Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn't be happier
WASHINGTON (AP) -- When Democratic nominee James Talarico stopped holding campaign events in the Texas Senate race, his Republican opponent Ken Paxton saw an opening to pounce.
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Trump's teasing is the price Paxton had to pay to use Republican midterm convention to raise money
DALLAS (AP) -- President Donald Trump said he wasn't going to say it -- and then he said it anyway. For the second night in a row at the Republicans' midterm convention, he mocked Ken Paxton on stage.
Vance privately addresses Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitism
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Vice President JD Vance left a positive impression after his highly anticipated appearance before the Republican Jewish Coalition on Monday, assuaging some skeptical attendees of his commitment to Jewish Americans and the U.S. alliance with Israel while stopping short of disavowing his association with controversial figures like Tucker Carlson.
Vance addresses Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitism
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Vice President JD Vance spoke Monday at the annual gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition, an opportunity for him to assuage concerns among conservative Jewish activists about his views toward Israel and his association with controversial figures like Tucker Carlson.
Vance to privately address Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitism
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to speak Monday at the annual gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition, an opportunity for him to assuage concerns among conservative Jewish activists about his views toward Israel and his association with controversial figures like Tucker Carlson.
Third time the charm? Democrat Christina Bohannan tries again in pivotal US House race in Iowa
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (AP) -- It may have seemed out of place for a university professor from the liberal enclave of Iowa City to be holding court at a roadside bar and grill in a rural county where Republican Donald Trump won overwhelmingly two years ago.
House Democrats PAC adds $6 million to Cleveland spending after Ohio's Miller opts to stay in race
A super PAC affiliated with U.S. House Democrats plans to increase its campaign advertising reservations in Cleveland, Ohio, by roughly $6 million on Friday, in response to Republican Rep. Max Miller's decision to proceed with his reelection campaign despite allegations of abuse by his ex-wife Emily Moreno.
Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
Eight years ago, during a campaign for Texas attorney general, Justin Nelson ran television advertisements with security camera footage of Ken Paxton pocketing an expensive pen that didn't belong to him.
David Crowley restarts Wisconsin governor bid after Sara Rodriguez quits race over finance problems
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley plans to jump back into the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez abandoned her campaign for the state's top office Friday amid a campaign finance scandal.
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez quits Democratic governor's race over campaign finance problems
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez abandoned her Democratic primary campaign for governor on Friday, citing financial concerns she said would be a distraction were she to continue running in the Midwestern battleground state.
Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump reshaped this year's U.S. Senate map by sidelining some Republican incumbents and promoting loyalists to replace them. Now the question is whether he'll put his money where his mouth is.
Texas GOP Senate candidates scarce in public but unavoidable on TV in final day of runoff campaign
PLANO, Texas (AP) -- Voters in Texas will see little of the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate on Monday. But that's only if they stay away from screens.
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Republican primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn
President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, supercharging his effort to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a Republican primary runoff.
Indiana primary will test Trump's control over Republican Party after redistricting defiance
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- The only thing standing between President Donald Trump and his revenge on Indiana state senators are people like Julie Wise.
CPAC activists embrace Paxton as MAGA's choice for Senate over Cornyn
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's was the unofficial guest of honor at the Conservative Political Action Conference, where hundreds of right-wing activists from around the country hailed him as Republicans' clear choice for U.S. Senate.
CPAC activists embrace Paxton as MAGA's choice for Texas Senate over Cornyn
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) -- It was Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's show at the Conservative Political Action Conference, where hundreds of right-wing activists from around the country hailed him as Republicans' clear choice for U.S. Senate.
Older and younger conservatives at CPAC are split over Trump's war in Iran
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) -- A generational divide over the Iran war surfaced Thursday between older attendees and their political heirs at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference, as the group's leaders pleaded for unity in a challenging midterm election year for Republicans.
Should Trump endorse Cornyn? Some Texas Republicans say it would be a MAGA 'mistake'
President Donald Trump likes to say that no one understands the Make America Great Again movement like him, its founder and undisputed champion. But as he weighs which candidate to endorse in the U.S. Senate runoff in Texas, some of the state's Republicans fear he may be out of step with what his base wants.
Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsement
As Texas waits on President Donald Trump's promised endorsement, Sen. John Cornyn isn't holding back on his runoff opponent in the Republican primary.
