Ron DeSantis eyes June for 2024 campaign launch as poll numbers falter
The timing of the formal announcement is critical with DeSantis’s poll numbers falling and donors losing confidence that he is the best Republican candidate.
U.S. House Republicans pass debt-ceiling hike, hoping to spur Biden to talks
The bill isn't expected to pass the Senate, but the mostly partisan 217-215 vote is a win for Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on an issue that rattled investors and markets.
Ron DeSantis' showdown with Disney carries political risk
While DeSantis has tried to portray himself as a trustworthy, pro-growth steward of Florida’s economy, his stance on Disney has left some deep-pocketed Republican donors befuddled.
Trump rematch may be Biden’s best bet, polls show
Still, a majority of Americans remain unsure about the president’s accomplishments over the past two years and the economy remains a particular concern.
U.S. presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis praises Japan defense buildup in visit to Tokyo
The two-day trip by the Florida governor was seen as an attempt to bolster his defense and diplomatic chops before throwing his hat into the ring.
As Ron DeSantis stumbles, anti-Trump Republicans fear a rerun in 2024 campaign
While the party's nomination race is still in its early days, the angst among "Never Trumpers" is a sign the former president could be gaining momentum over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Trump’s indictment sparked $15.4 million fundraising bonanza
Almost 98% of the donations since the indictment on March 30 came from donors who gave less than $200, and 24% came from first-time contributors to Trump.
Trump’s charges bring doubts, hopes and uncertainty in both parties
To some Republicans and Democrats, the charges appeared flimsy and less consequential than many had hoped. To others, the case had the potential to reverberate politically.
A world with Putin and Trump in the dock
The recent indictments of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump highlight the law’s growing, and potentially dangerous, dominion in politics.
'October surprise’ fears bring out the worst in U.S. politicians
Donald Trump isn’t alone or the first politician to attempt to do whatever it took to ensure his campaign survived or secured an election victory.
New York plans for Trump surrender with barricades and courtroom closings
The former U.S. president is due to be arraigned at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse Tuesday afternoon, after his indictment in a grand jury probe over hush money paid to a porn star.
Biden's strategic silence on Trump may be tested in days ahead
Joe Biden's strategy on Trump has been simple: silence is golden. The White House plans to continue that approach even though Trump has been indicted.
