Politics Oct 21 Trump's political groups spend nearly $277 million in late midterm blitz on behalf of GOP candidates By Jill Colvin, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press
Politics Oct 17 The Republican governor candidates walking back some of their abortion stances The candidates’ retreat suggests that, even as reproductive rights fade from the national spotlight and polls show voters are far more likely to prioritize cost-of-living concerns, the political ramifications of pushing for new abortion restrictions remain substantial. By Shefali Luthra, The 19th
Politics Sep 11 Watch 4:15 Trump remains focus of GOP's midterm campaign as convention wraps With November’s midterms closing in, Republicans wrapped an unprecedented two-day convention in Dallas aimed at firing up the party’s base. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance headlined an event that also produced some striking and unexpected moments. Liz Landers… By Liz Landers, Matt Loffman
Politics Jun 17 Georgia Republicans choose Collins for Senate and Jackson for governor, a mixed result for Trump Georgia Republicans delivered a split decision for Donald Trump in Tuesday runoffs, opting for the president’s preferred U.S. Senate candidate but rejecting his choice for governor in favor of a billionaire first-time candidate who spent freely from his personal fortune… By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Politics May 22 Paxton makes his final pitch in the Texas Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump's endorsement Republican Ken Paxton is riding high as the Texas attorney general heads into the final days of the U.S. Senate primary runoff against incumbent John Cornyn, now with the weight of President Donald Trump's backing. By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press
May 22 Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands By Lisa Mascaro, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry, upset Republican senators, pushed to a breaking point by his seemingly insatiable and outlandish demands — particularly a $1.776 billion fund for Jan. 6 rioters and… Continue reading
May 05 Senate Republicans look to fund $1 billion in security upgrades for Trump's ballroom By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in White House security upgrades to legislation that would fund immigration enforcement agencies, a proposed boost for President Donald Trump's ballroom project after a man was charged with trying to assassinate… Continue reading
May 05 Trump's influence tested in Indiana primaries after failed redistricting push By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Indiana's primary will test President Donald Trump's enduring power over the Republican Party as he tries to dislodge state senators who refused to go along with his call to redraw the state's congressional map. Continue reading
Nov 20 Trump and Republicans again face a tough political battle over Obama's health care law By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Donald Trump is once more targeting former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, and Trump is picking a political fight before next year’s elections. Continue reading
Nov 16 Despite big election losses, Republican leaders insist there's no problem with GOP policies By Steve Peoples, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Almost two weeks after Republicans lost badly in elections in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, many GOP leaders insist there is no problem with the party's policies, its message or President Donald Trump's leadership. Trump… Continue reading