RNC headquarters were locked down over vials of blood sent to the building
The U.S. Capitol Police later issued an all-clear. USCP noted that the source of the package and its contents will be further investigated.
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National Republican Chairman Whatley won't keep other job leading North Carolina GOP
New Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley will resign from his other position leading the North Carolina GOP later this month.
RNC sees major cuts to staff as new, Trump-backed leadership takes over
More than 60 people were fired, including senior staff in the political data and communications departments, according to a person familiar with the layoffs.
RNC votes to install Donald Trump's handpicked chair as former president tightens control of party
Michael Whatley, a North Carolina Republican who has echoed Trump’s false theories of voter fraud, was elected the party’s new national chairman in a vote Friday morning in Houston. Lara Trump, the former president’s daughter-in-law, was voted in as co-chair.
With the midterms in their sights, defending Trump isn't a Republican priority
"The RNC and Republicans on Capitol Hill know they are poised for a great election year and what's the biggest thing that could be a hurdle to that? Donald Trump," says one longtime GOP consultant.
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Republicans say they're quitting the 'biased' Commission on Presidential Debates
Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel claims that the commission "refused to enact simple and commonsense reforms to help ensure fair debates."
Republicans threaten to skip traditional general election debates
The Republican National Committee has released a letter outlining complaints and will ask presidential nominees not to participate in debates put on by the Commission on Presidential Debates.
GOP Welcomes Steve Wynn's Millions, Despite Rape And Harassment Allegations
Former casino mogul Steve Wynn has been accused of rape, sexual assault, and harassment. Still, politicians have continued to accept major campaign contributions from Wynn, who has denied wrongdoing.
RNC Members Want To Block A Primary Challenge To Trump, But The Rules May Stop Them
Some GOP activists are eager to stop party rivals from taking on — and possibly weakening — President Trump. But it appears to be too late to make changes for 2020.
Republicans To Hold 2020 Convention In Charlotte, N.C.
The city hosted the Democratic National Convention that renominated Barack Obama in 2012. President Trump won North Carolina in 2016, a swing state key to his victory.