Jun 15 Republicans rally behind Trump, attacks on U.S. justice system intensify By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The mounting legal jeopardy Trump finds himself in has quickly become a political rallying cry for the Republicans, many of whom acknowledged they had not fully read the 49-page federal indictment but stood by the indicted former president, adopting his… Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 5:53 Far-right House Republicans demand more control over major issues in the chamber By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori House Speaker Kevin McCarthy seems to have quelled internal rebellion in the Republican conference this week, the result of a handful of hardline members’ dissatisfaction with the debt ceiling compromise. Lisa Desjardins reports on what happened and what it means… Continue watching
Jun 09 Trump expected at Georgia GOP convention in aftermath of indictment By Jeff Amy, Bill Barrow, Associated Press A right-wing Republican Party faction in Georgia is seeking to punish GOP officials it considers ideological traitors by banning them from future primary ballots. The plan could be voted on at the state Republican convention, which opens Friday. Continue reading
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