Dec 14 Watch 7:32 RNC strategist Spicer: ‘Zero evidence’ Russian hacks had any impact on the election By PBS NewsHour With the choice of former Texas Gov. Rick Perry for the Energy Department of Energy and Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state, President-elect Donald Trump has named most of his cabinet. Judy Woodruff speaks with Sean Spicer,… Continue watching
Aug 22 Trump says he did not flip-flop on immigration By Erica Werner, Associated Press Trump met Saturday with Hispanic supporters, representatives of a community that has been wary of the billionaire businessman's deportation proposals and his plans to build a giant wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Questioned on whether Trump still intends to deploy… Continue reading
Aug 13 Frustration abundant, GOP could be near breaking point with Trump By Steve Peoples, Jill Colvin and Josh Lederman, Associated Press Republicans who have devoted their professional lives to electing GOP candidates say they believe the White House already may be lost. Continue reading
Jul 17 RNC Chair expects Trump’s transformation in Cleveland By Jonathan Lemire and Jill Colvin, Associated Press Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus is banking on this week becoming a turning point in the GOP quest for the White House. Continue reading
Jun 22 Dump Trump movement preparing fight at GOP convention By Stephen Ohlemacher and Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press The growing rebellion has at least one top party official warning of a backlash if Trump is dumped. Continue reading
May 26 Increasingly vocal minority of Hispanic voters rally around Trump By Steve Peoples and Jill Colvin, Associated Press Far from the protests, an increasingly vocal Hispanic minority is speaking out in favor of brash billionaire Donald Trump. They are backing Trump even in the face of resentment and suspicion from friends and family, who are among the overwhelming… Continue reading
Apr 12 House Speaker Ryan rules out presidential bid By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan plans to definitively rule out a bid for president this year, amid persistent speculation that he could emerge as the GOP nominee from a contested Republican convention. Continue reading
Mar 30 All 3 GOP candidates back off promise to support eventual nominee By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Will they or won't they? Mostly, they won't. Continue reading
Mar 09 GOP sues State Department over access to Clinton emails By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Republican National Committee has filed two lawsuits in an effort to force the State Department release records related to Hillary Clinton's tenure as Secretary of State. Continue reading
Feb 17 GOP candidates face a high-stakes chess match in South Carolina By Julie Pace and Bill Barrow, Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. — Jeb Bush, John Kasich and Marco Rubio are locked in a high-stakes political chess match in South Carolina, strategically moving money and other campaign resources around in a bid to pull ahead in the Republican primary race… Continue reading