Mar 15 WATCH: Biden says he’s focused ‘intensely’ on lowering health care and drug costs By Amanda Seitz, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday said his administration was focused “intensely” on lowering health care costs and took aim at “MAGA” Republicans who he said are intent on dialing back Medicare coverage for millions of Americans. Continue reading
Feb 22 Biden and Trump face headwinds going into 2024, poll shows By Laura Santhanam Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have maintained large shares of support among their respective bases. But there is still room for competition, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
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
Jan 23 Newly independent Sinema gets Democratic challenger for Senate seat By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego says he'll challenge independent U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona in 2024. Continue reading
Dec 02 Democrats vote to make South Carolina, not Iowa, 1st primary state By Will Weissert, Associated Press The Democratic National Committee's rule-making arm made the move Friday to strip Iowa from the position it has held for more than four decades after technical meltdowns sparked chaos and marred results of the state's 2020 caucus. Continue reading
Dec 01 Pence recounts his tense conversation with Trump after the Capitol insurrection By Hannah Grabenstein Former Vice President Mike Pence affirmed his belief in the legitimacy of the 2020 election results but stopped short on Thursday of saying he had a responsibility to publicly tamp down false claims of election fraud. Continue reading
Nov 15 WATCH: Trump, who denied 2020 election loss, announces new White House run By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The announcement comes just a week after an underwhelming midterm showing for Republicans and will force the party to decide whether to embrace a candidate whose refusal to accept defeat in 2020 pushed American democracy to the brink. Continue reading
Nov 15 Trump expected to announce 3rd campaign for the White House By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Official paperwork forming the “Donald J. Trump for President 2024” campaign committee was filed with the Federal Election Commission about half an hour before he was scheduled to speak. Continue reading