Republican Party

Hardline on Iran:

Republicans insist on end to all enrichment

Congressional Republicans urge President Trump to eliminate all Iranian nuclear enrichment capacity, citing fears of another "buy time" deal.

Republicans propose cut to UN funding over anti-Israel actions

Republican senators introduce "Stand with Israel" act that would strip US funding from United Nations agencies found to be discriminating against Israel.

US lawmakers push for review of South Africa ties

Republican congressmen introduce a bill to reassess Washington’s relationship with South Africa, citing Pretoria’s alignment with hostile regimes and terror-linked entities.

GOP New Mexico headquarters targeted in arson attack

'ICE=KKK' found written near site of arson attack againdt Republican Party State headquarters.

'We need both parties to support Israel'

Reps. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Joe Wilson (R-SC) speak to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News ahead of Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump. Rep. Wilson: We know that Netanyahu and Trump will work together to achieve all of the hostages being released. And it will be done very quickly.

Senate Democrats block ICC sanctions bill

Senate Democrats vote against Republican-led bill aimed at sanctioning officials from the International Criminal Court in response to arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Mike Johnson re-elected as House Speaker

US House Speaker officially re-elected as speaker by a 218-215 majority, securing the majority after Reps. Keith Self (R-TX) and Ralph Norman (R-SC) change their votes to back him.

Jewish Democratic lawmaker switches to Republican Party

Rep. Hillary Cassel of the Florida State Legislature announces that in light of the Democrats' failure to fully support Israel and tolerance for extremists, she is switching parties.

House rejects GOP stopgap funding bill, shutdown looms

House of Representatives votes down GOP's temporary funding bill which replaced an earlier deal that had been criticized by Trump.

Campus hate:

House Republicans find 'systemic' failure to address antisemitism

42-page report finds 'disturbing' avoidance of disciplinary action against students who commit antisemitc crimes by schools like Columbia University, failure to pressure schools by the Biden Administration.

Trump slams agreement to prevent government shutdown

President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance criticize the agreement brokered by House Speaker Mike Johnson, which was meant to avert a shutdown and keep federal operations running until March 14.

Trump's nominee for intelligence chief faces Senate skepticism

Eight Republican senators expressing reservations about supporting former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for the role of America's top spy, casting doubt on her Senate confirmation.

Senate rejects Sanders' bid to block arms sales to Israel

US Senate votes against effort by Senator Bernie Sanders to block the sale of offensive weapons to Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza. All the lawmakers who voted in favor were Democrats.

'We stand with Israel'

Senate Republican Leader John Thune speaks to Netanyahu

New Republican Senate Leader John Thune says he held a phone call with Netanyahu and "reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to standing with Israel, our closest friend and ally.”

2024 US elections:

Republicans secure control of House of Representatives

The Associated Press and Fox News project that the GOP has secured the 218 House victories that make up the majority, with nine races yet to be called.

Republicans endorse House Speaker Johnson for second term

Meanwhile, Senator Tom Cotton secures the position of Senate Republican Conference Chair.

North Carolina:

Candidate for Governor dubs himself 'Black Nazi' on adult site

Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina Mark Robinson has sparked a major scandal in the Republican party after he was discovered to have frequented a transexual pornography site and to have named himself 'Black Nazi' on the site's message board.

US survey:

Only 50% of US voters believe election process is trustworthy

1/3 of Republicans and 2/3 of Democrats trust the election process | 1/3 of voters say they would not consider 2024 election results to be legitimate if their party’s presidential candidate lost.

Over anti-Israel bias:

US legislation would withhold UN funding

Reps. Mike Lawler and Jared Moskowitz introduce the Stand with Israel Act, which will require the withholding of US funding to UN agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel.

Lawmakers to Blinken:

'Address Erdogan’s hostility toward Israel'

Bipartisan letter signed by 28 Members of Congress urges State Department to address Turkish President’s hostility toward Israel and continued support of Hamas terrorists.

House Oversight Committee subpoenas top Biden aides

GOP-led House Oversight Committee subpoenas three senior White House aides, demanding they sit for depositions regarding President Joe Biden's health.

In abbreviated platform:

Rabbis thank RNC for including fight against antisemitism

The Coalition for Jewish Values, representing thousands of Orthodox rabbis, thank RNC for including its suggestion in abbreviated platform.

New GOP platform backs Israel, supports US version of Iron Dome

Republican National Committee publishes its updated platform aligning itself with the policies of Trump.

GOP lawmakers to Blinken:

How will you prevent Gaza aid from reaching Hamas?

House Republicans write letter to Secretary of State, demand to know the Biden administration's strategy for keeping Gaza aid package out of Hamas' hands.

Over warrants for Israelis

House approves bill to sanction ICC officials

US House of Representatives passes legislation that would sanction International Criminal Court for requesting arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials.

16 Democrats vote in favor

House rebukes Biden for withholding Israel aid

Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which condemns Biden's posture on Israel’s military action in Gaza, passes in a 224 to 187 vote. Biden has already said he will veto the bill if it clears the Senate.

In response to Republicans:

Biden blocks release of interview with special counsel

Biden asserts executive privilege over audio recordings of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur, who described the President as an “elderly man with a poor memory.”

White House:

Biden will veto GOP bill on aid to Israel

White House criticizes Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would pressure President Biden to send weapons to Israel.

Anti-Israel Republican loses Indiana House primaries

John Hostettler, longtime Israel critic, loses Indiana Republican House primary after campaign by Jewish groups.

