Another Democrat in the Florida House is joining the Republican Party. Here’s why.
The GOP now has an 87-33 majority in the House — marking the largest Republican Conference in the chamber’s history.
Florida lawmaker switches to Republican Party over Democrats’ ‘failure’ to support Israel
Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel is leaving the Democratic Party, citing her problems with the party’s handling of the Israel-Gaza war and arguing Democrats are out of touch with the average person.
Florida Democrat Defects to Join Republicans Over ‘Extreme Progressive Voices’ in Party
A Democratic Florida state representative announced she is defecting from her party and joining the Republicans because the Democrats are too open to “extreme progressive voices.” Hillary Cassel, who is Jewish,
Second Florida Democratic lawmaker switches to GOP
Democratic Florida legislator has switched parties to the GOP this month, citing her former party’s lack of unified support for Israel. State Rep. Hillary Cassel (R) said in a Friday statement on the social platform X that she is not making the decision lightly,
State Rep Announces Switch From Democrat To Republican Party
Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel announced Friday that she is switching her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. Cassel, who represents Florida’s 101st House district, announced the switch in a Twitter post.
Musk’s power over Republicans has an eerie historical parallel
The specter of voters whipped into a frenzy by an outsider with a megaphone is not new to Republican politicians.
How Republicans stunted 2024 growth and built 2026 roadblocks with rejection of ranked choice voting
Though Republicans are celebrating a trifecta win following the 2024 elections, the GOP also missed prime opportunities to ...
A Razor-Thin House Majority Creates Headaches for Republicans
A small margin threatens Mike Johnson’s future as speaker and the House’s ability to advance Trump’s agenda.
History Shows Big Changes in ‘Big Government’ Are Hard to Achieve
Past efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy, including basic things like selling off unused government buildings, have ...
No stranger to shutdowns: A look into Trump's history with government closures
The federal government shut down three times during Donald Trump's first term as president, including 35-day closure that is ...
Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen
ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans plan to move quickly in their effort to overhaul the nation’s voting procedures, seeing an ...
2025 showdown: This Republican woman may become nation's first Black female governor
Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears of Virginia could make history next year as the nation's first Black woman to win election ...
RFK Jr.'s nomination could be a tough pill to swallow for these Republicans and Democrats. Here's why.
From his stances on vaccines to industrial farming and abortion, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces tough questions from senators.