Ambassador's plans say she will invite supporters to campaign launch event in Charleston.

Haley set to kick off 2024 presidential campaign

George Santos to recuse himself from committee positions

Disgraced House rep. agrees to step back from committee assignments in wake of multiple scandals.

George Santos to recuse himself from committee positions

Omar on past statements:

'I didn't realize my words were trafficking in antisemitism'

Rep. Ilhan Omar claims she apologized for controversial remarks and owned up to them.

'I didn't realize my words were trafficking in antisemitism'

McCarthy's bid to block Omar from House committee hits snag

Several Republicans say they will not vote for House Speaker's proposal to block Rep. Omar from sitting on the Foreign Affairs Committee.

McCarthy's bid to block Omar from House committee hits snag

RNC to vote on resolution condemning antisemitism

Republican National Committee measure also denounces ‘antisemitic elements that seek to infiltrate’ the GOP.

RNC to vote on resolution condemning antisemitism

US lawmakers to UN:

'Remove rapporteur who made antisemitic comments'

Group of US lawmakers call for removal of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, after antisemitic posts of hers were uncovered.

'Remove rapporteur who made antisemitic comments'