RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel announces her resignation  —  Former President Donald Trump has already endorsed a new slate of leaders at the Republican National Committee ahead of the general election.  —  WASHINGTON — Ronna McDaniel said Monday that she will step down next month as chairwoman …

Three Theories for Why Trump's Primary Results Are Not Matching Expectations  —  He has underperformed the polls in each of the first three contests.  —  It's still early in the primary season, but a whiff of a possible polling error is already in the air.

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Koch network stops spending on Nikki Haley's presidential campaign  —  Americans for Prosperity Action said it had to “take stock” after Haley's loss in South Carolina.  —  Americans For Prosperity Action, the powerful conservative group supporting Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary …

American Autocracy Threat Tracker  —  A Comprehensive Catalog Based on Donald Trump and His Associates' Plans, Promises, and Propositions  —  Former President Donald Trump has said he will be a dictator on “day one.”  He and his advisors and associates have publicly discussed hundreds …

Smoke and mirrors: What Republicans are really saying about IVF  —  On February 16, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are “children,” and fertility clinics that destroy frozen embryos could be sued under Alabama's Wrongful Death of a Minor Act.

Palestinian Authority prime minister and government resign  —  Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh and his government have submitted their resignations, he announced Monday.  —  “I would like to inform the honorable council and our great people that I placed …

Russia's 2024 election interference has already begun  —  Moscow is spreading disinformation about Joe Biden and other Democrats to lessen U.S. military aid to Ukraine and U.S. support for NATO, former U.S. officials and cyber experts say.  —  Russia is already spreading disinformation …

Exclusive: Hunter Biden sees his sobriety as key to keeping Trump from winning … - “Most importantly, you have to believe that you're worth the work, or you'll never be able to get sober. … “I have always been in awe of people who have stayed clean and sober through tragedies and obstacles few people ever face.

Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding  —  President Joe Biden will convene the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to press lawmakers on passing an emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel …

Republican Opposition to Birth Control Bill Could Alienate Voters, Poll Finds  —  A survey conducted by Americans for Contraception shows the overwhelming popularity of birth control, and suggests voters are primed to punish Republicans for opposing a measure to protect access to it.

GOP Sen. Rick Scott Is Uniquely Unpopular in Florida.  Can Dems Capitalize?  —  In an exclusive interview, former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) lays out her case for why she can beat Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) this year. … It's no secret that Florida Democrats hate Sen. Rick Scott.

The vibes veepstakes  —  In an alternate universe, Donald Trump's choice for running mate would be obvious enough.  Like Joe Biden and Barack Obama before him, the former president could theoretically complete his ticket and unify the party in one easy step by selecting his most formidable primary challenger …

Zelensky: JD Vance must understand ‘millions will be killed’ without US aid to Ukraine  —  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that “millions will be killed” in his country's war with Russia without additional funding from the United States.  —  CNN's Kaitlan Collins asked Zelensky …