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“More than our wombs”: Women in conservative Texas cities mobilizing to end GOP dominance
Read full article: “More than our wombs”: Women in conservative Texas cities mobilizing to end GOP dominanceDemocrats in Lubbock and Amarillo hope Kamala Harris’ candidacy and a backlash to abortion laws will help make their long-held vision of a blue wave a reality.
South Texas congressional races remain the most competitive — but this time Democrats are playing offense
Read full article: South Texas congressional races remain the most competitive — but this time Democrats are playing offenseThe same candidates will be running in Texas’ 15th and 34th Congressional Districts, though the presidential and Senate races could mix things up.
Utah candidates for Mitt Romney's open US Senate seat debate approaches to climate change
Read full article: Utah candidates for Mitt Romney's open US Senate seat debate approaches to climate changeThe Republican and Democratic candidates vying for Mitt Romney’s open U.S. Senate seat are aiming to convince Utah voters that they have the better blueprint to tackle climate change and protect the state’s vast natural resources.
Trump's small-dollar donor fundraising is beset by confusion and fatigue
Read full article: Trump's small-dollar donor fundraising is beset by confusion and fatigueDonald Trump’s contributions from small-dollar donors have plummeted since his last bid for the White House, presenting the former president with a financial challenge as he attempts to keep pace with Democrats’ fundraising machine.
Turning Point wants to revolutionize how Republicans turn out voters. Some are skeptical
Read full article: Turning Point wants to revolutionize how Republicans turn out voters. Some are skepticalThe conservative group Turning Point has long been known for hosting glitzy events, cultivating far-right influencers and raising prodigious amounts of money.
Trump and Georgia Gov. Kemp use hurricane recovery to make first 2024 appearance together
Read full article: Trump and Georgia Gov. Kemp use hurricane recovery to make first 2024 appearance togetherAfter making up privately, former President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp used the aftermath of Hurricane Helene to put their detente on public display with a month to go before Election Day.
Georgia election rule changes by Trump allies raise fear of chaos in November
Read full article: Georgia election rule changes by Trump allies raise fear of chaos in NovemberThe state that handed former President Donald Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies even before the first ballots of this year’s presidential race are cast.
Republicans are trying a new approach to abortion in the race for Congress
Read full article: Republicans are trying a new approach to abortion in the race for CongressIn the most contested races for control of the U.S. House, many Republican candidates are speaking up about women’s rights to abortion access and reproductive care in new and surprising ways.
Democrats hope anti-voucher campaign will help win back South Texas House seat
Read full article: Democrats hope anti-voucher campaign will help win back South Texas House seatThe first-term Republican defending her seat said a private school voucher program will help her community, especially students from low-income families.
Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women's rights to IVF
Read full article: Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women's rights to IVFRepublicans have blocked for a second time this year legislation to establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization, arguing that the vote is an election-year stunt after Democrats forced a vote on the issue.
Is Usha Vance's Hindu identity an asset or a liability to the Trump-Vance campaign?
Read full article: Is Usha Vance's Hindu identity an asset or a liability to the Trump-Vance campaign?Usha Vance's presence in the Trump-Vance campaign has energized some Indian Americans, particularly Hindu American conservatives.
Trump wants to make the GOP a 'leader' on IVF. Republicans' actions make that a tough sell
Read full article: Trump wants to make the GOP a 'leader' on IVF. Republicans' actions make that a tough sellRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump is vowing to force health insurance companies or the federal government to pay for IVF treatments, a proposal at odds with the actions of much of his own party.
State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to GOP, says Democratic Party has “lost its way”
Read full article: State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to GOP, says Democratic Party has “lost its way”The Houston Democrat lost her seat amid backlash from primary voters over her support for a GOP bill barring transition-related care for minors.
Nikki Haley in Taiwan says an isolationist policy is not healthy while expressing support for Trump
Read full article: Nikki Haley in Taiwan says an isolationist policy is not healthy while expressing support for TrumpFormer U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley says an isolationist policy isn’t “healthy” as she called on the Republican party to stand with her country’s allies during a visit to Taiwan.
Weeks after blistering Georgia's GOP governor, Donald Trump warms to Brian Kemp
Read full article: Weeks after blistering Georgia's GOP governor, Donald Trump warms to Brian KempDonald Trump is changing his tune on Georgia’s Republican governor after delivering a series of blistering attacks at a rally just weeks ago.
