Analysis-Crowded 2024 Republican race helps clear way for Trump's nomination
By Tim Reid A growing number of contenders for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination could clear the way
2023-06-05 20:17
How strong is Trump? He's beating Republican rivals in their home states
Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are dominating 2024 Republican polling amid the seeming nationalization of the primary process. That worrisome for candidates like Nikki Haley. Another problem: State polling, including in the early voting and declared candidates' home states, largely show a significant advantage for Trump.
2023-06-05 00:24
GOP 2024 hopefuls head to Iowa for Ernst's 'Roast and Ride' gathering
Nearly the entire field of 2024 Republican candidates and likely contenders will flip pork chops and mingle with a crowd of politically plugged-in caucus-goers Saturday in Iowa as they participate in GOP Sen. Joni Ernst's annual "Roast and Ride" event.
2023-06-03 18:57
Republicans set polling and donor threshold to qualify for first presidential debate on August 23
The Republican National Committee announced Friday that the first presidential primary debate will take place on August 23 in Milwaukee and also laid out the polling and donor thresholds candidates must meet to make the stage.
2023-06-03 05:28
Republicans set debate rules, creating hurdles for long-shots in 2024 primary election
By Gram Slattery and Nathan Layne WASHINGTON The Republican National Committee on Friday announced relatively stringent limits on
2023-06-03 04:47
Republican 2024 field gets crowded with Pence, Christie to announce bids
By Joseph Ax and Tim Reid The race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination became increasingly crowded on
2023-06-01 04:46
Texas Republicans pass bills targeting elections administration in Houston-area county
Texas Republicans have approved a pair of bills targeting the elections process in Harris County, the state's largest and home to Houston, with voting rights activists accusing the GOP of plotting a "power grab" in an increasingly Democratic county.
2023-05-29 09:26
Chris Sununu will decide on 2024 presidential bid 'in the next week or two'
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu will decide "in the next week or two" if he wants to mount a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
2023-05-28 22:55
Ron DeSantis has a 'lovability' problem
Ron DeSantis has some catching up to do. The Florida governor entered the 2024 presidential race last week with polls showing him down about 30 points on average to Donald Trump in the GOP primary. DeSantis had trailed by closer to 10 points at the end of last year.
2023-05-28 21:59
How Republicans turned on the FBI
Former President Donald Trump wants to "defund" the FBI and Department of Justice. Republicans, alleging the FBI and DOJ have been weaponized against them, have held hearings featuring disgruntled former agents and are also gaming out ways to restrict funding for the federal law enforcement agency.
2023-05-26 04:17
Simmering tensions erupt between top Texas state Republicans
The day after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the state House speaker of presiding over the chamber while drunk and called on him to resign, a House ethics panel on Wednesday heard explosive testimony from investigators detailing what they described as years of misconduct by the attorney general.
2023-05-25 10:58
House to vote on blocking Biden's student loan forgiveness program
The Biden administration's one-time student loan forgiveness program is facing a fresh threat from House Republicans while it awaits a ruling from the Supreme Court about whether the proposal can take effect.
2023-05-24 19:20