Democratic base's anger puts some party leaders on shaky ground
PHOENIX (AP) -- The Democratic base is angry.
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A list of government web pages that have gone dark to comply with Trump orders
A number of U.S. government web pages changed or went dark Friday as agencies scrambled to comply with President Donald Trump's executive orders declaring his administration would recognize only two genders and ordering an end to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A new book alleges that someone at Fox News gave Trump's team an early look at town hall questions
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Someone inside Fox News gave Donald Trump's presidential campaign the questions he would face ahead of a town hall the network produced in January 2024, a forthcoming book alleges, according to excerpts reported by CNN.
The DNC chair candidates discuss Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and winning Latino voters
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Four people are running to be the next Democratic National Committee chair, looking to take on the task of reinvigorating a party demoralized by a second loss to President-elect Donald Trump.
Outgoing DNC chair Jaime Harrison pushes back against critics of 'identity politics'
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison delivered a steadfast defense of his party's commitment to racial equity Thursday, drawing on his own identity as a Black man to push back forcefully against critics who say Democrats need to abandon "identity politics."
Ruben Gallego did better than most Democrats. He says his party needs to stoke working class roots
PHOENIX (AP) -- Building authentic connections with working-class voters can help Democrats find their way back to power in Washington, incoming Democratic Sen.-elect Ruben Gallego of Arizona said Friday.
Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona US Senate race against Republican Kari Lake
PHOENIX (AP) -- Democrat Ruben Gallego has been elected Arizona's first Latino U.S. senator, defeating Republican Kari Lake and preventing Republicans from further padding their Senate majority.
Trump called Megyn Kelly 'nasty' 9 years ago. She just helped deliver his closing message
Conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly delivered a fiery speech supporting Donald Trump during an event billed as his "closing message" on Monday night, a full-circle moment after the former president and the onetime Fox News star feuded bitterly during Trump's 2016 campaign.
RFK Jr. says Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water. 'It's possible,' Trump says
PHOENIX (AP) -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent proponent of debunked public health claims whom Donald Trump has promised to put in charge of health initiatives, said Saturday that Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on his first day in office if elected president.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water
PHOENIX (AP) -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent proponent of debunked public health claims whom Donald Trump has promised to put in charge of health initiatives, said Saturday that Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on his first day in office.
Democrats go after Jill Stein, Cornel West in digital ads aimed at young voters
PHOENIX (AP) -- Democrats are spending about $500,000 for a last-minute push to persuade voters in battleground states to reject third-party candidates Jill Stein and Cornel West, warning a vote for them will help Republican Donald Trump.
Who does Trump see as 'enemies from within'?
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Donald Trump's allies have tried in vain to persuade him to stop venting his rage against "enemies from within" in the campaign's waning days. But he keeps going.
Trump couldn't pronounce 'Assyrians.' The community is happy to be in the spotlight
PHOENIX (AP) -- It was Donald Trump's mispronunciation that first caught attention.
Ruben Gallego divorce records unsealed but reveal little about Democratic Senate candidate
PHOENIX (AP) -- Divorce records for Arizona Democratic Senate candidate Ruben Gallego and his ex-wife, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, were made public Thursday after an Arizona court unsealed most of the seven-year-old case file.
Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake face off in debate for Arizona Senate
PHOENIX (AP) -- Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake met Wednesday for the only debate of the Arizona Senate race, a matchup that comes as voters begin casting ballots in a contest that will help determine control of the U.S. Senate.
Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake to face off in debate for Arizona Senate
PHOENIX (AP) -- Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake meet Wednesday for the only debate of the Arizona Senate race, a matchup that comes as voters begin casting ballots in a contest that will help determine control of the U.S. Senate.
Trump's campaign says he raised $160 million in September, ended month with $283 million banked
PHOENIX (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump raised $160 million for his campaign in September and entered October with $283 million in the bank for the campaign's final sprint, his aides announced.
Key Senate race in Arizona could hinge on voters who back Trump and the Democratic candidate
PHOENIX (AP) -- If Ruben Gallego is going to give Democrats their fourth straight U.S. Senate victory in Arizona, he's probably going to need support from an unlikely group: Donald Trump voters.
