Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott test whether Republicans want a brawler or uniter
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott visited Arizona's southern border last week where, after listening to harrowing stories of hardship on the path through Mexico to the United States, he declared, "The most compassionate thing we can do is tell people, 'Don't come to our border illegally.'"
2023-08-11 19:27
Trump and Biden tied in hypothetical 2024 rematch, poll finds
The 2024 election looks set to be a rematch between President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump. Despite his mounting legal problems, Mr Trump is by far the most popular candidate in the Republican field. Only Florida governor Ron DeSantis has reached double digits but he remains miles behind Mr Trump. Author Marianne Williamson and anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F Kennedy Jr are challenging Mr Biden for the Democratic nomination but they are not considered real threats to the president. Mr Trump was indicted for the third time on 1 August for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. As Democrats coalesce behind Mr Biden, Mr Trump’s mounting legal woes appear to only strengthen his support with his base. The Republican primary is scheduled to begin with the Iowa caucuses on 15 January and the New Hampshire primary on 23 January. The primary season may go all the way into June, but who the nominee is expected to become clear well before that point. Read More Who are the 2024 presidential election candidates? Meet the Republicans and Democrats campaigning Trump says he won't sign Republican loyalty pledge, flouting debate requirement Harassment of mother and daughter poll workers could form part of Trump’s Georgia indictment, report says
2023-08-11 18:57
'People were horrified': Inside the battle to flip a New York seat key to House GOP majority
When President Joe Biden came to this must-win US House district in New York just a few months ago, he did something that privately enraged members of his own party.
2023-08-11 18:25
CNN analysis: Trump megadonors sit on the sidelines in 2024 presidential race as the first GOP debate looms
Dozens of the most generous donors to super PACs that supported Donald Trump's reelection bid in 2020 cycle have skipped giving to the new crop of super PACs backing Trump and his rivals in the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, a CNN analysis shows.
2023-08-11 18:24
Judge Chutkan to hold first hearing Friday in already contentious Trump January 6 criminal case
After a week of bitter court filings, federal prosecutors and Donald Trump's defense lawyers are scheduled to appear in Washington, DC, federal court Friday morning for the first hearing before the judge assigned to oversee the special counsel's election subversion case against the former president.
2023-08-11 17:19
Ecuador awaits funeral for assassinated presidential candidate
QUITO Supporters of assassinated Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio have been hosting gatherings in his memory and waiting
2023-08-11 14:22
Judge Chutkan to hear arguments in protective order fight in Trump's 2020 election conspiracy case
The federal judge overseeing the 2020 election conspiracy case against Donald Trump will hear arguments over a request by prosecutors for a protective order seeking to bar the former president from publicly disclosing evidence shared by the government
2023-08-11 12:18
DeSantis is resetting his campaign again. Some Republicans worry his message is getting in the way
Ron DeSantis is dismissing concerns about his latest staffing shakeup as he returns to Iowa in the midst of a weekslong campaign reset
2023-08-11 12:16
Taiwan Frontrunner Plans Low-Key US Trip With China Looming
The Biden administration is preparing for visits from Taiwan’s top presidential candidates in the coming weeks, as the
2023-08-11 10:51
Civil rights groups file lawsuit over Tennessee's redistricting maps
Several civil and voting rights groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Republican Gov. Bill Lee and other state officials over Tennessee's congressional and state Senate maps, which they allege are discriminatory and violate the constitutional rights of voters of color.
2023-08-11 10:27
Here's who has (and hasn't) qualified for the first Republican presidential debate
Some Republican 2024 contenders are still scrambling to qualify for the party's first presidential debate later this month in Milwaukee.
2023-08-11 09:25
Mike Pence Says 'That's My Jam' in Public
Mike Pence tried to be cool during a campaign stop. It didn't work.
2023-08-11 07:55