Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has filed paperwork for his long-anticipated bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, offering himself up to GOP voters as an uncompromisingly conservative, yet still electable, alternative to former President Trump as the party grapples with recent electoral disappointments. DeSantis, who filed with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday, had been floated for years as a prospective presidential candidate, but his ambitions began to take on a more concrete form over the past several months. He already has the backing of a well-funded super PAC, Never ..read more

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — On Monday, Republican Sen. Tim Scott officially announced his campaign. His launch is the latest sign that the 2024 race is heating up, but many experts say Former President Trump is still the Republican candidate to beat.  Sen. Scott made the announcement in front of a crowd of cheering supporters in his home state of South Carolina.  ..read more

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, has been indicted on several charges. He embezzled money from his campaign, lied to Congress about his income, and cheated his way into undeserved unemployment benefits, prosecutors alleged on Wednesday. Afghanistan war veteran announces primary challenge against Santos Santos, 34, was elected to Congress last fall after a campaign built partly on falsehoods. He told people he was a wealthy Wall Street dealmaker with a substantial real estate portfolio who had been ..read more

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Three candidates have now tossed their hats in the ring for Troy City Council President. A Democratic primary is in the works, while Republican Brad Lewis is looking to make his political debut. Nina Nichols running for Troy mayor On the other hand, Brad Lewis is currently running solo on the Republican ticket. He has already been endorsed by departing Council President, Carmella Mantello. Mantello is mounting a campaign for Mayor amid Patrick Madden's departure. "I'm passionate about Troy and committed to doing everything I can to enable our city to thrive," said Lewis ..read more

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign has been hiding in plain sight all along. The contours of the 2024 campaign that Biden will formally launch with a video as soon as this week will look a lot like his messaging and policy moves from the past few months: Play up accomplishments from his first two years, draw a sharp contrast with Republican policies he deems extreme, and brush off worries about his age. Biden expected to launch 2024 campaign as Republican rivals battle for top spot Biden's decision to the launch the campaign now is largely driven b ..read more

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The 2024 presidential race is heating up. President Biden is expected to announce his re-election campaign soon and his Republican rivals are vying for support within their party.  For months, Biden has dropped hints about running for re-election and he's expected to officially launch his campaign next week.  ..read more

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A second candidate has put their hat in the ring for the next mayoral election in the city of Troy. Democratic candidate Nina Nichols held an event Thursday evening to kick off her campaign at the Hanger on the Hudson on River Street in Troy. Nichols is the current assistant director of development at Unity House and is on the Rensselaer County Legislature. Previously, she has served on the board of directors for Oakwood Community Center ..read more

Wilmington, Del. — Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems have agreed to a blockbuster settlement over the network’s coverage of former President Trump’s false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election.  The settlement comes after months of courtroom fighting between the two parties in what had been widely seen as a precedent-setting moment for defamation law that could severely alter the financial and reputational health of the country’s largest cable news company.    The settlement, which came just hours before opening arguments in the defamation trial were slated to ..read more

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Former Troy Police Chief Brian Owens has launched his campaign for Rensselaer County sheriff. Owens worked in law enforcement for more than 20 years after serving in the military for 14 years. He said his experience taught him how to work with people who may not have the same views on every issue, which he believes would serve him well if he is elected ..read more

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Albany County is taking steps to increase awareness about elections by focusing on engaging young voters. On Friday, county legislators, the League of Women Voters, and the Board of Elections Task Force announced an "I Voted" sticker contest and new voter legislation ..read more