Trump says Ukraine is 'demolished' and dismisses its defense against Russia's invasion
Former President Donald Trump described Ukraine in bleak and mournful terms Wednesday, referring to its people as "dead" and the country itself as "demolished," and further raising questions about how much the former president would be willing if elected again to concede in a negotiation over the country's future.
Trump says Ukraine is 'dead' and dismisses its defense against Russia's invasion
Former President Donald Trump described Ukraine in bleak and mournful terms Wednesday, referring to its people as "dead" and the country itself as "demolished," and further raising questions about how much the former president would be willing if elected again to concede in a negotiation over the country's future.
Trump allies make another push to change Nebraska's Electoral College law
A top Donald Trump ally is pressuring Nebraska Republicans to award all of their state's Electoral College votes to the statewide winner, a late-stage rule change that could potentially help return Trump to the White House.
Kamala Harris to skip Al Smith dinner, a traditional event for major presidential candidates
PHOENIX (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris will skip this year's Al Smith charity dinner in New York, breaking with presidential tradition so she can campaign instead in a battleground state less than three weeks before Election Day.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is being investigated for collecting dead whale
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- A federal law enforcement agency confirmed it's opened an investigation into Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he allegedly cut off the head of a dead whale and took it home two decades ago.
Kamala Harris steps up outreach to Mormon voters in battleground Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping up her efforts to win over voters who belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, enlisting prominent members of the faith to make the case in pivotal Arizona that Donald Trump does not align with the church's values.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becomes a frequent campaigner for Donald Trump
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Three weeks after dropping his independent presidential campaign, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has become a ubiquitous campaigner for Donald Trump, urging his own loyal followers to cast their lot with the former president who said he'd give Kennedy a job if he returns to the White House.
JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a 'fact of life' and calls for better security
PHOENIX (AP) -- Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said Thursday that he lamented that school shootings are a "fact of life" and argued the U.S. needs to harden security to prevent more carnage like the shooting this week that left four dead in Georgia.
JD Vance says school shootings are a 'fact of life,' calls for better security
PHOENIX (AP) -- School shootings are a "fact of life," so the U.S. needs to harden security to prevent more carnage like the shooting this week that left four dead in Georgia, Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said Thursday.
Jimmy McCain, a son of the late Arizona senator, registers as a Democrat and backs Harris
PHOENIX (AP) -- Jimmy McCain, a son of former Arizona senator and 2008 Republican presidential nominee John McCain, said this week he has registered as a Democrat and will vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, a valuable nod of support for the Democratic nominee in a battleground state.
'That's my dad!': Gus Walz tearfully cheers on his father as he accepts Democratic VP nomination
Gus Walz sat in the front row for the biggest moment of his father's life, and his pride exploded out of him.
"That's my dad!": Gus Walz tearfully cheers on his father as he accepts Democratic VP nomination
Gus Walz sat in the front row for the biggest moment of his father's life, and his pride exploded out of him.
Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages' release during Democratic convention
The parents of a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel gave a moving speech Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention, pleading for the release of the dozens of people who continue to be held captive in Gaza.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once retrieved a bear that was killed by a motorist and left it in New York's Central Park with a bicycle on top, sparking a mystery that consumed the city a decade ago.
Democrat Ruben Gallego promotes Republican support in his Arizona Senate campaign against Kari Lake
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego is promoting Republican backing for his Senate campaign as the congressman works to assemble a winning coalition in the swing state.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledged Saturday that he had an extramarital affair years ago that contributed to the breakup of his first marriage.
Kari Lake wins GOP primary for closely watched Arizona Senate race, will face Gallego in November
PHOENIX (AP) -- Kari Lake won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona on Tuesday, setting up a fierce battle against Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego for a seat that could be crucial to deciding Senate control.
Kari Lake aims to win GOP primary for closely watched Arizona Senate race
PHOENIX (AP) -- Kari Lake is looking to easily win the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona on Tuesday, setting up a fierce battle against Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego for a seat that could be crucial to deciding Senate control.