Democrats and Republicans descend on western Wisconsin with high stakes up and down the ballot
Read full article: Democrats and Republicans descend on western Wisconsin with high stakes up and down the ballotVice President Kamala Harris’ first campaign stop in Wisconsin with her new running mate this week put her in a critical part of a swing state.
On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress
Read full article: On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of CongressIt’s a 2024 election battleground where millions of dollars are being spent and some of the biggest names in American politics are sure to pop up.
Election conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential race live on in Michigan's GOP primary
Read full article: Election conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential race live on in Michigan's GOP primarySeveral Republicans who were involved in efforts to cast doubt on the results of the 2020 presidential election in Michigan are running for office in the upcoming primary.
What Usha Vance's rise to prominence means to other South Asian and Hindu Americans
Read full article: What Usha Vance's rise to prominence means to other South Asian and Hindu AmericansUsha Chilukuri Vance has entered the spotlight this week as the wife of JD Vance, former President Trump’s running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
WATCH LIVE: ABC News coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: ABC News coverage of the 2024 Republican National ConventionYou can watch live ABC News coverage of the GOP Convention in this article and KSAT Plus from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Donald Trump enters Republican convention hall with a bandaged ear and gets a hero's welcome
Read full article: Donald Trump enters Republican convention hall with a bandaged ear and gets a hero's welcomeFormer President Donald Trump has appeared triumphantly at the Republican National Convention’s opening night with a bandage over his right ear.
Donald Trump enters Republican convention hall with a bandaged ear and gets a hero's welcome
Read full article: Donald Trump enters Republican convention hall with a bandaged ear and gets a hero's welcomeFormer President Donald Trump has appeared triumphantly at the Republican National Convention’s opening night with a bandage over his right ear.
Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fallThe Wisconsin Supreme Court is changing course and will allow officials to place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections in the presidential swing state.
Former CNN anchor takes on professor in primary aimed at finding Democrat who can win on Long Island
Read full article: Former CNN anchor takes on professor in primary aimed at finding Democrat who can win on Long IslandOn New York's Long Island, former CNN anchor John Avlon and scientist Nancy Goroff are facing off in a primary election for a congressional seat that Democrats hope will help them take control of the House.
Cheers, cake and a fist-bump from GOP as Trump returns to Capitol Hill in a first since Jan. 6 riot
Read full article: Cheers, cake and a fist-bump from GOP as Trump returns to Capitol Hill in a first since Jan. 6 riotDonald Trump has made a triumphant return to Capitol Hill to meet with House and Senate Republicans for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack.
US Rep. Nancy Mace overcomes McCarthy-backed challenger to win Republican primary in South Carolina
Read full article: US Rep. Nancy Mace overcomes McCarthy-backed challenger to win Republican primary in South CarolinaU.S. Rep. Nancy Mace has won the Republican nomination after a tumultuous second term in South Carolina that saw her go from a critic to ally of former President Donald Trump and make headlines for plenty of things off the House floor.
How Texas Speaker Dade Phelan turned the tide to keep his seat
Read full article: How Texas Speaker Dade Phelan turned the tide to keep his seatAfter coming in second in the primary, Phelan was at a disadvantage heading into the runoff. With record breaking cash infusions, Phelan blanketed airwaves and hired an army of campaign staffers.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the South Dakota presidential and state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the South Dakota presidential and state primariesSouth Dakota Republicans’ tug-of-war over their party identity continues in Tuesday’s election, with district-level primaries the main event.
Texas runoff yields no clear winner among GOP’s warring factions, setting stage for power struggle
Read full article: Texas runoff yields no clear winner among GOP’s warring factions, setting stage for power struggleNeither of the Texas GOP’s dueling factions landed a clean knockout blow during a grueling primary season that only seemed to set up further chaos and strife.
RESULTS: Speaker Dade Phelan, state Representative election results for Texas Primary runoff on May 28, 2024
Read full article: RESULTS: Speaker Dade Phelan, state Representative election results for Texas Primary runoff on May 28, 2024Get the latest election results for the Texas Primary runoff on May 28, 2024.
