Conservative Political Action Conference
Coverage of Conservative Political Action Conference in the Nexus archive.
- To Defeat Democrats, Texas Governor Embraces the Hard Right
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is embracing the hard right to defeat Democrats. He attended the Conservative Political Action Conference in Grapevine, Texas, and is expected to speak at the state's G.O.P. convention in Houston.
- Texas Governor Seeks New Limits on Data Centers
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is seeking new limits on data centers. He spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Grapevine, Texas.
- Journalist Favored by Trump Is in Talks to Join White House in Temporary Role
Journalist John Solomon, who is favored by Trump, is in talks to join the White House in a temporary role. Solomon spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland in 2023.
- Bo French, Anti-Muslim Candidate, Wins G.O.P. Runoff for Texas Oil Job
Bo French, an anti-Muslim candidate, won the G.O.P. runoff for a Texas oil-related position. He secured the victory at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Grapevine, Texas.
- Mayes Middleton Defeats Chip Roy in the Runoff for Texas Attorney General
Mayes Middleton defeated Chip Roy in the runoff election for Texas Attorney General. The race was a key contest in Texas politics, with Middleton securing victory in a competitive race. The result marks a significant shift in the state's legal leadership.
- Acting attorney general says indictment against James Comey goes beyond seashell photo
Acting attorney general Todd Blanche addressed an indictment against former FBI director James Comey at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas. The indictment reportedly extends beyond a controversial seashell photo incident.
- Trump likes to back winners in foreign elections. The upcoming vote in Hungary will test his clout
The article discusses President Donald Trump's efforts to influence foreign elections by endorsing leaders like Hungary's Viktor Orbán, Argentina's Javier Milei, and Honduras' conservative candidates. Critics argue his actions prioritize political alliances over U.S. interests, testing his global clout ahead of Hungary's election.
- Acting CDC director delayed release of study showing benefit of Covid vaccines
The Acting CDC director delayed releasing a study that demonstrated the benefits of Covid vaccines. The article also mentions NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
- Trump's FCC Chief Says His Censorship Protects the Little Guy. It Really Serves One Powerful Man.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr is accused of using 'localism' rhetoric to justify censorship favoring President Donald Trump, exemplified by approving the Paramount–Skydance merger with CBS concessions. The article criticizes Carr's actions as prioritizing Trump's interests over public service, despite claims of protecting local communities.
- ‘He’s lied about everything’: Iran war puts Trump on shaky ground with young MAGA men
The article highlights generational tensions within the GOP as young MAGA supporters criticize Trump's Iran war policies, contrasting with older voters' support. This divide threatens GOP unity ahead of midterms, with younger MAGA men questioning the war's objectives and aligning with anti-interventionist views.