Apr 02 Asa Hutchinson, former GOP Arkansas governor, is running for president By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he's running for president in 2024, positioning himself as an alternative for Republicans ready to turn the party away from Donald Trump. Continue reading
Mar 20 Biden issues 1st veto of his presidency, taking on new Republican Congress By Zeke Miller, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Joe Biden has issued the first veto of his presidency in an early sign of shifting White House relations with the new Congress since Republicans took control in January. Continue reading
Feb 28 As Republicans move on immigration agenda, Latino Republicans push back By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press The GOP's dominance of Florida's 27th congressional district is emblematic of the party's inroads with Latino voters in recent years in much of the U.S. Continue reading
Feb 26 Election deniers turn their focus to state GOP posts after failing at polls By Nicholas Riccardi, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press In a basement event space in the Denver suburb of Parker, Tina Peters surveyed a crowd of Colorado Republicans last week and made an unusual pitch for why she should become chair of their beleaguered party: “There's no way a… Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 5:35 Election deniers hold critical positions in Republican politics despite national rejection By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Over the weekend, Republicans in the key state of Michigan voted to make a well-known election denier their new party chairman. Kristina Karamo ran on her doubts of the 2020 election process and her refusal to concede her own loss… Continue watching
Feb 20 As 2024 GOP Iowa caucus gets underway, Donald Trump is notably absent By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press After a slow start, Republican presidential prospects are streaming into Iowa, the leadoff presidential caucus state. Notably absent from the lineup, at least for now, is former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Feb 17 Sen. Scott alters policy plan after Democrats say Republicans want to cut Medicare, Social Security By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida has amended a plan to overhaul how the federal government works after Democrats repeatedly seized on it to accuse Republicans of looking to cut Medicare and Social Security. Continue reading
Feb 12 Schools become flashpoint for Republicans eyeing 2024 presidential race By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump has called for parents to elect and fire school principals. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has banned instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. And Nikki Haley, the former U.N. ambassador who is expected to announce her… Continue reading
Feb 01 Republicans aim to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs panel By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press GOP lawmakers say they're taking action because of the Minnesota congresswoman's past comments critical of Israel. The Somali-born Muslim lawmaker has apologized for her remarks and says the GOP push is really about "revenge."… Continue reading
Jan 31 Rep. Santos temporarily steps down from 2 committees amid ethics issues By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Santos has faced numerous calls for his resignation and is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and campaign finances and lies about his resume and family background. Continue reading