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Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott and more join multi-candidate 'Roast and Ride' in Iowa

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Tim Scott and more joined Sen. Joni Ernst’s multi-candidate 'Roast and Ride' in Iowa.
2 hours ago
DeSantis, Scott and more join multi-candidate 'Roast and Ride' in Iowa
4 hours ago

DeSantis signs Bible, Pence hops on motorcycle at 'Roast and Ride' event in Iowa

Eight GOP presidential hopefuls are in Iowa for event hosted by Sen. Joni Ernst.
4 hours ago
June 4, 2023, 1:04 AM

2024 GOP presidential hopefuls campaign in Iowa

The expanding field of candidates for the Republican presidential nomination met with voters in the critical battleground state.
June 4, 2023, 1:04 AM
2024 GOP presidential hopefuls campaign in Iowa
June 1, 2023, 2:11 AM

2024 Republican presidential field to widen

Former Vice President Mike Pence and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are expected to announce their bid for the GOP ticket.
June 1, 2023, 2:11 AM
2024 Republican presidential field to widen
June 1, 2023, 12:14 AM

Mike Pence announcing 2024 presidential bid next week in Iowa: Source

Mike Pence will announce on June 7 that he is running for president, launching with a kickoff speech and campaign video ahead of a town hall with CNN in Des Moines, Iowa
June 1, 2023, 12:14 AM
Mike Pence announcing 2024 presidential bid next week in Iowa: Source
May 31, 2023, 10:16 PM

Nikki Haley slams foreign lobbyists while accepting funds from them

Despite calling for a ban on foreign lobbying, GOP 2024 presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has raised tens of thousands of dollars from foreign lobbyists, filings show.
May 31, 2023, 10:16 PM
Nikki Haley slams foreign lobbyists while accepting funds from them
May 31, 2023, 10:10 PM

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to announce bid for president

Christie will join about a half dozen other Republicans on the trail, including Sen. Tim Scott, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump.
May 31, 2023, 10:10 PM
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to announce bid for president
May 31, 2023, 8:01 PM

Mike Pence to announce White house run

Former Vice President Mike Pence to announce 2024 presidential run next Wednesday.
May 31, 2023, 8:01 PM
Mike Pence to announce White house run
May 31, 2023, 6:00 PM

DeSantis makes presidential campaign debut, calling for 'American comeback' and going after Trump

Ron DeSantis begins his "campaign kickoff" outside Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday with an appearance at the Eternity Church in Clive
May 31, 2023, 6:00 PM
DeSantis makes campaign debut, calling for 'American comeback' and going after Trump
May 31, 2023, 4:34 PM

Chris Christie to announce 2024 presidential bid next week: Sources

Chris Christie, a former two-term New Jersey governor, will be announcing another run for president.
May 31, 2023, 4:34 PM
Chris Christie to announce 2024 presidential bid: Sources
May 31, 2023, 3:03 PM

Congress has days to OK debt limit deal before default: Timeline of what's next

Lawmakers have days to pass a debt ceiling bill in Congress before the predicted June 5 "X-date" for default
May 31, 2023, 3:03 PM
Congress has days to OK debt limit deal before default: Timeline of what's next
May 31, 2023, 12:20 AM

Republicans reject debt deal

At least 25 House Republicans said they will vote against the bill, which means House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will need Democratic votes to get it passed.
May 31, 2023, 12:20 AM
Republicans reject debt deal
May 31, 2023, 12:09 AM

What is a 'motion to vacate' -- a key sticking point in GOP speaker battle?

Kevin McCarthy agreed to lower the threshold of support needed to trigger a vote on removing a speaker. Here's what you need to know about the procedure.
May 31, 2023, 12:09 AM
What is a 'motion to vacate' -- a key sticking point in GOP speaker battle?
May 29, 2023, 4:45 PM

Biden, McCarthy reach agreement on federal debt ceiling

ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze breaks down the debt limit deal and the impact on the markets before the June 1 deadline.
May 29, 2023, 4:45 PM
Biden, McCarthy reach agreement on federal debt ceiling
May 29, 2023, 3:01 PM

President Biden, Speaker McCarthy reach debt ceiling deal before deadline

ABC's Elizabeth Schulze and Jay O'Brien break down the details of the deal and how both sides plan to sell it to Congress.
May 29, 2023, 3:01 PM
President Biden, Speaker McCarthy reach debt ceiling deal before deadline
May 29, 2023, 2:14 AM

Texas House lawmakers impeach state Attorney General Ken Paxton

The historic vote exposes wide divisions among Republicans and sets the stage for a contentious showdown in the state Senate.
May 29, 2023, 2:14 AM
Texas House lawmakers impeach state Attorney General Ken Paxton
May 27, 2023, 6:28 PM

Negotiators have 'made progress' but no debt limit deal as deadline nears: McCarthy

With potential default just six days away, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy arrived at the Capitol Friday telling reporters he remained optimistic a deal could be reached.
May 27, 2023, 6:28 PM
Negotiators have 'made progress' but no debt limit deal as deadline nears: McCarthy
May 25, 2023, 7:14 PM

