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 08 Pence says he has met polling and donor qualifications for the first Republican debate By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Former Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday announced that he has qualified for the first Republican debate of the 2024 cycle, securing enough donors with just two weeks until candidates gather in Milwaukee. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 7:37 How this week’s election in Ohio could decide the fate of November’s abortion vote By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, several states have put abortion rights on the ballot. This year, Ohio voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion access in the state constitution. But first, they will decide whether to raise… Continue watching
Aug 04 Watch 7:15 GOP presidential candidates avoid discussing climate change on campaign trail By William Brangham, Saher Khan The 2024 Republican presidential campaign season is in full swing and candidates are stumping on a host of key issues. But one topic that’s missing from their agenda is climate change. Despite a summer of record-setting heat, new polling shows… Continue watching
Aug 04 Pence seizes on Trump’s recent indictment as he looks to break through in crowded GOP field By Jill Colvin, Associated Press As Donald Trump was being arraigned in Washington on yet another round of criminal charges, his running mate-turned-rival Mike Pence moved to capitalize on the news, unveiling merchandise that quoted from the indictment. 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 31 WATCH: DeSantis targets China and promises tax cuts in economic policy announcement By Holly Ramer, Associated Press Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis is taking aim at China with a 10-point economic plan he's calling a "Declaration of Economic Independence."… Continue reading
Jul 28 Trump support has held steady despite legal troubles. Is that changing? By Laura Santhanam Considering the criminal cases swirling around former President Donald Trump, three-quarters of U.S. adults think the 2024 frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination has done something illegal or unethical, according to this latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 7:57 Vivek Ramaswamy says he’s the best candidate to push Trump’s agenda forward By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Ian Couzens In the crowded race for the Republican presidential nomination, there are governors, a senator and even a former president. Then there’s Vivek Ramaswamy, a first-time candidate who has spent millions of his own money to capture the attention of GOP… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 7:40 Larry Hogan of No Labels discusses possible third-party presidential ticket By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz The bipartisan organization No Labels is considering a third-party presidential ticket. That’s sparked concern among Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans that a moderate ticket could peel votes from Joe Biden and put Donald Trump back in the White House. Geoff Bennett… Continue watching