Elections

Democratic congressional candidates focus on abortion in a bid to regain the House

4:20pm January 22, 2024

by Susan Davis

House Democrats plan to campaign on abortion rights in key districts that will determine control of the chamber. Their efforts may be boosted by ballot initiatives in states like Arizona and Florida.

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Many GOP voters say they're more focused on candidates' values than electability

4:20pm January 22, 2024

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Republican voters want a candidate who can beat President Biden. But they're also not that worried about electing someone who is electable. Instead, it's much more about a candidate's values.

Biden isn't on the ballot in New Hampshire. Some Democrats will write his name in

4:20pm January 22, 2024

by Tamara Keith

President Biden shunned New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary. But state Democratic leaders have championed a write-in campaign, anyway.

Vice President Harris speaks about reproductive rights on Jan. 22, 2024 in Big Bend, Wis.

Why Vice President Harris went to Wisconsin today to talk about abortion

3:04pm January 22, 2024

by Deepa Shivaram

The vice president is hitting the road to talk about reproductive freedom, an issue Democrats want to highlight in the 2024 election. Her first stop marks the 51st anniversary of Roe v Wade.

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Former U.N. ambassador and 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley takes a selfie with voters at Mary Anne's Diner in Amherst, N.H.

Politics & Government

10 questions about the New Hampshire primary, including, 'Can anyone beat Trump?'

1:24pm January 22, 2024

by Domenico Montanaro

The state could be the last stand for Republicans who don't want Donald Trump to be their nominee again. There likely won't be another opportunity with such a moderate Republican electorate.

Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign event at Exeter High School in Exeter, N.H., on Sunday.

New Hampshire may be Nikki Haley's last chance to keep presidential hopes alive

1:04pm January 22, 2024

Haley is the only major candidate left facing former President Donald Trump. Even though she has her best polling numbers in N.H., which votes Tuesday, the rest of the calendar is an uphill battle.

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1,000 "Dark Brandon" signs were placed around Miami ahead of the third Republican Debate in Miami last November.

Politics & Government

Meme-ifying 2024: how some young organizers are working to get their peers engaged

11:27am January 22, 2024

by Elena Moore

Democrats are counting on young voters to come out in big numbers in 2024. And strategists say a strong online presence is a key way to keep them engaged. Which in part means, here come the memes.

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Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a campaign stop at Pub 52 on Jan. 15 in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa.

Politics & Government

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis drops out of the presidential race, endorses Trump

10:12pm January 21, 2024

by Jeongyoon Han

Days before the New Hampshire primary, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he's dropping his presidential bid after a second place finish in Iowa to former President Donald Trump.

Politics & Government

GOP race narrows ahead of New Hampshire primary

5:53pm January 21, 2024

As the New Hampshire presidential primary nears, the Republican race for the nomination has narrowed to just two candidates: Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.

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First Church of God Pastor Charles Hundley sings a hymn during the morning service, Sunday, Jan. 7, in Des Moines, Iowa. Former President Donald Trump and his rivals for the GOP nomination have pushed for endorsements from pastors and faith communities. Evangelicals and religious Christian groups are traditionally critical to the Republican Party.

'You gotta be tough': White evangelicals remain enthusiastic about Donald Trump

9:26am January 21, 2024

by Sarah McCammon

One takeaway from Iowa's Republican caucuses: evangelicals show no signs of backing away from Donald Trump. But some say even a small shift could make a big difference in November.

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