Barrasso announces bid for GOP Senate whip amid leader speculation
Sen. John Barrasso decided to make a bid for GOP Senate whip rather than leader amid speculation he would campaign to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell.
CBS News poll analysis: Who’s voting for Biden, and who’s voting for Trump?
Heading into Super Tuesday, the latest CBS News poll continued to show Donald Trump with an edge over President Biden nationally. So far, Mr. Biden’s support among some key Democratic groups is not at the levels of 2020. Trump has largely unified his core constituencies, but may face challenges related to his legal issues. The
Louisiana becomes nation’s 28th state with constitutional carry law on the books: ‘landmark victory’
Republican Lousiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a permitless carry bill into law on Tuesday, marking the 28th state in the nation with such laws on the books.
Iowa Democrats to release results of 2024 presidential caucuses tonight
Washington — Iowa is among the states where results are set to roll in on Super Tuesday. But the nominating contest will happen with little fanfare, after Democrats ditched the usual grandeur of the first-in-the nation contest and opted for a no-frills process instead. Although Iowa Republicans this cycle hung on to the long-held caucusing
President Biden wins Democratic caucuses in Iowa
Washington — President Biden has won the Iowa Democratic presidential caucus, the Iowa Democratic Party announced Tuesday evening. Iowa is among the states where results are rolling in on Super Tuesday, with the president sailing to an easy victory in the Hawkeye State. But the nominating contest happened with little fanfare this year, after Democrats ditched
Dispute over control of state agencies spurs ‘tug-of-war’ between Nebraska Legislature and governor
Nebraska's legislative and executive branches are playing political tug-of-war over who is responsible for oversight of state agencies, namely the prison and child welfare systems.
McConnell in talks to endorse Trump in 2024 presidential race: report
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is in talks to weigh into the 2024 presidential election with an endorsement of former President Donald Trump.