Mike Pence officially enters US presidential race

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

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.

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.

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.

Biden and McCarthy reach deal to raise debt ceiling

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

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.

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.

Officially:

Sen. Tim Scott joins 2024 presidential race

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

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.

Rep. George Santos charged with federal offenses

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

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.

'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.

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.”

All Republican Governors recognize Jewish American contributions

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

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.

Asa Hutchinson formally announces 2024 campaign

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

Poll:

Trump extends lead over DeSantis in GOP primary

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

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.

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.

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.

Poll:

Trump maintains primary lead even after indictment

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

DeSantis responds to Trump:

'I deliver results instead of criticizing others'

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

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.

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.'

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.

George Santos to recuse himself from committee positions

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

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.

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.

RNC to vote on resolution condemning antisemitism

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

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.

Kent County, Michigan:

GOP HQ defaced with swastikas and white supremacist graffiti

Graffiti on Republican Party building includes antisemitic and white supremacist symbols and cross-hairs.

Ex-roommate:

George Santos used fake Jewish name on GoFundMe page

Santos used name Zebrowski because he claimed that ‘Jews give more,' according to ex-roommate.

Republican lawmaker:

'Santos will be removed from Congress if he broke the law'

Rep. James Comer: George Santos is a bad guy but it's not up to me to determine whether he can be kicked out for lying.

US bill would sanction financial backers of Hamas

The Hamas International Financing Prevention Act was passed by the previous Congress but later removed by the Senate.

Republicans want more info on Biden classified documents

House Republicans demand all information on searches that uncovered classified documents at Biden's home and former office.

Long Island Republicans call on George Santos to resign

Republican Party officials say recently elected congressman who lied repeatedly about having Jewish heritage must quit.

The deadlock continues:

McCarthy loses 11th vote for House Speaker

The speakership race is headed to a 12th ballot, tying it for the fifth-longest speaker selection process.

House remains deadlocked on new speaker

US House of Representatives holds three more votes in attempt to elect speaker, without success.

On the wrong side of history:

Rep. McCarthy fails three times to be elected House Speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy fails to win 218 votes in order to become House Speaker. A fourth vote is expected later on Tuesday.

NY Congressman-elect probed after fabricating his resume

New York Congressman-elect George Santos has also come under fire for falsely claiming he has Jewish heritage.

Republican candidate loses lawsuit over defeat in Arizona

Judge rejects Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs.

Mitch McConnell blames Trump for midterm disappointment

Senate Minority Leader says Republicans had a "candidate quality issue" which led to their failure to win a Senate majority.

Kevin McCarthy to be challenged by Andy Biggs for House speaker

Longshot challenge by Arizona rep. seen as a way to force another candidate to come forward to replace McCarthy as speaker.

Lee Zeldin assumes Jewish GOP leadership role

Jewish Republican who unsuccessfully ran for NY Governor will not seek to be head of Republican National Committee.

House Republican condemns Trump’s call to suspend Constitution

Rep. Mike Turner: I vehemently disagree with the statement that Trump has made.

Trump reiterates:

'I had no idea what Nick Fuentes' views were'

Former President blasts McConnell: Mitch is a loser for our nation and for the Republican Party.

Mitch McConnell:

'There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism'

Senate Minority Leader says anyone meeting with antisemites is "highly unlikely to be elected president of the United States."

Republicans criticize Trump's meeting with white nationalist

Former President continuing to face backlash over his meeting with Nick Fuentes.