Harris is endorsed by border mayors in swing-state Arizona as she faces GOP criticism on immigration
PHOENIX (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted endorsements from mayors of border towns in swing-state Arizona Monday as she looks to blunt the impact of Republican criticism of her handling of illegal border crossings.
Former first lady Melania Trump makes a rare appearance on the Republican convention's last night
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump were at the Republican National Convention Thursday, making a rare appearance in support of former President Donald Trump's third bid for president.
Kennedy apologizes after a video of him speaking to Trump leaks
PHOENIX (AP) -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized Tuesday after a video was posted online showing part of a private phone call between the independent presidential candidate and Republican former President Donald Trump.
Trump and Biden mix it up over policy and each other in a debate that turns deeply personal
PHOENIX (AP) -- They passed on a handshake at the start, and from there President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump went right to mixing it up on policy -- and each other -- in their first 2024 presidential debate on Thursday night.
Trump and Biden mix it up over policy and each other in a debate that turns deeply personal at times
PHOENIX (AP) -- They passed on a handshake at the start, and from there President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump went right to mixing it up on on policy -- and each other -- in their first 2024 presidential debate on Thursday night.
Trump and Biden spar on economy and abortion at their presidential debate
PHOENIX (AP) -- President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump opened their first 2024 president debate without shaking hands and went right to mixing it up on policy Thursday night. Some key moments from their 90-minute faceoff.
Trump and Biden spar on economy after skipping handshake at start of debate
PHOENIX (AP) -- President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump opened their first 2024 president debate without shaking hands and went right to mixing it up on policy Thursday night. Some key moments from their 90-minute faceoff.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn't make the debate stage. He faces hurdles to stay relevant
PHOENIX (AP) -- Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., won't be with his better-known rivals, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, when they debate Thursday in Atlanta.
'Biden Bingo': The president's campaign adapts a classic game to include malarkey and aviators
PHOENIX (AP) -- DeAnna Mireau reached into a container and fished out a scrap of paper.
Republicans echo Trump in response to Hunter Biden conviction
PHOENIX (AP) -- Republicans responded to Hunter Biden's conviction on federal gun charges Tuesday with some version of, "That's it?"
Trump is holding outdoor Las Vegas rally in scorching heat. His campaign has extra medics and water
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump 's campaign hired extra medics, loading up on fans and water bottles and allowed supporters to carry umbrellas to an outdoor rally Sunday in Las Vegas, where temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius).
Trump will hold outdoor Las Vegas rally in scorching heat. His campaign has extra medics and water
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump 's campaign is hiring extra medics, loading up on fans and water bottles and allowing supporters to carry umbrellas to an outdoor rally Sunday in Las Vegas, where temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius).
Kennedy says he has secured ballot access in enough states to win. That's not yet true
PHOENIX (AP) -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claimed Friday that he's qualified for the ballot in enough states to win the presidency as an independent candidate, but there's a major caveat: at least 10 of the states have not certified his candidacy.
Trump will campaign in Arizona following his hush money conviction
PHOENIX (AP) -- Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail Thursday with a trip to Arizona, his first appearance in a battleground state since he was convicted in a hush money scandal.
Trump to campaign in Arizona following hush money conviction
PHOENIX (AP) -- Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail Thursday with a trip to Arizona, his first appearance in a battleground state since he was convicted in a hush money scandal.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files complaint over rules for CNN's presidential debate next month
PHOENIX (AP) -- Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed an election complaint Wednesday alleging CNN is colluding with Democratic President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump to exclude him from a debate the network is hosting next month.
Kennedy condemns the removal of Confederate monuments
PHOENIX (AP) -- Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has condemned the removal of Confederate statues, saying he had a "visceral reaction against" the destruction of monuments honoring southern leaders from the Civil War.
Kennedy blasts Biden, Trump over pandemic measures in pitch at Libertarian convention
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused Joe Biden and Donald Trump Friday of trampling on personal liberties in response to the pandemic that spanned their presidencies.