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Staff ReportsJanuary 30, 2018

With billionaire casino magnate Steve Wynn’s exit as Republican National Committee finance chair over sexual harassment allegations, eyes turned to lobbyist and significant Donald Trump fundraiser Brian Ballard to fill the role. But the GOP will have to look elsewhere, Ballard said. “I would basically have to go on leave from my duties at the […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 12, 2017

Ahead of the 2018 midterms, the Republican National Committee has brought on a new political director for Florida. Andrew Brey, who previously served on U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio‘s presidential campaign, has been in the post since July. Brey has also worked for the Republican Party of Florida as field director in support of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny […]

Scott PowersSeptember 7, 2017

Just 165 weeks out from the 2020 election, the Republican National Committee is launching a nationwide TV commercial Thursday to re-elect President Donald Trump. The 30-second spot “Finish The Job” boasts of a million new jobs, a record stock market, a stronger border, and a stronger military. It also contends Trump is achieving these as […]

Associated PressAugust 27, 2017

Mark Cuban isn’t ready to launch a formal campaign to challenge President Donald Trump. Yet Cuban, an outspoken Texas billionaire who describes himself as “fiercely independent” politically, sees an opportunity for someone to take down the Republican president, who is increasingly viewed as divisive and incompetent even within his own party. “His base won’t turn […]

Associated PressAugust 2, 2017

Republican senators are bucking President Donald Trump’s calls to revive the health care debate. And Trump just ousted his only top White House aide with deep links to the Republican Party. But the president and his party won’t be calling it quits anytime soon. They remain tightly linked by a force more powerful than politics […]

Associated PressJune 7, 2017

With fired FBI Director James Comey’s highly anticipated congressional testimony just a day away, the White House and its allies are scrambling for ways to offset potential damage. Asked Tuesday about the testimony, President Donald Trump was tight-lipped: “I wish him luck,” he told reporters. Comey’s testimony Thursday before the Senate intelligence committee could expose […]

Bob SparksMay 31, 2017

The news began to break on Tuesday evening. Jeb Bush was reportedly no longer interested in purchasing the Miami Marlins, according to anonymous sources. Bush was yet another among the biggest names in Republican politics seeking to buy one of baseball’s worst performing teams. Others include President Trump’s family circle and a serious investor carrying […]

Associated PressMay 13, 2017

Chaos is President Donald Trump’s style, yet as long as the Republican delivers on health care, taxes and tapping a new FBI director as solid as his Supreme Court pick, GOP leaders say everything will be just fine. While Trump’s abrupt firing of FBI Director James Comey roiled Washington, Republicans who attended the national committee’s […]

Associated PressMarch 4, 2017

Four days after Donald Trump‘s surprising White House victory, the liberal organization CREDO Action fired off a frantic warning to its 4.6 million anxious supporters. Their worry wasn’t the new president. It was his opposition. “Democratic leaders have been welcoming Trump,” the email said. “That’s not acceptable. Democratic leaders need to stand up and fight. […]

Associated PressDecember 14, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump wants Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel to be national party chairwoman, in part as a reward for the party carrying Michigan for the first time in 28 years. The choice of McDaniel to serve as Republican National Committee chairwoman was confirmed Tuesday night by a person familiar with Trump’s decision. […]

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Brian Ballard says he won’t put lobbying practice on hold to be RNC Finance Chair

National Republicans hire new Florida state director

Republican National Committee launches Donald Trump re-election ad

As Donald Trump struggles, some Republicans talking 2020 challenge

Donald Trump’s fundraising prowess keeps Republican Party close

White House looks for ways to undermine James Comey’s credibility

Marlins sale still involves Who’s Who of Republican politics even without Jeb Bush

GOP leaders dismiss James Comey firing as fleeting political drama

Tea Party parallel? Liberals taking aim at their own party

Donald Trump rewards Michigan party chair with national role