Republican Party

The New Jersey Republican Party registered significantly more voters than Democrats in December, marking a notable shift in voter registration trends in the traditionally blue state. According to data compiled by Decision Desk HQ’s Michael Pruser, the GOP registered 6,709 new voters last month, compared to just 738 new registrations for the Democratic Party.

Vice President-elect JD Vance underwent a "planned" minor surgery Friday afternoon at George Washington Hospital, according to his office.

House Speaker Mike Johnson promised to implement three initiatives for "fiscal responsibility" should he be reelected as Speaker of the House.

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) stated on Newsmax’s Newsline that Russia could be defeated within a year if properly isolated and if Ukraine is sufficiently armed. McCormick expressed confidence in President-Elect Donald Trump’s ability to broker a resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, despite reported resistance from the Kremlin to Trump’s proposed peace plan.

Vice President-elect JD Vance has solidified his position as the overwhelming favorite for the Republican Party's 2028 presidential nomination, according to a recent straw poll conducted at the highly influential AmericaFest event.

Florida State Representative Hillary Cassel has switched to the Republican Party.

Rep. Kay Granger, a longtime Republican congresswoman from Texas, has been located in a memory care nursing facility after being absent from the Capitol for six months.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told reporters that the Republican Party is united on a third plan to avoid a government shutdown.

President Donald Trump has publicly called for Republican Representative Chip Roy (TX) to face a primary challenge, accusing him of obstructing Republican efforts to secure a victory in the ongoing debate over a new continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government. Trump's comments come in the wake of the collapse of both the Democrats' and Mike Johnson’s government spending bill, which has led Congress to deliberate a new piece of legislation known as the “American Relief Act of 2024.” The bill seeks to prevent a government shutdown while addressing issues such as disaster relief for areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as supporting farmers.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has become the first Republican to publicly announce he will not support Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in the upcoming January speakership vote, following backlash over a massive spending bill released Tuesday evening. The bill, a 1,537-page continuing resolution (CR), has sparked outrage among conservative lawmakers, who argue it contradicts the mandate given by voters in the November elections.