Nikki Haley to make antiabortion pitch with eye on swing voters

Haley is set to deliver a speech Tuesday aiming to put her stamp on the issue as an unapologetic antiabortion voice who can nonetheless win back moderates who other Republican candidates alienated in the midterms.

By Michael Scherer and Dylan WellsApril 24, 2023

Tracking presidential candidates for the 2024 election

We are tracking the Democrats and Republicans who have announced they are running for president in the 2024 election and who might announce next.

By Hannah Knowles, Amy B Wang, Kati Perry and Szu Yu ChenApril 24, 2023

Democrats reluctant about Biden 2024, but they see no other choice

They are lukewarm about picking Biden as their nominee, but many believe he may be the best hope of preventing a second Trump term and fighting extremism.

By Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Sabrina Rodriguez, Colby Itkowitz, Meryl Kornfield and Dylan WellsApril 24, 2023

In Iowa, Pence draws direct contrast with Trump on abortion

The former vice president, who has made moves toward launching a presidential run, rejected the idea that laws should be left solely to each state.

By Dylan WellsApril 23, 2023

Trump touts authoritarian vision for second term: ‘I am your justice’

The former president is proposing deploying the military domestically, purging the federal workforce and building futuristic cities from scratch.

By Isaac Arnsdorf and Jeff SteinApril 21, 2023

Abortion divides 2024 candidates and confounds many within the GOP

Presidential hopefuls have struggled to settle on a position amid warning signs that Republicans are on the wrong side of public opinion on abortion rights.

By Josh Dawsey, Colby Itkowitz, Caroline Kitchener and Maeve RestonApril 20, 2023

DeSantis group plans field program, showing the expanding role of super PACs

The Never Back Down group backing the Florida governor’s potential 2024 bid aims to conduct many activities traditionally handled by a candidate’s official campaign.

By Michael Scherer, Isaac Stanley-Becker and Ashley ParkerApril 19, 2023

Trump team prepares to fight efforts to block him from ballots over Jan. 6

Attorneys from two nonprofits plan to argue that the U.S. Constitution bars Trump from office because he engaged in an insurrection during the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

By Michael SchererApril 18, 2023

You asked: Why are Republicans so focused on ‘wokeness’?

Why are Republicans so focused on ‘wokeness’? We answered this reader question in a recent live chat.

By Hannah KnowlesApril 17, 2023

You asked: Would ranked-choice voting help or hurt Trump?

How would ranked-choice voting affect Republicans in 2024? We answered this reader question in a recent live chat.

By Michael SchererApril 17, 2023

Biden adviser resigns to prepare for House bid in Rhode Island

Gabe Amo, a special assistant to President Biden, will join what’s expected to be a crowded field of Democrats vying to replace retiring Rep. David N. Cicilline.

By Michael SchererApril 16, 2023

Nikki Haley’s campaign vastly overstated her fundraising

Instead of the $11 million touted by her campaign, Haley brought in about $8.3 million, not all of which can be used for her presidential bid.

By Isaac Stanley-Becker and Dylan WellsApril 16, 2023

Mike Pompeo won’t run for president in 2024, says future run possible

The former secretary of state and CIA director said he was not running because of "personal" reasons.

By Andrea SalcedoApril 14, 2023

Trump, in legal peril, draws cheers at NRA convention; Pence draws boos

The contrasting receptions reflected Trump’s standing as the polling leader in the Republican presidential primary, as well as the challenges confronting Pence as he makes moves toward entering the race.

By Dylan WellsApril 14, 2023

Tim Scott says he would sign ‘the most conservative pro-life legislation’ Congress can pass

The South Carolina senator has given a series of conflicting and vague answers on banning abortion since he launched his 2024 presidential bid

By Colby Itkowitz and Maeve RestonApril 14, 2023

Tim Scott backs 20-week abortion ban but avoids stance on medication

The South Carolina Republican, who has launched a presidential exploratory committee, was pressed on the issue during a trip to New Hampshire.

By Maeve RestonApril 13, 2023

‘A third option’: Haley-Scott rivalry intensifies in GOP presidential race

The Iowa split screen featuring the two South Carolinians amounted to the opening round of an frenetic competition within the 2024 primary.

By Maeve Reston and Dylan WellsApril 12, 2023

Republican Sen. Tim Scott launches presidential exploratory committee

The move signals in the strongest terms yet Sen. Tim Scott's intent to enter the 2024 Republican presidential race.

By Colby Itkowitz and Maeve RestonApril 12, 2023

Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin announces reelection bid in Wisconsin

She is latest battleground incumbent to announce plans for reelection as Democrats seek to maintain their narrow Senate majority on a difficult 2024 map.

By Dylan WellsApril 12, 2023

Trump says criminal conviction wouldn’t stop him from running for president

The former president also heaped praise on foreign dictators in an interview with Fox News’ Tucker Carlson.

By Isaac ArnsdorfApril 11, 2023