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Thomas Beaumont
Senator Al Franken, D-Minn., second from right, holds hands with his wife Franni Bryson, left, as he leaves the Capitol after speaking on the Senate floor, December 7, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
December 8, 2017, 12:32 pm
In Franken’s fall, sudden Senate pickup chance for GOP
Minnesota lawmaker steps down after allegations of sexual harassment, leaving Democrats to defend another vulnerable seat in 2018
By Kyle Potter and Thomas Beaumont
US President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to Air Force One at Hagerstown Regional Airport in Maryland, August 18, 2017. (AFP Photo/Saul Loeb)
August 28, 2017, 2:21 pm
Some in GOP consider supporting a primary challenge to Trump
7 months into the billionaire businessman's presidency, Republicans and right-leaning independents begin to contemplate bid to take him down
By Steve Peoples and Thomas Beaumont
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, watching as his team takes on the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, January 15, 2016. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images/JTA)
August 27, 2017, 3:47 am
As Trump struggles, some Republicans talking 2020 challenge
US president's muddled response to deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville this month has emboldened his critics
By Steve Peoples and Thomas Beaumont
People stand for the Pledge of Allegiance during a meeting of the standing committee on rules at the Republican National Committee summer meeting, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/AP)
August 25, 2017, 10:40 pm
RNC votes to condemn white supremacists, amid some grumbling
Despite disdain for president remarks after Charlottesville rally, most party members still staunchly support Trump
By Thomas Beaumont
People talk before the start of the meeting of the standing committee on rules at the Republican National Committee summer meeting, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
August 25, 2017, 2:38 pm
Republicans to vote on condemning white supremacists
Measure expected to pass overwhelmingly, but some RNC members say resolution drags them into debate on whether 'we're not racists'
By Thomas Beaumont
US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R), Republican of Kentucky, speaks about the Senate Republican's healthcare bill alongside US Senator John Thune (L), Republican of South Dakota, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, June 27, 2017. (AFP/ SAUL LOEB)
August 17, 2017, 7:09 pm
Republican leaders dance around Trump remarks
Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell criticize 'hate and bigotry,' but don't address president's insistence on blaming 'both sides' in Charlottesville
By Steve Peoples and Thomas Beaumont
In this Oct. 28, 2016 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Manchester, New Hampshire. (AP/Evan Vucci)
October 31, 2016, 1:29 am
Most routes to 270 electoral votes blocked for Trump, needs last-ditch surge
It's not impossible, but billionaire GOP nominee requires dramatic rebound in states where Clinton appears to have upper hand
By Thomas Beaumont
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton gives the thumbs up after speaking at a fundraiser at the Paramount Theater in Seattle, Washington October 14, 2016. (AFP PHOTO/Brendan Smialowski)
October 17, 2016, 8:35 am
GOP strategists see only an epic collapse stopping Clinton presidency
With 3 weeks left, one pollster says Trump 'completely melting down,' while another warns he's 'getting his brains beat in by women' in Pennsylvania
By Thomas Beaumont
Democratic candidate for Vice President Tim Kaine (L) listens to Republican candidate for Vice President Mike Pence during the first vice presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia on October 4, 2016.(AFP PHOTO / POOL / ANDREW GOMBERT)
October 5, 2016, 4:41 am
Kaine attacks ‘insult-driven’ Trump, Pence on defense in VP debate
Virginia senator says presidential candidate 'always puts himself first,' repeatedly interrupts Indiana governor
By Thomas Beaumont and Julie Pace
Senator Ted Cruz addresses the delegates during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
July 21, 2016, 11:18 pm
Cruz to Trump: It’s personal; stands by no endorsement
'I am not in the habit of supporting people who attack my wife and attack my father,' says Texas senator
By Thomas Beaumont and Steve Peoples
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts as his wife, Melania, answers a question during an interview on the NBC 'Today' television program in New York, April 21, 2016. (AP/Richard Drew)
April 22, 2016, 8:40 pm
Trump team: Controversial rhetoric is ‘an image’
GOP front-runner's campaign tells skeptical Republican leaders that 'the part he's been playing is evolving' to appeal to voters
By Steve Peoples and Thomas Beaumont
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts as his wife, Melania, answers a question during an interview on the NBC 'Today' television program in New York, April 21, 2016. (AP/Richard Drew)
April 22, 2016, 8:54 am
Trump presses GOP leaders to embrace him as certain nominee
Republican presidential hopeful derides government plan to replace Jackson with Harriet Tubman on new $20 bill
By Steve Peoples and Thomas Beaumont
File: Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, at a Republican presidential primary debate at Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, Thursday, March 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
April 21, 2016, 6:45 pm
Trump, Cruz take Republican feud to luxury Florida resort
While Clinton's Democratic nomination seems all but promised, Texas senator and Ohio governor Kasich hope for contested GOP convention
By Steve Peoples and Thomas Beaumont
In this April 5, 2016 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, waves during a primary night campaign event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
April 7, 2016, 1:37 am
Cruz outmaneuvering Trump in GOP delegate fight
Controversial Republican frontrunner has trailed behind the Texas senator in states where party institutions matter most
By Thomas Beaumont and Nicholas Riccardi
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event, Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
April 3, 2016, 4:02 am
Clinton stresses Democratic credentials in Wisconsin
'It shouldn't be enough to make promises that are going to be impossible to keep,' frontrunner says of challenger Bernie Sanders
By Catherine Lucey and Thomas Beaumont
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