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Presidential hopefuls at the USA TODAY Network Republican Presidential Candidate Town Hall share what music they listen to on the campaign trail. https://tinyurl.com/ycx9hpzv RELATED: GOP presidential hopefuls on how they’ll improve young voters’ lives https://youtu.be/O89OA3LXIvA Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who has attracted voters as a middle-of-the-road Republican candidate, drew a large crowd at the USA TODAY Network’s New …

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley touted her relationships with foreign countries, saying she’ll command that respect as the next president. https://tinyurl.com/36yymd5s RELATED: Nikki Haley slams Trump for comments on Israel during town hall https://youtu.be/CfUtMFBPixU On the debate stage, Nikki Haley has been eager to hammer her opponents on foreign policy. The former U.N. ambassador went after entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy for …

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby announced that the U.S. will provide charter flights to U.S. citizens seeking to leave Israel. https://tinyurl.com/2xk8a2xs RELATED: Vigils for Israelis, Palestinians across the US amid war in Gaza https://youtube.com/shorts/SyEG2RwekDQ The U.S. government announced it will provide charter flights for American citizens and their immediate families looking to leave Israel. The flights, which are set …

Asa Hutchinson pitched an anti-Trump vision at the USA TODAY Exeter Town Hall when asked how he’ll garner attention. https://tinyurl.com/kxvh5fyp RELATED: Do presidential debates change voter’s minds? Here’s what we know. https://youtu.be/AI90mUlu4QA Former Arkansas governor and Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson positioned himself as an anti-Trump, traditional Republican during his USA Today New Hampshire Town Hall Tuesday. Hutchinson said, “we …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he would be running as an independent in the upcoming 2024 presidential race after a tumultuous run as a Democrat. https://shorturl.at/yEGI8 RELATED: Do presidential debates change voter’s minds? Here’s what we know. https://youtu.be/AI90mUlu4QA Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he is dropping his Democratic bid for president and re-entering the 2024 race for the …

In a new 23-count indictment, Rep. George Santos allegedly stole the identity of campaign donors and used their credit cards for unauthorized charges. https://shorturl.at/ikpB4 RELATED: George Santos campaigner indicted after posing as Kevin McCarthy aide https://youtu.be/FHNnsVPCfmw A new indictment against Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., accuses him of stealing the identities of campaign donors and using their credit cards in unauthorized …

Operational since 2011, Israel’s Iron Dome defense system has a range of 45 miles and has been successfully used thousands of times. RELATED: Netanyahu vows to ‘finish’ war with Hamas as he thanks President Biden https://youtube.com/shorts/PfdDvSERwfY Israel’s Iron Dome is considered a highly effective missile defense system, with its latest success rating of 96% in destroying rockets fired from Gaza …

After a vote was brought to the floor by Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, the House voted to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker. https://bit.ly/3LLKi9E RELATED: Kevin McCarthy out as speaker following Gaetz motion to vacate vote https://youtube.com/shorts/7g7S2uJE9_0 Republican Kevin McCarthy’s deal with hardline House conservatives that handed him the speaker’s gavel in January unraveled on Tuesday as those same right-wing …

Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate to fill Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat after her passing. https://tinyurl.com/4xpakhk2 RELATED: Laphonza Butler to fill Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s California Senate seat https://youtube.com/shorts/xE-0mD3cjLo California’s newest Sen. Laphonza Butler became the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress on Tuesday. Vice President Kamala Harris administered the oath to her …

President Joe Biden shared concerns regarding continuing aid for Ukraine following the chaos in the House after Kevin McCarthy was ousted as speaker. https://bit.ly/3teRyEh RELATED: What happens now that Kevin McCarthy has been ousted from speakership https://youtube.com/shorts/-_kfgiwi7ko President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he will be delivering a “major” speech on Ukraine as his administration pushes Congress to keep providing …

Exexter, New Hampshire, the self-proclaimed birthplace of the Republican Party, has a long history of attracting U.S. presidential hopefuls. https://tinyurl.com/4mz5k2j7 RELATED: GOP debate: Chris Christie, Ron Desantis slam missing-in-action Trump https://youtube.com/shorts/ChtSQXoRsmc A series of forums in New Hampshire featuring Republican candidates for president promises to put a premium on voters asking questions and getting thoughtful, in-depth answers from the 2024 …

Here’s who to keep an eye on as House Republicans jockey for speaker of the House after Kevin McCarthy was ousted. https://tinyurl.com/7u9565dc RELATED: What happens now that Kevin McCarthy has been ousted from speakership https://youtube.com/shorts/-_kfgiwi7ko The Republican-controlled House has been upended after Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., made history this week as the first speaker ousted from the post. His removal …

What penalties could Donald Trump face and who may testify at his real estate fraud trial? Here is what we know now. https://bit.ly/3Q0Vlhw RELATED: ‘It’s a sham.’ Donald Trump attends New York civil fraud trial https://youtube.com/shorts/dfLparR5OxQ Former President Donald Trump was the star of a fiery trial opening in New York on Monday morning that may shine a light on …

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called Donald Trump “Donald Duck” at the GOP presidential debate where Trump was visibly absent. RELATED: GOP debate: Chris Christie, Ron Desantis slam missing-in-action Trump https://tinyurl.com/3a696r5r Republican presidential candidates gathered in California on Wednesday for the second GOP primary debate of the 2024 election season. The seven candidates who qualified for the event in …

President Joe Biden announced a national library at Arizona State University will be dedicated to the late Arizona Sen. John McCain. https://tinyurl.com/26dcpech RELATED: Biden impeachment inquiry takes center stage as shutdown threat looms https://youtube.com/shorts/a18g8wXbv98 With a government shutdown looming, the GOP ramping up its impeachment inquiry and the second Republican presidential debate on the horizon, President Joe Biden headed West. …