SARA BURNETT

Sara is a political reporter based in Chicago.

Donald Trump wants future Republican debates to be canceled after refusing to participate in them

Donald Trump’s campaign is calling on the Republican National Committee to cancel all remaining presidential primary debates.

DeSantis said he would support a 15-week abortion ban, after avoiding a direct answer for months

When Ron DeSantis said during last week’s Republican presidential debate that he would support a federal ban on abortion at 15 weeks of pregnancy, some anti-abortion activists called it the news they had been waiting months to hear.

Virginia is the next big battleground for abortion rights and may send a signal for 2024

One of the biggest fights over abortion rights this year is in Virginia, where all of the state House and Senate seats are up for reelection. Republican Gov.

Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban ‘a terrible mistake,’ sparking anger from some key Republicans

Donald Trump is facing political blowback from within his party for his comments about abortion. The former president said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that the Florida ban on abortions at six weeks of pregnancy signed by Gov.

Former Republican congressman Mike Rogers expected to run for US Senate in Michigan, AP sources say

Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is expected to soon announce a bid for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat next year.

Republican candidates fight each other, and mostly line up behind Trump, at the first debate

The Republican presidential candidates vying to be the leading alternative to front-runner Donald Trump fought -- sometimes bitterly – over abortion rights, U.S. support for Ukraine and the future of the party during the first primary debate of the 2024 campaign.

How Vivek Ramaswamy is pushing — delicately — to win over Trump supporters

Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is working to convince more voters that he could be their nominee and — as much as he says he respects Donald Trump — would be a better 2024 candidate and president.

Ohio vote shows enduring power of abortion rights at ballot box, giving Democrats a path in 2024

Abortion wasn’t technically on the ballot in Ohio’s special election. But the overwhelming defeat of a measure that would have made it tougher to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution this fall was the latest indicator that the issue remains a powerful force at the ballot box.

Leading anti-abortion group rips DeSantis for not pushing for national ban

A leading anti-abortion organization has criticized Republican Ron DeSantis for not supporting a national ban on the procedure, calling the Florida governor’s position “unacceptable” as he seeks the GOP nomination for president.

‘Mama bears’ may be the 2024 race’s soccer moms. But where the GOP seeks votes, some see extremism

They’ve been classified as extremists by the Southern Poverty Law Center. But they’ve also been among the most coveted voters so far in the 2024 Republican presidential primary.

Trump and DeSantis begin eyeing Super Tuesday states as they prepare for 2024 long game

As the Republican presidential primary intensifies this summer, most White House hopefuls are devoting their time to events in Iowa and New Hampshire, the states that will kick off the nomination process early next year.

The 2024 Republican presidential field keeps growing. So why aren’t there more women?

Republicans keep jumping into the 2024 race for president, with more than a dozen candidates seeking the party’s nomination in what’s turning out to be the GOP’s most diverse presidential field ever.

Trump faces questions about whether he’ll drag down the Republican Party after his indictments

For now, no one comes close to Donald Trump in his command of the voters who’ll decide the Republican Party’s presidential nominee next year.

Miami’s Francis Suarez bucking history as he tries to become first sitting mayor elected president

The 2024 Republican presidential field is full of long-shot candidates. And Miami Mayor Francis Suarez may be the longest long shot of all, on paper anyway.

In court, Trump faced charges with no cameras present. Outside, he campaigned for all to see

Former President Donald Trump gave a wave and thumbs-up to crowds gathered outside the federal courthouse in downtown Miami as he left his first court appearance on federal criminal charges.

Elvis Presley’s cousin lifts Democrats’ hopes in Mississippi governor’s race

Mississippi is tough political territory for Democrats. But the party sees an unusual opportunity this year to unseat the Republican governor, Tate Reeves.

Republicans schedule 1st presidential debate for Aug. 23, but there’s no guarantee Trump will attend

The first Republican presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle will be held Aug. 23, and candidates participating must pledge to support the eventual GOP nominee.

Philadelphia’s likely next mayor could offer model for how Democrats talk about crime

The Democrat who will almost certainly become Philadelphia’s next mayor wants to hire hundreds of additional police officers and says officers should be able to stop and search pedestrians if they have a legitimate reason to do so.

Trump is accused in court of rape. Will it matter in 2024?

Accounts of rape and assault shared by women at a civil trial against Donald Trump mark the first time that any of the numerous allegations of sexual misconduct against the former president have been heard in a court of law.

Radio host Larry Elder announces 2024 GOP bid for president

Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, who sought to replace the California governor in a failed 2021 recall effort, announced Thursday he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.

Progressives focus on local-level wins to counter setbacks

For many progressives, the past decade has been littered with disappointments. But recent down-ballot victories are providing hope of reshaping the Democratic Party from the bottom up, rather than from Washington.

Dem, GOP convention picks show Midwest’s political influence

Both Democrats and Republicans are zeroing in on the critical Midwestern region ahead of next year’s presidential election, with both parties choosing to hold their national conventions there.

Abortion drives liberal’s win in Wisconsin court election

The victory by Democratic-backed candidate Janet Protaswiecz in Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court election is a fresh example of the enduring political power of abortion rights in the wake of Roe v.

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

Former teacher and union organizer Brandon Johnson has been elected Chicago mayor. Tuesday’s win is a major victory for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing as the nation’s third-largest city grapples with high crime and financial challenges.

Tax the rich? Chicago mayoral hopefuls debate city budget

How best to manage Chicago’s financial challenges is among the many issues separating Democrats Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas heading into the April 4 runoff for mayor.

In Chicago mayor’s race, 2 hopefuls reflect Democrats’ split

The two candidates for Chicago mayor have very different ideas about the future of the heavily Democratic city.

Chicago mayor’s race shows impact of crime in COVID’s wake

Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas ran a campaign laser-focused on public safety and support for the police as he advanced to a runoff.

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff

Chicago voters have denied Mayor Lori Lightfoot a second term. Candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to succeed her.

What to know about Chicago’s mayoral election

Chicago is holding a mayoral election, but it will likely take a runoff before a winner is declared.

Chicago mayor’s race dominated by concerns about city crime

For years, Republicans have sought to win over voters by depicting Democratic-led cities as lawless centers of violence that need tough-on-crime policies.