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What to know about Project 2025
ABC News' Jon Karl breaks down a plan put together by a right-wing think tank and what former President Donald Trump said he might do if he's elected.
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July 17, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Fmr. House Speaker McCarthy on state of GOP ahead of the election
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the GOP's calls for unity and what Trump's VP pick, J.D. Vance, could mean for the party's future.
July 17, 2024 at 3:30 AM
July 16, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Trump appears at RNC after attack
One of the most anticipated moments of Trump's campaign happened Monday, when former President Donald Trump named 39-year-old Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate.
July 16, 2024 at 2:32 PM
July 16, 2024 at 1:28 PM
How Vance as Trump’s VP pick could impact campaign
ABC News’ Jon Karl shares the reaction to former President Donald Trump choosing the Ohio senator as his new vice presidential candidate.
July 16, 2024 at 1:28 PM
July 16, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Trump elevates an ally in JD Vance and sets the course of the GOP's future: ANALYSIS
Donald Trump tapped a vocal defender in the form of Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, to join his ticket -- and in doing so, is helping set the course of the GOP's future.
July 16, 2024 at 4:25 AM
July 15, 2024 at 11:48 PM
The rise of JD Vance: From 'never-Trump guy' to VP pick
J.D. Vance could now reach new heights in his transformative career, as former President Donald Trump has selected him as his running mate.
July 15, 2024 at 11:48 PM
July 15, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Who is JD Vance, the Ohio senator and Trump's VP pick?
J.D. Vance jumped on the national stage eight years ago through his book "Hillbilly Elegy." Now he's Donald Trump's running mate.
July 15, 2024 at 7:48 PM
July 15, 2024 at 7:19 PM
What Trump's VP hopefuls have to say about accepting the 2024 election results
As Trump pushes false claims about the 2020 election, those in the running to be his VP pick have been cautious when asked if they'll accept the 2024 election results.
July 15, 2024 at 7:19 PM
July 15, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Previewing day 1 of the Republican National Convention
Former President Donald Trump will give is first speech since his attempted assassination and is expected to announced his running mate.
July 15, 2024 at 7:01 PM
July 15, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson discusses RNC week
The Republican senator says he's confident the convention will be a time for unity following the attempt on former President Donald Trump's life.
July 15, 2024 at 7:01 PM
July 14, 2024 at 6:28 PM
While Trump stresses unity, VP hopefuls and allies blame Biden for shooting
Donald Trump is calling for unity following the Butler shooting while some of his vice presidential hopefuls and allies have begun to shift blame onto Joe Biden.
July 14, 2024 at 6:28 PM
July 11, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Who is Doug Burgum?
Doug Burgum has been serving as the 33rd governor of North Dakota since 2016.
July 11, 2024 at 5:46 PM
July 11, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Who is Marco Rubio, the Florida senator and potential Trump VP pick?
When Florida Sen. Marco Rubio was first elected to Congress, he was seen as a rising star in the GOP. Now, he’s being looked at as a possible VP Pick for Donald Trump.
July 11, 2024 at 1:08 PM
July 11, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Who is Doug Burgum, North Dakota governor and potential Trump running mate?
Doug Burgum has come a long way since his failed presidential bid. Now, he's one of the top candidates under consideration for being Donald Trump's running mate.
July 11, 2024 at 1:07 PM
July 10, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Trump is trying to distance himself from Project 2025
Donald Trump wants to distance himself from Project 2025, a conservative plan to overhaul the government -- but it's led by many of his former administration officials.
July 10, 2024 at 10:51 AM
July 9, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Pence, anti-abortion Republicans denounce Trump-backed RNC platform
Former Vice President Mike Pence has joined a faction of conservatives decrying the 2024 RNC platform rubber-stamped by Donald Trump because of softened abortion language
July 9, 2024 at 8:40 PM
July 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Democrats' debate over Biden in stark contrast to GOP message discipline on Trump
After Joe Biden's disastrous debate, Democrats worried about the president's chances in November are mired in a debate of their own: shut up or shout louder.
July 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM
July 9, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Donald Trump will define 2024 RNC platform, committee members say
Different from 2016, it will show a party in lockstep with the former president.
July 9, 2024 at 9:58 AM
July 9, 2024 at 9:58 AM
RNC committee adopts GOP's 2024 policy platform -- including on abortion
The Republican National Committee's platform committee adopted a new GOP platform on Monday -- and it addresses the issue of abortion.
July 9, 2024 at 9:58 AM
July 9, 2024 at 9:09 AM
How Trump's top VP hopefuls have criticized him in the past
As Donald Trump gets closer to announcing his vice presidential pick, many of his top candidates have a long history of attacking him personally and politically.
July 9, 2024 at 9:09 AM
July 8, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Trump still loses some GOP primary voters to Haley: Will it matter when facing Biden?
