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9 killed in Army helicopter crash in Kentucky

The military says 9 people were killed in a crash involving two Army Black Hawk helicopters in southwestern Kentucky.

A rip current statement in effect for 3 regions in the area

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9 killed in Army helicopter crash in Kentucky

A rip current statement in effect for 3 regions in the area

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Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, potential presidential candidate, woos Orange County Republicans

Asa Hutchinson, a former governor of Arkansas, is considering running for the GOP presidential nomination next year. He is expected to announce his plans in April.

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Wyoming shows tensions over GOP's big-government, anti-'woke' crusade

The state is under almost unanimous Republican control. But some of its leaders are echoing some 2024 hopefuls in emphasizing restraint in combating "woke" entities.

washingtonpost.com

Milwaukee to host first Republican presidential primary debate in August

The Republican National Committee’s Standing Committee on Presidential Debates voted to host the first debate in the same city that is scheduled to host the 2024 Republican National Convention.

washingtonpost.com

The 2024 U.S. Presidential Race: A Cheat Sheet

A guide to who is—and isn’t—running for president

theatlantic.com

GOP wants candidates to pledge support for nominee — but some resist

Trump said he won’t commit to supporting the winner if he loses the nomination, and other potential candidates have hedged on the issue.

washingtonpost.com

Asa Hutchinson, former Arkansas governor and vocal Trump critic, may decide on presidential run by April

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he still believes Trump "disqualified himself" from serving as president again with his actions on Jan. 6.

cbsnews.com

Former Arkansas governor's nephew, state legislator gets almost 4 years in prison

Former Arkansas state Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson, nephew of former Gov. Asa Hutchinson, was sentenced to 46 months in prison for filing a false tax return and conspiracy to commit bribery.

foxnews.com

Longshot potential 2024 presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson gets help from Super PAC

As he seriously considers a presidential run in 2024, former Republican Gov. of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson will get a helping hand from a super PAC backed by a $1 million contribution

foxnews.com

In Iowa, potential 2024 GOP Trump challengers quiet for now

The presidential campaign landscape in Iowa is markedly different this year compared with four years ago.

The 2024 GOP presidential primary season is kicking off. Here’s the potential field.

As Donald Trump hits the trail, many other Republicans are making moves toward challenging him.

washingtonpost.com

Former undercover spy turned 3-term congressman Will Hurd headed to New Hampshire, sparking 2024 speculation

Former Republican Rep. Will Hurd of Texas is headed later this month to New Hampshire, the state that holds the first presidential primary in the Republican Party’s nominating calendar.

foxnews.com

Sending signals: Arkansas’ Asa Hutchinson says Iowa trips show he’s ‘serious’ about potential 2024 run

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson makes two trips this week to Iowa – which he acknowledges is a sign that he’s seriously considering a Republican White House run.

foxnews.com

Trump and other potential 2024 candidates make overtures to Iowa Republicans

So far, only one Republican has declared his presidential candidacy.

cbsnews.com

From Trump to governor: Sanders prepares to take on new role

Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she wants to keep the focus on Arkansas as she prepares to take office as the state’s 47th governor.

From Trump to governor: Sanders prepares to take on new role

After running a campaign heavily focused on national politics and her time as President Donald Trump's spokeswoman, Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she wants to keep her attention on Arkansas as she takes charge as the state's 47th governor. Sanders will be sworn in Tuesday, becoming the first woman governor of Arkansas, her home state. Sanders, who served nearly two years as White House press secretary, is the best-known former Trump official to assume elected office.

news.yahoo.com

Republicans making moves toward entering 2024 primary against Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis restarted online ads ahead of a legislative session he believes will highlight causes that will help him in a presidential primary, according to a consultant familiar with his operation.

washingtonpost.com

The AP Interview: Hutchinson says Trump worst choice for GOP

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson calls the possibility of another Donald Trump presidential nomination the worst scenario for Republicans in 2024.

Landmark trial on Arkansas trans youth medical ban wraps up

The nation's first trial over a ban on gender-confirming care for children has ended and is now in the hands of a federal judge.

White House criticized for 'pathetic' reaction to China protests: 'Pure cowardice'

The Biden White House was slammed on Monday for its reaction to protesters in China speaking out against strict COVID policies and President Xi Jinping.

foxnews.com

Landmark trial over Arkansas youth gender care ban resumes

The landmark trial over Arkansas' ban on gender-affirming care for children has resumed.

