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November 24, 2023, 6:13 PM

History shows House expulsions are rare. Will GOP Rep. George Santos join the list?

Only five times in history has a member of the U.S. House of Representatives been expelled. Embattled Rep. Santos is facing another attempt to make him the sixth.
November 24, 2023, 6:13 PM
History shows House expulsions are rare. Will GOP Rep. George Santos join the list?
November 23, 2023, 10:16 AM

Republican candidates push to topple Trump in Iowa in final weeks before caucus

Republican presidential candidates are focusing on their Iowa ground game with weeks to go until Jan. 15 caucus
November 23, 2023, 10:16 AM
Republican candidates push to topple Trump in Iowa in final weeks before caucus
November 22, 2023, 9:11 AM

Republican presidential hopefuls vie for key endorsement in New Hampshire

Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and Chris Christie are hoping to gain the support of Gov. Chris Sununu.
November 22, 2023, 9:11 AM
Republican presidential hopefuls vie for key endorsement in New Hampshire
November 19, 2023, 5:59 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson facing pressure from GOP hardliners

Johnson, speaker for less than a month, may be facing a fight from fellow Republicans when they return from Thanksgiving break to vote on government funding cuts.
November 19, 2023, 5:59 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson facing pressure from GOP hardliners
November 19, 2023, 6:06 AM

GOP secures all elected statewide offices in Louisiana, after Republican victories Saturday

Republicans swept runoffs for attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer
November 19, 2023, 6:06 AM
November 18, 2023, 5:53 PM

Fears of political violence are growing as the 2024 campaign heats up and conspiracy theories evolve

Extremism experts fear threat of politically motivated violence will intensify.
November 18, 2023, 5:53 PM
Violence fears grow as 2024 campaign heats up and conspiracy theories evolve
November 17, 2023, 1:58 PM

Ron DeSantis picks up 10 South Carolina endorsements from former backers of Tim Scott's campaign

Ron DeSantis has picked up 10 endorsements in South Carolina from former backers of Sen. Tim Scott’s presidential campaign
November 17, 2023, 1:58 PM
Ron DeSantis picks up 10 S.C. endorsements from former backers of Tim Scott campaign
November 17, 2023, 1:01 AM

Senate Republicans grow frustrated over Tuberville military blockade

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville continued to block the military nominees from being confirmed on the floor Wednesday night.
November 17, 2023, 1:01 AM
Senate Republicans grow frustrated over Tuberville military blockade
November 16, 2023, 8:59 PM

GOP senators' latest effort to end Tuberville's military nominee blockade goes through the night -- and fails

In another long night of Republican infighting, a group of senators again failed to maneuver around GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockade of military nominations.
November 16, 2023, 8:59 PM
GOP senators try again -- and fail -- to end Tuberville's military nominee blockade
November 15, 2023, 4:08 PM

Who might Trump pick as his vice president?

In the 538 politics chat, we break down the race to become former President Donald Trump's VP pick.
November 15, 2023, 4:08 PM
Who's the front-runner to be Trump's VP pick?
November 14, 2023, 10:57 PM

Rep. Burchett alleges Rep. McCarthy elbowed him

The congressman from Tennessee was one of eight republicans who voted to oust McCarthy as Speaker.
November 14, 2023, 10:57 PM
Rep. Burchett alleges Rep. McCarthy elbowed him
November 14, 2023, 9:30 PM

GOP lawmaker claims Kevin McCarthy elbowed him after meeting, sparking altercation

Tim Burchett claimed Kevin McCarthy elbowed him in the back after a House GOP meeting on Tuesday morning
November 14, 2023, 9:30 PM
GOP lawmaker claims Kevin McCarthy elbowed him after meeting, sparking altercation
November 14, 2023, 6:22 PM

Rep. Burchett claims former Speaker McCarthy elbowed him in Capitol hallway

Tim Burchett told ABC News that Kevin McCarthy elbowed him in the back after a House GOP meeting.
November 14, 2023, 6:22 PM
Rep. Burchett claims former Speaker McCarthy elbowed him in Capitol hallway
November 14, 2023, 5:04 PM

Why Tim Scott's presidential campaign failed

On Sunday, Sen. Tim Scott dropped out of the race for president. It was an anti-climactic end for a campaign that, on paper, looked like it had a lot of potential.
November 14, 2023, 5:04 PM
Why Tim Scott's presidential campaign failed
November 14, 2023, 4:16 PM

The sad end to 'happy warrior' Tim Scott's presidential campaign: Reporter's notebook

Tim Scott's 2024 presidential campaign ended with his saddest event, in Iowa on Thursday, before he made the surprise decision to drop out
November 14, 2023, 4:16 PM
A sad end to 'happy warrior' Tim Scott's presidential campaign: Reporter's notebook
November 13, 2023, 9:30 PM

How Trump will affect the 2024 race

ABC News’ Jon Karl discusses how former president Donald Trump will impact the 2024 race and his new book ‘Tired of Winning.’
November 13, 2023, 9:30 PM
How Trump will affect the 2024 race
November 13, 2023, 9:29 PM

