Jul 19 Trump not backing down on controversial comments By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Once again, Donald Trump isn't backing down from comments that have inflamed the Republican presidential race. And some of his rivals are no longer treating him with kid gloves. Continue reading
Jul 18 GOP contenders court evangelical vote in Iowa By Associated Press Republican presidential contenders seeking to woo evangelical voters are making their case for conservative social issues at a gathering expected to attract thousands of potential Iowa caucus-goers. Continue reading
Jul 05 Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign reports $14 million in fundraising By Associated Press Ted Cruz's presidential campaign has raised more than $14 million since the Texas senator launched his bid for the Republican presidential nomination just over three months ago, his campaign said Sunday. Continue reading
Jul 04 Hispanic leaders urge GOP hopefuls to condemn Trump By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Hispanic leaders are bristling at the largely tepid response by Republican presidential candidates to Donald Trump's characterization of Mexican immigrants as rapists and drug dealers… Continue reading
Jun 27 Some areas resist issuing marriage licenses following court’s decision By News Desk In face of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Friday that the Constitution guarantees same-sex couples the right to marry in all 50 states, some parts of the country have not started to issue marriage licenses. Continue reading
Jun 27 Supreme Court decisions illustrate GOP’s 2016 campaign challenges By Steve Peoples and Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press For the second time in two days, the Supreme Court struck at the heart of the Republican Party platform… Continue reading
Jun 14 Bush seeks to break from pack in leaderless GOP 2016 race By Steve Peoples, Associated Press When Jeb Bush finally says on Monday that he's running for president, he'll begin the campaign with much to prove. Continue reading
Jun 12 Iowa Republicans ending straw poll, a tradition born in 1979 By Barbara Rodriguez, Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa -- Republican leaders in Iowa have agreed to end the state's straw poll because of waning interest from presidential hopefuls and questions about its relevancy. Continue reading
Jun 07 Lindsey Graham wants Caitlyn Jenner’s vote By Associated Press Republican presidential contender Lindsey Graham says his party has room for transgendered people like Caitlyn Jenner. Continue reading
Jun 05 Jeb Bush joining a race featuring nearly a dozen competitors By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Jeb Bush is stepping into the Republican race for president, finally taking his place -- after months of hints and relentless fundraising -- amid an unwieldy field of GOP candidates unlike any in recent memory. Continue reading