Republican debate: Haley, DeSantis criticize Trump for skipping event
The five people onstage face new urgency to cut into Trump’s margins with the leadoff Iowa caucuses just two months away.
Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses case on Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility
The Minnesota Supreme Court issued its order to dismiss the case on the bipartisan constitutional challenge of former President Donald Trump’s status on the 2024 ballot.
These states could see abortion on the ballot in 2024
Questions about abortion are being considered in several states — some to protect access and some to limit or ban it.
MN Supreme Court appears skeptical that states should decide Donald Trump's ballot eligibility
Minnesota Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Thursday that states have the authority to block former President Donald Trump from the ballot, with some suggesting that Congress is best positioned to decide whether his role in the 2021 U.S. Capitol attack should prevent him from running.
Biden’s Minnesota trip serves as a show of political force against primary challenger Dean Phillips
President Joe Biden is headed to Minnesota to visit a family-run farm south of Minneapolis and hold a fundraiser featuring many of the state’s top Democrats, demonstrating political clout on the home turf of his new 2024 primary challenger, Rep. Dean Phillips.
Donald Trump's relationship with far-right groups under scrutiny during 'insurrection' trial in Colorado
An extremism expert testified Tuesday that the former president has a close relationship with far-right extremists and that they clearly interpreted his calls to protest the certification of President Joe Biden’s win on Jan. 6, 2021, as a call to arms.
Lawyers argue whether Constitution’s ‘insurrection’ clause blocks Donald Trump from 2024 ballot
Lawyers for a group of Colorado voters are focusing on the January 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol and former President Donald Trump’s words and actions in a hearing that could determine whether the Constitution’s insurrection clause bars Trump from running again for the White House.
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans would support political violence if necessary, survey finds
The survey noted that 75% of Americans polled stated they agree that the future of American democracy is at risk in the 2024 presidential election. A larger majority of Democrats agree, compared to Republicans.
Mike Pence ends campaign for 2024 presidential candidacy
Former Vice President Mike Pence is dropping out of the race for the 2024 presidential election.
Rep. Dean Phillips launches primary challenge against Biden, says Democrats need to focus on future
For months, Dean Phillips has been calling for a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden. He’s drawn no public interest from governors, lawmakers, and other would-be alternatives.
New House speaker Mike Johnson tried to help overturn 2020 election, raising concerns about next one
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson spearheaded a legal brief in support of an unsuccessful lawsuit trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Prosecutor says gag order in Donald Trump election interference case wouldn't affect ability to campaign
The former president's defense team has called the gag order proposal an unconstitutional effort to “silence" his political speech as he campaigns for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Hamas' attack on Israel could benefit Nikki Haley in 2024 presidential race
Nikki Haley, a former U.N. ambassador and former South Carolina governor, has long tried to set herself apart from her GOP 2024 rivals on foreign policy.
Here's how third-party, independent candidates might threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024
Two political outsiders have taken steps to launch independent or third-party presidential bids over the past week. The rise of outside candidates in 2024 reflects the unpopularity of the Democratic and Republican parties, led by President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run for president as independent and drop his Democratic primary bid
The decision by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. adds a wrinkle to a 2024 race that's heading toward a likely rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Trump wants future Republican debates canceled after refusing to participate in them
Donald Trump’s campaign is calling on the Republican National Committee to cancel all remaining presidential primary debates.
Ron DeSantis says he would support a 15-week abortion ban, after dodging direct answer for months
Since the Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion, presidential candidates are being pressed on the issue and sometimes stop short of giving a straight answer.