Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Election|News|Political

Trump to visit North Carolina as scandal swirls around Republican ally

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will not be joined by his party's embattled pick for North Carolina governor when he visits the critical electoral state on

Trump to visit North Carolina as scandal swirls around Republican ally
Election|News

At New York rally Trump blames 'radical left', without citing evidence, for second assassination attempt

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump claimed he was being targeted by “radical left” forces and vowed to campaign with renewed purpose at

At New York rally Trump blames 'radical left', without citing evidence, for second assassination attempt
Election|News

What to watch for at the Harris-Trump presidential debate

Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump will battle each other on Tuesday in their first televised debate, a high-stakes clash that could give the

What to watch for at the Harris-Trump presidential debate
News|World

Trump tries to tie rival Harris to chaotic Afghanistan exit

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump used the third anniversary on Monday of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan to try to pin the chaotic pullout on

Trump tries to tie rival Harris to chaotic Afghanistan exit
Opinion|Political

Trump sticks to tale of scary helicopter ride, despite denials

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday insisted he was in a near-fatal helicopter ride with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown,

Trump sticks to tale of scary helicopter ride, despite denials
Political

Yes, Trump can win the 2024 election. Here are four reasons why

He has been impeached twice, tried to thwart the peaceful transfer of power after losing the 2020 presidential election, faces scores of charges in multiple

Political

For women backing Haley, a sigh of relief at not voting for Trump

At a campaign event in eastern New Hampshire, last week, Melinda Tourangeau was wearing a Nikki Haley button on her lapel and a broad smile on her

For women backing Haley, a sigh of relief at not voting for Trump
Political

Analysis-What's at stake for Trump, Haley in South Carolina's primary

Donald Trump wants to make South Carolina the end of the road for Nikki Haley in their battle for the Republican nomination.

Analysis-What's at stake for Trump, Haley in South Carolina's primary
Political

Haley casts Trump, Biden as 'Grumpy Old Men' in new campaign attack

Fighting for survival in the Republican presidential race, Nikki Haley is casting rival Donald Trump and Democratic President Joe Biden as "Grumpy Old Men" who

Haley casts Trump, Biden as 'Grumpy Old Men' in new campaign attack
Political

Analysis-What's at stake for Trump and Haley in New Hampshire's primary?

The Republican presidential primary in New Hampshire on Tuesday offers no shortage of intrigue.

Analysis-What's at stake for Trump and Haley in New Hampshire's primary?
Political

Analysis-What's at stake for Trump, Haley and DeSantis in Monday's Iowa caucuses?

Donald Trump is looking to seal the deal. Three other Republicans are hoping to slow his march toward the Republican nomination.

Analysis-What's at stake for Trump, Haley and DeSantis in Monday's Iowa caucuses?
Political

Explainer-Iowa Caucus 2024: How does it work and why is it important?

In January, Republicans in Iowa will be the first to cast their votes in support of a presidential candidate in the 2024 election when they attend public gatherings known

Explainer-Iowa Caucus 2024: How does it work and why is it important?
Political

Yes, Trump can win the 2024 election. Here are four reasons why

He has been impeached twice, tried to thwart the peaceful transfer of power after losing the 2020 presidential election, faces scores of charges in multiple

Yes, Trump can win the 2024 election. Here are four reasons why
Political

Trump, Republicans push private school options to win over parents across party lines

Beyond the tumult surrounding Donald Trump's presidential bid and his threats to seek revenge against his political enemies should he win, the Republican

Trump, Republicans push private school options to win over parents across party lines
Political

North Dakota Governor Burgum exits 2024 presidential race

By James Oliphant Doug Burgum, the governor of North Dakota who struggled to find his footing in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, ended his campaign on Monday.

North Dakota Governor Burgum exits 2024 presidential race
Political

DeSantis to relocate many election campaign staff as part of heavy Iowa push

Bolstered by an infusion of new cash, Republican candidate Ron DeSantis’ presidential bid is diverting more resources to Iowa, including relocating key members

DeSantis to relocate many election campaign staff as part of heavy Iowa push
News|Political

What to watch for in Thursday's Biden-Trump presidential debate

The two oldest candidates ever to run for U.S. president meet on Thursday for a televised debate unlike any other.

What to watch for in Thursday's Biden-Trump presidential debate
News|Political

Facing criticism, Trump says he won't ban birth control

Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not support a ban on birth control, after coming under fire for comments he made earlier in the day that political

Facing criticism, Trump says he won't ban birth control
News|Political

Indiana vote shows Trump still struggling with Republican holdouts

As Donald Trump stewed in a Manhattan courtroom during his hush money trial, voters hundreds of miles away in Indiana showed the Republican presidential

Indiana vote shows Trump still struggling with Republican holdouts
News|Political

Jail time for contempt could spell political trouble for Trump

If the judge overseeing Donald Trump's hush money trial is to be taken at his word, America could be careening toward an unprecedented moment: A former U.S.

Jail time for contempt could spell political trouble for Trump
News|Political

Trump warns he may not accept Wisconsin election results

Donald Trump said he may not accept the 2024 election results in Wisconsin, a key battleground state in his matchup with President Joe Biden, leaving open the

Trump warns he may not accept Wisconsin election results
News

How Trump muscled his way to the Republican nomination

Some of the Republican Party's most influential donors gathered 16 months ago in Las Vegas to consider potential 2024 presidential candidates.

How Trump muscled his way to the Republican nomination
News

Trump says Biden's border policies are a 'conspiracy to overthrow' the US

Republican frontrunner Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden on Saturday of engaging in a "conspiracy to overthrow the United States"

Trump says Biden's border policies are a 'conspiracy to overthrow' the US
News

Trump, Haley brawl in North Carolina battleground preview

Republican frontrunner Donald Trump and his last remaining rival Nikki Haley will collide in North Carolina on Saturday ahead of a contest next

Trump, Haley brawl in North Carolina battleground preview
News

Takeaways from the Republican caucus in Iowa

Former President Donald Trump was declared winner of the Iowa caucuses on Monday, according to early projections, a resounding victory that sets him on course to capture

Takeaways from the Republican caucus in Iowa

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