Texas GOP Sen. Cornyn tries to hold his seat while Democrats Crockett, Talarico face off for Senate
DALLAS (AP) -- Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn is trying to hold on for a fifth term in Tuesday's GOP primary, while Democrats will choose whether to send Rep. Jasmine Crockett or state Rep. James Talarico to a November general election where the party once again hopes it has a chance.
Wesley Hunt is facing attacks from better-known rivals Cornyn, Paxton in Texas' GOP Senate primary
DALLAS (AP) -- Texas U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt's rivals have increased their attacks on the two-term Republican ahead of Tuesday's GOP primary for U.S. Senate. It's a sign, he says, that they see him as a threat.
Texas Republican Paxton steps up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. Cornyn ahead of early voting
TYLER, Texas (AP) -- It was an unfamiliar setting for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Monday night: walking out to the applause of supporters at his first campaign rally since the Republican announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate 10 months ago.
Texas Republican Ken Paxton is stepping up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. John Cornyn
DALLAS (AP) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will be in an unfamiliar setting Monday night: heading his first campaign rally since the Republican announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate 10 months ago.
Democrats Crockett, Talarico align on much in Texas Senate debate. Trump impeachment is different
Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico differed more on style than substance in their first debate for U.S. Senate in heavily Republican Texas, though they distinguished themselves somewhat on the future of ICE and impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Democrats Crockett and Talarico showed varied styles during Senate primary debate in GOP-heavy Texas
Democrats hoping to win a U.S. Senate race in Republican-heavy Texas showed their different styles and surfaced some policy differences in a primary campaign debate Saturday.
Democrats Crockett and Talarico debating in Senate primary hoping to break out in GOP-heavy Texas
Democrats hoping to win a U.S. Senate race in Republican-heavy Texas have begun debating, their first meeting in a primary campaign that features a contrast of styles more than policy differences.
Crockett and Talarico ready for Senate debate as Democrats hope for breakthrough in GOP-heavy Texas
Democrats hoping to win a U.S. Senate race in Republican-heavy Texas are scheduled to debate Saturday, their first in a primary campaign that features a contrast of styles more than policy differences.
Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he expects Republican President Donald Trump to try to interfere with the midterm elections, and he says raids by immigration agents in major cities are creating a sense of chaos that voters will reject in November.
Biden urges on Nebraska Democrats as underdogs in his return to the political stage in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Joe Biden slowly but steadily walked onto the stage in Omaha on Friday. As he did, 800 people in the downtown Hilton ballroom rose to their feet cheering.
Republican Jewish leaders planned a ceasefire celebration, pivoted to take on antisemitism within
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Concerns that antisemitism is on the rise among Republicans burst to the surface this weekend, turning a conference of the nation's leading Jewish Republicans from jubilation over a tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East into a clarion call to stem the spread of anti-Jewish voices within the party.
GOP turns Schumer print quotes into AI-generated video of him saying shutdown good for Democrats
Senate Republican campaign leaders are using artificial intelligence-generated video to falsely depict Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer appearing to say on camera comments he made in a print publication interview about the political impacts of the partial government shutdown.
Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton
Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defying Senate GOP leadership and adding a new element to an already contentious primary campaign.
And now for something different, civility unfolds in a Missouri GOP congressman's town hall
BOLIVAR, Missouri (AP) -- One of the few Republican U.S. House members making in-person appearances embarked on a town hall tour of his district to meet with constituents Monday, and a civil conversation broke out.
Hundreds cheer Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego as Democrats take offensive against Trump's tax bill
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) -- Hundreds of people cheered Sen. Ruben Gallego at a town hall meeting in eastern Iowa Saturday as the first-term Arizona Democrat assailed the massive, Republican-backed tax bill signed by President Donald Trump as likely to make "America poorer and sicker."
Donald Trump is the first president in 116 years to not be invited to the NAACP convention
The NAACP announced Monday the group will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte, North Carolina, the first time the prominent civil rights organization has opted to exclude a sitting president in its 116-year history.
NAACP won't invite Trump to its national convention. He will be 1st president excluded in 116 years
The NAACP announced Monday the group will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte, North Carolina, the first time the prominent civil rights organization has opted to exclude a sitting president in its 116-year history.
Musk put a spotlight on federal spending, but cut less than he wanted
Elon Musk's effort to dramatically cut government spending is expected to fall far short of his grand early pronouncements, and perhaps even his most modest goals.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) -- Pete Buttigieg returned to Iowa with some subtle and not-so-subtle messages about what has changed since he ran in the state's 2020 Democratic presidential caucuses.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) -- Pete Buttigieg returned to Iowa on Tuesday with some subtle and not-so-subtle messages about what's changed since he ran in the state's 2020 Democratic presidential caucuses.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) -- Pete Buttigieg returned to Iowa on Tuesday with some subtle and not-so-subtle messages about what's changed since he ran in the state's 2020 presidential caucuses.
