Debbie Wasserman Schultz: ‘The Democratic National Committee Remains Neutral’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 19, 2016 The DNC chair blasted Bernie Sanders for his response to the chaos at the Nevada State Democratic Convention, prompting criticism from many people, including the Sanders camp. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Triumph Forces GOP Party Leaders to Make a Decision

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig May 7, 2016 So far, most Republican luminaries are choosing collaboration over resistance — although many have declined comment and seem to still be pondering what to do with the party's presumptive nominee for president. So far, most Republican luminaries are choosing collaboration over resistance — although many have declined comment and seem to still be pondering what to do with the party's presumptive nominee for president. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

RNC Chair Reince Priebus: Clinching the GOP Nomination Could Mean a White House Win for Donald Trump

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2016 From the outside, it's hard to know what kind of talking points might be circulating in the upper echelons of political parties, or what interests might be served by making particular statements to the press at key moments in the election cycle. That said, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus had this to say about Donald Trump's White House chances. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

GOP Hunts for Controversy in ‘The Hillary Papers’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 12, 2014 The GOP isn't taking any chances when it comes to Hillary Clinton's 2016 run for the White House, which seems all the more inevitable the more people call it inevitable. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

RNC Threatens to Boycott Networks That Air Hillary Clinton Documentaries

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 6, 2013 With NBC and CNN both planning to devote special coverage to the potential 2016 presidential candidate, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus (pictured) says his group will freeze out networks that put a "thumb on the scales of the 2016 presidential election." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Cuts His Own Pay, O’Reilly Explodes at Ingraham, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 4, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including RNC Chairman Reince Priebus accuses Democrats of supporting "infanticide" and the big obstacle Mark Sanford faces in his political comeback. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Former RNC Chair Steele Slams GOP, Colbert’s Sister Wins Primary, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 21, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the latest efforts by Congress to avoid a government shutdown and Michele Bachmann tries to run away from a reporter. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Limbaugh Disses RNC’s ‘Autopsy Report,’ Bachmann Tells Big Lie at CPAC, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 20, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including why the assault weapons ban has already failed and Vice President Joe Biden meets Pope Francis. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Clinton Accused of Fakery, Biden Eyes 2016, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 24, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a victory for women in the military and why John Boehner thinks President Obama is out to "annihilate" the GOP. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Chris Matthews Rips GOP for Playing ‘Race Card’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 28, 2012 Chris Matthews tore into Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus during MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Monday, getting visibly angry over a recent birth certificate joke made by Mitt Romney and by false claims that President Obama got rid of the welfare work requirement. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Romney Clashes With New BFF, Coulter on Gay Marriage, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 7, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including July fundraising totals for the presidential candidates and the Republican National Convention speaker lineup. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Changing of the Guard at RNC

Staff / Truthdig Jan 16, 2011 There's a new sheriff in town for the Republican Party. Ousted Chairman Michael Steele has been replaced by Reince Priebus, former party chief in Wisconsin and a friend of the irascible tea party movement. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )