Jan 30 Ohio could begin nitrogen gas executions under bill backed by state’s Republican attorney general By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Ohio's Republican attorney general is putting his weight behind a legislative effort that would bring nitrogen gas executions to the state and end a yearslong unofficial moratorium on the death penalty. Continue reading
Jan 25 Wisconsin Republicans approve bill banning abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy By Todd Richmond, Associated Press The proposal now goes to the Republican-controlled state Senate, where it's unclear whether it has enough support to pass. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers tweeted after the Assembly vote that he will veto the bill if it reaches him. Continue reading
Jan 24 Arizona GOP chairman quits after leaked tape shows him floating a job for Kari Lake to skip Senate race By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Arizona Republican Party Chairman Jeff DeWit resigned Wednesday after he could be heard in a leaked recording offering a job and asking U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake to name a price that would keep her out of politics. Continue reading
Jan 18 The federal debt tops $34 trillion and some in Congress want a commission to find ways to tackle it By Kevin Freking, Associated Press A bill to create a bipartisan commission that would tackle the nation's soaring debt and make policy recommendations to Congress has won approval from a House committee. House Republicans are making the bill a priority. Continue reading
Jan 16 Republicans pause effort to hold Hunter Biden in contempt, say they are talking with his attorneys By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press A contempt resolution against Hunter Biden was scheduled to move through a procedural hearing before it was canceled Tuesday "to give the attorneys additional time to reach an agreement."… 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
Jan 10 Trump enjoys a relaxed Fox News town hall while top Republican rivals have a fierce debate By David Bauder, Associated Press It was his first live appearance on Fox News since 2022, and unpleasant topics like Trump's false election claims, the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection and the court cases against the former president were barely touched upon. Continue reading
Jan 08 Florida Republicans oust state party chairman facing rape allegations in critical election year By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Monday's vote came a week before Gov. Ron DeSantis competes in Iowa's first in the nation presidential caucuses. Ziegler denies the accusation, and he has not been charged with a crime. Continue reading
Jan 03 Watch 8:37 How GOP campaigns are courting Iowa and New Hampshire voters in the final weeks By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens In less than two weeks, Republicans in Iowa will be the first to cast their votes in support of a presidential candidate. That's followed by New Hampshire’s first-in-nation primary a week later. Geoff Bennett discussed how the campaigns are shaping… Continue watching
Dec 27 Poll says Americans lack confidence in the primary election process, major political parties By Nicholas Riccardi, Linley Sanders, Associated Press With the Republican primaries around the corner, a new poll finds that party members aren't sure votes in the presidential nominating contest will be counted accurately. Continue reading