Vance and other Trump allies amplify a false claim about Harris' racial identity
Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, is defending a false claim the former president made about Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity.
The VP race's Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?
Two politicians known to be on Donald Trump's vice presidential list are from Florida, where the former president also now lives.
Here's a look at Trump's VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall short
Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before, or perhaps at, next month’s Republican National Convention.
Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting efforts
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has begun requesting information from his potential vice presidential candidates, sending vetting paperwork to a list of top contenders in recent weeks.
Speaker Mike Johnson assails Trump's felony trial in remarkable visit outside courthouse
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is assailing the hush money trial case against Donald Trump as a "sham," the highest-ranking Republican to show up at court and attack the U.S. justice system.
Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer's withdrawal, desperate to end chaos
Republicans have chosen Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as their latest nominee for House speaker.
DeSantis is defending new slavery teachings. Civil rights leaders see a pattern of 'policy violence'
Civil rights activists cheered when Ron DeSantis pardoned four Black men wrongfully convicted of rape as one of his first actions as Florida’s new governor.
'Stand with Trump' becomes a rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on the US justice system
Moments after Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he hoarded classified documents and then conspired to obstruct an investigation about it, the Republicans in Congress had his back.
Byron Donalds emerges as GOP alternative for House speaker
As Republicans struggled for a second day to elect a House speaker, Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida emerged as the choice of conservative holdouts who are refusing to support Kevin McCarthy’s bid.
GOP eyes new priorities for House, starting with Biden probe
The Republican Party’s capture of the House majority is upending the agenda in Washington, empowering GOP lawmakers to pursue conservative goals and vigorously challenge the policies of President Joe Biden and his administration.