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson recommends $550 million increase in public school funding over next 2 years

The governor of Arkansas has suggested lawmakers increase public school funding in the state. Gov. Asa Hutchinson called for a $550 million increase over the next two years.

foxnews.com

Voters approve recreational marijuana in Maryland, Missouri

Voters have approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri and rejected it in Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders projected to be first female governor of Arkansas

Sanders served as White House press secretary for former President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019.

cbsnews.com

Sarah Huckabee Sanders makes history as Arkansas' first female governor

Sarah Huckabee Sanders became Arkansas' first female governor with her election victory Tuesday night.

foxnews.com

Arkansas governor: Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders defeats Chris Jones

Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is projected to win the Arkansas gubernatorial race, defeating Democrat Chris Jones.

foxnews.com

Voters in 5 states decide whether to legalize marijuana

Voters in five states are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana, a move that could signal a major shift toward legalization in even the most conservative parts of the country. The proposals are on the ballot in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota and follow moves by President Joe Biden toward decriminalizing marijuana. Biden last month announced he was pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law.

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders 1st woman elected Arkansas governor

Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders has been elected Arkansas governor and will be the first woman to lead the state.

Florida to ban transgender health care treatments for minors

Transgender children in Florida will be barred from receiving hormones or undergoing surgeries to treat gender dysphoria, under a rule approved by state medical officials at the urging of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Teen: Arkansas trans care law could force him to uproot life

An Arkansas teenager who is receiving hormone therapy says a state ban on such treatments could force he and his family to leave the sate.

Landmark trial begins over Arkansas' ban on trans youth care

The nation's first trial over a state's ban on gender-confirming care for children has begun in Arkansas.

Biden's pot pardons could boost states' legalization drives

President Joe Biden's decision to pardon thousands of people convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law could give a boost to Election Day ballot proposals in five states that would legalize the drug.

Sarah Sanders released from hospital after cancer surgery

Former White House press secretary and Arkansas GOP gubernatorial candidate Sarah Sanders has been released from a hospital following surgery for thyroid cancer.

Sarah Sanders undergoes surgery for thyroid cancer

Former White House press secretary and Arkansas gubernatorial hopeful Sarah Sanders is recovering after undergoing surgery for thyroid cancer.

States' plans to make school safer reflect political divides

In the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, governors around the country vowed to take steps to ensure their students would be kept safe.

States tapping historic surpluses for tax cuts and rebates

State governments flush with money are returning billions of dollars to their residents.

Court: Arkansas can't ban treatment of transgender kids

A federal appeals court has agreed with a judge's ruling preventing the state from enforcing a ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.

Arkansas police officers seen in video of violent arrest temporarily relieved of duty

Three Arkansas police officers have been temporarily suspended after the emergence of a bystander video that appears to show the officers using excessive force during an arrest in Mulberry, Ark., on Sunday. Gov. Asa Hutchinson reacted to the footage in a tweet, saying, "I have spoken with Col. Bill Bryant of the Arkansas State Police and the local arrest incident in Crawford County will be investigated pursuant to the video evidence and the request of the prosecuting attorney."

news.yahoo.com

Walmart, largest U.S. private employer, expands abortion coverage for staff

Walmart operates more than 2,000 stores in states that have either banned abortion or imposed near-total restrictions on the procedure.

washingtonpost.com

Trump's angry words spur warnings of real violence

Federal authorities and experts who study online extremism are warning of a risk of additional attacks on federal law enforcement following the FBI's search of ex-President Donald Trump's Florida home.

GOP rallies around Trump following FBI search of his estate

For much of the year, small cracks in Donald Trump’s political support have been growing.

Primaries bring big losses for incumbent GOP state lawmakers

Republican state lawmakers this year have been losing in primaries at nearly twice the average rate of the past decade.

Arkansas GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson says Trump was 'derelict in his duties' on January 6 and says he's 'thinking about' running for president in 2024

Hutchinson also called Trump "divisive" and said the January 6 committee hearings have "had an impact" on Trump's standing.

news.yahoo.com

Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states

When the U.S. Supreme Court in June overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that established a right to abortion, it sparked legal changes and court challenges in states nationwide.

Amid threats, security rises at meetings of public officials

Threats against election officials in the U.S. have risen to such a level that those attending a conference this week in Wisconsin were not given the agenda until after they arrived, were warned not to wear their name tags in public and were shuttled to an undisclosed location for trivia night.

GOP governors mulling 2024 run aren't rushing abortion laws

Several Republican governors seen as potential 2024 presidential candidates have been cautious to push new abortion restrictions in their state since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Stark political divides loom as US governors gather

Stark political divides are threatening to overshadow a meeting this week of the nation's governors.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson on 2024: "Trump has disqualified himself"

"That was a threat to our institutions of government," Hutchinson said about Jan. 6.

cbsnews.com

Anti-abortion states split on how to enforce ban, whether to prosecute or surveil doctors

Some states are pursuing aggressive measures, including encouraging surveillance of women and prosecuting doctors.

cnbc.com

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 26, 2022: Whitmer, Hutchinson, Short, Aguilar, Malpass

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.

cbsnews.com

Governors Forming Task Force To Address Mass Shootings

The task force will be comprised of members from both parties.

newsy.com

Governors forming task force to address mass shootings

The U.S. House this week approved a wide-ranging gun control bill that has little chance of passing the Senate.

cbsnews.com

Governors forming task force to address mass shootings

The National Governors Association says it's forming a working group of governors to come up with recommendations to stop mass shootings following the Texas school massacre.

