Republicans

The Republicans' political bureau voted on Tuesday to consult members on April 18 about selecting their 2027 presidential candidate. Party president Bruno Retailleau defends the move amid internal criticisms. Laurent Wauquiez was absent from the meeting.

22. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Pro-Israel and Jewish Republican groups that previously opposed Brandon Herrera are sitting out his bid for Texas' 23rd congressional district. Herrera, a YouTuber and gun shop owner criticized for past videos, has gained endorsements from Trump and GOP leaders after his 2024 opponent dropped out. The groups cite his history but decline to back the Democratic nominee.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune visited the border wall in McAllen, Texas, on Friday with fellow Republicans to underscore recent security improvements under the Trump administration. The trip highlighted the southern border's role as a key issue for upcoming 2026 Senate races in competitive states. Accompanying Thune were candidates Michael Whatley of North Carolina and Mike Rogers of Michigan, both frontrunners in toss-up contests.

1. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI Faktatjekket

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City mayor on Jan. 1, 2026, becoming the city’s first Muslim mayor. In the weeks around the inauguration, he held outreach meetings with Jewish leaders amid anxiety about antisemitism, while the Anti-Defamation League faced criticism from some commentators for creating a “Mamdani Watch” effort focused on his political circle.

Divisions among Republicans are widening over President Trump's expanded limits on Afghan immigration following a fatal Washington, D.C., shooting, with several GOP lawmakers urging more tailored vetting measures to protect Afghan allies who aided U.S. forces.

15. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI Faktatjekket

The New York Young Republican Club held its 113th annual gala on December 13, 2025, at Cipriani Wall Street, drawing far-right figures including German Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmakers, even as the broader Young Republican movement faced backlash over leaked racist and antisemitic chats. Some promoted elected officials did not appear, and protesters gathered outside, underscoring tensions over extremism within Republican youth politics.