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Former US President Donald Trump speaks during the 2023 Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, on March 4, 2023. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP)
March 25, 2026, 2:26 pm
US conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over Iran war
Trump maintains broad support among his base, but the fighting has put a strain on his party, with ‘America First’ activists questioning a conflict that has no clear end in sight
By Thomas Beaumont and MIKE CATALINI
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the US Senate, poses for a selfie with a supporter during a primary election night watch party, in Dallas, March 3, 2026. (Julio Cortez/AP)
March 4, 2026, 11:15 am
Republicans headed to runoff in pivotal Texas midterm, Democrats too early to call
With control of Congress at stake, longtime GOP lawmaker Cornyn set for May runoff with MAGA favorite Paxton; polling station confusion causes voting extension in some places
By Thomas Beaumont and Will Weissert
Republican Jewish Coalition CEO Matt Brooks answers questions about confronting antisemitism within the Republican Party, during the coalition's annual conference at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, November 1, 2025. (AP/Thomas Beaumont)
November 2, 2025, 7:42 pm
Jewish GOP conference pivots to tackling antisemitism within the Republican Party
Originally planning to celebrate the release of hostages from Gaza, Republican Jewish Coalition confab shifts focus to the growing anti-Israel and anti-Jewish rhetoric on the right
By Thomas Beaumont
Nick Fuentes (L) is interviewed by Tucker Carlson, October 28, 2025. (Video screenshot)
November 1, 2025, 6:14 pm
Controversy over Carlson interview reveals conservatives’ rift over antisemitism
Heritage Foundation chief’s defense of chat with far-right activist Nick Fuentes draws rebukes from staffers, Republican senators and Jewish leaders, deepening divides on the right
By Nicholas Riccardi, Jill Colvin and Thomas Beaumont
In this February 7, 2019 file photo, from left, National Security Adviser John Bolton, accompanied by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and US President Donald Trump, speaks before Trump signs a National Security Presidential Memorandum to launch the "Women's Global Development and Prosperity" Initiative in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
January 27, 2025, 3:17 pm
Trump urged to rethink nixing security for US ex-officials under threat from Iran
Chair of US Senate Intelligence Committee Cotton encourages US president to revisit decision to remove security details for John Bolton, Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook
By Thomas Beaumont
FILE: US President Joe Biden meets with UAW members during a campaign stop, Feb. 1, 2024, in Warren, Michigan. (AP/Evan Vucci)
February 26, 2024, 4:22 am
Michigan primary: What to watch as 2024 campaign shifts to the first big swing state
Presidential primary to offer serious test of Biden’s ability to navigate dissent within party over response to Israel’s war against Hamas triggered by Oct. 7 massacre
By Thomas Beaumont
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a caucus night party in Des Moines, Iowa, January 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
January 16, 2024, 5:02 am
Trump notches commanding win in Iowa caucuses; DeSantis edges out Haley for 2nd place
Former US president’s win reinforces his grip on GOP, as his Republican rivals lag far behind him in first nominating contest of 2024 primaries; Ramaswamy drops out, backs Trump
By Steve Peoples, Thomas Beaumont and HANNAH FINGERHUT
Republican presidential candidate former US president Donald Trump arrives to speak at a rally at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, January 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
January 15, 2024, 11:07 am
Key initial victory within Trump’s reach as GOP faithful set to vote in Iowa caucuses
Former US president enters race way ahead in polls despite legal woes, as Republican rivals Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis compete for spot as top alternative
By Steve Peoples, Thomas Beaumont and HANNAH FINGERHUT
Republican US presidential candidates, from left, former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, former vice president Mike Pence, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, Senator Tim Scott and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum stand on stage before a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by Fox News Channel, August 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
October 25, 2023, 11:33 am
Support for Israel becomes top issue for Iowa evangelicals key to first GOP caucuses
Pro-Israel Christian voters and activists in Republican party pay increased attention to candidates’ remarks on ongoing Israel-Hamas war
By Thomas Beaumont
Former US vice president Mike Pence speaks during US Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride in Des Moines, Iowa on June 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
June 7, 2023, 9:27 pm
Pence opens presidential bid with denunciation of Trump over January 6 insurrection
Former VP calls for a leader who appeals to the ‘better angels of our nature,’ kicking off campaign that will test GOP’s appetite for a socially conservative, religious candidate
By Jill Colvin and Thomas Beaumont
Republican presidential hopeful Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis greets audience members during a campaign event, May 30, 2023, in Clive, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
May 31, 2023, 7:59 am
DeSantis vows to ‘fight back’ against Trump as he kicks off Iowa campaign
Florida governor focuses on gender identity; feud continues as he says former US president ‘moved left’ on key issues
By Steve Peoples, HANNAH FINGERHUT and Thomas Beaumont
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2023, March 3, 2023, at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
April 15, 2023, 10:54 am
Ex-US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says not running for president
Former head of CIA opts out of competing against Trump, but leaves door open on future run; counts Abraham Accords among his proudest achievements
By Thomas Beaumont and MEG KINNARD
Rev. Mike Demastus, of Des Moines, Iowa, left, and Rev. Bob Curry, of Johnston, Iowa, right, talk with State Rep. Eddie Andrews, center, Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
April 12, 2023, 5:24 pm
Trump and Iowa evangelicals: A bond that is hard to break
One clergyman compares former president to Cyrus, lauded as an Old Testament hero for liberating the Jews from captivity in Babylon
By Thomas Beaumont
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis answers questions from reporters after his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives March 7, 2023, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
March 10, 2023, 8:15 pm
DeSantis makes long-anticipated first Iowa trip ahead of expected 2024 bid
With caucuses less than a year away, Republicans in the state are ready to take a harder look at Florida governor, a top-tier presidential prospect viewed as a rival to Trump
By Thomas Beaumont
Former US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley talks with Bob and Kathy de Koning, a farming couple from Sioux County, Iowa, June 30, 2022, after headlining a fundraiser in northwest Iowa for Republican Representative Randy Feenstra. (AP Photo/Tom Beaumont)
July 2, 2022, 5:23 am
Growing signs of Trump fatigue among Republicans after new testimony to Jan. 6 panel
Numerous attendees at GOP event in Iowa show strong interest in alternative candidate for 2024 even if ex-president is on the ballot: ‘Just don’t know if he’s electable anymore’
By Steve Peoples and Thomas Beaumont
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