GOP presidential frontrunner makes statement after he was attacked by GOP rivals for comments which included referring to Hezbollah terror group as 'very smart'

Notable share of GOP primary voters want party to wrestle with its identity and choices rather than hand former president a third consecutive nomination without a fight

Even without being there, former US president expected to dominate dialogue, as others wrangle for attention while trying to avoid any missteps

Republican presidential candidate says former president Trump's son-in-law, who was appointed adviser on the region, was busy only building business ties

At one-year anniversary of Dobbs decision, Republican candidates seek to differentiate themselves from Trump

Former US president expected to seek pardon for himself if reelected; most GOP rivals rally to his side, seemingly not wanting to alienate Trump's loyal base should he drop out

The candidate has family from the faith, advanced Orthodox-friendly policies as New Jersey's governor, and feuded with Jared Kushner

One-time Trump ally looks to position himself as the only Republican candidate in growing field with record of grappling with former president

Ex-president to address group via Zoom after initially saying he wouldn't be able to make it; Desantis, Haley and Trump critics receive more coveted spots

Speakers point to victorious Virginia race where GOP candidate kept ex-president at arm's length, but also note support for Trump's Israel policies make him difficult to ignore