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
Jan 30 Watch 7:16 Will the evangelical community support Trump's 2024 campaign? By William Brangham, Kyle Midura This weekend, former President Trump held his first campaign rallies since announcing he was running again. When Trump first ran for president, much of the evangelical community backed him. William Brangham spoke with Ralph Reed of the Faith and Freedom… Continue watching
Jan 28 Republicans who deny 2020 election results lead key oversight committees By Marc Levy, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Republican lawmakers who have spread election conspiracy theories and falsely claimed that the 2020 presidential outcome was rigged are overseeing legislative committees charged with setting election policy in two major political battleground states. Continue reading
Jan 24 WATCH: White House grapples with several mass shootings early in the year By Associated Press A year ago, the U.S. marked its first deadly gun rampage of the year on Jan. 23. By the same date this year, there have been six mass killings that have claimed 39 lives, leaving communities nationwide reeling from the… Continue reading
Jan 11 House Republicans use new majority to approve anti-abortion measures By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Neither is expected to pass the Democratic-led Senate, but Republicans said they were making good on promises to address the issue along with other legislative priorities in the first days in power. Continue reading