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Following another big loss to Trump, Haley calls Nevada ‘a scam’ and says she’s focused elsewhere
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (LAS VEGAS) — Following a bruising defeat in the Nevada’s Republican primary on Tuesday, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley sought to brush off the fact that she came in second to “none [Read More…]
Senate Republicans block bipartisan national security supplemental bill from moving forward
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — As expected, the Senate’s vote to advance the bipartisan national security supplemental bill with the negotiated border provisions failed on Wednesday. It’s the first of two votes Senate Majority Leader Chuck [Read More…]
In defense of internal polling
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Internal polls are the middle children of the world of elections analysis: often ignored, desperate for attention and chronically misunderstood. But, also like middle children, internal polls are keen [Read More…]
Nikki Haley beaten by ‘None of these candidates’ option in quirky Nevada primary
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In Nevada’s unusual primary system, which includes a primary and caucus, Nikki Haley, the only Republican in the race aside from Donald Trump, was trounced by “None of these candidates,” [Read More…]
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel discussed stepping down with Trump, sources say
RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel delivers remarks before the NBC News Republican Presidential Primary Debate at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County on Nov. 8, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty [Read More…]
Special counsel in Biden classified docs probe expects to issue report ‘in coming days’: Sources
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (WASHINGTON) — Special counsel Robert Hur has completed his investigation into classified documents found at a number of properties associated with President Joe Biden and is expected to [Read More…]
In stunning defeat, House Republicans fail to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border
Michael Godek/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In a stunning defeat, a Republican-led push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed on Tuesday. The final vote was 214-216. Four Republicans defected and joined all Democrats present [Read More…]
Appeals court rejects Trump’s immunity claim in federal election interference case
SimpleImages/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals has rejected former President Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity as it pertains to his federal election interference case. “For the purpose [Read More…]
Former State Dept. contracted diplomatic security officer arrested on Jan. 6 charges
Jason Marz/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A former State Department contracted officer responsible for diplomatic security was arrested Tuesday on charges that he breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Kevin Alstrup was charged with four [Read More…]
Mayorkas impeachment updates: Debate concludes on attempt for historic ouster
Michael Godek/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The House on Tuesday will vote on a Republican-led resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the southern border. The articles of impeachment accuse Mayorkas, [Read More…]
What to know about the Supreme Court arguments in the Trump 14th Amendment case
Rudy Sulgan/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday will take up a historic case that could decide whether Donald Trump is ineligible for the 2024 ballot under Section 3 of the 14th [Read More…]
‘We have no real chance here to make a law,’ McConnell says of embattled Senate border deal
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Senate’s bipartisan border deal is teetering on collapse Tuesday as many Republicans say they will block the procedural vote set for later this week — a frustrating loss for [Read More…]
Mayorkas impeachment updates: Debate begins on attempt for historic ouster
Michael Godek/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The House on Tuesday will vote on a Republican-led resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the southern border. The articles of impeachment accuse Mayorkas, [Read More…]
Biden blames Trump for bringing border deal to verge of collapse
Annabelle Gordon/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden said one person is to blame for the seeming collapse of a bipartisan package to change immigration policy and provide aid to Ukraine and Israel: [Read More…]
Christie calls hot mic moment ‘a complete mistake’ in first interview since leaving race
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Former Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie, in his first interview since leaving the 2024 race last month, is addressing how a hot mic moment partially overshadowed the final moments of his [Read More…]
Border Patrol union backs Senate immigration bill despite House GOP opposition
grandriver/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The union that represents front-line Border Patrol agents supports the Senate immigration reform bill, saying the new authorities it gives agents to turn migrants away are a key step in the [Read More…]
Chris Christie predicts ‘huge personnel problem’ if Trump is reelected to ‘vendetta presidency’
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Former Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie, in an exclusive new interview with ABC News about a month after he suspended his 2024 campaign, warned that if Donald Trump is reelected, his [Read More…]
House to vote on GOP-led push to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border
Michael Godek/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The House on Tuesday will vote on a Republican-led resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the southern border. The articles of impeachment accuse Mayorkas, [Read More…]
Should Justice Thomas recuse in 14th Amendment case because of wife’s Jan. 6 role?
In this Dec. 19, 2023, file photo, Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas attend a memorial service for former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at the National Cathedral in [Read More…]
Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection
Republican presidential candidate, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley delivers remarks at her primary-night rally at the Grappone Conference Center, on Jan. 23, 2024, in Concord, New Hampshire. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Nikki Haley’s presidential [Read More…]