Buttigieg returns to Iowa for veterans' town hall amid talk of another White House bid
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) -- Pete Buttigieg returns to Iowa on Tuesday for an event focused on veterans, six years after he burst onto the national political stage with a strong run ahead of the state's leadoff presidential caucuses.
Louisiana governor pushes Trump to weigh primary challenger to GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, AP sources say
President Donald Trump and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry have discussed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow challenging U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy in next year's Republican primary, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.
Wesley Hunt has met with White House aides about entering the Texas Senate primary, AP sources say
U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas may enter his state's Republican primary for a Senate seat, adding more intrigue to what is already a marquee midterm contest.
Musk-funded political group spends big and goes door to door in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Elon Musk and his political operatives have tried to shape the closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race in ways that are not immediately obvious but could be critical to Tuesday's outcome.
Wisconsin appeals court won't stop Musk's $1 million payments to voters after attorney general sues
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A Wisconsin appellate court denied the state Democratic attorney general's request to stop billionaire Elon Musk from handing over $1 million checks to two voters at a rally planned for Sunday, just two days before a closely contested Supreme Court election.
Wisconsin judge won't stop Musk's $1 million payments to voters. Attorney general appeals
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A Wisconsin judge on Saturday declined to stop billionaire Elon Musk from handing over $1 million checks to two voters in the state at a planned rally days before the closely contested Supreme Court election. The state attorney general, who argues that the offer violates the law, immediately appealed after the judge refused to hear the...
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as 'Gov. Hot Wheels'
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked her state's governor during a weekend appearance, referring to Greg Abbott -- who uses a wheelchair -- as "Gov. Hot Wheels" while speaking at a banquet in Los Angeles.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks wheelchair-bound Greg Abbott as 'Gov. Hot Wheels'
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked her state's governor during a weekend appearance, referring to the wheelchair-bound Greg Abbott as "Gov. Hot Wheels" while speaking at a banquet in Los Angeles.
Elon Musk's PAC is running ads touting Trump's accomplishments - and his
The political action committee that Elon Musk funded to the tune of more than $200 million on behalf of President Donald Trump launched a television advertisement this week lauding the first weeks of the administration in which the Tesla CEO is serving.
DOGE gets mixed reviews from conservatives who have long wanted major budget cuts
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Conservatives who have spent decades promoting deep cuts to government are giving mixed reviews to the Department of Government Efficiency, the Elon Musk-led project to slash the federal workforce and reduce or end disfavored programs.
Are Americans paying attention to Musk and Trump's DOGE? Here's what people in Iowa had to say
URBANDALE, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst has hailed Elon Musk and the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency as a necessary force in Washington, D.C., calling it "a storm that is headed this way that will sweep over this city and forever alter the way it operates."
Iowa's top leaders are strongly endorsing Musk and DOGE. Iowans are watching closely
URBANDALE, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst has hailed Elon Musk and the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency as a necessary force in Washington, D.C., calling it "a storm that is headed this way that will sweep over this city and forever alter the way it operates."
Elon Musk's prominence during inauguration ceremonies stamps tech titan's place in Trump's orbit
Getting humans to Mars has long been an obsession for SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. On Monday, that project got a full endorsement from the newly sworn-in president.
1985 was the last time an inauguration was indoors. Ronald and Nancy Reagan felt they had no choice
Ronald and Nancy Reagan were disappointed.
Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, is interested in filling Vance's old Senate seat, AP source says
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed interest in the Ohio U.S. Senate seat that was vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance, a person with direct knowledge of the biotech entrepreneur's wishes told The Associated Press.
An American tradition: Defeated candidates attending the president-elect's inauguration
In January 1981, Jimmy Carter nodded politely toward Ronald Reagan as the new Republican president thanked the Democrat for his administration's help after Reagan resoundingly defeated Carter the previous November.
Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal
In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget proposal by posting constantly on his X megaphone and threatening Republicans with primary challenges.
Trump's picks for key positions in his second administration
President-elect Donald Trump has filled the key posts for his second term in office, prioritizing loyalty to him after he felt bruised and hampered by internal squabbling during his first term.
What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general has created a remarkable amount of pushback from Republicans otherwise inclined to follow Trump's wishes.
Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.