Latest Republican National Convention News
RNC's livestreaming partner for the GOP debate is a haven for disinformation and extremism
NEW YORK (AP) — The second Republican presidential debate will be broadcast Wednesday on Fox Business Network and Univision, but the exclusive online livestream will take place on Rumble, an alternative video-sharing platform that has been criticized for allowing— and at times promoting —...
Tim Scott wants new rules for stage placement in next GOP debate as he seeks a breakout moment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Tim Scott wants the Republican National Committee to change how it orders the candidates on stage for its next presidential debate, suggesting changes that could put the South Carolina Republican in a better position and make him more a part of the conversation. ...
Republicans pick Houston to host their 2028 national convention
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Friday chose Houston to host their 2028 national convention, hoping to cement support in Texas even as Democrats are betting that a booming Hispanic population and other key demographic shifts could eventually turn the country's largest reliably red state blue. ...
Want to tune in for the first GOP presidential debate? Here's how to watch
It's almost time for the first debate among Republicans competing for their party's 2024 presidential nomination. Here's all of the information on how to watch: TUNING IN The two-hour debate will start at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday. It's being moderated by...
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez claims he's qualified for GOP presidential debate, but RNC can't confirm
NEW YORK (AP) — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez claimed on Friday that he has qualified for next week's Republican presidential debate and would become the ninth White House hopeful to meet the fundraising and polling thresholds required to participate in the opening face-off of the 2024 campaign. ...
Today in History: July 25, Concorde crashes near Paris, killing 109
Today in History Today is Tuesday, July 25, the 206th day of 2023. There are 159 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 25, 1972, the notorious Tuskegee syphilis experiment came to light as The Associated Press reported that...
How Trump is gaining an advantage in the nitty-gritty battle for delegates
NEW YORK (AP) — Set aside the polls, the fundraising numbers or Donald Trump’s name recognition as metrics of his early dominance of the Republican presidential contest. He has what could prove to be the most important advantage in the race: a leg up in winning the delegates needed to clinch...
First GOP debate next month faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates scramble to qualify
NEW YORK (AP) — Seven weeks before the premiere debate of the 2024 GOP primary, anxiety is building that the event could prove messy and divisive for the party. Some candidates, like former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, are struggling to meet fundraising and polling requirements to...
An anti-Trump video shared by the DeSantis campaign is 'homophobic,' says a conservative LGBT group
NEW YORK (AP) — A prominent group that represents LGBT conservatives says a video shared by Ron DeSantis ′ presidential campaign that slams rival Donald Trump for his past support of gay and transgender people “ventured into homophobic territory.” The “DeSantis War Room”...
