Republican officials
Coverage of Republican officials in the Nexus archive.
- ‘The biggest threat is the president’: election fears in Arizona as Trump sows fresh doubts
Experts warn election denialism could resurface in November as Donald Trump continues to focus on his 2020 election defeat. Republican officials in Maricopa County, Arizona, previously resisted Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, facing threats and pressure.
- 4 years after Dobbs, advocates clash over how far to take fight for later abortion access
Four years after the Dobbs decision, advocates clash over later abortion access as individuals like Erika Christensen and Kate Dineen share experiences of denied or restricted care due to gestational limits. While some clinics expand later abortion services, anti-abortion groups and Republican officials oppose such access, citing false claims about post-birth procedures, and advocates push to repeal 18-week bans in 21 states.
- This isn't the time to change gun laws, acting AG Blanche says
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche opposes tightening gun laws following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, contrasting with earlier Republican calls for restrictions after a different incident. The shooter, Cole Allen, legally purchased firearms and transported them via train to Washington, prompting questions about security gaps.