Could former President Donald Trump’s indictments be hurting his prospects in the 2024 general election? Polls indicate they may be.  It’s clear former President Trump is dominating the Republican primary. A recent CBS News poll found he is supported by 62% of likely GOP primary voters, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was a distant second at…

The first Republican presidential debate offered American voters a chance to start assessing potential GOP candidates who may emerge as the party’s frontrunner in the coming year. Throughout the debate, the candidates engaged in vigorous exchanges, addressing a range of topics including age, policy positions, and inevitably, the role of former President Donald Trump. Straight…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) aspires to become the Republican candidate for U.S. president but is often accused of being awkward and anti-social. His own staff is concerned that this will hamstring campaign efforts and fundraising, while some supporters say they actually see themselves in his awkwardness. Straight Arrow News contributor Jordan Reid argues that…

Just minutes ahead of the first 2024 Republican presidential debate, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson published a 46-minute interview with former President Donald Trump to social media site X. As of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, the post had over 177 million views, although the number of people who actually watched the interview…

The first GOP presidential debate is in the books, with former President Donald Trump as a notable absence. This story highlights the Morning Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 24, 2024. The eight candidates who took center stage on Wednesday night, Aug. 23, took hard stances on issues like abortion, the war in Ukraine and former President…

Republican presidential candidate Larry Elder is threatening to file an FEC complaint against the Republican National Committee and Fox News for violation of debate rules and illegal campaign contributions if they don’t let him take part in Wednesday night’s debate in Milwaukee. Elder said he met all the requirements for entry, including one percent support in three…

The field is set for the first 2024 Republican primary debate, and rescuers rushed to help a group of children dangling from a cable car. These stories and more highlight the Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. First 2024 Republican primary debate set for Wednesday night Eight Republican candidates vying to become the next…

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy trails former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in the polls. Ramaswamy’s platform, which includes tightening security along the southern border and endorsing conservative family values, seems to be resonating with GOP voters. Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette highlights what he sees as an Achilles’ heel,…

Donald Trump is skipping the first Republican presidential primary debate Wednesday, Aug. 23, in Milwaukee. The former president instead taped an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson which is expected to be posted online around the same time.  Trump wrote on social media, “The public knows who I am & what a successful…

The request from lawyers for former President Donald Trump to push his federal trial over alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election to 2026 could provide relief as the former president focuses on other trials and the 2024 election campaign. It all starts with the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday, Aug.…