Lara Trump touts RNC changes and a 2024 presidential victory for Trump in North Carolina
Read full article: Lara Trump touts RNC changes and a 2024 presidential victory for Trump in North CarolinaLara and Eric Trump both addressed North Carolina Republicans at the state's GOP convention to tout changes at the Republican National Committee and former President Donald Trump's race back to the White House.
A comment from Trump and GOP actions in the states put contraceptive access in the 2024 spotlight
Read full article: A comment from Trump and GOP actions in the states put contraceptive access in the 2024 spotlightRepublican state lawmakers across the U.S. have been knocking down efforts by Democrats to ensure access to various forms of birth control.
The Senate filibuster is a hurdle to any national abortion bill. Democrats are campaigning on it
Read full article: The Senate filibuster is a hurdle to any national abortion bill. Democrats are campaigning on itMany Democrats campaigning for the Senate this year say they support suspending the filibuster rule to pass nationwide abortion protections.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho's state primary and Democratic presidential caucus
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho's state primary and Democratic presidential caucusIdaho voters are heading to the polls to decide primaries for the U.S. House and the state legislature.
House Republicans ditch their day jobs to stand with Trump, while legislating languishes
Read full article: House Republicans ditch their day jobs to stand with Trump, while legislating languishesLeaving Washington behind, prominent far-right House Republicans who have pushed this Congress into chaos showed up at Donald Trump’s hush money trial.
Two years later, judge orders new election for Harris County judicial seat
Read full article: Two years later, judge orders new election for Harris County judicial seatDemocratic Judge DaSean Jones beat out Tami Pierce by 449 votes in 2022, prompting one of several election challenges filed by unsuccessful Republican candidates. Many other election challenges were dismissed.
BALLOT: Republican Party May 28 runoff election sample ballot for Bexar County
Read full article: BALLOT: Republican Party May 28 runoff election sample ballot for Bexar CountyThe following is a breakdown of the candidates who will appear on the sample ballot for the Republican Party in Bexar County.
Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West Virginia
Read full article: Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West VirginiaRepublican voters have advanced strong Senate contenders in Maryland and West Virginia, giving the GOP a big boost in its push to claim control of Congress’ upper chamber.
Republican group takes rare step of targeting GOP incumbent who voted to oust McCarthy
Read full article: Republican group takes rare step of targeting GOP incumbent who voted to oust McCarthyA political action committee that helps Republicans get elected to Congress is doing the unusual — spending more than $450,000 to defeat a GOP incumbent.
Trump will speak at the Libertarian National Convention as he woos independent voters
Read full article: Trump will speak at the Libertarian National Convention as he woos independent votersFormer President Donald Trump will speak at the Libertarian National Convention later this month as he tries to woo voters beyond the Republican base.
To pass Ukraine aid, 'Reagan Republican' leaders in Congress navigated a party transformed by Trump
Read full article: To pass Ukraine aid, 'Reagan Republican' leaders in Congress navigated a party transformed by TrumpProviding Ukraine with weapons and other U.S. aid as it fends off a Russian invasion is rooted in the earliest and most formative political memories of the two top Republicans in Congress.
Chairman of Medina County GOP steps down amid questions about past financial missteps
Read full article: Chairman of Medina County GOP steps down amid questions about past financial misstepsBrian Kanke has faced criminal charges, including theft and fraud in Texas and Louisiana, has filed for bankruptcy five times and is accused of failing to repay loans he received for a Houston-area fishing business, public records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Trump's campaign said it raised $50.5 million at a high-dollar Florida fundraiser
Read full article: Trump's campaign said it raised $50.5 million at a high-dollar Florida fundraiserDonald Trump’s campaign said it raised $50.5 million on Saturday when major donors gather for his biggest fundraiser yet.
Trump slow to invest in states that could decide election as some in GOP fear 'skeleton' campaign
Read full article: Trump slow to invest in states that could decide election as some in GOP fear 'skeleton' campaignDonald Trump’s political operation was widely praised for its professionalism and effectiveness throughout the Republican nomination fight.
George Santos says he'll ditch GOP, run as independent, in bid to return to Congress after expulsion
Read full article: George Santos says he'll ditch GOP, run as independent, in bid to return to Congress after expulsionFormer U.S. Rep. George Santos of New York says he is leaving the Republican Party and will run as an independent in a bid to return to Congress, after having been expelled while facing federal fraud charges.
