GOP primary

Mark Sanford on why he’s fighting to define the Republican Party

By Judy Woodruff, Tess Conciatori

Mark Sanford, former South Carolina governor and congressman, is breaking with his party to mount a primary challenge to President Trump in 2020. Sanford has long been outspoken about his objection to Trump -- a perspective that saw him defeated…

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News Wrap: Amid tensions with Iran, U.S. orders non-essential staff out of Iraq

In our news wrap Wednesday, tensions between the U.S. and Iran have prompted new diplomatic and military moves. The State Department ordered non-essential government staff out of neighboring Iraq, where Germany and the Netherlands also halted military training missions. Meanwhile,…

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What does William Weld believe? Where the candidate stands on 5 issues

By Meredith Lee

Former Massachusetts Governor William Weld is the first person to signal plans to mount a primary challenge against President Donald Trump. Here is where Weld stands on key issues in the 2020 election.

So, you want to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention?

By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press

You could have a rare opportunity to help make history, if none of the Republican presidential candidates reaches the target 1,237 delegates needed to clinch the nomination on the first ballot.

GOP rivals suggest they may not support Trump as nominee

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

Republican presidential candidates Marco Rubio and John Kasich suggested Saturday they may not support Donald Trump if he becomes the GOP nominee, as violence at the front-runner's rallies deepened the party's chaotic chasm.

Frustrated GOP candidates call for changes in upcoming debates

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

Republican presidential candidates have agreed on a series of demands giving them greater control of debates, as the GOP's frustrated 2016 class works to inject changes into the nominating process.