Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ended his Republican United States presidential campaign just before the New Hampshire primary and endorsed Donald Trump, after failing to emerge as a serious challenger for the White House against the 77-year-old former president. DeSantis’s…
DeSantis’ Iowa town hall interrupted by “no oil money” protester
A protester stormed the stage during Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ televised town hall in Iowa on Tuesday, briefly interrupting the proceedings while chanting, “No oil money.” The disrupter was able to unfurl a medium-sized banner in front of the White…
Rep. George Santos, indicted on fraud charges, faces House expulsion vote
Indicted Republican George Santos’ brief career in the US House of Representatives could come to an end on Friday, when fellow lawmakers are due to vote on whether to expel him over criminal corruption charges and accusations of misspending campaign…
Mike Pence: Former US Vice President withdraws from 2024 presidential race
Former US Vice President Mike Pence has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, saying “this is not my time”. He made the announcement at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon. “We always knew this would be…
Republicans drop Jim Jordan as US House Speaker nominee
Republicans have removed Jim Jordan as the party’s nominee for Speaker, after he lost three successive votes in the US House of Representatives. The right-wing lawmaker was defeated in a secret ballot of colleagues following his failure to win a…
Republican Matt Gaetz files motion to oust US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
A hard right lawmaker in the United States has launched a bid to remove House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the most serious showdown yet within the Republican party as it battles to contain firebrand supporters of ex-president Donald…
DeSantis campaign brings in $20m in donations, trailing Trump
The United States presidential campaign of Republican Ron DeSantis has pulled in an estimated $20m in fundraising since the Florida governor launched his bid in late May. The disclosure comes as candidates in the 2024 race file their financial disclosures…
Ex-Vice-President Mike Pence joins White House race
Former US Vice-President Mike Pence has officially filed paperwork to join an increasingly crowded field of Republicans running for president. Mr Pence, 63, is set to formally launch his campaign with a video, speech and town hall event in the…
US debt ceiling: Democrats and Republicans agree deal in principle, Joe Biden says
President Joe Biden and his Republican opponents have announced they have agreed in principle to raise the US debt ceiling and avert a default. President Joe Biden described the agreement as a “compromise”, while House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it…
Republican Nikki Haley enters 2024 presidential race in challenge to Trump
Nikki Haley, a former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, has announced she is a candidate to become US president in 2024. “Now is not the time to hold back. Now is the time for a strong and proud…