Trump campaign braces for Iowa battle as DeSantis team sees an opening
The former president faces well-funded resistance and other headwinds in the GOP’s first nominating contest, even as he pulls ahead in national polls.
By Isaac Arnsdorf, Hannah Knowles and Josh DawseySuper PAC forms to back Chris Christie’s likely GOP presidential bid
The new group shows how allies are preparing for the entrance of the former governor, who is one of the GOP’s most vociferous critics.
By Maeve RestonCalifornia Democrats divided on Dianne Feinstein serving to term’s end
In California, Sen. Dianne Feinstein's health status is still stirring consternation among her supporters and detractors alike.
By Maeve RestonN.D. Gov. Doug Burgum to launch GOP presidential bid June 7
Republican Doug Burgum, a wealthy software entrepreneur, is in his second term as North Dakota governor.
By Maeve Reston and Mariana AlfaroWho is running for president in 2024? Tracking candidates.
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 ChenRon DeSantis’s 2024 kickoff on Twitter is plagued by technical issues
It was an awkward start to a campaign that had already hit numerous roadblocks this spring, even as many Republicans still view DeSantis as the most formidable primary challenger to Donald Trump.
By Hannah Knowles and Faiz SiddiquiThe deepening radicalization of Donald J. Trump
Watch how the former president’s positions and rhetoric have grown more confrontational and extreme as he seeks a second term.
By Isaac Arnsdorf, Josh Dawsey and Adriana UseroConcerns about Biden’s reelection swamped by fear of Trump in swing voter focus groups
“Whatever the step above panicked is, that is what I feel about Trump,” said one of the voters, who picked Trump in 2016 then Biden in 2020
By Michael Scherer, Emily Guskin and Scott Clement‘Very uncomfortable’: Scott-Haley 2024 divide sparks GOP tensions in S.C.
The long-overlapping circles of the two Republicans are coming sharply into focus — and stoking anxieties in a state where everyone knows everyone in local politics.
By Marianne LeVine and Dylan WellsNorth Dakota governor films ads and moves toward GOP presidential run
Republican Doug Burgum is nearing a decision, according to two people familiar with his thinking.
By Maeve RestonRon DeSantis to enter 2024 presidential race next week
The second-term governor, widely considered at present to be the most viable GOP challenger to former president Donald Trump, has been laying the groundwork for a campaign for months.
By Hannah Knowles and Josh DawseyAntiabortion groups push 2024 GOP candidates to embrace national ban
The effort comes amid warning signs from polling and election results of Republican vulnerability on the issue of abortion.
By Michael Scherer and Josh DawseyMayoral losses deal blow to GOP in conservative strongholds
In upsets in Jacksonville, Fla., and Colorado Springs, Donna Deegan and Yemi Mobolade said they defeated their Republican opponents by focusing on local issues.
By Amy B WangTakeaways from Kentucky and Pennsylvania primary election results 2023
Republican Daniel Cameron makes history in Kentucky’s gubernatorial primary. Democrats hold on to their Pennsylvania House majority.
By Amber PhillipsParker wins Democratic mayoral primary in Philadelphia; Democrats hold Pa. state House
Cherelle Parker, a former state legislator and city councilor who framed herself as tough on crime, is a strong favorite to become the first female mayor of the city in November.
By Mariana Alfaro and Maeve RestonBreaking down the Philadelphia mayoral race
Philadelphia is one of the United States' last big cities to only have men as the top leader.
By Amber PhillipsA quick rundown of the Kentucky governor’s primary
Republicans will pick a nominee to try to unseat a popular Democratic governor who has managed to hang on in a red state.
By Amber PhillipsNikki Haley details speaking fees, corporate board position in disclosure
Some past GOP presidential candidates who were serving on corporate boards stepped down from those roles before entering the race for the nomination.
By Maeve RestonPence’s allies launch super PAC as he moves toward White House run
The group, blessed by Pence’s top aides and called “Committed to America,” is partially designed to build a positive image for the former vice president.
By Marianne LeVine and Josh DawseyBiden team aims to compete in North Carolina, test ground in Florida
The strategy could provide alternate paths to victory if the president falters in other battleground states, Democrats briefed on the plan said.
By Michael Scherer and Tyler Pager