Shootings prompt debate on purchase age for AR-style rifles

The gunmen in two of the nation’s most recent mass shootings legally bought the semi-automatic rifles they used in their massacres after they turned 18.

Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on May 29, 2022

On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Ronald Garza, Chris Murphy, Asa Hutchinson, Val Demings and Nicole Hockley and Jacyln Corin.

cbsnews.com

Transcript: Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on "Face the Nation," May 29, 2022

The following is a transcript of an interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson that aired on Sunday, May 29, 2022, on "Face the Nation."

cbsnews.com

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 29, 2022: Murphy, Hutchinson, Garza, Demings, Hockley, Corin

Senator Chris Murphy, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, Uvalde County Commissioner Ronald (Ronnie) Garza and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.

cbsnews.com

Here are the key primary election results from Arkansas

Voting concludes Tuesday in the Arkansas primary elections, where Sarah Huckabee Sanders is running for governor to replace incumbent and term-limited Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

npr.org

Trump press secretary Sanders wins GOP Arkansas governor nod

Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders has won the Republican nomination for governor in Arkansas.

2022 midterms: What to watch in Georgia, Texas, elsewhere

Georgia takes center stage in Tuesday’s primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by Donald Trump.

Arkansas governor is odd man out in his own state's primary

Gov. Asa Hutchinson is Arkansas' top Republican and is entering the final stretch of his term with strong approval ratings.

Arkansas governor is odd man out in his own state's primary

Based on the barrage of television ads and mailers leading up to Tuesday's primary election in Arkansas, it's obvious who the most influential Republicans in the state are. Tom Cotton's making the case for fellow Sen. John Boozman, talking up his conservative bona fides while the two-term senator fends off challenges from the right. Donald Trump's image appears in ads for Boozman and for Sarah Sanders, who served as the former president's White House press secretary and is now running for governor.

news.yahoo.com

Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson says a national abortion ban floated by McConnell is 'inconsistent with what we've been fighting for'

"I think there's some constitutional issues of a national standard as well as to what is the authority of the Constitution to enact that," he said.

news.yahoo.com

In abortion fight, conservatives push to end all exceptions

Rape, incest and the health of the fetus or mother were once accepted reasons to obtain an abortion in even the most conservative Republican-led states.

Possible overturning of Roe sends abortion fight to states

The bombshell leak of a draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark Roe v.

GOP Gov Hutchinson says 2024 presidential bid 'on the table'

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he is weighing a presidential run in 2024 and his decision won’t be affected by whether former President Donald Trump decides to join the race.

Several tornadoes reportedly touched down in Arkansas overnight

The National Weather Service in Little Rock issued a rare tornado warning around 8:15 p.m. local time on Monday for areas north of the state's capital and most populous city.

npr.org

Severe storms pummel South, killing at least 2 in Florida

Severe storms packing isolated tornadoes and high winds are racing across the Deep South _ killing two in the Florida Panhandle and leaving scattered damage to buildings and homes in their path.

7 hurt in Arkansas tornado as storms move into Deep South

Severe storms including at least two confirmed tornadoes injured people, damaged homes and businesses and downed power lines in Mississippi and Tennessee.

Arkansas Governor On Flying Cars And A Potential Presidential Run

With innovation top of mind, Gov. Asa Hutchinson is launching an initiative for flying cars, and he also says he's not ruling out a presidential run.

newsy.com

All-out effort to keep Biden COVID-free; no 'normal' yet

You can see it in the masks, in the seating charts and even in the distribution of water glasses at the White House.

Arkansas governor pushes Biden to have policies where people can live with COVID-19

At a meeting of the National Governors Association hosted by President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson asked Biden to push the CDC for standards that will make it easier for the public to live with COVID-19, saying, “We want to go from today, to more normal.”

news.yahoo.com

Without announcing plans to run in 2024, Trump said Republicans would be taking back 'that beautiful, beautiful house that happens to be white'

If he decides to run, Trump may have to battle other prospective Republican contenders, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

news.yahoo.com

Donald Trump should not lead the country again, says the Republican leader of the National Governors Association

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, chairman of the National Governors Association, told Insider there are many "choices out there" besides Trump to lead the country.

news.yahoo.com

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said January 6 was 'interference with the lawful transfer of power using violence' — the definition of an insurrection — but refrains from using the word

"I call it interference with the lawful transfer of power using violence, and that's wrong," Hutchinson told CNN's Jake Tapper.

