Jan 14 Former Maryland Gov. Hogan endorses Haley, won't mount his own third-party 2024 bid By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Squelching speculation of a third-party presidential run, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Sunday endorsed Nikki Haley for the GOP nomination, saying he feels she “is the strongest chance” for Republicans to win in November. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 5:43 What Iowa Republican voters are thinking on frigid eve of 2024 caucuses By John Yang, Lisa Desjardins, Harry Zahn On the eve of the 2024 presidential election’s first contest, GOP candidates are making last-minute appeals in a bitterly cold Iowa. The National Weather Service warns of wind chills as low as 45 below zero Monday night, when Iowa Republicans… Continue watching
Jan 14 U.S. climate envoy John Kerry plans to leave the Biden administration, sources say By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press John Kerry, the U.S. special envoy on climate, is stepping down from the Biden administration in the coming weeks, according to two people familiar with his plans. Continue reading
Jan 13 GOP tries to block proposed federal rule that restricts funds for anti-abortion centers By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press In a new twist to the fight over abortion access, congressional Republicans are trying to block a Biden administration spending rule that they say will cut off millions of dollars to anti-abortion counseling centers. Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 7:01 Expert analyzes the rise of impeachment as a weapon of partisan politics By John Yang, Harry Zahn House Republicans are pressing ahead with efforts to impeach both President Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. Only one cabinet official has ever been impeached, in 1876. Sarah Binder, a professor of political science at George Washington University, joins John… Continue watching
Jan 12 U.S. military strikes another Houthi-controlled site, AP sources say By Associated Press The first day of strikes on Friday hit 28 locations and struck more than 60 targets. However, the U.S. determined the additional location, a radar site, still presented a threat to maritime traffic, one official said. Continue reading
Jan 12 Supreme Court agrees to hear Starbucks appeal in Memphis union case By Associated Press Starbucks fired seven employees in Memphis in February 2022, citing safety. But the labor board intervened and asked a federal judge to require Starbucks to reinstate the workers. Continue reading
Jan 12 Biden visits Pennsylvania stores to talk up his record on small business creation By Seung Min Kim, Josh Boak, Associated Press It was a distinct change from the set speeches that the Democratic president usually gives to highlight his policies about an economy with strong employment but levels of inflation that worry voters. Continue reading
Jan 12 What to expect in the 2024 Iowa caucuses By Robert Yoon, Associated Press After months of campaigning, the Republican candidates vying to unseat President Joe Biden in November will face their first formal test at the ballot box in the Iowa caucuses on Monday. Continue reading
Jan 12 Watch 8:54 Iowa caucus 'kingmaker' on the GOP race and critical white evangelical vote By Lisa Desjardins, Sam Lane, Saher Khan The Iowa caucuses are now just three days away, which means the candidates are making their final pitches to a coveted group of voters: white evangelicals. Bob Vander Plaats is perhaps Iowa’s most recognizable and influential evangelical leader and is… Continue watching