May 22 Here's what to know about Sen. Tim Scott, the newest 2024 GOP presidential candidate By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press As Sen. Tim Scott enters the 2024 GOP presidential field, he will be eager to introduce himself to voters who might not know much about him. He will be the first to say his Christian faith is an integral part… Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott announces 2024 presidential run By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The Senate's only Black Republican, Scott kicked off the campaign in his hometown of North Charleston, on the campus of Charleston Southern University, his alma mater and a private school affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Continue reading
May 17 Trump-backed candidate wins Republican primary to face Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in November By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Attorney General Daniel Cameron has won the Republican primary for Kentucky governor and will face Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in November. Continue reading
May 10 Day after sex assault verdict, Trump to face questions at CNN town hall By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Jurors in New York found former President Donald Trump had sexually abused and defamed advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, though they rejected her claim that he raped her. Meanwhile, Trump’s team saw the invitation from CNN as an opportunity to… Continue reading
May 01 Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland announces retirement after third term ends in 2024 By Brian Witte, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland has announced that he will not seek reelection at the end of his third term in 2024. His decision, outlined in a statement Monday, triggers what is likely to be a highly competitive primary… Continue reading
Apr 28 Florida bill allows DeSantis to run for president while governor By Curt Anderson, Associated Press The measure, attached to a much broader elections bill that passed Friday, would carve out an exemption to Florida law requiring anyone seeking office to resign from one they already hold after qualifying as a candidate. Continue reading
Apr 28 Hoping to bolster foreign policy credentials, DeSantis' overseas trip overshadowed by Disney fight By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing questions about losing ground to former President Donald Trump and being taken to court by Walt Disney World. Continue reading
Apr 27 Florida's DeSantis says Disney lawsuit against him is politically motivated By Moshe Edri, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is brushing off Disney's lawsuit against him as politically motivated and saying it's time for the iconic company to stop getting favorable treatment in his state. Continue reading
Apr 26 WATCH: Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces 2024 presidential run By Andrew DeMillo, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Asa Hutchinson has formally launched his Republican campaign for president in his hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas. Continue reading
Apr 25 WATCH: Biden formally announces his 2024 reelection bid By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish this job” and extend the run of America’s oldest president for another four years. Continue reading