Chris Christie vows support for Israel, dismisses calls for cease-fire

The Republican presidential candidate hopeful told press it was Hamas that violated a cease-fire and said there would be "unfortunate deaths" as a result of rooting out the terrorist organization.
November 13, 2023, 9:29 PM
Chris Christie vows  support for Israel, dismisses calls for cease-fire
November 13, 2023, 9:22 PM

GOP candidates on why party keeps losing, Tim Scott exits race and more takeaways you may have missed

Some of the major Republican candidates not named Trump saw an opportunity in their party's poor election performances last week: Blame the former president
November 13, 2023, 9:22 PM
GOP hopefuls address party's continued losses, and more takeaways you may have missed
November 13, 2023, 8:59 PM

GOP presidential hopeful Chris Christie visits Israel, dismisses calls for cease-fire

Chris Christie became the first GOP presidential candidate to visit Israel on Sunday, meeting with government officials and victims of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks.
November 13, 2023, 8:59 PM
GOP presidential hopeful Chris Christie visits Israel, dismisses calls for cease-fire
November 13, 2023, 4:23 PM

Sen. Tim Scott’s surprising presidential campaign suspension

Looking at how Tim Scott dropping out of the presidential race can affect polling numbers for other GOP candidates.
November 13, 2023, 4:23 PM
Sen. Tim Scott’s surprising presidential campaign suspension
November 13, 2023, 2:39 PM

Tim Scott says he's suspending his presidential campaign

Scott made the announcement on "Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy" on Fox News.
November 13, 2023, 2:39 PM
Tim Scott says he's suspending his presidential campaign
November 13, 2023, 2:22 PM

Nikki Haley will launch a $10M ad campaign to try to overtake Ron DeSantis in the GOP primary

Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign will reserve $10 million in advertising across Iowa and New Hampshire starting in December
November 13, 2023, 2:22 PM
Nikki Haley to launch $10M ad campaign to try to overtake Ron DeSantis in GOP primary
November 13, 2023, 2:09 PM

Tim Scott says he's suspending his presidential campaign

Republican Tim Scott said Sunday night he is suspending his presidential campaign.
November 13, 2023, 2:09 PM
Tim Scott says he's suspending his presidential campaign
November 12, 2023, 9:53 PM

Speaker Mike Johnson pitches Republicans on plan to avert government shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson pitches Republicans on his "laddered CR" plan to avert a government shutdown.
November 12, 2023, 9:53 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson unveils plan to avert government shutdown
November 12, 2023, 1:42 PM

GOP election losses in Virginia are likely to quiet the presidential speculation about Gov. Youngkin

Talks of Youngkin making a late entry into the 2024 race is expected to quiet.
November 12, 2023, 1:42 PM
Election losses in Virginia are likely to quiet Youngkin presidential speculation
November 10, 2023, 11:09 PM

Texas judge rules against GOP lawsuit seeking to toss 2022 election result in Houston area

A Texas judge has denied Republicans’ efforts to overturn election results in the nation’s third-most populous county
November 10, 2023, 11:09 PM
Texas judge rules against GOP lawsuit seeking to toss 2022 Houston election result
November 9, 2023, 8:07 PM

Who won the 3rd GOP debate?

FiveThirtyEight’s Nathaniel Rakich breaks down the latest poll numbers after GOP 2024 hopefuls faced off on the debate stage in Miami.
November 9, 2023, 8:07 PM
Who won the 3rd GOP debate?
November 9, 2023, 5:46 PM

GOP candidates face off in third presidential debate

Five candidates went after each other Wednesday night, with former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley taking the most heat, but the front-runner, former President Donald Trump, chose to skip the event.
November 9, 2023, 5:46 PM
GOP candidates face off in third presidential debate
November 9, 2023, 4:20 PM

GOP candidates face off in fiery debate

Five candidates went after each other Wednesday night, with former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley taking the most heat as she battles Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for second place in the polls.
November 9, 2023, 4:20 PM
GOP candidates face off in fiery debate
November 9, 2023, 3:30 PM

Nikki Haley battles Ramaswamy and DeSantis, and 4 more Republican debate takeaways

Nikki Haley was nearly center stage in the Republican debate in Miami, sparring with Ramaswamy and DeSantis in a policy-heavy affair
November 9, 2023, 3:30 PM
Nikki Haley battles Ramaswamy and DeSantis, and 4 more Republican debate takeaways
November 9, 2023, 3:01 PM

Haley takes spotlight in GOP presidential debate amid Trump's absence

ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jon Karl shares the biggest takeaways from the third GOP presidential primary debate in Miami.
November 9, 2023, 3:01 PM
Haley takes spotlight in GOP presidential debate amid Trump's absence
November 9, 2023, 3:01 PM

Biggest moments from 3rd GOP debate

On the debate stage were former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott.
November 9, 2023, 3:01 PM
Biggest moments from 3rd GOP debate
November 9, 2023, 11:55 AM

Another chance to critique Trump gets lost in side fights at 3rd GOP debate: ANALYSIS

