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A chunk of Republican primary and caucus voters say they wouldn’t vote for Trump as the GOP nominee

A chunk of Republican primary and caucus voters say they wouldn’t vote for Trump as the GOP nominee

WASHINGTON (AP) — A small but substantial chunk of Republican primary and caucus voters say they would be so dissatisfied if Donald Trump became the party's presidential nominee that they would not vote for him in November's general election, accordi
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Haley says she no longer feels bound by the GOP pledge requiring her to support the eventual nominee

Haley says she no longer feels bound by the GOP pledge requiring her to support the eventual nominee

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said Sunday she no longer feels bound by a pledge that required all GOP contenders to support the party's eventual nominee in order to participate in the primary debates.
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Democratic infighting roils California swing districts that could be key to US House control

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democrats have dominated California politics for years, but party infighting heading into Tuesday's primaries could give Republicans an edge in swing U.S. House districts that are expected to help determine control of Congress.
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Trump endorses Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor and compares him to Martin Luther King Jr.

Trump endorses Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor and compares him to Martin Luther King Jr.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump has endorsed North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson for governor , fulfilling a pledge the former president made several months ago. At a rally Saturday in Greensboro, Trump compared Robinson, who is Black, to the Rev.
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Republican Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas faces challenge from state lawmaker in GOP primary

Republican Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas faces challenge from state lawmaker in GOP primary

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Months after batting down speculation he was considering retirement, Republican U.S. Rep.
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Tim Scott lost his own presidential bid. But he's gotten Donald Trump's attention for vice president

Tim Scott lost his own presidential bid. But he's gotten Donald Trump's attention for vice president

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The biggest winner of the Republican primary season so far, besides Donald Trump , might be Tim Scott . The South Carolina senator failed in his own bid for president .
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CBC stars on public broadcaster's future, exec bonuses, spectre of cuts

CBC stars on public broadcaster's future, exec bonuses, spectre of cuts

The CBC's latest plans to shave costs by cutting staff and programming is raising pointed questions about what lies ahead for the beleaguered public agency.
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Iowa Democrats were forced to toss the caucus. They'll quietly pick a 2024 nominee by mail instead

Iowa Democrats were forced to toss the caucus. They'll quietly pick a 2024 nominee by mail instead

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — There's a lot less fanfare for Democrats in Iowa picking their presidential nominee this year, and it's not only because Democratic incumbent Joe Biden is in the White House.
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An Indiana county hires yet another election supervisor, hoping she'll stay

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana county lost its top election official nearly every other month over the last year after a longtime supervisor resigned following a counting error in the November 2022 tally.
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Chicago 'mansion' tax to fund homeless services stuck in legal limbo while on the ballot

Chicago 'mansion' tax to fund homeless services stuck in legal limbo while on the ballot

CHICAGO (AP) — An unusual legal challenge may upend the future of a Chicago ballot measure that would hike a real estate tax on high-end property sales to fund services for homeless people.
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