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Pence qualifies for Republican presidential candidates debate in Milwaukee

Former Vice President Mike Pence has met the requirements to appear at the first Republican primary debate, placing another major contender on the Milwaukee stage as former President Donald Trump waffles on whether he'll show up on Aug. 23.

August 8, 2023

Election on constitution leads up to abortion vote; Issue I outcome to help sway Ohio law

Ohio voters will decide Tuesday whether future changes to the state constitution require a simple majority or 60% support, a decision that will have a major impact on a November fight over a pro-choice abortion measure.

August 7, 2023

Senate GOP leader McConnell receives boos, chants of ‘retire’ at Kentucky’s annual political picnic

Former President Donald Trump on Monday piled on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell by agreeing with Kentuckians who mercilessly booed him at the annual "Fancy Farm" picnic on Saturday.

August 7, 2023

Trump wants Judge Tanya S. Chutkan to recuse herself from 2020 election case

Former President Donald Trump said Monday the federal judge appointed to preside over his latest criminal case should recuse herself.

August 7, 2023

DeSantis on Trump: ‘Of course he lost’ in 2020

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says "of course" President Biden won in 2020 because he is the man sitting in the White House, offering an emphatic verdict on former President Donald Trump's claims that the election was stolen as the pair square off in the 2024 Republican primary.

August 7, 2023

Nancy Pelosi: Trump looked like a ‘scared puppy’ after Washington court appearance

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says former President Donald Trump looked like a "sad puppy" following his arraignment on charges he led a conspiracy against the American people following his 2020 election loss.

August 4, 2023

Dozens of Democrats push for televised Trump trial on conspiracy charges

Dozens of House Democrats are pushing the federal courts to televise former President Donald Trump's trial in Washington on charges that he led a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results, saying the American public must hear the evidence directly and understand the outcome.

August 4, 2023

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff to Jewish youth: ‘We have your back’

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff told Jewish youth that the Biden White House has "got your back" during a visit to his old summer camp Thursday as the U.S. suffers an uptick in antisemitic incidents and waning Democratic support for Israel.

August 3, 2023

Former AG Barr says he thinks Trump knew he lost the 2020 election

Former Attorney General William P. Barr says he thinks former President Donald Trump knew he lost the 2020 election but pursued efforts to overturn the results anyway.

August 3, 2023

Vice President Harris hosts Mongolia’s prime minister to promote tourism, critical mineral trade

Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday said the U.S. and Mongolia will sign an "open skies" agreement, paving the way for direct flights between the countries, and are discussing ways the mineral-rich Asian nation can bolster its trade with American partners.

August 2, 2023

Chris Christie: Trump’s actions after the 2020 election a ‘stain’ on the country

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says events at the White House following the 2020 election were a "disgrace" and "stain" on the country after special counsel Jack Smith indicted former President Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the results.

August 2, 2023

Bidens enjoy ‘Oppenheimer,’ while special counsel files indictment on Trump

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden enjoyed the movie "Oppenheimer" at a public viewing in Delaware while Washington assessed the fallout from the newest indictment to hit former President Donald Trump.

August 2, 2023

VP Harris uses Biden’s vacation week to audition for his job

Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping into the spotlight while President Biden is on a summer beach vacation, embracing what critics say is her status as the de facto incumbent because of her boss' advanced age.

August 1, 2023

N.J. Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver dies after sudden hospitalization

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver died after being hospitalized this week for an undisclosed medical issue, her family said Tuesday.

August 1, 2023

Gov. DeSantis invites VP Harris to Florida to discuss Black history updates

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is inviting Vice President Kamala Harris to return to Florida to discuss the state's new curriculum for Black history.

August 1, 2023

Virus remains Biden focus as NIH launches long COVID trials

The National Institutes of Health on Monday said it's launching trials to test drugs and other treatments for long COVID, a mysterious condition that affects millions of people after they catch the coronavirus.

July 31, 2023

Trump expects new indictment ‘any day now,’ lays groundwork to cast Smith probe as Biden diversion

Former President Donald Trump predicted Monday he will be indicted by special counsel Jack Smith "any day now" over his activities following the 2020 election.

July 31, 2023

Former Ark. Gov. Asa Hutchinson says GOP rivals shouldn’t float pardon for Trump

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is scolding the rest of the 2024 GOP field for floating a pardon for ex-President Donald Trump as part of their pitch to primary voters.

July 31, 2023

Trump enjoys a 37-point lead in high-profile poll of GOP presidential field

Former President Donald Trump trounces his GOP rivals by whopping margins across all demographic groups ahead of the 2024 race, according to a poll released Monday that underscores the tall task for his primary challengers.

July 31, 2023

Biden to host leaders of South Korea, Japan at Camp David

President Biden plans to host the leaders of Japan and South Korea for a trilateral summit on Aug. 18 at Camp David in Maryland, the White House said Friday.

July 28, 2023