Tag: Republican Candidates

Pence Touts American Strength, US–Israel Alliance on Eve of Herzog Visit

Former Vice President Mike Pence addressed a pro-Israel group on the eve of a controversial U.S. visit from Israeli President Isaac Herzog, pledging his continued support for the U.S. alliance with the Jewish state. “I will always be a defender of our most cherished ally, and if I have anything to say about it, if…


Trump’s Petition to Quash Fulton County Report on 2020 Election Denied by Georgia’s Supreme Court

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia denied former President Donald J. Trump’s attempt to scuttle a grand jury report in Fulton County on the 2020 presidential election in that state. The July 17 decision follows his repeated attempts to quash that special purpose grand jury report, which could lead…


On Eve of Pentagon Plan Rollout, DeSantis Says Administration’s Top Military Mission Would Be to Secure the Border

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will reveal what policies and priorities he will push if elected commander-in-chief of the nation’s armed forces during a midmorning July 18 campaign speech in Colombia, South Carolina. Right about the same time, the Democrat-led Senate will begin deliberations on the nation’s proposed $886.3 billion Fiscal Year 2024 defense budget. The…


DeSantis Lays Out His Middle East Policy Supporting Israel

Speaking to Christian Zionists, Ron DeSantis outlined his strong support for Israel as Florida’s governor and before that in Congress. If elected, he told Christians United For Israel (CUFI) on July 17 at their annual Washington summit, he would push for an Israel–Saudi peace deal to end Israel’s conflict with the Palestinians. He said he…


Vivek Ramaswamy Reveals His Supreme Court Picks

Fresh off high-profile appearances in Iowa and Florida, 2024 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign has issued a list of people the entrepreneur might appoint to the Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals if he reaches the Oval Office. The Supreme Court shortlist includes two names that should be familiar to many Americans: Sen….


Tucker Carlson Challenges Chris Christie Over Ukraine War

After questioning multiple Republican 2024 presidential candidates over the weekend, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson said he asked candidate Chris Christie to debate him on Ukraine and alleged the former New Jersey governor is ducking him. Over the weekend, Mr. Christie told ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos that Mr. Carlson has “always been wrong” on the…


Trump Addresses Mistakes Made During First Term

President Donald Trump acknowledged that he made mistakes during his first term in office, saying that most issues arose from the people he chose to fill various roles in office. In an interview that aired July 16, Mr. Trump sat down with Fox News’ Mario Bartiromo to discuss an array of issues, including whether he…


Trump Opens Up About Mistakes Made During First Term

President Donald Trump acknowledged that he made mistakes during his first term in office, saying that most issues arose from the people he chose to fill various roles in office. In an interview that aired July 16, Mr. Trump sat down with Fox News’ Mario Bartiromo to discuss an array of issues, including whether he…


Tucker Carlson Questions Pence About Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson asked former Vice President Mike Pence multiple questions about how he would describe the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. Mr. Carlson, who departed Fox News in late April, opened his line of questioning of Mr. Pence at the Family Leadership Summit in Iowa by asking him if he believed the…


Trump Undecided on If He’ll Participate in First Republican Debate

President Donald Trump says he hasn’t decided whether or not he’ll participate in the upcoming Republican presidential debate. During an interview with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo that aired on July 16, Mr. Trump suggested that it may not make sense for him to participate, citing his hefty lead over his closest competitors for the nomination….