Republicans

Trump nominated for US House speaker

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – US Republican Matt Gaetz formally nominated ex-President Donald Trump to lead the House of Representatives on Thursday, as the members failed to elect a speaker for the 11th time in a row.

Democrats retain control of Senate in tight midterm race

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Democrats have managed to maintain control of the Senate, narrowly, following a tight midterm race.

America’s new third party emerges

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Former Republicans and Democrats joined forces on Wednesday to create a new Centrist national party to meet the aspirations of Americans that say they are tired of the dysfunctional political system in the US.

Over 110 US lawmakers call for leaving Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – More than 100 US legislators have written to US President Joe Biden and called for leaving Vienna talks with Iran as sanctions on Iran have been slowed down and that Iranian economy is neutralizing the effects of sanctions.

Omar blasts McCarthy for not condemning Islamophobia comments

TEHRAN, Dec. 6 (MNA) – Kevin McCarthy is a “liar and a coward”, Ilhan Omar said on Sunday, regarding House Republican leader’s refusal to condemn Lauren Boebert, Colorado Republican who has made bigoted and Islamophobic comments.

Ilhan Omar calls on Republicans to confront Islamophobia

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Rep. Ilhan Omar played a threatening voicemail she received from an unnamed caller during a press conference on Tuesday and urged Republicans to counter Islamophobia.

Biden health ‘a national security issue’: former WH doctor

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Former White House physician has questioned Joe Biden's mental ability, claiming that Joe Biden is likely to either step down or be impeached under the 25th Amendment

GOP introduces largest package of Iran sanctions in Congress

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The Republicans in the US Congress unveiled on Wednesday what they described as the largest package of Iran sanctions in history, US media reported.

Most Trump’s supporters ready to join his party: Survey

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Results of a poll indicate that former US President Donald Trump wants to form a new party, 46 percent of his supporters will leave the Republican Party to join him.

Republican Sen. sets 4 conditions for Biden's JCPOA return

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Claiming that US Congress would not allow the new US administration to return JCPOA, the senior Republican senator, set four conditions on behalf of his party for any Washington-Tehran agreement.

Trump's 2nd impeachment trial to begin Feb. 8: Schumer Says

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Former US president Donald Trump is facing impeachment for the second time for the "incitement of insurrection" following the deadly Capitol riots on January 6.

Vote on US President Trump's ouster postponed to Jan. 12

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Following the Republican protests, a voting session to activate 25th Amendment of the US Constitution to oust incumbent President Trump was adjourned to Tuesday Jan. 12.

US pres. Trump must resign ASAP: Rep. senator

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – A Republic Senator Pat Toomey joined the opposition to the incumbent US President Donald Trump and emphasized that it is better for US President Trump to resign as soon as possible.

140 Republicans to vote to bolster Trump, stop biden

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – To disrupt Congress, bolster Trump, and avoid Biden to become the next US President, around 140 Republicans are expected to vote against the counting of Electoral College votes.

US Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to reverse Pennsylvania vote

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The US Supreme Court has rejected the Trump team's motion challenging certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victory in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania.

US Election Updates:

EU leaders congratulate Biden over winning election

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – While Donald Trump did not concede the result of the election, the leaders of Germany, France, and EU chiefs have congratulated Biden on his projected victory.

Trump accuses Democrats of creating unrest

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – In his latest remarks, US President Donald Trump said that the possible unrest after his election victory will take place in Democratic-led cities.

Ted Cruz warns of ‘Bloodbath of Watergate proportions’

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Republican senator Ted Cruz has expressed his deep concern over Trump's defeat in the upcoming Presidential election, comparing it to ‘bloodbath of Watergate proportions’.

Republicans formally nominate Trump for Nov. election

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The Republican Party on Monday formally nominated Donald Trump for a second term in the White House.

Vaezi to Republicans:

'Take anti-racist measures in US instead of preparing anti-Iranian package'

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi, in a tweet on Tuesday, reacted to Congressional Republicans' tough sanctions plan against Iran, calling for Republicans to take measures against racism in the US.