McCarthy’s exit changes little: House Republicans are still lost
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) had assembled a photo line Thursday morning just off the House floor for anyone who wanted a picture with the ex-speaker before he cast his last…
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Trump quotes Putin condemning American democracy, praises autocrat Orban
DURHAM, N.H. — Republican poll leader Donald Trump approvingly quoted autocrats Vladimir Putin of Russia and Viktor Orban of Hungary, part of an ongoing effort to deflect from his criminal…
DeSantis wanted to change the way campaigns were funded. Then the fights started.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the Republican presidential race with an unmatched war chest and a $269 million plan to change how campaigns are usually funded. His first campaign manager,…
Race to replace Rep. Jennifer Wexton in Northern Virginia gets crowded
With the glare of the November elections fading, voters in Northern Virginia’s 10th Congressional District are set to be flooded with campaign brochures, TV ads and knocks on their doors…
Trump’s deal with LIV Golf is awkward for his impeachment-happy allies
During an interview on Fox Business on Thursday, House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) soberly explained why he and his colleagues believed that President Biden should be investigated for possible…
New Hampshire governor’s prediction: A Haley landslide in his state
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) has been a thorn in Donald Trump’s side for quite some time. This week, he upped the ante, offering his endorsement for Trump’s 2024…
Here’s how much a criminal conviction could hurt Trump in 2024
The 2024 election could well hinge on whether Donald Trump is convicted of a crime next year. That’s if the polls are to be believed — and if people are…
GOP-backed Pilip to face ex-congressman Suozzi to replace Santos in special election
Republicans in New York designated Mazi Melesa Pilip, a local legislator in Nassau County, to run to replace expelled representative George Santos (R-N.Y.) in Congress during a special election next…
Mort Engelberg, produced Hollywood films and Clinton campaign, dies at 86
Mort Engelberg, a one-time photojournalist who made his way to Hollywood as a producer for movies including “Smokey and the Bandit” and “The Big Easy,” then brought his eye for…
How firm Trump’s grip on the 2024 GOP nomination is, in one chart
The fact that Donald Trump is the huge favorite to win the 2024 GOP nomination isn’t news. But if the question is whether anyone can feasibly overtake him, it’s possible…