Jun 10 Trump gives 1st public speech since federal indictment to Republicans in Georgia By Bill Barrow, Jeff Amy, Jill Colvin, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Speaking at a Republican state convention in Georgia, Trump cast his indictment by the Department of Justice as an attempt to damage his chances of returning to the White House as he campaigns for a second term. Continue reading
Jun 09 Will Trump’s legal issues hurt his standing with Republican voters? By Jill Colvin, Steve Peoples, Associated Press Some GOP voters believe Trump indictment will not hurt his presidential run but could be a rallying effect around the former president. Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH: ‘No one is above the law,’ Pence says after Trump indictment By Yasmeen Sami Alamiri Pence said he was deeply troubled by the indictment because he worried it could fuel further division. But he did not fully condemn the charges. Continue reading
Jun 09 DeSantis condemns Trump indictment By Associated Press Other high-ranking Republicans, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, have used similar language. Continue reading
Jun 08 The GOP presidential field is largely set for 2024. Here’s where the contenders stand By Steve Peoples, Associated Press After a trio of new announcements this week, the Republican Party's 2024 presidential field is all but set. Here are some takeaways on where the GOP contest stands. Continue reading
Jun 08 GOP announces plan to encourage early, mail-in voting despite previous messaging By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press The goal is to to persuade voters who support GOP candidates that early voting techniques are secure and to make sure they are able to return their ballots in time to be counted, thus putting less pressure on Election Day… Continue reading
Jun 07 WATCH: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announces 2024 presidential run By Thomas Beaumont, Jack Dura, Associated Press Burgum spoke under a sign declaring him “A new leader for a changing economy," echoing a slogan he first used as his successful 2016 gubernatorial campaign. Continue reading
Jun 07 WATCH: Former Vice President Mike Pence announces 2024 presidential run By Jill Colvin, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Pence is staking his presidential hopes on Iowa as he becomes the first vice president in modern history to take on the commander-in-chief with whom he served. Continue reading
Jun 06 Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie files paperwork launching 2024 Republican presidential bid By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The presidential bid will be the second for Christie, who lost to Trump in 2016 and went on to become a close on-and-off adviser before breaking with the former president over his refusal to accept the results of the 2020… Continue reading
Jun 05 New Hampshire Gov. Sununu rules out 2024 presidential bid, warns that crowded Republican field helps Trump By Steve Peoples, Associated Press In a social media post, he wrote: "The stakes are too high for a crowded field to hand the nomination to a candidate who earns just 35 percent of the vote, and I will help to ensure this does not… Continue reading