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FILE - Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Democratic-supported Janet Protasiewicz participates in a debate Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Republicans talking about impeaching Protasiewicz before she's even heard a case, point to the nearly $10 million she received from the Democratic Party as proof that she can't fairly rule on redistricting cases that could weaken the GOP's hold on the Legislature.(AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin GOP threatens to impeach justice over donations, but conservatives also took party cash

By Scott Bauer and Harm Venhuizen - Associated Press

President Donald Trump appears with Gov. Kristi Noem in Sioux Falls, S.D., Sept. 7, 2018. As his rivals spend the day holding town halls and meet-and-greets in early-voting states, Donald Trump is heading to South Dakota on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, for a party fundraiser that will double as an opportunity for the state's governor, Kristi Noem, to showcase herself as a potential vice presidential pick. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem expected to endorse Trump on Friday

By Stephen Groves and Jill Colvin - Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate former Vice President Mike Pence responds to a question during a town hall campaign event, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, at New England College in Henniker, N.H. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Pence rails against Trump’s ‘siren song of populism’ as he tries to energize his 2024 campaign

By Jill Colvin and Robert F. Bukaty - Associated Press

The White House is seen here in Washington on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

A Trump-Biden rematch may be on the horizon in 2024, whether voters like it or not

By Steve Peoples - Associated Press

Celeste Maloy speaks during the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary debate for outgoing Rep. Chris Stewart's seat, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in Farmington, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Trump supporter has narrow lead in Utah’s congressional primary

By Mead Gruver - Associated Press

From left, expelled Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, and expelled Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, raise their fists as they walk across Fisk University campus after hearing Vice President Kamala Harris speak, Friday, April 7, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Harris came to support the two Democratic lawmakers, who were expelled from the Tennessee State Legislature. Jones was reinstated. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Rep. Gloria Johnson of ‘Tennessee Three’ officially launches 2024 Senate campaign

By Kimberlee Kruesi and Jonathan Mattise - Associated Press

An Alabama Senate committee discusses a proposal to draw new congressional district lines on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Montgomery, Ala. Alabama lawmakers face a July 21 deadline to draw new congressional lines after the U.S. Supreme Court in June upheld a finding that the current state map— with one majority-Black district out of seven in a state that is 27% Black — likely violates the federal Voting Rights Act. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler)

Court orders new election map in Alabama after lawmakers defy Supreme Court

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., right, walks by Casey DeSantis, wife of GOP rival and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, center, as he speaks at Rep. Jeff Duncan's Faith & Freedom BBQ fundraiser on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in Anderson, S.C. Several campaigns are placing a huge emphasis on South Carolina, where the Republican primary is traditionally the last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesday. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard, File)

In the pivotal South Carolina primary, Republican candidates search for a path against Trump

By Meg Kinnard and Michelle L. Price - Associated Press

This combination of photos shows Republican presidential candidates, top row from left, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former president Donald Trump, and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, and bottom row from left, former Vice President Mike Pence, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Vivek Ramaswamy. With less than a month to go until the first 2024 Republican presidential debate, eight candidates say they have met the qualifications for a podium slot. But that also means that about half of the broad GOP field is running short on time to make the stage. (AP Photo)

The Republican pro-life charade

By Tim Constantine

Associate Justice Clarence Thomas joins other members of the Supreme Court as they pose for a new group portrait, at the Supreme Court building in Washington, Oct. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Supreme Court Justice Thomas reveals 3 trips with billionaire Harlan Crow in new filing

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron announces his policy priorities for Kentucky's economy on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. Cameron is challenging Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in the November election. (AP Photo/Bruce Schreiner)

Cameron touts income tax cuts, Medicaid work rules for some able-bodied adults in his economic pitch

By Bruce Schreiner - Associated Press

This combination of photos shows Republican presidential candidates, top row from left, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, former President Donald Trump, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Vivek Ramaswamy, bottom row from left, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Perry Johnson. (AP Photo)

Who’s running for president? See a rundown of the 2024 candidates

By Meg Kinnard - Associated Press

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks as businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., listen during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by Fox News Channel, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Can Haley and Scott woo the GOP’s White evangelical base away from Trump?

By Tiffany Stanley - Associated Press

Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at the Polk County Summer Sizzle fundraising event in Clive, Iowa, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. (Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Des Moines Register via AP)

Ramaswamy faces curiosity and skepticism in Iowa after center-stage performance in GOP debate

By Thomas Beaumont - Associated Press

FILE - President Joe Biden, left, speaks at an event with G7 leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the NATO Summit, in Vilnius, Lithuania, July 12, 2023. Biden's strong backing for Ukraine's effort to repel Russia's invasion has been the rare issue where he's mustered bipartisan support. But this week’s first GOP presidential debate—and recent comments by former President Donald Trump on Ukraine— suggest that the dynamic will face a stress test as the 2024 presidential campaign heats up. (Paul Ellis/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Ukraine aid faces a stress test as some GOP 2024 presidential candidates balk at continued support

By Aamer Madhani - Associated Press

No Trump at First Debate Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Shame on Trump for not debating

By Everett Piper

This combination of photos shows Republican presidential candidates, top row from left, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, and Vivek Ramaswamy, bottom row from left, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson. (AP Photo)

Who takes advantage of Donald Trump’s absence and other things to watch in the Republican debate

By Steve Peoples - Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a visit to the Iowa State Fair, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Trump looks forward to ‘proud’ criminal arrest in Georgia

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

The sun sets behind an idle pump jack near Karnes City, Texas, April 8, 2020. Texas can feel like a study in contrasts. One example being that the state is famed for its oil industry, but is the producer of a quarter of the country’s wind energy and a leader in solar power. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Swiss billionaire-backed climate group targets GOP debate: ‘Will they ever stand up to Big Oil?’

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Former president Donald Trump supporters stand near the Fiserv Forum as set up continues for the upcoming Republican presidential debate Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Trump campaign claims debate victory — before the debate

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times