Republican Party

Adelsons’ reportedly now ‘biggest spenders’ in US politics

Republican couple's $55 million in recent months to GOP candidates makes them 'biggest spenders' on federal elections.

Billionaires Klarman, Wexner drop support for GOP candidates

Jewish billionaires who donated to Republican candidates in 2016 say they are supporting Democrats in 2018 midterms.

Republican Senator introduces bill targeting UNRWA

Oklahoma Senator James Lankford's law would require UNRWA to change its definition of Palestinian refugees or the US will sever ties.

Obama blasts 'radical' Trump

Former US President says Americans living "dangerous times", urges Democrats to vote in November’s elections to restore "honesty".

Bipartisan committee to discuss McCain commemoration

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to appoint committee to make recommendations for how to commemorate memory of late Senator.

Jewish candidate for House in hot water over social media post

Republican party pulls support for Seth Grossman, following report that he shared article which asserted black people 'are a threat.'

Is the anti-Trump 'blue wave' dead in the water?

Just weeks ago, Democrats appeared poised to make massive gains in this year's midterm elections. But has the 'blue wave' run out of steam?

Lapid:

'Netanyahu's identification with Republican party is dangerous'

Yesh Atid chief slams Israeli government for allegedly allying itself with Republican party. 'We could have a big problem in 2020.'

California GOP kicks anti-Semitic candidate out of convention

California Republicans refuse to allow Patrick Little, who is dedicated to 'exposing Jewish control,' to participate in party convention.

House bill would fund Holocaust education programs in schools

Bipartisan slate of House members to introduce a bill that would grant money to Holocaust education in schools.

GOP dumps leader who said only Christians should run for office

Virginia Republican Party ousts state party leader called for voters to back Christian over Jewish candidate due to religion.

Holocaust denier becomes Republican candidate for Congress

Art Jones becomes Republican party nominee for a United States Congressional seat representing portions of Chicago and neighboring suburbs.

American popular support for Israel hits record high

Americans increasingly believe US must pressure PA, not Israel to make deal. Republicans most likely to back Israel as partisan gap widens.

Democrats release memo defending FBI investigation

Democrats release their memo countering the Republican document that alleged surveillance abuses in Justice Department and FBI.

Trump: Why didn't Democrats pass gun control legislation?

Trump blasts Democrats for failing to act to strengthen gun restrictions under the Obama administration.

Trump delays release of Democrat counter-memo

Trump announces he won't release Democratic rebuttal to Republican intelligence memo, sends it back to Intelligence Committee for changes.

House committee votes to release Democrats' counter-memo

House Intelligence Committee votes to release memo drafted by Democrats to rebut Republican document alleging bias against Trump.

Trump: Memo 'totally vindicates' me

U.S. President reacts to release of memo alleging abuse of government surveillance powers by Justice Department.

GOP releases memo claiming FBI bias against Trump

House Intelligence Committee releases previously classified memo alleging bias against Trump in Russia probe.

Poll: Partisan divide over Israel widest in 40 years

New survey shows Republicans strongly back Israel over the PA, while Democrats are evenly divided.

Pro-Israel Royce won't run for re-election

Republican U.S. Representative Ed Royce, who heads the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announces he will not run for a 14th term.

Senate's longest serving Republican to step down

Utah Senator Orrin Hatch announces he will not seek re-election. Will Romney run for his seat?

Trump unveils new tax reform

New Republican framework for tax reform calls for sweeping tax cuts and a simplification of the tax code.

Republicans delay vote on ObamaCare repeal

Senate Republicans say they do not have the votes to pass their latest ObamaCare repeal legislation.

Dems' July fundraising hits 10-year low as GOP surges

DNC has worst July fundraising numbers in a decade as Republicans build up 2018 war chest. RNC outraises DNC by more than 2-1.

U.S. lawmakers seek increased sanctions on Hezbollah

Republican and Democratic lawmakers introduce legislation that would increase sanctions on Lebanon-based terror group.

Republicans delay vote on ObamaCare repeal

Senate Republicans delay effort to vote on legislation repealing ObamaCare until after the July 4 recess.

Is Republican victory due to shooting of Congressman Scalise?

Senior .official says last week's shooting of Majority Whip may have helped Republicans win Georgia election.

Rep. Scalise shows improvement

Condition of lawmaker who was shot during practice of Republican baseball team upgraded from critical to serious.

Senators to Trump: Demand Abbas stop paying terrorists

Republican senators urge President Trump to demand that Abbas end his practice of paying terrorists and their families.

