Mar 09 Watch 8:48 What to know about a growing GOP divide over Trump support and the party's future By Laura Barrón-López, Harry Zahn Donald Trump is the presumptive GOP nominee for president after a near sweep on Super Tuesday. But Tuesday’s results also reflected a deep schism in the party, dividing some lifelong Republicans from Trump’s MAGA faction. Two Republicans, former Congressman Denver… Continue watching
Mar 09 Analysis: How Nikki Haley's bid for the White House made history By Mel Leonor Barclay, The 19th Haley is one of a handful of high-profile women to have sought the Republican presidential nomination and the first Asian-American woman to ever do so. Continue reading
Mar 07 Read Sen. Katie Britt's full response to the State of the Union By Laura Santhanam In her prepared remarks, Britt claimed “the country we know and love seems to be slipping away,” blamed the border crisis on the current president and rebuffed Biden’s economic agenda. Continue reading
Mar 06 McConnell, who once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6 attack, endorses him for president By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press McConnell announced his decision after Super Tuesday wins pushed the GOP front-runner closer to the party nomination. It's a remarkable turnaround for McConnell, who has blamed Trump for "disgraceful" acts in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Continue reading
Mar 06 WATCH: Nikki Haley suspends her presidential campaign, leaves Donald Trump as last major Republican candidate By Steve Peoples, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Haley argued she was a fresh alternative to Trump and said it was time to move past his "chaos." Haley's candidacy was slow to attract support. Continue reading
Feb 26 RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to leave post as Trump asserts control over party By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Trump earlier in the month announced his preference for North Carolina GOP Chair Michael Whatley, a little-known veteran operative focused in recent years on the prospect of voter fraud. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 8:21 Conservative Trump critic discusses his impact on the GOP and a divided America By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman, Frank Carlson Primary season is in full swing as a seemingly unstoppable GOP nomination approaches for former President Trump. Judy Woodruff explores what another Trump nomination and presidency could mean for the Republican party and for the country. It’s part of her… Continue watching
Jan 23 Trump wins New Hampshire primary, according to AP By Josh Boak, Linley Sanders, Associated Press Though Trump's hold on securing the party's nomination has tightened, AP VoteCast found that some voters are expressing concerns that he's too extreme to compete in the November general election. Continue reading
Dec 28 Trump 2024 ballot ban appealed by Colorado Republican Party By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Jay Sekulow, a lawyer for the party, announced the appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court on his website. Trump himself will also appeal the decision in the coming days. Continue reading
Dec 28 Boebert switches congressional districts to more conservative seat, avoiding tough rematch with Democrat By Jesse Bedayn, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Boebert announced that she was switching from her district to the seat being vacated by retiring Rep. Ken Buck. Boebert called the move "a fresh start" after a controversial year in which she was embarrassed by video of her misbehaving… Continue reading