Trump got the candidate he wanted in Ohio's Senate primary. But can Bernie Moreno win in November?
Read full article: Trump got the candidate he wanted in Ohio's Senate primary. But can Bernie Moreno win in November?Donald Trump got what he wanted when former car dealer Bernie Moreno won the Republican Senate primary in Ohio.
Trump's team is slashing Republican National Committee staff amid takeover, AP sources say
Read full article: Trump's team is slashing Republican National Committee staff amid takeover, AP sources sayDonald Trump’s lieutenants are cutting dozens of staff across the Republican National Committee in a cost-cutting move that further cements the former president’s takeover of the GOP’s political and fundraising machinery.
Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate
Read full article: Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidateNikki Haley will suspend her presidential campaign. That’s according to three people with direct knowledge of her decision. The decision by the former South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador on Wednesday will leave Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination.
Republican Garvey will target independents, soft Democrats, in bid against Schiff for Senate seat
Read full article: Republican Garvey will target independents, soft Democrats, in bid against Schiff for Senate seatRepublican former baseball star Steve Garvey is hoping to win over independents and soft Democratic voters in his longshot Senate campaign against Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff.
McConnell weighs endorsing Trump. It's a stark turnaround after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack
Read full article: McConnell weighs endorsing Trump. It's a stark turnaround after the Jan. 6, 2021, attackSenate leader Mitch McConnell is the highest-ranking Republican in Congress who has yet to endorse Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House.
Incumbent faces challenge by former SA mayoral candidate in Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 3 GOP Primary race
Read full article: Incumbent faces challenge by former SA mayoral candidate in Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 3 GOP Primary raceThe Republican Primary election in the Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 3 race includes an incumbent who has yet to serve a full term in office and a former San Antonio mayoral candidate.
Divided Michigan GOP finds common ground in nominating Donald Trump
Read full article: Divided Michigan GOP finds common ground in nominating Donald TrumpMichigan Republicans are holding a nominating convention Saturday in Grand Rapids where they will allocate 39 of the state's 55 GOP presidential delegates.
Trump wins caucuses in Missouri and Idaho and sweeps Michigan GOP convention
Read full article: Trump wins caucuses in Missouri and Idaho and sweeps Michigan GOP conventionDonald Trump has won the Republican caucuses in Idaho and Missouri and he's captured all 39 delegates that were up for grabs at the Michigan party convention.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Texas' state and presidential primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Texas' state and presidential primariesLess than a week after staging rival events on the banks of the Rio Grande River along the U.S.-Mexico border, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face voters on the Texas primary ballot in a state that has openly clashed with the Biden administration over how to address a record number of illegal border crossings.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Super Tuesday's presidential nominating contests
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Super Tuesday's presidential nominating contestsWith contests in 16 states and American Samoa, the Super Tuesday primaries will be the largest day of voting of the year outside of the November election.
Nikki Haley can't win the Republican primary with 40%. But she can expose some of Trump's weaknesses
Read full article: Nikki Haley can't win the Republican primary with 40%. But she can expose some of Trump's weaknessesDonald Trump’s campaign has vowed not to talk about her anymore, but Nikki Haley is still campaigning across the country — and plenty of Republican voters are coming to hear what she has to say.
McConnell's exit as Senate leader means new uncertainty as GOP falls in line with Trump
Read full article: McConnell's exit as Senate leader means new uncertainty as GOP falls in line with TrumpLong before Sen. Mitch McConnell surprised colleagues by announcing he would be stepping down as the Republican leader this fall, he knew the time had come.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the District of Columbia's GOP presidential primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the District of Columbia's GOP presidential primaryDonald Trump and Nikki Haley lead the field of candidates competing in the District of Columbia’s Republican presidential primary, which will be held Friday through Sunday.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri's GOP caucuses
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri's GOP caucusesThe Missouri Republican Party will hold presidential caucuses this Saturday, giving voters their chance to weigh in on who should represent the party on the November presidential ballot.
Trump is winning big with his base, but there’s no sign that he's broadening support
Read full article: Trump is winning big with his base, but there’s no sign that he's broadening supportDonald Trump appears close to invincible in the early Republican primaries and caucuses, but his strength among general election voters remains unclear.
