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Mike Pence faces a cash shortage and questions about how much longer his 2024 campaign can survive
Former President Donald Trump, meanwhile, is leading every one of his rivals by at least 40 points in national polls and ended September with $37.5 million on hand.
Biden faces tough battle to secure $105 billion for Ukraine, Israel, the border and more
The total cost of the supplemental funding request was pegged at just over $105 billion. President Biden made the case for deepening U.S. support for its allies during an Oval Office address Thursday night.
House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker, stumbling back to square one
Opposition is growing from Republican colleagues who are warning the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no more threats or promises can win their support.
No Labels sues Arizona to block opponents from using new political party to run for office
The lawsuit asks a federal judge to block Secretary of State Adrian Fontes from allowing people to run for offices other than president or vice president under the No Labels banner.
Newly appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024
Butler, a Democratic insider and former labor leader, was named earlier this month by Gov. Gavin Newsom to complete the late Dianne Feinstein’s remaining term.
Sen. Collins planning ‘solidarity’ trip to Israel with other members of Congress
Maine’s senior senator announced the trip during a conversation with The Washington Post on Thursday, but no details were immediately available.
Republicans warn many Gaza refugees could be headed for the U.S. Here’s why that’s unlikely
Here’s a closer look at what’s being said and what the realities are.
Jim Jordan says he’s still running for House gavel, but Republican plan for a temporary speaker falls flat
Moderates who have twice rejected Jordan are unwilling to support him now, while the Ohio Republican’s hard-right allies are refusing to allow a temporary speaker to gain more power.
Lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump’s Georgia loss, agrees to cooperate
Powell, who was charged alongside Trump and 17 others with violating the state’s anti-racketeering law, entered the plea just a day before jury selection was set to start in her trial.