news.yahoo.com

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said January 6 was 'interference with the lawful transfer of power using violence' — the definition of an insurrection — but refrains from using the word

"I call it interference with the lawful transfer of power using violence, and that's wrong," Hutchinson told CNN's Jake Tapper.

news.yahoo.com

Arkansas' Republican governor thanked President Joe Biden for depoliticizing the federal COVID-19 response

GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson made the comments during a Monday call between Biden and several governors to discuss the national response to Omicron.

news.yahoo.com

Transcript: Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on "Face the Nation," December 12, 2021

The following is a transcript of an interview with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson that aired Sunday, December 12, 2021, on "Face the Nation."

cbsnews.com

Kentucky tornado toll in dozens; less than feared at factory

Eight people are confirmed dead at a Kentucky candle factory that was hit by a tornado and another eight remain missing, but dozens more have been accounted for, a company spokesman said Sunday, raising hope that the toll from a Midwest twister outbreak won’t be as high as first feared.

Kentucky hardest hit as storms leave dozens dead in 5 states

Kentucky's governor says tornadoes may have killed 70 people in the state and the death toll may exceed 100.

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," December 12, 2021: Beshear, Hutchinson, Sununu, Gottlieb, de Oliveira, El-Erian

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" Sunday.

cbsnews.com

This week on "Face the Nation," November 21, 2021: Gillibrand, Hutchinson, Johnson, Gottlieb

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation."

cbsnews.com

State Leaders Push For Booster Expansion Despite Federal Guidance

Federal regulators are reportedly planning imminent expansion as state leaders show impatience in deploying preventive shots before winter sets in.

newsy.com

Can you get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot? Some states aren't waiting for FDA and say all adults should get another dose

At least three states have formally moved to expand eligibility to all adults for a booster six months after receiving Pfizer or Moderna vaccination.

cbsnews.com

More issues, less Trump: GOP sees model after Virginia win

Republicans have struggled to deal with Donald Trump since the day he announced his candidacy for president.

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says Trump's continued focus on the 2020 election is 'a recipe for disaster' in the midterms

Hutchinson dismissed former President Trump's call for GOP voters to sit out 2022 and 2024 if the party didn't back his unfounded election claims.

news.yahoo.com

EXCLUSIVE: Governors have questions about Afghan refugees. Here's who they call

President Biden put former Delaware Gov. Jack Markell in charge of helping connect federal agencies resettling Afghan refugees with state and local officials, and private sector groups.

npr.org

Lindsey Graham told Republicans they ‘ought to think about’ getting a coronavirus vaccine. They booed him.

Sen. Lindsey Graham is latest Republican to face backlash from his own party’s supporters when promoting coronavirus vaccines or talking about their safety and efficacy.

washingtonpost.com

The Latest: 92% of Denver’s municipal employees vaccinated

At least 92% of Denver’s municipal employees were vaccinated against COVID-19 Friday, a day after the city’s vaccine mandate took effect in a bid to slow the spread of the virus during the fall and winter, according to a review of city compliance data.

Nationalizing her governor run? 'You bet I am,' Sanders says

Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders might be running for governor of Arkansas, but she's not talking much about the state.

Latest: Australia's capital extends lockdown until Oct. 15

Australia’s capital will remain locked down for a second month after the local government reported 22 new coronavirus infections.

The Latest: Arkansas governor decries federal mandates

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says federal vaccination mandates announced by President Joe Biden last week hurt efforts to overcome the public’s resistance to taking the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Latest: Arizona gov: Biden 'overreaching' with new rule

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says President Joe Biden is overreaching with his new requirement for employees of large businesses to be vaccinated or regularly tested for COVID-19.

GOP-led states see Texas law as model to restrict abortions

Republican lawmakers in at least half a dozen states are looking to copy a Texas law that represents the most far-reaching curb on abortions in 50 years.

9 women now serving as governors in US, tying a record

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is beginning her term in office with plenty of challenges.

Schools fight back against GOP governors, defy bans on masks

The highly contagious delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms.

Arkansas judge blocks state from enforcing mask mandate ban

An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.

The Latest: China pledges 2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged that 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines would be supplied to the world through this year, increasing China’s commitment as the largest exporter of the shots.

The Latest: Sydney reports worst day of its current outbreak

Australia’s most populous state is reporting the worst day of its outbreak of the coronavirus delta variant, with a record 262 new local infections and five deaths from COVID-19.

The Latest: Garth Brooks reassesses touring during pandemic

Country music star Garth Brooks says he is reassessing whether to continue his stadium tour in light of the rising number of coronavirus cases across the country.

South Dakota's Noem doesn't plan to ratchet up vaccine push

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says she has no plans to ratchet up her messaging to urge people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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