Sep 29 WATCH: Speaker McCarthy holds news briefing as government shutdown looms By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Associated Press The Republican speaker all but dared his hold-out colleagues to oppose it a day before Saturday's almost certain shutdown. The bill would keep operations open through Oct. 31. Continue reading
Sep 28 Rivals for GOP nomination take aim at absent Trump during Republican debate By Will Weissert, Steve Peoples, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Several of Donald Trump's rivals stepped up their attacks against him in the second Republican presidential debate. Continue reading
Sep 18 Republican legislatures fight to keep power in Wisconsin and North Carolina By Nicholas Riccardi, Gary Robertson, Associated Press While both parties engage in gerrymandering, the dynamics in North Carolina and Wisconsin go beyond mere redistricting fights and offer a vivid illustration of how Republicans are attempting to maintain power regardless of their level of support among voters. Continue reading
Sep 13 McCarthy launch of Biden impeachment inquiry into Biden appears to win over reluctant Republicans By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Kevin Freking, Associated Press House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's sudden decision to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden appears to have won over even the most reluctant Republicans, and some GOP lawmakers are pushing for it to move quickly rather than drag into… Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 7:49 Republican challengers struggle in primary polls despite Trump's legal troubles By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura The latest polling shows former President Trump’s legal troubles do not appear to be putting a dent in his support among Republican voters, and there’s scant evidence any of his challengers will be able to loosen his grip on the… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 2:14 News Wrap: Possible break from heat wave coming for parts of U.S. In our news wrap Saturday, some relief from the hottest July on record is on the way for many Americans while others continue to bake from the heat, Trump made his first public appearance since three new felony charges were… Continue watching
Jun 29 GOP support for Trump dips slightly after classified documents indictment, AP-NORC poll says By Jill Colvin, Linley Sanders, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump's criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly. Continue reading
Jun 10 North Carolina GOP votes to censure Sen. Tillis for support of LGBTQ+ rights, gun policies By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press As Sen. Tillis has gained influence in Congress for his willingness to work across the aisle, his record on LGBTQ+ rights, immigration and gun violence has raised concerns among some state Republicans that the senator has strayed from conservative values. Continue reading
Jun 10 Trump allies in Congress leap to defend former president after federal indictment By Mary Clare Jalonick, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump’s indictment on charges of mishandling classified documents is set to play out in a federal court in Florida. But in the halls of Congress, Republicans have been preparing for months to wage an aggressive counteroffensive against… Continue reading
Mar 16 As Republican presidential primary begins, some already jockeying to be Trump VP By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The first Republican presidential primaries are nearly a year away and the candidate field is unsettled. Continue reading