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Georgia election rule changes by Trump allies raise fear of chaos in November
The 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 yearโs presidential race are cast.
Republicans are trying a new approach to abortion in the race for Congress
In the most contested races for control of the U.S. House, many Republican candidates are speaking up about womenโs rights to abortion access and reproductive care in new and surprising ways.
Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women's rights to IVF
Republicans 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?
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
Republican 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.
Nikki Haley in Taiwan says an isolationist policy is not healthy while expressing support for Trump
Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley says an isolationist policy isnโt โhealthyโ as she called on the Republican party to stand with her countryโs allies during a visit to Taiwan.
Weeks after blistering Georgia's GOP governor, Donald Trump warms to Brian Kemp
Donald Trump is changing his tune on Georgiaโs 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
Vice President Kamala Harrisโ 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
Itโs 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
Several 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.
Michigan Supreme Court restores minimum wage and sick leave laws reversed by Republicans years ago
The Michigan Supreme Court has overruled the Legislature and reinstated major changes to the stateโs minimum wage and sick leave laws.
What Usha Vance's rise to prominence means to other South Asian and Hindu Americans
Usha Chilukuri Vance has entered the spotlight this week as the wife of JD Vance, former President Trumpโs running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
Donald Trump enters Republican convention hall with a bandaged ear and gets a hero's welcome
Former President Donald Trump has appeared triumphantly at the Republican National Conventionโs opening night with a bandage over his right ear.
Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall
The 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
On 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
Donald 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
U.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.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the South Dakota presidential and state primaries
South Dakota Republicansโ tug-of-war over their party identity continues in Tuesdayโs election, with district-level primaries the main event.
Lara Trump touts RNC changes and a 2024 presidential victory for Trump in North Carolina
Lara 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
Republican 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
Many 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
Idaho 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
Leaving Washington behind, prominent far-right House Republicans who have pushed this Congress into chaos showed up at Donald Trumpโs hush money trial.
Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West Virginia
Republican voters have advanced strong Senate contenders in Maryland and West Virginia, giving the GOP a big boost in its push to claim control of Congressโ upper chamber.
Republican group takes rare step of targeting GOP incumbent who voted to oust McCarthy
A political action committee that helps Republicans get elected to Congress is doing the unusual โ spending more than $450,000 to defeat a GOP incumbent.
Trump will speak at the Libertarian National Convention as he woos independent voters
Former 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
Providing 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.
Trump's campaign said it raised $50.5 million at a high-dollar Florida fundraiser
Donald Trumpโs 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
Donald Trumpโs 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
Former 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?
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
Donald Trumpโs lieutenants are cutting dozens of staff across the Republican National Committee in a cost-cutting move that further cements the former presidentโs takeover of the GOPโs political and fundraising machinery.
Republican Garvey will target independents, soft Democrats, in bid against Schiff for Senate seat
Republican 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
Senate leader Mitch McConnell is the highest-ranking Republican in Congress who has yet to endorse Donald Trumpโs bid to return to the White House.
Divided Michigan GOP finds common ground in awarding all its presidential delegates to Trump
Michigan Republicans awarded all 39 of the stateโs remaining presidential delegates to Donald Trump during a convention Saturday.
Trump wins caucuses in Missouri and Idaho and sweeps Michigan GOP convention
Donald 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
Less 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
With 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
Donald Trumpโs campaign has vowed not to talk about her anymore, but Nikki Haley is still campaigning across the country โ 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
Long 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
Donald Trump and Nikki Haley lead the field of candidates competing in the District of Columbiaโs Republican presidential primary, which will be held Friday through Sunday.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri's GOP caucuses
The 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 thereโs no sign that he's broadening support
Donald 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 โ and what it could mean for his chances in November
Donald 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
Former President Donald Trump cast Novemberโs presidential election as โjudgment dayโ and declared himself a โpolitical dissidentโ during a speech before conservative activists outside of Washington.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's presidential primary
President 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
Michigan 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
Large numbers of Americans believe the founders intended the U.S. to be a Christian nation.