Debt ceiling negotiations continue as deadline nears

Plus, details on the leader of the Oath Keepers who was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his involvement in Jan. 6 riot, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he's running for president in 2024.
May 25, 2023, 7:14 PM
Debt ceiling negotiations continue as deadline nears
May 25, 2023, 5:39 PM

DeSantis joins growing field of Republicans taking on Trump for nomination

FiveThirtyEight's Galen Druke crunches the numbers as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is thought to be the biggest challenger to former President Donald Trump to be the GOP presidential nominee in 2024.
May 25, 2023, 5:39 PM
DeSantis joins growing field of Republicans taking on Trump for nomination
May 25, 2023, 3:29 PM

Where Trump and DeSantis stand on 5 financial issues, including taxes and Social Security

Trump and Ron DeSantis are headed toward a clash of contrasts in the 2024 Republican primary race, but their economic stances aren't so different
May 25, 2023, 3:29 PM
Where Trump and DeSantis stand on 5 financial issues: Taxes, Social Security and more
May 24, 2023, 7:32 PM

Haley commits to federal abortion ban but says it's unlikely without more Republicans in Congress

The presidential candidate didn't say how many weeks a ban should encompass.
May 24, 2023, 7:32 PM
May 23, 2023, 3:12 PM

Biden and McCarthy sound optimistic on debt ceiling deal after meeting, but 'differences' remain

Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meet Monday with just 10 days to reach a debt ceiling deal or risk an unprecedented default
May 23, 2023, 3:12 PM
Biden and McCarthy seem positive on debt deal after meeting, but 'differences' remain
May 23, 2023, 1:17 PM

What to know about the Republican presidential candidates

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has launched his bid for the Republican presidential nomination with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expected to announce Wednesday.
May 23, 2023, 1:17 PM
What to know about the Republican presidential candidates
May 22, 2023, 10:25 PM

Tim Scott joins the 2024 Republican race for president

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott on Monday announced that he's seeking the Republican nomination for president in 2024.
May 22, 2023, 10:25 PM
Tim Scott joins the 2024 Republican race for president
May 22, 2023, 7:04 PM

Democrats target swing seat House Republicans over Trump's 'defund' FBI remark

House Democrats are launching a billboard campaign this week focusing on swing seat Republicans over Trump's post to "defund the [Justice Department] and FBI"
May 22, 2023, 7:04 PM
Democrats target swing seat House Republicans over Trump's 'defund' FBI remark
May 22, 2023, 5:11 PM

Sen. Tim Scott announces 2024 presidential run

The lone Black Republican in the Senate announced his 2024 presidential campaign in North Charleston, South Carolina, on Monday.
May 22, 2023, 5:11 PM
Sen. Tim Scott announces 2024 presidential run
May 22, 2023, 2:37 PM

GOP field takes shape with Sen. Scott entering presidential race

Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina will launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
May 22, 2023, 2:37 PM
GOP field takes shape with Sen. Scott entering presidential race
May 22, 2023, 1:56 PM

Inside the GOP position on debt ceiling

ABC News congressional correspondent Rachel Scott breaks down the numbers behind Republican leaders’ stance on the nation’s debt.
May 22, 2023, 1:56 PM
Inside the GOP position on debt ceiling
May 21, 2023, 2:33 PM

Top Republican pushes back on Biden, says new taxes in debt deal are nonstarter

Jodey Arrington, the House Budget Committee chairman, on Sunday pushed back on Biden's call for tax increases as part of a debt ceiling deal
May 21, 2023, 2:33 PM
Top Republican pushes back on Biden, says new taxes in debt deal are nonstarter
May 21, 2023, 2:23 PM

More Republicans expected to announce 2024 presidential bids

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are on the verge of making their candidacies official.
May 21, 2023, 2:23 PM
More Republicans expected to announce 2024 presidential bids
May 19, 2023, 9:02 PM

Sen. Tim Scott makes it official: He's a Republican candidate for president

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina made it official Friday: He's running for president
May 19, 2023, 9:02 PM
Sen. Tim Scott makes it official: He's a Republican candidate for president
May 19, 2023, 12:14 AM

Biden, GOP lawmakers negotiating debt limit deal

Negotiators for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are racing to hammer out a deal before the U.S. defaults on its debt.
May 19, 2023, 12:14 AM
Biden, GOP lawmakers negotiating debt limit deal
May 18, 2023, 8:25 PM

Rep. Kevin McCarthy says debt limit talks are in a 'much better place'

ABC News' Karen Travers has the latest from the White House as debt limit negotiations continue while President Joe Biden is overseas for the G7 summit in Japan.
May 18, 2023, 8:25 PM
Rep. Kevin McCarthy says debt limit talks are in a 'much better place'
May 18, 2023, 4:18 PM

Biden signals he may work with Republicans on new work requirements

ABC News' Britt Clennett and Elizabeth Schulze on the president’s priorities during the G-7 summit.
May 18, 2023, 4:18 PM
Biden signals he may work with Republicans on new work requirements
May 17, 2023, 2:38 PM