Jewish candidate gives Democrats hope in Atlanta’s suburbs

Jon Ossoff is one of three Jewish candidates vying for a Congress seat in Georgia.

Senior Democrat: I won't shake Trump's hand

House Democrat Rep. Eliot Engel announces he won't shake Trump’s hand at a joint session of Congress.

Republican senators seek more sanctions on Iran

Senator Lindsey Graham says Republicans will introduce legislation imposing more sanctions on Iran over its missile tests.

Trump's labor secretary withdraws nomination

Andrew Puzder withdraws nomination for Secretary of Labor amid several scandals.

Poll: Americans nearly split over support for Palestinian state

Americans nearly evenly divided over support for a Palestinian state, Gallup poll finds.

Republicans block resolution against Trump Holocaust statement

House Republicans block Democratic effort to vote on a resolution slamming the White House for its Holocaust Remembrance Day statement.

Republicans present report comparing Israeli, US-Mexico barriers

Senate Homeland Security Committee report favorably compares Israel’s security barriers with existing fence on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Bill allowing survivors to sue insurers reintroduced

Bipartisan bill that would allow Holocaust survivors to sue insurance companies in U.S. courts reintroduced.

Republican leader: Israel is the one delaying embassy move

Marc Zell, co-chair of Republicans Overseas in Israel, says delay in moving embassy to Jerusalem is happening at Israel’s request.

British PM: We must stand up for friends like Israel

British Prime Minister Theresa May tells Republican leaders in Philadelphia that both countries must stand up for allies such as Israel.

Obama released millions to PA hours before leaving office

Officials tell AP: Obama defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the PA in the final hours of his administration.

Michael Moore attends 'women's march', calls Trump a 'tragedy'

Half a million march to Capitol Hill in protest of Trump, man gets shot at event in Seattle.

74% of Republicans sympathize with Israel over Palestinians

The difference between the proportion of Republicans and Democrats who sympathize with Israel over the Palestinians is the largest ever.

House overwhelmingly condemns UN's anti-Israel resolution

House of Representatives votes in favor of a resolution rebuking UN for passing Resolution 2334.

Trump ally wants to remove ‘two states’ from bill condemning UN

Rep. Steven King introduces amendment to remove references to 'two states' from Congressional bid to condemn anti-Israel UN resolution.

New GOP legislation: Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Senators Cruz, Heller and Rubio unveil legislation recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's official capital and moving the American Embassy there.

Republicans seek to disapprove 'anti-settlement' resolution

Two Republican lawmakers in both chambers to introduce resolutions formally disapproving UN Resolution 2334 which condemned Israel.

Republicans reject report that Russia helped Trump

Republicans reject CIA assessment finding that Russia sought to tip the presidential election in Donald Trump's favor.

Israeli Republican leader:

'I hope Obama leaves office in a dignified fashion'

Marc Zell, chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, hopes for a smooth transition of power, says American Jews will come to accept Trump.

Republicans urge Obama: Let Trump determine Iran policy

House Republican leaders urge Obama to refrain from boosting business ties with Iran before he leaves office.

Paul Ryan re-elected as House Speaker

Paul Ryan re-elected to serve a second term as speaker of the House.

Jewish doves and hawks each see Senate candidate go down

A liberal favorite and a leading critic of the Iran deal both fell short on Election Day.

House Speaker: Vote for Trump

Paul Ryan urges voters across the country to vote for the Republican Party nominee, agrees to attend his rally.

Republican Jewish Coalition helps incumbent in Pennsylvania

Republican Jewish Coalition spending $500,000 in Pennsylvania to protect incumbent Sen. Pat Toomey in a battleground state.

Trump adviser: His supporters aren't anti-Semitic

Donald Trump's adviser on Israel affairs rejects argument of anti-Semitic sentiment among the Republican candidate's supporters.

Former pitcher: Why do Jews vote for Democrats?

Controversial former pitcher Curt Schilling makes headlines after asking Jewish CNN host why Jews back the Democrats.

Republican Israel event downsized

Event featuring speeches by Trump and Pence will be geared to American Evangelicals watching at home.

Republican blasts rival for staying in Israel after twister

Jewish Republican candidate in Missouri accuses Democratic opponent of ignoring the state after a devastating tornado by staying in Israel.

Trump and Pence to address Israelis

Republican party to hold major rally in Jerusalem, including video speeches from Donald Trump and Mike Pence.

Swastika attack targets Indian-American Congress candidate

Swastikas painted outside the home of an Indian-American candidate for Congress with a Jewish-sounding surname.