Here's how Trump won in South Carolina — and what it could mean for his chances in November
Read full article: Here's how Trump won in South Carolina — and what it could mean for his chances in NovemberDonald Trump won over South Carolina Republicans as the candidate who voters believe can win in November, keep the country safe and will stand up and fight for them as president.
Trump calls himself a 'proud political dissident' in CPAC speech
Read full article: Trump calls himself a 'proud political dissident' in CPAC speechFormer President Donald Trump cast November’s presidential election as “judgment day” and declared himself a “political dissident” during a speech before conservative activists outside of Washington.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's presidential primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's presidential primaryPresident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are strong favorites to win the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, but there are complications on both sides.
Michigan Republicans plan dueling conventions for presidential nomination as turmoil continues
Read full article: Michigan Republicans plan dueling conventions for presidential nomination as turmoil continuesMichigan Republicans are planning dueling presidential nominating conventions that will take place March 2.
Christian-nation idea fuels US conservative causes, but historians say it misreads founders' intent
Read full article: Christian-nation idea fuels US conservative causes, but historians say it misreads founders' intentLarge numbers of Americans believe the founders intended the U.S. to be a Christian nation.
House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final vote
Read full article: House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final voteHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is sharply criticizing a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other countries, casting serious doubts about the future of the package.
Donald Trump clinches win at US Virgin Islands caucus, which defied Republican Party rules
Read full article: Donald Trump clinches win at US Virgin Islands caucus, which defied Republican Party rulesDonald Trump has amassed another win at a Republican caucus held in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where officials flouted several GOP party rules, including holding the contest earlier than allowed.
Republican bid to flip US Senate grows complicated as Montana primary gets competitive
Read full article: Republican bid to flip US Senate grows complicated as Montana primary gets competitiveMontana Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale plans to run for U.S. Senate, upending a race in which many national GOP officials already coalesced around a different candidate as they seek to unseat three-term Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.
How Donald Trump went from a diminished ex-president to the GOP's dominant front-runner
Read full article: How Donald Trump went from a diminished ex-president to the GOP's dominant front-runnerWhen Donald Trump left the White House three years ago, he was a one-term president whose refusal to accept his reelection defeat culminated in an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Some Republican leaders are pushing back against the conservative Freedom Caucus in statehouses
Read full article: Some Republican leaders are pushing back against the conservative Freedom Caucus in statehousesSome Republican lawmakers are pushing back as the conservative Freedom Caucus Networks expands from Washington, D.
Republican legislatures in some states are trying to keep abortion off the ballot
Read full article: Republican legislatures in some states are trying to keep abortion off the ballotLegislative efforts in Missouri and Mississippi are attempting to prevent voters from having a say over abortion rights.
A thinned-out primary and friendly voting structure clear an easy path for Trump in Nevada
Read full article: A thinned-out primary and friendly voting structure clear an easy path for Trump in NevadaNevada's Republican delegates are essentially locked in for Donald Trump weeks before voters make their choice.
Trump rides to New Hampshire victory on the strength of support from the GOP base, AP VoteCast shows
Read full article: Trump rides to New Hampshire victory on the strength of support from the GOP base, AP VoteCast showsFormer President Donald Trump had rock-solid support from the party faithful in his New Hampshire primary victory, and even most backers of rival Nikki Haley acknowledge the GOP belongs to him.
Nikki Haley has spent 20 years navigating Republican Party factions. Trump may make that impossible
Read full article: Nikki Haley has spent 20 years navigating Republican Party factions. Trump may make that impossibleNikki Haley has spent her political career trying to navigate Republicans’ traditional party establishment and the increasingly powerful conservative base that gave rise to Donald Trump.
Election-year politics threaten Senate border deal as Trump and his allies rally opposition
Read full article: Election-year politics threaten Senate border deal as Trump and his allies rally oppositionA politically treacherous dynamic is taking hold in Congress as negotiators work to strike a bipartisan deal on the border and immigration, with vocal opposition from the hard right and former President Donald Trump threatening to topple the carefully negotiated compromise.
Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place
Read full article: Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second placeDonald Trump has scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses with his rivals languishing far behind.
Americans sour on the primary election process and major political parties, an AP-NORC poll says
Read full article: Americans sour on the primary election process and major political parties, an AP-NORC poll saysWith the Republican primaries around the corner, a new poll finds that party members aren't sure votes in the presidential nominating contest will be counted accurately.