Few Republicans rush to defend Rep. Gaetz in sex-trafficking probe

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Published
April 2, 2021

Few Republicans rush to defend Rep. Gaetz in sex-trafficking probe

The scrutiny of the conservative Florida Republican stems from the Trump-era Justice Department’s investigation into a Gaetz political ally, who was indicted last year and has pleaded not guilty to a number of federal crimes.
Published
March 26, 2021

Democrats seek government records in deadly Capitol riot probe

Hopes for a bipartisan, independent commission to study the attack are fading as Republicans have rejected the proposal.
Published
March 24, 2021

As senators debate voting rights act, Republicans try to make it hard to vote in many states

Despite no evidence of widespread fraud, Republicans are making their calls for restrictions under the banner of 'voting integrity.'
Published
February 11, 2021

Some Republicans unhappy with Trump want to chart a new course – maybe a new party

Evan McMullin, a former chief policy director to the Republican Conference who challenged Trump as an independent in 2016, helped organize the virtual meeting.
Published
November 17, 2020

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus

Grassley announced earlier Tuesday that he was quarantining after being exposed to the virus, and his office said he was showing no symptoms.
Published
October 7, 2020

Republicans see ‘grim’ Senate map and edge away from Trump

GOP strategists say the distancing reflects a startling erosion of support over a brutal 10-day stretch for the president.
Published
September 24, 2020

Donald Trump Jr. fires up a crowd in Auburn

The president's eldest son made a quick campaign stop Thursday at Rolly's Diner.
Published
August 28, 2020

Four people at RNC in Charlotte test positive for coronavirus, county says

The disclosures come after county health officials raised concerned about a lack of social distancing and mask wearing during the business meeting of the RNC in Charlotte on Monday.
Published
August 28, 2020

Republican convention takeaways: What virus? Fear motivates

President Donald Trump's nominvation acceptance speech was often foreboding, his new policies were few, and he gave only a vague idea of what four more years under him would bring
Published
August 27, 2020

Trump, on huge White House stage, decries Biden, defies pandemic

The president declares that 'at no time before have voters faced a clearer choice between two parties, two visions, two philosophies or two agendas.'