Jan 30 How Missouri Republicans want to change the process for voters to amend the constitution By Gabrielle Hays Some Republican lawmakers argue the states's ballot measure process makes the constitution vulnerable and open to out-of-state money and special interests. Critics argue the move is a "denial of democracy."… Continue reading
Jan 13 GOP tries to block proposed federal rule that restricts funds for anti-abortion centers By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press In a new twist to the fight over abortion access, congressional Republicans are trying to block a Biden administration spending rule that they say will cut off millions of dollars to anti-abortion counseling centers. Continue reading
Dec 17 Florida GOP suspends its chairman, demands he resign as rape investigation continues By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press The Republican Party of Florida suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation during an emergency meeting Sunday, adding to calls by Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top officials for him to step down as police investigate a rape accusation against… Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 2:59 Time running out for GOP candidates to make race competitive as Trump grows Iowa lead By Lisa Desjardins As Republican presidential contenders courted early-state voters and Wall Street donors, one candidate faced threats of violence. Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign said police arrested a man for making specific death threats at the candidate and supporters. Lisa Desjardins reports. Continue watching
Dec 05 Sen. Scott joins Gov. DeSantis in calling for resignation of Florida GOP chair amid rape investigation By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Sarasota police are investigating a claim that Ziegler raped a woman with whom he and his wife had previously had a sexual relationship. Continue reading
Dec 01 Watch 11:07 Brooks and Capehart on the ouster of George Santos By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including George Santos getting ousted from the House, the GOP presidential primary race heating up with Nikki Haley… Continue watching
Nov 18 Speaker Johnson faces ‘pressure cooker’ in the House, running into same issues as McCarthy By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press As Speaker Mike Johnson tries to rebuild the GOP's slim majority in the House, he’s fast running into the same hard-right factions and divisions that his predecessor was unable to tame. That's disrupting the party's agenda, shelving priorities and raising… Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 7:10 Jonathan Karl explores Trump’s grasp on GOP in new book, ‘Tired of Winning’ By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Murrey Jacobson, Karina Cuevas, Alexa Gold With a year before Election Day, polls show former President Trump continues to lead the Republican field and could likely be the party’s nominee to challenge President Joe Biden. Jonathan Karl is ABC's chief Washington correspondent and the author of,… Continue watching
Nov 13 Nikki Haley to kick off $10 million ad campaign in Iowa, New Hampshire next month By Steve Peoples, Associated Press It’s a major investment designed to give the former United Nations ambassador an advantage over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who are fighting to emerge as the clear Republican alternative to former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Nov 13 Sen. Tim Scott drops out of 2024 presidential race, shocking donors and campaign staff By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The decision comes as Scott continued to struggle in the polls in a field dominated by former President Donald Trump. Scott, the Senate’s only Black Republican, entered the race with more cash than any other Republican candidate but couldn’t find… Continue reading