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US Republican Party

White House aide Stephen Miller is still pursuing his immigration agenda, but more quietly

The California National Guard controls crowds in Los Angeles, on June 8, 2025.
The California National Guard controls crowds in Los Angeles, on June 8, 2025.

At CPAC, a generational divide over Republican support for Israel

People attend the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) USA 2026 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, in Grapevine, Texas, U.S. March 27, 2026.  REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare
People attend the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) USA 2026 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, in Grapevine, Texas, U.S. March 27, 2026.  REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare

Life after Trump: Republicans eye Vance and Rubio for leadership

An attendee wearing a hat uses his phone during the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas.
An attendee wearing a hat uses his phone during the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas.

Trump says GOP is the ‘hot party’ despite midterm headwinds

Worryingly for GOP lawmakers, US President Donald Trump’s supporters have rarely turned out for other candidates as they do for him. 
Worryingly for GOP lawmakers, US President Donald Trump’s supporters have rarely turned out for other candidates as they do for him. 

Trump urges Republicans to end filibuster to ease airport delays

Employees of the Transportation Security Administration have not been paid for weeks, snarling air travel at key hubs.
Employees of the Transportation Security Administration have not been paid for weeks, snarling air travel at key hubs.

Trump to skip major conservative gathering for first time in decade

US President Donald Trump has been a marquee fixture at the Conservative Political Action Conference since 2016.
US President Donald Trump has been a marquee fixture at the Conservative Political Action Conference since 2016.

US Democrats flip Florida seat representing Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence

Mar-a-Lago, US President Donald Trump’s residence, will be represented by a Democrat after Republicans lost a special election in a surprise upset.
Mar-a-Lago, US President Donald Trump’s residence, will be represented by a Democrat after Republicans lost a special election in a surprise upset.

Iran war, midterm elections hang over US conservative summit

US President Donald Trump's keynote speech is expected on March 28.
US President Donald Trump's keynote speech is expected on March 28.

Elon Musk offers to pay salaries of US airport security workers

The lapse in funding has led to longer-than-usual lines at security checks in US airports.
The lapse in funding has led to longer-than-usual lines at security checks in US airports.

Trump’s Iran war rattles US swing voters ahead of mid-term elections

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: U.S. President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up after landing at Palm Beach International Airport on March 20, 2026 in Palm Beach, Florida. President Trump is scheduled to spend the weekend at his South Florida Estate of Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach.   Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: U.S. President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up after landing at Palm Beach International Airport on March 20, 2026 in Palm Beach, Florida. President Trump is scheduled to spend the weekend at his South Florida Estate of Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach.   Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.