Jun 09 Impeached Texas attorney general’s business associate jailed on federal charges By Jake Bleiberg, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press FBI agents have arrested a Texas businessman at the center of the scandal that led to the historic impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 4:35 The cultural and political legacy of Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Ian Couzens Famed religious broadcaster Pat Robertson has died. The TV host and one-time presidential candidate left a lifetime of achievements, and controversies, behind. Lisa Desjardins looks at his life and legacy. Continue watching
Jun 08 GOP announces plan to encourage early, mail-in voting despite previous messaging By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press The goal is to to persuade voters who support GOP candidates that early voting techniques are secure and to make sure they are able to return their ballots in time to be counted, thus putting less pressure on Election Day… Continue reading
Jun 07 Watch 11:50 GOP presidential field grows to 9 with Mike Pence and North Dakota governor joining race By Amna Nawaz, Laura Barrón-López, Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz, Saher Khan, Ian Couzens Wednesday was one of the busiest days of the Republican presidential campaign as former Vice President Mike Pence and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum joined the race. Amna Nawaz discussed the nine GOP candidates now on the stump with Republican… Continue watching
Jun 07 WATCH: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announces 2024 presidential run By Thomas Beaumont, Jack Dura, Associated Press Burgum spoke under a sign declaring him “A new leader for a changing economy," echoing a slogan he first used as his successful 2016 gubernatorial campaign. Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch 4:26 Chris Christie positions himself as alternative to Trump as he launches presidential bid By Laura Barrón-López The race to the Republican nomination for president is picking up as a growing number of candidates jump into an already crowded field. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie filed his paperwork with the Federal Election Commission Tuesday, becoming the… Continue watching
Jun 05 Watch 3:03 GOP presidential candidates flock to Iowa as 2024 race heats up By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman, Ian Couzens While the frontrunner sat out, 2024 presidential hopefuls gathered in Iowa for an annual “Roast and Ride” event hosted by Sen. Joni Ernst. Laura Barrón-López reports on an increasingly crowded GOP presidential field. Continue watching
Jun 05 Watch 8:11 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how GOP candidates are taking on Trump By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman “Does Donald Trump show up?” That’s the question looming over debates, campaign rallies and all of the traditional events leading up to the 2024 presidential election. A growing field of GOP contenders hope to wrestle the party away from the… Continue watching
Jun 01 Watch 11:08 Republican presidential candidates travel to key states as 2024 race heats up By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman, Ian Couzens With the summer campaign season in full swing, the Republican presidential hopefuls are criss-crossing early-voting states hoping to stand out in a growing field of candidates. Amna Nawaz discussed the candidates and voters with Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa and… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 5:11 Texas lawmakers move to impeach state’s controversial attorney general By Ali Rogin, Matt Loffman Bribery, dereliction of duty, obstruction of justice. Those are just some of the allegations against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after a months-long investigation led by members of his own party. The Republican has faced years of scandal but now… Continue watching