Trump-backed Daniel Cameron to face Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in November

Attorney General Daniel Cameron has won the Republican primary for Kentucky governor and will face Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in November
May 17, 2023, 2:38 PM
Kentucky Republicans pick nominee to challenge Democratic Gov. Beshear
May 17, 2023, 12:47 PM

Abortion after 12 weeks banned in North Carolina after GOP lawmakers override governor’s veto

Legislation banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy is becoming law in North Carolina after the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly successfully overrode the Democratic governor’s veto
May 17, 2023, 12:47 PM
North Carolina GOP to attempt swift override of governor's abortion veto
May 17, 2023, 11:21 AM

DeSantis' brand as a 'fighter' on the line as Trump throws haymakers

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has worked to cultivate a brand as a fighter, but now he's taking lumps from Donald Trump.
May 17, 2023, 11:21 AM
DeSantis' brand as a 'fighter' on the line as Trump throws haymakers
May 17, 2023, 11:10 AM

As he struggles in polls, Asa Hutchinson calls support for Trump 'inflated'

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, polling in the single digits for the GOP nomination, called support for former President Donald Trump "inflated" Tuesday on "GMA3."
May 17, 2023, 11:10 AM
As he struggles in polls, Asa Hutchinson calls support for Trump 'inflated'
May 15, 2023, 1:28 AM

Florida Gov. DeSantis warns Republicans in Iowa about the 'culture of losing'

Gov. Ron DeSantis makes an unplanned campaign stop in the key state of Iowa, miles from where former President Trump was supposed to hold a rally before tornado warnings forced the campaign to cancel.
May 15, 2023, 1:28 AM
Florida Gov. DeSantis warns Republicans in Iowa about the 'culture of losing'
May 13, 2023, 11:54 PM

DeSantis seeks support in Iowa

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared in Sioux Center and Cedar Rapids flanked by a number of high-profile Iowa Republicans, his latest move suggesting an imminent run for the presidency in 2024.
May 13, 2023, 11:54 PM
DeSantis seeks support in Iowa
May 12, 2023, 12:10 AM

GOP responds to Trump town hall comments

Former President Donald Trump reignited controversy with his comments on several topics during a CNN town hall.
May 12, 2023, 12:10 AM
GOP responds to Trump town hall comments
May 10, 2023, 10:25 PM

McConnell opposes Alabama Republican's blockade of military nominees over Pentagon abortion policy

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says he won’t support a fellow GOP senator’s blockade of military nominees, backing Democrats and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin who have said that the holdup is harming national security
May 10, 2023, 10:25 PM
McConnell opposes Republican's blockade of military nominees over abortion policy
1 month ago

House GOP narrowly passes bill to raise debt limit and cut spending; White House called it 'ransom'

House Republicans on Wednesday passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act to increase the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion and cut federal government spending
1 month ago
House GOP passes bill to raise debt ceiling and cut spending; WH labeled it 'ransom'
1 month ago

Oregon GOP walkout marks 5th day, delays Democrat-led bills

Move delays action on gun safety, abortion rights, gender-affirming health care.
1 month ago
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Blame breaks evenly if government defaults on debt, despite preference for Biden's position: POLL

Americans divide closely on whom they'd blame if the federal government defaults on its debts, even as most align with the Biden administration's position.
1 month ago
Blame breaks even if government defaults on debt, despite preference for Biden: POLL
1 month ago

President Biden accuses House GOP of voting to cut veteran services

The Republicans in the House are calling this accusation a lie as they face a deadline to raise the debt ceiling or risk a historic default.
1 month ago
President Biden accuses House GOP of voting to cut veteran services
1 month ago

House Republicans seek FBI document they say alleges 'scheme involving' Biden

House Oversight Chairman James Comer is seeking a FD-1023 document from the FBI and claims an alleged "criminal scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden"
1 month ago
House Republicans seek FBI document they say alleges 'scheme involving' Biden
1 month ago

How looming 'proxy war' in 2024 Republican primaries could define key races nationwide

Conservatives concede "candidate quality" was a prime factor in their 2022 midterms failures, but the SLF and Club for Growth are at odds on fixing it
1 month ago
Looming 'proxy war' in 2024 Republican primaries could define key races nationwide
1 month ago

Gov. Abbott walks back controversial remarks about Texas mass shooting victims

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is facing backlash after calling the victims of a gruesome mass shooting in Texas "illegal immigrants," language intended to dehumanize some said.
1 month ago
Gov. Abbott walks back controversial remarks about Texas mass shooting victims
1 month ago

Equal Rights Amendment blocked by GOP: ‘We will keep fighting’, Lisa Ann Walter

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Lisa Ann Walter about the decades long battle to enact the Equal Rights Amendment, and what today’s setback means for the amendment's future.
1 month ago
Equal Rights Amendment blocked by GOP: ‘We will keep fighting’, Lisa Ann Walter