The Republican Party faces a brewing storm of economic discontent that threatens to undermine its midterm strategy, according to party insiders. Top Republicans acknowledge they haven't done enough to sell the “one big,

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Donald Trump proposed a new name for the Republican Party, while once again teasing plans to seek a third term, as he shared an AI-generated image of himself in a Nov. 29 Truth Social post. The 22nd Amendment of the Constitution prohibits a third presidential term in the United States.

Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.

According to the researchers, Republican party members can be divided into three groups: Trump-first Republicans, Constitution-first Republicans and Party-first Republicans.

House Republicans in key battleground districts are working to contain the political fallout expected when thousands of their constituents face higher bills for health insurance coverage obtained through the Affordable Care Act.

Many common concerns could be found at a recent meeting of Republicans: safety, political rhetoric, government dependence and costs of living.

Tucker Carlson, during an appearance this week on the Shawn Ryan Show, said he's reaching the end of his patience with the Republican Party and "conservatives" in general. "I’m going to have to oppose it because I hate them too much,

Top Republicans have said they want to produce a proposal in short order to counter Democrats pressing for an extension of health care subsidies. They have not gotten far.

AGAWAM — Michael Minogue, one of three Republicans campaigning for governor, distances himself from the idea that he’s trying to distance himself from the party. “I swore an oath to the Constitution at West Point,” the Army Gulf War vet and former biotech CEO said. “I swore it to my country. And I don’t swear oaths to political parties.”

A former top Republican official has reportedly predicted the exact moment the party will abandon President Donald Trump. Politico’s politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin told MSNBC’s Morning Joe when he expected lawmakers to break ranks with Trump.