Republican Party

‘I had God on my side’ – Trump describes attempt on his life as he accepts party nomination

Donald Trump described how he narrowly survived an attempt on his life, telling a rapt audience at the Republican National Convention in his first speech since the attack that he…

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At a glance: March 19 presidential primary states and delegate counts

By Helen Coster Five states will hold their presidential nominating contests on Tuesday, a week after both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump netted enough delegates to clinch…

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Donald Trump’s third presidential nomination has never been in doubt. He’s made an art of political survival

Donald Trump’s political obituary has been written many times. His dominant performance in the Super Tuesday Republican primaries marks one more instance of him outlasting those who counted him out.…

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‘Nikki who?’: Trump campaign dismisses Haley after South Carolina win, she vows to fight on

By Nathan Layne, Alexandra Ulmer and Gram Slattery COLUMBIA, South Carolina (Reuters) - Donald Trump's campaign plans to treat Nikki Haley as irrelevant after he won the Republican primary in…

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Anti-Trump Republicans wonder if they still have a political home

By Alexandra Ulmer and Nathan Layne GEORGETOWN, South Carolina, Feb 24 (Reuters) - As Donald Trump comes close to clinching a third presidential nomination, anti-Trump Republicans are facing a sobering…

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When is the 2024 New Hampshire primary and why is it important?

Contenders for the Republican presidential nomination will face off in the second contest of their nominating process on Jan. 23 in New Hampshire, while Democrats compete there on the same…

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Trump, rivals urge Iowans to brave extreme cold and vote in Monday caucus

By Nathan Layne, Gabriella Borter and Tim Reid INDIANOLA, Iowa, (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidates exhorted their supporters to brave glacial, life-threatening temperatures in Iowa to vote in the party's…

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Trump is on track to win in Iowa – but can he deliver a knockout punch?

By Nathan Layne and Tim Reid DES MOINES, Iowa, (Reuters) - Donald Trump appears headed to victory in Iowa, but the size of the win matters if the former U.S.…

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Iowa Caucus 2024: How does it work and why is it important?

By James Oliphant Republicans in Iowa will be the first to cast their votes in support of a presidential candidate in the 2024 election when they attend public gatherings on…

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Fact Check-Five statements examined after third Republican debate

By Reuters Fact Check (Reuters) - Five Republican hopefuls took to the stage in Miami on Wednesday for the party's third 2024 presidential debate, each seeking a breakout moment with…

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Republican search for new US House leader returns to square one

By David Morgan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Republicans, whose party infighting has paralyzed the U.S. House of Representatives for three weeks, will begin again on Monday…

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Takeaways from the second 2024 Republican presidential debate

By James Oliphant and Tim Reid SIMI VALLEY, California, (Reuters) - The seven Republicans on stage at their party's second 2024 presidential primary debate aimed on Wednesday to convince voters…

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With Trump again absent, Republicans trade barbs at messy debate

By Tim Reid and Joseph Ax SIMI VALLEY, California (Reuters) - Donald Trump's Republican rivals clashed at a chaotic presidential debate on Wednesday, leveling attacks at the absent former president,…

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Republicans to hold second 2024 presidential debate on Wednesday

By Tim Reid Seven Republican candidates will take part in the second 2024 Republican presidential debate on Wednesday in California. Donald Trump will skip the event and give a speech…

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Some Republican donors now eye Haley as best hope against Trump

By Alexandra Ulmer and Gram Slattery Sept 27 (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley appears to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' faltering campaign,…

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Trump breezes past Republican challengers

Donald Trump is trouncing the rest of the Republican field with support for his main challenger, Ron DeSantis, falling by half, a new poll has found. Despite facing 91 felony…

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Nearly 13 million people watched US Republican presidential primary debate on Fox News networks

By Dawn Chmielewski, Helen Coster and Lisa Richwine (Reuters) - The first U.S. Republican presidential primary debate for the 2024 election was viewed on Fox News on Wednesday night…

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Who are the Republican candidates running for president?

By Ross Colvin June 7 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced his campaign to run for president on Wednesday, challenging his former boss Donald Trump in a…

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Embattled US Republican Rep. George Santos to face federal charges

WASHINGTON,(Reuters) - U.S. federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against George Santos, the embattled Republican U.S. congressman who has admitted to lying about his resume but defied calls to step…

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Peter Thiel, Republican megadonor, won’t fund candidates in 2024, sources say

By Anna Tong, Alexandra Ulmer and Jeffrey Dastin SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tech billionaire and Republican megadonor Peter Thiel, an early backer of former President Donald Trump who later broke…

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DeSantis backers launch first TV ad attacking Trump in 2024 White House race

By Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A fundraising group supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's potential run for U.S. president on Sunday launched its first attacks on leading rival Donald Trump,…

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Republican Mike Pompeo says he will not seek U.S. presidential nomination

By Tyler Clifford (Reuters) - Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he will not enter the 2024 presidential race, which would have pitted him against his former boss…

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U.S. Republican Senator Tim Scott explores possible presidential run

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator Tim Scott launched a presidential exploratory committee on Wednesday, taking a key step toward running for president in 2024 and challenging former President Donald…

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U.S. House Republicans make investigation of Biden a top priority

By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After winning control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Republicans said that investigating President Joe Biden and his family's business dealings will be their…

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FACTBOX: Which Republicans could run for president in 2024?

By Katharine Jackson (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to run for the White House again in 2024 has potential rivals gearing up to take on a divisive…

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Biden is ‘worried’ about Ukraine aid if Republicans win Congress

PITTSBURGH, Oct 20 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden expressed concern on Thursday about the prospects for future U.S. assistance to Ukraine if Republicans win control of one or both houses…

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Trump-backed candidates prevail, while Kansas votes to preserve abortion rights

Candidates backed by Donald Trump prevailed in multiple Republican primaries on Tuesday, while a statewide ballot initiative in Kansas that would have allowed new restrictions on abortion was soundly rejected.…

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At least 10 Republicans likely to support infrastructure bill-Senator Collins

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins said on Sunday that she believes more than 10 of her Republican colleagues will ultimately support the roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure…

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‘Stay out of politics,’ Republican leader McConnell tells U.S. CEOs, warns of ‘consequences’

WASHINGTON, April 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell lashed out at corporate America on Monday, warning CEOs to stay out of the debate over a new voting…

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Trump to proclaim himself as the future for Republicans in speech

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President Donald Trump on Sunday will declare himself the dominant figure in the fractured Republican Party and attack President Joe Biden in his first major appearance…

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Trump assails rival Biden, accepting Republican nomination for second White House term

President Donald Trump attacked Democratic rival Joe Biden in front of a large crowd on the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday, as Republicans warned of a lawless…

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U.S. Vice President Pence warns against Biden win

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday cast the re-election of President Donald Trump as critical to preserving America's safety and economic viability, while cautioning Democrat Joe Biden would set…

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Melania Trump offers sympathy on coronavirus, racial suffering in convention speech

First lady Melania Trump urged voters to re-elect her husband during a impassioned speech to the Republican National Convention on Tuesday that offered sympathy for victims of the coronavirus pandemic…

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Trump seeks to reboot struggling campaign with a ‘hopeful’ convention

Republicans will make their case this week that the United States' economic and political future depends on the re-election of Donald Trump at a party convention designed to highlight his…

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Laurent Wauquiez succumbs to pressure and resigns as leader of France conservative opposition party after historic defeat in European election

Laurent Wauquiez quits as head of France’s conservative opposition after European election drubbing, France 24 reports. A week to the day after the historic defeat of the Republicans in the…

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