Karamo vs. Hoekstra: Who is the actual chair of Michiganโs Republican Party?
Recently-ousted Michigan Republican Party chairperson Kristina Karamo took a major blow Wednesday when the national Republican party officially recognized former Congressman Pete Hoekstra as her replacement.
Former President Donald Trump jets to Oakland County as MIGOP leadership is in disarray
Former President Donald Trump will be in Waterford Township on Saturday, stumping for votes ahead of the Feb. 27 primary and Mar. 2 GOP caucus.
House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final vote
House 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
Donald 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.
How Donald Trump went from a diminished ex-president to the GOP's dominant front-runner
When 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
Some 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
Legislative 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
Nevada'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
Former 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.
Lawsuit seeks to have Karamo officially declared removed as Michigan GOP chairwoman
The recently installed chair of Michiganโs Republican Party and others in the state GOP are suing to get the groupโs former leader, Kristina Karamo, officially declared as being removed from the post.
Nikki Haley has spent 20 years navigating Republican Party factions. Trump may make that impossible
Nikki Haley has spent her political career trying to navigate Republicansโ 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
A 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
Donald Trump has scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses with his rivals languishing far behind.
Michigan GOP members plan weekend vote to remove Chair Kristina Karamo
Members of the Michigan Republican Party are scheduled to meet this weekend in an attempt to remove party Chairwoman Kristina Karamo as a major election year gets underway.
Michigan Republicans call for meeting to consider removing chairperson Karamo amid fundraising woes
A group of Michigan Republicans plan to meet Saturday and discuss whether to remove Michigan GOP Chairperson Kristina Karamo.
Americans sour on the primary election process and major political parties, an AP-NORC poll says
With 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.
Liberal group appeals ruling letting Trump stay on ballot to Michigan Supreme Court
A liberal group is appealing a ruling that allows former President Donald Trump to stay on the Michigan primary ballot to the state supreme court.
As Trump threatens to repeal Obamacare, these 'insurance godmothers' are signing Florida Latinos up
Suburbs in South Florida that have swung toward Donald Trump are where the โObamacareโ health care program is more popular than anywhere else in the country.
With Iowa's caucuses a month away, Trump urges voters to hand him not just a victory, but a blowout
Donald Trump is pushing his supporters to deliver a blowout win in next month's Iowa caucuses.
Top Michigan Republicans give their version of what happened with group of โFalse electorsโ
Top Michigan Republicans are going under oath to give their version of what happened with the so-called "False electors" after the 2020 election.
โUniquely horrible choice:โ Few US adults want a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024, an AP-NORC poll shows
Relatively few Americans are excited about a potential rematch of the 2020 election between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
US Asians and Pacific Islanders view democracy with concern, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll shows
About 7 in 10 Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and only about 1 in 10 believe democracy is working extremely or very well.
Michigan elections director testifies as prosecutors outline case against false Trump electors
Prosecutors have begun outlining their case against 15 Michigan Republicans who face forgery and other charges for serving as false electors for Donald Trump during the 2020 election.
Oakland County GOP chair calls on state GOP to remove Kristina Karamo
The chair of the Oakland County Republican Party -- a key county in the upcoming 2024 election -- is calling on the Michigan Republican Party to remove its chairperson, saying Kristina Karamo is not a capable leader.
The 2024 Republican presidential field is rapidly shrinking. But is it too late to stop Trump?
The Republican Partyโs once-crowded 2024 presidential primary field has suddenly shrunk to just a handful of viable candidates, but it's unclear if the GOP is any closer to coalescing behind a clear alternative to former President Donald Trump.
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott abruptly ends 2024 presidential bid, shocking even his campaign staff
Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott says he is ending his 2024 bid for president in a move that surprised his donors and stunned his campaign staff.
Mitch McConnell, standing apart in a changing GOP, digs in on his decades-long push against Russia
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has been increasingly isolated on foreign policy among his GOP colleagues, a growing number of whom have distanced themselves as a matter of course from U.S. involvement abroad -- and particularly on Ukraine.