ELECTIONSTrump and advisers caught off guard by New York indictment
Advisers had privately counseled Trump that an indictment by a Manhattan grand jury involving hush-money payments to an adult-film star would not come for some time.
By Ashley Parker and Josh DawseyRepublican rivals, leaders rally around Donald Trump after indictment
Some GOP lawmakers and strategists see short-term gains for the former president in his quest for the nomination.
By Michael SchererNewsom forms new group to fight ‘rising authoritarianism’ in red states
The California governor, who is widely viewed as a potential future Democratic White House contender, plans to travel to “states where freedom is most under attack."
By Maeve RestonArizona Democrats to sue No Labels to block third-party challenge
The lawsuit claims that Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a Democrat, made an error in accepting signature petitions for the No Labels Party.
By Michael SchererGOP donors open to other Trump challengers as DeSantis tries to find footing
Interviews show the desire for a backup option in 2024 has intensified amid questions about the Florida governor.
By Maeve Reston and Michael SchererPro-DeSantis PAC hires senior team from Cruz, Trump, Youngkin campaigns
Never Back Down has set itself up to receive donations of unlimited value to support the Florida governor’s presidential ambitions.
By Michael SchererChristie repeatedly berates Trump in N.H., signals 2024 decision by June
Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie also portrayed himself as uniquely well positioned to take on the 45th president.
By Colby ItkowitzTrump extends election-rigging myth to his potential criminal charges
Trump repeatedly emphasized his false insistence that the 2020 election was stolen from him and suggested his political opponents were now bent on rigging the next election against him through the prospect of criminal charges.
By Isaac Arnsdorf and Hannah KnowlesTrump, under legal threat, tries to short-circuit DeSantis momentum
The former president holds his first rally of the 2024 campaign on Saturday, as he seeks to further slow his chief GOP rival.
By Isaac Arnsdorf, Isaac Stanley-Becker and Hannah KnowlesMike Pence’s aides recognize he may have to testify before grand jury
The former vice president’s advisers have privately accepted the possibility that the he might have to testify against former president Donald Trump during an election season.
By Michael SchererGOP 2024 hopefuls grapple with how to take on Trump
Many Republicans are quietly testing messages and discussing strategies to defeat him in their party’s upcoming presidential primary.
By Ashley Parker and Josh DawseyTrump campaign prepares for ‘new normal’: Running under indictment
The former president’s team is pressuring other Republicans to show support. But advisers privately acknowledged many potential risks.
By Isaac Arnsdorf, Josh Dawsey, Michael Scherer and Hannah KnowlesNikki Haley walks fine line on race, gender in appeal to GOP base
As she campaigns, Haley is at once seeking to accentuate her differences as a woman of color and offer reassurances that they are not impediments to achieving success.
By Dylan WellsMike Pence, unmoored from Donald Trump, finds his old voice
The former vice president is banking on Republicans returning to more traditional conservatism after the turbulent Trump era.
By Michael Scherer and Ashley ParkerNikki Haley, Tim Scott converge at S.C. forum as potential 2024 rivals
The former governor and current senator appear Saturday at an evangelical gathering in Charleston.
By Hannah KnowlesWhere the 2024 Republican presidential hopefuls stand on Ukraine
Disagreements among current and potential candidates about what the U.S. posture should be point to a potential longer-term debate as the field takes shape.
By Dylan WellsTrump-commissioned report undercut his claims of dead and double voters
A report buried by the former president’s campaign and obtained by The Post did not back up his claims of fraud and did not provide evidence to overturn the 2020 election.
By Josh DawseyMuch of the 2024 GOP field focuses on dark, apocalyptic themes
Most of the declared and potential Republican hopefuls feature rhetoric focused on existential dangers and demonizing Democrats.
By Ashley ParkerOn the trail, freewheeling Donald Trump counters scripted Ron DeSantis
As the former president hits the trail in earnest, his campaign is placing a strategic bet on more unscripted, up-close-and-personal moments.
By Isaac Arnsdorf, Josh Dawsey and Maeve RestonTrump claims violence he inspired on Jan. 6 was Pence’s fault
The former president suggested the riot could have been avoided if his vice president had cooperated in overturning the results.
By Isaac Arnsdorf and Maeve Reston