Author: Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner

Former President Donald Trump hit out against Ron DeSantis after he insulted the GOP front-runner’s fan base, comparing the Florida governor to Hillary Clinton in a statement demanding an apology from his election challenger. Trump demanded an apology after DeSantis referred to the former president’s supporters as “listless vessels,” accusing the Florida Republican of turning…

The California Republican Party is set to make major changes to its statewide platform, including a reversal of its long-held opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage as a way to court voters in the Golden State. The state GOP is set to vote on the proposal that would break from the national party’s position on…

A local law in Seattle aimed toward criminalizing public drug use expired earlier this week without lawmakers instituting a replacement, meaning known possession of drugs and its public use is effectively legal in the city until council members implement new restrictions. The Seattle City Council voted 5-4 against a statewide bill that would make known…

As Democrats seek to maintain control of the White House and their slim majority in the Senate, the Biden administration is facing some of its fiercest opposition from one of its own: West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin. Because of their tight majority in the upper chamber, Manchin has emerged as one of the party’s most…

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie emphasized the importance of federal prosecutions remaining impartial and nonpartisan, but he stopped short of defending former President Donald Trump as he faces a slew of criminal charges stemming from four separate indictments. “We need an attorney general who will do three things with every matter that comes before…

A slate of high-profile conservative figures is scheduled to appear at an annual GOP conference over the weekend, giving a clearer picture of the Republican presidential primary as candidates seek to isolate themselves from the rest of the field. Aside from those who are already running, there are a handful of other Republicans scheduled to…

The crowded field of Republican presidential hopefuls is poised to hit the debate stage next week for their first primary debate, and the candidates aren’t the only ones preparing — President Joe Biden is also planning to use the event to clear his own path to reelection. As candidates navigate questions about their campaign platforms…

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie is set to take the stage at an annual conservative conference in Atlanta on Saturday morning as the former New Jersey governor seeks to build on his recent momentum amid a crowded primary field. Christie is slated to speak at The Gathering, an event hosted by talk radio host Erick…

Top Republican leaders and key Trump allies are hitting out against Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) after his debate prep notes were published online, criticizing the presidential candidate for committing malpractice ahead of the first high-stakes GOP debate next week. House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) denounced the move in a statement on Thursday, calling…

EXCLUSIVE — As distrust grows between the United States and China amid festering tensions, some GOP lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to sever research ties between the two nations in order to protect domestic interests. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) pressed Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a letter sent on Thursday to pull…