Aug 18 Gun control will be an unlikely topic in GOP-led special session following Tennessee school shooting By Kimberlee Kruesi, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press Tennessee lawmakers have a long list of proposals on mental health, school resources, tougher penalties for violent criminals and more. Notably absent will be any serious consideration of tightening the state's relaxed gun laws. Continue reading
Aug 14 Watch 8:19 Trump's rivals compete at Iowa State Fair to overcome his big lead By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Winston Wilde, Ian Couzens Every food imaginable is available on a stick at the Iowa State Fair. But the state’s largest gathering also serves up a heaping helping of politics and a summer preview of what’s to come in 2024. Lisa Desjardins reports on… Continue watching
Aug 14 Watch 7:58 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on DeSantis's campaign reset and Biden's messaging concerns By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including Republican Presidential hopefuls duking it out in Iowa and President Biden on the road to sell… Continue watching
Aug 10 Texas judge says not to expect a quick ruling over GOP efforts to toss 2022 election losses near Houston By Associated Press Following closing arguments in the first of multiple legal challenges to local election results in Harris County, Texas, a visiting judge said the decision on whether to overturn the outcome based on alleged irregularities is weeks away. Continue reading
Aug 10 All 16 Michigan Republicans accused of being fake electors for Trump plead not guilty By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Last month, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced criminal charges, including forgery and conspiracy to commit election forgery, against the 16 Republicans who participated in the fake elector scheme. Continue reading
Aug 09 Two weeks out from the first GOP debate, which candidates have qualified and which might not make it? By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump has indicated he's likely to skip the debate and hold a competing event. Continue reading
Aug 06 Some Republican officials are trying to keep abortion off of state ballots. Here's how By Grace Panetta, The 19th Ohio Republicans added back a previously canceled August special election to make it harder to amend the state constitution ahead of a November vote on abortion rights. Continue reading
Aug 03 Testimony from Hunter Biden associate provides new insight into business dealings By Farnoush Amiri, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Republicans on Thursday released the transcript of an interview with Devon Archer, who was Hunter Biden's business partner. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 7:49 Republican challengers struggle in primary polls despite Trump's legal troubles By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura The latest polling shows former President Trump’s legal troubles do not appear to be putting a dent in his support among Republican voters, and there’s scant evidence any of his challengers will be able to loosen his grip on the… Continue watching
Jul 26 WATCH: House Republicans grill Mayorkas on 'disastrous' border policy and renew impeachment calls By News Desk Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faced a barrage of criticism Wednesday from House Republicans who, in recent months, have floated impeaching him over what they say is his dereliction of duty in securing the southern border. Continue reading