Nov 27 Trump hints at expanding domestic role for the military within the U.S. By Gary Fields, Associated Press The front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination has spoken openly about his plans should he win the presidency, including using the military at the border and in cities struggling with violent crime. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 7:34 Constitutional scholar discusses legal battle surrounding Trump’s ballot eligibility By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz The legal war continues over whether former President Trump should be disqualified from the ballot in Colorado. The case is over Section Three of the 14th Amendment, which bars a person from future office if they have taken an oath… Continue watching
Nov 19 Texas Gov. Abbott endorses Trump at campaign stop on southern border By Jill Colvin, Paul J. Weber, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Donald Trump returned to the U.S.-Mexico border for a visit Sunday and was endorsed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas as the former president campaigns on a hard-line immigration agenda that would be far more expansive than the policies… Continue reading
Nov 17 Colorado judge keeps Trump on ballot, rejecting challenge under Constitution’s insurrection clause By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The ruling Friday rejected the attempt to bar the former president under a part of the Constitution's 14th Amendment that prohibits someone from holding office who had "engaged in insurrection or rebellion."… Continue reading
Nov 17 DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy to talk politics during ‘family discussion’ in Iowa By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Three candidates — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy — will appear at the roundtable “family discussion” in Des Moines Friday. Former President Donald Trump is not expected to attend, though he… Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 6:53 Election workers face violent threats and harassment amid dangerous political rhetoric By William Brangham, Ian Couzens Election officials across the country have been under attack since 2020, falsely accused of conspiring to steal or rig the last presidential election. These attacks stepped up to a dangerous degree recently, with officials in five states receiving letters containing… Continue watching
Nov 15 Nikki Haley walks back her demand that social media ban anonymous posters after backlash By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Nikki Haley says anonymity online poses a "national security threat." The GOP presidential contender Tuesday called for user verification and said social media networks should reveal their algorithms. Continue reading
Nov 14 Michigan judge says Trump will remain on primary ballot, rejecting challenge under insurrection clause By Corey Williams, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Court of Claims Judge James Redford rejected arguments that Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol meant the court had to declare him ineligible for the presidency. Continue reading
Nov 13 Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running for governor in 2025 instead of seeking reelection to the House By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Spanberger said Monday she'll focus on trying to lower prescription drug prices, grow the middle class and ease inflation. The three-term congresswoman also emphasizes the importance of protecting women's reproductive rights. Continue reading
Nov 09 Watch 4:45 Republican presidential hopefuls make their case to voters but remain far behind Trump By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Ian Couzens Five Republican presidential candidates cut down the interruptions and raised the substance level, especially on foreign policy, during a two-hour debate held Wednesday night in Miami. This without the party's frontrunner, Donald Trump, who remains far ahead of the field… Continue watching