Vance brings son to cast his vote in Ohio primaries, tries to woo Iowa GOP voters Vance’s visit coincides with Iowans grappling with elevated prices for gas and fertilizer The Independent UK · May 5
Trump’s tax refund promises from the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ are temporary, the ‘sugar high will be short lived’ Trump didn’t account for inflation. We Got This Covered · Feb 9
Exits by Tillis and Bacon demonstrate Trump’s enduring grip on modern GOP - Roll Call The looming departures of Sen. Thom Tillis and Rep. Don Bacon are another sign of President Donald Trump's firm grip on the Republican Party. Roll Call · Jul 1, 2025
As Democrats face leadership vacuum, Republicans look for new boogeymen - Roll Call Lack of a clear Democratic villain isn’t just a challenge for GOP ad makers. It’s a sign of a leadership vacuum within the Democratic Party. Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025
Kamala Harris Ready To Debate Donald Trump Vice President Kamala Harris challenges former President Donald Trump to a debate, highlighting the importance of showcasing differences for voters. Top News · Jul 26, 2024
Biden's new move is playing offense on border politics. But will voters be swayed? President Biden is now blaming Republicans for the crisis at the southern border after they blocked a bipartisan bill to fund more border security. But there are limits to the strategy. WEKU · Feb 9, 2024
MAGA or moderate? New Hampshire Republicans decide for their state, and the party The tight race between Donald Trump and Nikki Haley has thrown a spotlight on the identity crisis within the Republican party and the debate between populism and small-government conservatism. WEKU · Jan 23, 2024
Up First Briefing: Garland testifies; interest rate update; depression-fighting habits Attorney General Merrick Garland will appear before the House Judiciary Committee. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady. These seven habits help reduce depression. WEKU · Sep 20, 2023
Tired of the Republican primary, GOP frontrunner Donald Trump shifts focus to Biden Former President Donald Trump is escalating his attacks on President Biden in another sign his campaign is looking past the Republican primaries — and focusing more on the general election ahead. WEKU · Sep 20, 2023
Once the leading alternative to Trump, turnover in the DeSantis team spells trouble The governor of Florida, who consistently polls second in the race, has been named by many as the successor to Trump. But he has failed to gain in the polls and personnel issues roil his campaign. WEKU · Sep 5, 2023
Hurricane, shooting test DeSantis leadership as he trades the campaign trail for crisis management First a shooting, then a storm The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
The big-money donors backing both DeSantis and RFK Jr. They say it's not just a push to move past former Trump and make Biden's path more difficult. Axios · Jul 12, 2023
GOP presidential candidates of color walk a 'tightrope' as they discuss race The Republican presidential field is the most diverse it has ever been, raising questions about race, identity and immigration for candidates of color in an overwhelmingly white party. WEKU · Jun 14, 2023
Rape lawsuit trial puts spotlight back on Trump and women Former President Donald Trump’s behavior toward women has long been a source of flashpoints in his political career The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023 DeSantis faces setbacks as potential Trump indictment looms over 2024 race First came Ron DeSanctimonious. Then came RINO Ron, depicting Gov. Ron DeSantis as a Republican In Name Only. Over the weekend, the world got Ron Dukakis, conflating DeSantis with Democratic presidential loser Michael Dukakis.
Orlando Sentinel · Mar 26, 2023 Trump’s 2016 targets say DeSantis faces dilemma of when to fight back ORLANDO, Fla. — Veterans of the 2016 Republican presidential primaries remember how Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio attempted to remain above the fray when it came to taking on Donald Trump directly, only to respond too little, too late to stave off defeat.
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023 Anti-Trump GOP voters mostly loyal in 2022, but not entirely Donald Trump may hold a tight grasp on much of the Republican base, but there's a notable minority of GOP voters who don’t consider themselves members of his “Make America Great Again” movement
Axios · Mar 11, 2023 House GOP's spending plans could threaten key Senate races Several House Republicans are likely to run for Senate.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 6, 2023 Doyle McManus: DeSantis wants to displace Trump as the GOP's 2024 nominee. But he has hurdles to overcome Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn't announced that he's running for president, but he's doing a convincing job of acting like a candidate.
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023 Trump set to headline diminished gathering of conservatives The annual Conservative Political Action Conference was once one of the premier gatherings on the GOP campaign calendar
Tribune News Service · Feb 19, 2023 DeSantis is trying to turn Trump’s biggest win into a liability Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is betting he can use one of Donald Trump's biggest successes to turn voters against the former president.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Feb 9, 2023 Trump’s escalating criticisms force early political dilemma for DeSantis WASHINGTON — Ron DeSantis on Wednesday shot back at the latest barrage of criticisms from Donald Trump, arguing that he was focused on delivering results for Florida and not trying to “smear other Republicans.”
Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2023 The pandemic is central to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ brand. Will voters still care in 2024? TAMPA, Fla. — Fresh off his inauguration and two weeks into his second term, Gov. Ron DeSantis called a news conference to announce one of his first policy proposals since his reelection. It trod familiar ground.
Axios · Dec 7, 2022 COVID could be DeSantis' secret weapon in 2024 The way he handled 2020 was much more in line with where the GOP is now.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 28, 2022 Doyle McManus: Can Ron DeSantis ride the culture war to the White House? If you've been yearning for a preview of the battle for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, the place to be last weekend was Las Vegas, where the Republican Jewish Coalition held what some attendees cheekily called a "kosher cattle call" for potential candidates.