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Mike Pence all-in on ‘election integrity’ push

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday said he shares the concerns of voters over the "significant voting irregularities and numerous instances of officials setting aside state election law" in the 2020 presidential election.

March 3, 2021

Kamala Harris silent on Andrew Cuomo scandal as Anna Ruch reveals wedding incident

Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been a champion of the #MeToo movement, isn't saying anything about the increasing number of women accusing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment.

March 2, 2021

White House pressed on Cuomo’s role at National Governors Association

The White House dodged on the chance to weigh in Tuesday on whether New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should step down as chair of the National Governors Association because of allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct.

March 2, 2021

Mike Pence missing in action as Donald Trump makes triumphant return

As former President Donald Trump teased his political comeback to conservatives this weekend, his one-time wingman, ex-Vice President Mike Pence, was nowhere to be found.

March 1, 2021

Trump at CPAC revamps MAGA movement to fight Biden agenda

Former President Donald Trump burst back onto the political stage Sunday and refashioned his MAGA movement into a fierce opposition effort against the Biden White House and the Democratic-run Congress.

February 28, 2021

Trump at CPAC hints at 2024 White House run

Former President Donald Trump on Sunday hinted at a 2024 run for the White House, prompting cheers from the crowd here at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

February 28, 2021

Trump tells CPAC that movement is just getting started

Former President Donald Trump said Sunday the MAGA movement he started four years ago is far from over and promised to continue to fight on behalf of his loyal followers.

February 28, 2021

Donald Trump CPAC speech to call for GOP unity

Former President Donald Trump on Sunday is expected to call for unity in the Republican Party when he gives his first speech since leaving office.

February 28, 2021

Kevin McCarthy bets his house on winning House GOP majority in 2022: ‘Not a chance’ of losing

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Saturday declared a Republican takeover of the House majority a sure bet in 2022, saying he'd literally bet his actual house on the election.

February 27, 2021

Trump official Richard Grenell signals run to oust Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom

Richard Grenell, a former top official in the Trump administration, on Saturday gave the strongest signal yet that he will run to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a recall election.

February 27, 2021

Donald Trump reigns supreme at CPAC

Former President Donald Trump has gone from reject to ruler of the roost at the nation's largest annual gathering of conservative activists.

February 26, 2021

Sen. Rick Scott woos CPAC to bridge divide between Trump, Mitch McConnell

Sen. Rick Scott walked on stage at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference with a foot in two worlds -- straddling the divide between the Republican Party establishment and the base that is wedded to former President Donald Trump.

February 26, 2021

Josh Hawley: ‘I’m not backing down’

Sen. Josh Hawley vowed Friday at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida, that he will not bow down in the face of the criticism he has faced over his decision to object to the certification of votes in the 2020 presidential election.

February 26, 2021

Ted Cruz gets Trump treatment at CPAC: ‘Love you, Teddy!’

Sen. Ted Cruz on Friday was swarmed by fans at CPAC who showered him with adoration usually reserved for former President Donald Trump.

February 26, 2021

Cruz jokes Orlando is nice, but not as nice as Cancun

Sen. Ted Cruz is poking fun at the backlash he has received over traveling to Mexico as a winter storm wreaked havoc on his constituents in Texas.

February 26, 2021

Ted Cruz at CPAC pushes back: ‘Who is John Boehner?’

Sen. Ted Cruz on Friday countered the contempt John Boehner has shown for him by telling grassroots activists gathered here for the Conservative Political Action Conference that the former Republican speaker of the House is a nobody.

February 26, 2021

Reopening facility for unaccompanied minors is ‘best option’: White House

The White House said Thursday the decision to reopen a facility in Texas to house unaccompanied immigrant minors trying to enter the country is the best available option at the moment -- citing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic and the safety of the children.

February 25, 2021

White House defends Neera Tanden

The White House on Thursday pushed back against the idea that it underestimated the blowback Neera Tanden would face from members of Congress in her confirmation battle over "mean tweets" from her past.

February 25, 2021

Steve Scalise: News ‘disinformation’ is a problem on left and right

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise suggested Wednesday the Democrats' rush to silence conservative-leaning media outlets smacks of hypocrisy.

February 24, 2021

Jonathan Turley slams Dems’ ‘slippery slope toward censorship’ of conservative outlets

The Democrat-led rush to sideline media outlets such as Fox and Newsmax that they accused of disseminating "disinformation" ran into strong opposition Wednesday from Republicans and free speech advocates who warned that the push puts the nation on a slippery slope toward state-controlled censorship.

February 24, 2021