Fundraising off to slow start in fight over Missouri abortion amendment

Fundraising off to slow start in fight over Missouri abortion amendment

COLUMBIA, Mo. — What’s expected to be an expensive and bitter fight over multiple Missouri abortion-rights ballot measures so far has not attracted much money. An abortion-rights campaign called Missourians for Constitutional Freedom had no money on hand as of Dec. 31, according to campaign finance reports filed Tuesday. The group received $25,000 in nonmonetary … Read more

Worried about losing in 2024, Iowa’s Republican voters are less interested in talking about abortion

Worried about losing in 2024, Iowa’s Republican voters are less interested in talking about abortion

DES MOINES, Iowa — A man in Iowa stood up at a recent town hall and told Ron DeSantis he had an “easy” question: How would the Florida governor address abortion when it’s sure to be a big issue in the coming 2024 presidential election? DeSantis said he’d talk about it “the same way I … Read more

President Joe Biden’s record age, 81, is an ‘asset,’ first lady Jill Biden says

President Joe Biden’s record age, 81, is an ‘asset,’ first lady Jill Biden says

WASHINGTON — First lady Jill Biden says her husband’s age is an “asset,” as President Joe Biden — at 81 already the oldest American leader in history — faces persistent questions from voters about his decision to seek another term. In an interview with MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” released Thursday, Jill Biden responded to those concerned … Read more

Donald Trump enjoys a relaxed Fox News town hall while top Republican rivals have fiery debate

Donald Trump enjoys a relaxed Fox News town hall while top Republican rivals have fiery debate

NEW YORK — As Donald Trump’s two main Republican rivals slugged it out Wednesday on an Iowa debate stage, the former president appeared across town on a Fox News Channel town hall in a counterprogramming move where few discouraging words were heard. Trump walked onstage to cheers and chants of “USA,” stayed at the end … Read more

DeSantis and Haley will appear at next week’s CNN debate at the same time as Trump’s Fox town hall

DeSantis and Haley will appear at next week’s CNN debate at the same time as Trump’s Fox town hall

NEW YORK — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley are set to appear at next week’s Republican presidential debate on CNN, while former President Donald Trump participates in a Fox News town hall at the same time. Both events will be held at 9 p.m. ET on Jan. 10 in … Read more