Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination, touting his long career in public service and a commonsense conservative approach on the economy, crime and border security. President Joe Biden, 80, expressed confidence in his chances of winning against former President Donald Trump in 2024, while Hutchinson, 72, joins a crowded field of potential candidates for the 2024 presidential election. Hutchinson focused on kitchen-table issues in his prepared remarks, saying it is about making the tough decisions to rebuild the economy, give peace a chance, and renew the American spirit of freedom.
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Key takeaways: Former Vice President Mike Pence has stated that he will “tell the truth” and “obey the law” when he testifies in the investigation…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is currently on a four-nation trade mission to Japan, where he met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday. The trip is seen as an attempt to raise DeSantis' diplomatic profile ahead of an expected 2024 presidential run, and the two discussed strengthening Japan-U.S. ties. DeSantis is seen as the biggest challenger to former President Donald Trump in the 2024 race, and his trip to Japan is a sign that he is taking the competition seriously.
Key takeaways: The Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Spring Kickoff event drew a large crowd of social conservatives and potential presidential candidates. The attendees discussed…
Former President Donald Trump, Mike Pence, and Tim Scott were among the potential Republican presidential candidates who spoke at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition's annual spring fundraiser, where Trump highlighted his actions as president to restrict abortion rights. The event marks the unofficial start of the 2024 Iowa caucus campaign and gives the presidential prospects the chance to make their pitch to influential evangelicals in the state.
Former President Donald Trump received a warm welcome from gun-rights activists at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Indianapolis on Friday, where he vowed to defend and expand gun-rights if he is elected in 2024. Mike Pence, who recently agreed to stop challenging a subpoena for him to testify in an investigation of Trump's actions before and during the insurrection in Washington, was met with boos. Trump promised to be a "loyal friend and fearless champion" of gun-rights if elected in 2024, in a speech seen as a way to rally support for his potential candidacy.
Key takeaways: The NRA convention in Indianapolis is sure to be a politically significant event, with many potential 2024 Republican presidential candidates in attendance. It…
Key takeaways: The NRA convention is a key event for Republican presidential hopefuls, as it provides an opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to Second Amendment…