Republican leaders demand answers from Biden

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson criticize Biden for pausing of shipment of bombs to Israel last week.

House approves:

'From the River to the Sea' is antisemitic

US House of Representatives passes, by a majority of 377 to 44, a resolution condemning the chant “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free” as antisemitic.

House Speaker to promote Israel aid bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to move forward with four individual bills to fund Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. White House reiterates its objection to standalone bills.

House Speaker:

'Time to stop lecturing Israel on how it should defend itself'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson blasts “appalling” lack of support for Israel from some Democrats.

Netanyahu to Republicans:

'There's an attempt to ram a Palestinian state down our throats'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Thursday with a Republican Congressional delegation organized by AIPAC and told it that Israel will get the job done faster if it is given the tools to do so.

Michigan rep. calls for Gaza war to end 'like Hiroshima'

'The quicker these wars end, the fewer innocent lives will be caught in the crossfire,' Michigan Rep. Tim Walberg says.

John Kirby:

'Netanyahu can decide who he wants to talk to'

US National Security Council spokesman comments on Netanyahu's decision to speak to Senate Republicans via video: Support for Israel has been a long-standing bipartisan issue in this country.

Netanyahu to Republicans:

'Israel will continue its efforts to defeat Hamas'

Republican Senators who attended Netanyahu's address at their policy lunch say the PM stressed he is going to finish the job in Gaza.

Amid tensions with Biden:

Netanyahu to speak to Senate Republicans

Prime Minister Netanyahu is tentatively scheduled to speak virtually to Senate Republicans during their regular lunch meeting on Wednesday.

After Super Tuesday

Mitch McConnell endorses Trump for President

Senate Republican Leader endorses Trump, a noteworthy move due to the longstanding differences between the two.

'Super Tuesday' live updates:

Trump and Biden appear headed for 2024 rematch

Millions of Americans vote as 16 states and one US territory hold presidential nominating contests. Trump has won 11 states, Haley only one.

Republican primaries:

Trump defeats Haley in North Dakota

The contest in North Dakota is the last before Super Tuesday, when 15 states will hold their primaries.

First victory:

Nikki Haley wins Washington, DC primary

Former South Carolina Governor wins Republican presidential primary in Washington, DC, two days before Super Tuesday.

2024 US elections:

Trump wins Idaho caucuses

The former President, who earlier also won Missouri’s Republican presidential caucuses, has won all primary contests to date.

Chair of Republicans in Israel:

Obama folks run the White House, promote PA state

Attorney Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, speaks to Arutz Sheva: Israel needs to stay the course. Do not listen to the Americans. Do not succumb to international pressure.

Illinois:

Judge bars Trump from appearing on GOP ballot

Illinois state judge cites anti-insurrection clause of the US Constitution in barring former President from appearing on the state's Republican presidential primary ballot.

Mitch McConnell to step down as GOP leader

Senate Minority Leader announces he will step down as GOP leader in November but will continue to serve in the US Senate.

2024 US elections:

Trump, Biden win Michigan primaries

US networks project that Donald Trump has won the Michigan Republican primary, while Biden won Michigan for the Democrats, despite resistance by some Arab American Democrats.

Haley defiant:

'I'm not giving up this fight'

Former South Carolina Governor makes clear she intends to stay in the GOP nomination race despite losing to Trump in her home state. Trump: I'm really not thinking about Haley.

2024 US elections:

Trump projected to win South Carolina primary

Multiple networks project that former US President will defeat his rival, Nikki Haley, in her home state.

Tlaib votes 'present'

House condemns Hamas' sexual violence

House of Representatives passes bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas terrorists’ use of rape and sexual violence during and since October 7.

Will replace George Santos

Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York special election

Suozzi defeated Republican candidate Mazi Pilip, an American Israeli woman who was born in Ethiopia and was brought to Israel in 1991 during Israel’s “Operation Solomon”.

Senate approves promotion of Israel aid bill

Senate sets the stage for final passage of a $95.34 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, though there are doubts it will pass the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.

Biden threatens to veto House's Israel aid bill

The Biden administration opposes the legislation due to the fact that it supports a broader bill which provides assistance to both Ukraine and Israel while providing new funds for border security.

House Speaker:

'House will vote on Israel aid bill next week'

House Speaker Mike Johnson announces standalone $17.6 billion Israel aid bill. White House: A ploy which does nothing.

'I’m not going anywhere'

Haley vows to stay in the race through Super Tuesday

Despite losing in Iowa and New Hampshire, former US Ambassador to the UN says she expects to perform better in her home state of South Carolina.

Sen. Cruz predicts:

'Haley will drop out 18 hours after South Carolina'

Senator Ted Cruz says the GOP primary race will effectively “end” in South Carolina after Trump defeats Haley there.

Voter turnout in New Hampshire sets new record

As of Wednesday afternoon, nearly 318,000 Republicans and independents cast votes in the primary, exceeding the previous record set in the 2020 Democratic primary.

Trump wins New Hampshire Republican primary

Former President defeats Nikki Haley in New Hampshire GOP primaries after his victory in Iowa last week. Haley: This race is far from over.

After DeSantis drops out:

Trump welcomes Florida Governor's endorsement

Former President's campaign says all Republicans should rally behind Trump to defeat Biden.

Hunter Biden agrees to deposition before Republicans

Son of US President will appear for closed-door deposition on February 28 as part of impeachment inquiry efforts into his father.