The third Republican primary debate, on Wednesday night in Miami, was as muddled as the race for president that it's supposed to be seeking to clarify
November 9, 2023, 11:55 AM
Another chance to critique Trump gets lost in side fights at 3rd GOP debate: ANALYSIS
November 9, 2023, 7:18 AM

Key moments from GOP debate in Miami

Five Republican candidates sparred over issues ranging from Israel and Ukraine to the state of the U.S. economy.
November 9, 2023, 7:18 AM
Key moments from GOP debate in Miami
November 9, 2023, 5:01 AM

Sen. Tim Scott discusses 3rd GOP debate performance

"He should be on the debate stage," Scott told ABC News’ Linsey Davis about the missing front-runner former President Trump.
November 9, 2023, 5:01 AM
Sen. Tim Scott discusses 3rd GOP debate performance
November 9, 2023, 4:52 AM

Vivek Ramaswamy discusses performance in 3rd Republican debate

“I have a deep concern about the corruption in both parties,” Ramaswamy said.
November 9, 2023, 4:52 AM
Vivek Ramaswamy discusses performance in 3rd Republican debate
November 8, 2023, 11:50 PM

Democrats troll GOP Miami debate with mobile billboard attacking Trump, Republican candidates

The Democratic National Committee deployed a bilingual mobile billboard Wednesday outside the GOP primary debate in Miami to condemn Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans.
November 8, 2023, 11:50 PM
Dems troll Miami debate with mobile billboard attacking Trump, GOP candidates
November 8, 2023, 11:14 PM

What to watch for in the 3rd GOP presidential primary debate

Five candidates will square off in Florida Wednesday night in the third debate of the Republican presidential primary.
November 8, 2023, 11:14 PM
What to watch for in the 3rd GOP presidential primary debate
November 8, 2023, 10:13 PM

What to expect from third GOP debate

ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks is in Miami where 2024 hopefuls are set to face off on the debate stage as Election Day is less than a year away.
November 8, 2023, 10:13 PM
What to expect from third GOP debate
November 8, 2023, 10:11 PM

Scott hopes to have breakout moment in third GOP debate

A spokesperson for Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., talks about how he will go after other candidates and how he hopes to make his mark in the debate.
November 8, 2023, 10:11 PM
Scott hopes to have breakout moment in third GOP debate
November 8, 2023, 8:55 PM

What to know about the 3rd Republican presidential primary debate

The top Republican presidential candidates will face off at the third Republican presidential debate, which will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. in Miami.
November 8, 2023, 8:55 PM
What to know about the 3rd Republican presidential primary debate
November 8, 2023, 8:16 PM

Haley prepares for third debate amid bump in polls

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley prepares for the third presidential debate as she sees in an increase in her poll numbers.
November 8, 2023, 8:16 PM
Haley prepares for third debate amid bump in polls
November 8, 2023, 8:16 PM

Ramaswamy prepares for foreign policy questions at third debate

A spokesperson for 2024 hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy discusses foreign policy questions the entrepreneur might face Wednesday night.
November 8, 2023, 8:16 PM
Ramaswamy prepares for foreign policy questions at third debate
November 8, 2023, 6:01 PM

Ron DeSantis’ 2024 campaign manager speaks ahead of debate

Ron DeSantis is set to go head-to-head against Nikki Haley in Wednesday's debate, with polls showing the two vying for second in the Iowa caucuses behind former President Donald Trump.
November 8, 2023, 6:01 PM
Ron DeSantis’ 2024 campaign manager speaks ahead of debate
November 8, 2023, 4:17 PM

Stage set for third Republican debate

The third and smallest Republican primary debate is Wednesday night in Miami, with only five candidates qualifying and front-runner former President Donald Trump once again absent.
November 8, 2023, 4:17 PM
Stage set for third Republican debate
November 8, 2023, 3:27 PM

What to watch for in 3rd GOP debate

Five Republican candidates have qualified for Wednesday night’s debate in Miami but Donald Trump, the front-runner, will be skipping the debate once again.
November 8, 2023, 3:27 PM
What to watch for in 3rd GOP debate
November 7, 2023, 2:04 PM

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorses DeSantis, giving him a needed boost

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorsed Ron DeSantis Monday night at a rally in downtown Des Moines.
November 7, 2023, 2:04 PM
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorses DeSantis, giving him a needed boost
November 7, 2023, 3:04 AM

DeSantis and Trump's turf war over Florida reaches new heights ahead of 3rd GOP debate

The turf war between Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump, who both live in Florida, adds pressure to show who has a stronger grip on the state.
November 7, 2023, 3:04 AM
DeSantis and Trump's turf war over Florida reaches new heights
November 6, 2023, 7:35 PM

Reporter's notebook: The Michigan GOP Split

538 Senior Politics Reporter Monica Potts discusses her reporting for Real Voices, Real Choices which spotlights Michigan's Ottawa county's political divide.
November 6, 2023, 7:35 PM
Reporter's notebook: The Michigan GOP Split
November 6, 2023, 6:28 PM

How Trumpism took over the Michigan GOP — and tore a small community apart

Infighting in the Michigan Republican Party could help Democrats win the state in 2024.
November 6, 2023, 6:28 PM
How Trumpism took over the Michigan GOP — and tore a small community apart