Republican

Trump's Party Is Not Your Granddaddy's GOP, But It's Been Building Over Time

12:15pm July 18, 2016

by Ron Elving

If it had not grown so strong in the South, among displaced workers, white evangelicals and older white males without college degrees, the GOP might not be crowning a champion chosen by these voters.

"I don't want people to think I'm grandstanding — which I'm not," Trump told the New York Times recently.

Politics & Government

Despite Trump's Promise For 'Showbiz' Convention, Tradition Appears To Be Winning

2:24pm July 01, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Trump seems to be wrestling with his impulse as an entertainer and marketer, and the promises he's made to Republican leaders to appropriately carry "the mantle" of the party.

First GOP Incumbent Is Ousted As Conservatives Defeat One-Time Ally

11:18pm June 07, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

North Carolina Rep. Renee Ellmers is the first Republican incumbent to lose a primary this year, the victim of heavy conservative spending against her and a new congressional map.

Corporate Funds Pledged For Republican Convention Under Fire

6:02am May 22, 2016

by Peter Overby

Some groups are putting pressure on corporations that have pledged money for the Republican convention saying it would help promote Donald Trump and compromise their policies against discrimination.

Democratic Rep. Tammy Duckworth is running against Illinois Republican Sen. Mark Kirk.

Women Look To Make History In 2016 Senate Races

10:24am May 16, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Democrats believe a perfect storm of the first female presidential nominee coupled with Donald Trump as a foil will help them take back the Senate with female challengers.

How Many Levels Can You Count In The Ryan-Trump Chess Game?

10:34am May 13, 2016

by Ron Elving

Speaker Paul Ryan is widely regarded as a thought leader in his party and in the conservative movement, generally. He speaks often of principles, and he seems to mean it. He has yet to back Trump.

A Facebook official said the company has found no evidence to back up allegations that company contractors suppressed stories of interest to conservatives in its trending topics section.

Is Facebook Suppressing Politically Conservative Content?

6:09pm May 10, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The fallout continues after the tech website Gizmodo published an article on Monday alleging that Facebook wasn't just relying on algorithms to identify trending topics on the social media platform.

Jeb Bush Won't Vote For Trump: 'I Cannot Support His Candidacy'

5:49pm May 06, 2016

Trump's former 2016 presidential rivals Jeb Bush and Lindsey Graham both said Friday they cannot support their party's de facto White House nominee.

Republican Ted Cruz makes a campaign stop at the Bravo Cafe Monday in Osceola, Ind. The Hoosier State might be Cruz's last chance to stop Donald Trump from getting the nomination.

4 Things To Watch In The Indiana Primary

6:08pm May 03, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

How much will Donald Trump pad his lead, and what will Ted Cruz do next? Even if Bernie Sanders wins, Hillary Clinton's lead is virtually insurmountable. And the GOP Senate primary is one to watch.

Mr. Trump Comes To Washington To Begin GOP Outreach, Promote New Hotel

7:52pm March 21, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The Republican took a detour from the campaign trail on Monday to try to build relationships with GOP officials — while also promoting his latest signature building just blocks from the White House.