Nikki Haley continues to win some votes against Donald Trump in the Republican primary, despite the former president clinching the party's nomination on March 12
July 8, 2024 at 7:35 PM
July 8, 2024 at 7:34 PM
After Alabama court ruling, Nikki Haley agrees that 'embryos, to me, are babies'
Nikki Haley said in a new interview that she agrees with an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are considered children in the state
July 8, 2024 at 7:34 PM
July 8, 2024 at 7:33 PM
How DeSantis and Haley see their potential paths to beating Trump
DeSantis and Haley see opportunity in New Hampshire and South Carolina to, somehow, cut into Trump's huge lead in popularity in the Republican primary
July 8, 2024 at 7:33 PM
July 8, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Florida Republican Party chair removed amid rape allegation he denies
Christian Ziegler, who is facing a rape allegation that he denies, on Monday was voted out as Florida Republican Party chair during a closed-door meeting in Tallahassee
July 8, 2024 at 7:32 PM
July 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM
DeSantis talks Trump, Black history, Disney, state of GOP primary and more
DeSantis sought to contrast himself with Trump while defending against criticism of his campaign and speaking about his plan for the southern border and other issues
July 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM
July 8, 2024 at 7:29 PM
DeSantis calls out Trump abortion comment as 'mistake': He's 'different' than in 2016
DeSantis criticized Trump for calling Florida's six-week abortion ban "terrible," with DeSantis accusing his 2024 rival of being "a different candidate" than 2016
July 8, 2024 at 7:29 PM
July 8, 2024 at 7:28 PM
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy wants to cut federal workforce by 75%
Vivek Ramaswamy said during a speech in the nation's capital on Wednesday that he wants to cut the federal workforce by 75% -- in part by dismantling the government.
July 8, 2024 at 7:28 PM
July 8, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Ron DeSantis ends presidential campaign before New Hampshire primary
Ron DeSantis is ending his 2024 Republican presidential campaign after failing to overtake Trump in polling or in the early vote
July 8, 2024 at 6:49 PM
July 8, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Nikki Haley argues Trump not getting 40% of primary voters is clue he'd lose to Biden
Trump only winning 60% of the vote in contested Republican races so far should be taken as a warning sign, Nikki Haley said on Monday
July 8, 2024 at 6:47 PM
July 1, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Donald Trump is having a very good few days. Republicans are giddy.
Former President Donald Trump has had a particularly good few days in his bid for a second term. And Republicans are feeling their oats.
July 1, 2024 at 10:31 PM
June 29, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Trump campaign memo signals plans to reduce national GOP platform
This memo did not specifically mention abortion or reproductive rights but doubled down on the notion that the new platform will reflect Trump's political stances.
June 29, 2024 at 9:16 PM
June 28, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Do debates still matter? Impact wanes amid polarization, viral competition: Experts
What used to be an important ritual in the presidential election cycle has lost some of its power, according to experts, as many voters have already made their decision.
June 28, 2024 at 6:39 PM
June 28, 2024 at 1:19 AM
5 things to watch for in the 1st 2024 general election debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in-person Thursday for the first of two presidential debates this year.
June 28, 2024 at 1:19 AM
June 27, 2024 at 2:56 AM
Republican adviser on winning strategies for Trump and Biden ahead of debate
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with a former senior adviser to Sen. Tim Scott’s (R-SC) campaign, Matt Gorman, before the presidential debate where both sides seek to gain support in a tight race.
June 27, 2024 at 2:56 AM
June 26, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Biden-Trump is the rematch many voters don't want. Could the debate change minds?
When former President Trump and President Biden debate later this week, they will be looking to appeal to voters – but many said are not looking forward to the rematch.
June 26, 2024 at 9:21 AM
1 month ago
Republicans use election security as campaign tactic
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with ABC News' Deputy Political Director Averi Harper and political strategist Mark McKinnon about both parties' tactics in advance of next week's presidential debate.
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Sen. Tim Scott says he stands by vote to certify 2020 election
Tim Scott, who is on the short list to be Donald Trump's running mate, said Sunday he stands by his vote on Jan. 6, 2021, to certify President Joe Biden's 2020 victory.
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Tim Scott on his vote to certify the 2020 election: ‘I will stand by that decision’
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Senator Tim Scott, R-S.C., on “This Week.”
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Republicans torn over Trump-backed Sam Brown, the nominee in key Nevada Senate race
Nevada Republican Sam Brown cruised to victory in the GOP Senate primary. Now, he'll have to compete against a well-heeled incumbent -- and Republicans are nervous.
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Trump wraps conversation with Republican lawmakers in DC
Former President Donald Trump met with GOP leaders on Capitol Hill.
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Trump-endorsed Nancy Mace projected to win South Carolina GOP primary
Voters in the Republican primary for South Carolina's 1st congressional district voted on Tuesday.
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Trump campaign, GOP seize on Hunter Biden verdict to escalate attacks on father
Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and Republican lawmakers are seizing on Hunter Biden's conviction to escalate their attacks on President Joe Biden.
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Trump endorses Sam Brown in Nevada Republican Senate primary
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Sam Brown in Nevada's Republican Senate primary on his social media platform Sunday night.
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Tim Scott working with PAC to bring Black, Hispanic voters to Trump
Sen. Tim Scott sees a path where Black and Hispanic voters could help former President Donald Trump win reelection.
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NRSC tells GOP candidates to support birth control ahead of contraception bill vote
The National Republican Senatorial Committee released a memo on Tuesday that advises GOP Senate candidates to underscore their support for birth control.
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House passes GOP bill to sanction ICC as it seeks arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The House passed a GOP-led bill that would impose sanctions on the ICC after its top prosecutor recommended war crimes charges against Israel's Netanyahu.
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Trump revives spat with McConnell over Senate leader mentioning 'candidate quality'
Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have again publicly split -- this time over the GOP's chances of retaking Congress in November
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2 months ago
GOP's 'law and order' message at odds with their defense of Trump: ANALYSIS
Republicans have long proclaimed themselves the party of "law and order." That philosophy, however, doesn't seem to have extended to the conviction of Donald Trump.
2 months ago
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Republicans are ramping up election fraud claims ahead of November
Republicans continue to embrace election denialism by pushing efforts to ban noncitizens from voting (which is already illegal).
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Trump endorses GOP Rep. Bob Good's primary challenger
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Rep. Bob Good's primary challenger, state legislator John McGuire.
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