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GOP official rails over effort aimed at nomination rules

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

The Republican Party's rules chairman is accusing other GOP officials of "a breach of our trust" by trying to preserve the party leadership's power to allow the nomination of a fresh candidate for president.

How the GOP race looks through the eyes of a traveling vendor

By Daniel Bush

Robin McNamara has worked at nearly every Republican National Convention since 1996, and her travels across the country have brought her face to face with the passion-filled spectrum of GOP primary voters.

Mitt Romney's full speech: 'Trump is a phony, a fraud'

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Lindsey Graham ends his 2016 presidential campaign

By Laurie Kellman and Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham announced Monday he was ending his 2016 presidential campaign.

Conservatives warn GOP candidates: Defy us at your own peril

Religious activists forcefully conveyed this message Saturday: embrace our uncompromising stance against abortion rights and gay marriage, among other priorities, even if doing so risks a federal government shutdown.

Rubio to ramp up campaign with more visits to early voting states

By Associated Press

After a summer largely spent raising money for his Republican campaign for president, Marco Rubio says he's about to start spending a whole lot more time in Iowa and the other early voting states.

Kentucky clerk Kim Davis announces she wants to join Republican party

By Associated Press

Defiant Kentucky clerk Kim Davis stood on a stage in a Washington, D.C., hotel Friday night and spread her arms triumphantly. "I am only one, but we are many," she exclaimed to the crowd, and thanked God for the courage…

Before next debate, Republican presidential rivals take aim at Trump

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Three days before the next Republican presidential debate, signs abound that some rivals of billionaire developer Donald Trump are taking direct aim at his decisive lead with attacks on his divisive rhetoric and vague policy.

What to expect this fall from the GOP 2016 race

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

Labor Day marks a new phase in the campaign, when voters traditionally start paying closer attention and candidates sharpen their strategies.

Which candidate spoke the most at the first GOP debate?

By Vanessa Dennis, Megan Crigger

Who will stand out at tonight's Republican debate? We'll keep track of how much time each of the 10 candidates gets to speak. Check back here after the debate for the final tally.