Melania Trump returns to campaign trail with pro-LGBT Republican event appearance: report

Former first lady Melania Trump will make her first campaign appearance this month when she attends an event held by the Log Cabin Republicans, a pro-LGBT Republican group.

Opinion editor explains how political, media elites are 'deplatforming' working class in new book

Journalist Batya Ungar-Sargon spoke to Fox News Digital about her new book, which says the real divide in America is not right and left but the working class and college educated elite.

Billionaire donors plan to shower Trump with millions in April: 'fundraising juggernaut'

High roller GOP donors are beginning to coalesce around former President Trump as his presidential campaign is set to hold several events with big names in the upcoming weeks.

RFK Jr 'disturbed' by 'weaponization of government' against Trump, vows to appoint Jan 6 special counsel

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on Friday said he is “disturbed" by “the weaponization of government against" former President Donald Trump, while vowing to appoint a special counsel if elected president to investigate whether “prosecutorial discretion was abused for political ends" in cases related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Trump files motion requesting judge in hush money trial be recused amid daughter's Democrat-affiliated work

Former President Trump and his legal team have filed a motion requesting that Judge Juan Merchan be recused from the trial stemming from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigation into alleged hush money payments ahead of the 2016 election due to his daughter's Democrat-affiliated political work.

Dems propose renaming Florida federal prison after Trump following GOP effort to change DC airport name

Some House Democrats unveiled a bill to rename a Florida federal prison after former President Trump in response to a similar bill from GOP colleagues.

CNN's Jim Acosta: 'Objectively speaking... without any bias,' Trump is a bigger threat to democracy than Biden

CNN's Jim Acosta claimed it is factual to say that former President Trump is a "greater threat to American democracy" than President Biden during a recent interview.

Trump aims to shatter Biden's fundraising record with top-dollar Palm Beach gathering

Former President Trump aims to haul in over $40 million at a fundraiser in Palm Beach, Florida, with Republican donors topping a new single-event campaign cash record set by President Biden.

24 celebrities and media figures who ran for political office

Many celebrities and media figures have thrown their hat in the political ring from Donald Trump, Ronald Reagan to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Al Franken.

Christian leaders react to Trump's 'God Bless the USA' bibles: 'More Trump than Bible?'

Following former President Donald Trump's announcement of special-edition "God Bless the USA" bibles last month, Fox News Digital reached out to Christian leaders for reaction to the unorthodox sale.

Author’s victory over inner demons is an inspiring redemption story

Author handled his inner demons completely the opposite of what my parents did. It wasn't the end of his story, it was just the beginning and his young children can appreciate it.

ABC sitcom star warns of White backlash against minorities following 2024 election: ‘Have us in camps’

ABC's "Black-ish" star Jenifer Lewis unleashed on "White people" and former President Trump during a recent XM radio show, noting that they are looking to put minorities in camps.

Biden raises more than $90 million in March, over $187 million in first quarter of 2024

President Biden's re-election campaign announced Saturday it raised more than $90 million in March, up from $53 million the month before, and has $192 million in cash on hand.

Biden-appointed judge torches DOJ for defying subpoenas after prosecuting Trump advisor

A Joe Biden judge blasted the president's Justice Department Friday for hypocritically allowing its attorneys to defy a subpoena event though it prosecuted a Trump advisor for doing the same thing.

Biden campaign accuses Trump of hosting ‘scammers, racists and extremists’ at Palm Beach fundraiser

A campaign spokesperson for President Biden accused former President Donald Trump of inviting "tax cheats, scammers, racists and extremists" to his upcoming Palm Beach fundraiser.

Kid Rock defends Trump's music taste as 'freakin' the best' after media backlash

Multiplatinum artist Kid Rock reacts to the media's criticism of former President Trump's music preferences on "The Ingraham Angle."

Trump campaign raises more than $50 million at Florida fundraiser: 'historic' haul

Former President Donald Trump’s GOP fundraiser in Palm Beach, Florida, rakes in more than $50 million

Never Say Never-Trump: Biden leaves GOP moderates with 'no alternative' but to back former president

Voters who claimed they would never support former President Donald Trump again may be doing just that as concerns over President Biden's administration grow.

Trump-backed GOP Senate candidate aims to flip Dem-held seat in crucial battleground state

Mike Rogers, a former FBI special agent who later served as House Intelligence Committee chair and who is now running for the Republican Senate nomination in Michigan, is backed by Donald Trump

Colorado woman dubbed Jan. 6 'praying grandma' convicted of Capitol riot misdemeanors, Trump weighs in

Rebecca Lavrenz, a Colorado woman known as the Jan. 6 "praying grandma," could face up to a year in prison after spending 10 minutes inside the Capitol.

Senate mulls TikTok ban as Trump-Zuckerberg battle brews in background

Former President Trump is not in favor of a House bill that would ban TikTok if the platform is not sold to a company without ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

Trump says abortion should be decided by the states, 'will of the people'

Former President Donald Trump clarified his stance on abortion on Monday, saying he supported states determining their own laws so long as there were rape, incest and life of the mother exceptions.

'The View' producer expects Biden to appear on show in 2024, but Trump no longer invited

Brian Teta, the producer for "The View," said he expects President Biden will come on the show at some point this year, but President Trump likely won't be invited.

Biden accuses Trump of 'simply lying' with abortion statement

President Biden predicts that former President Trump would sign a national abortion ban into law, despite Trump's support for states deciding on the issue.

Pro-life conservatives are 'disappointed' in Trump's new abortion policy, but stick by him: 'Only one option'

Conservative groups backing former president Donald Trump say they are 'deeply disappointed' with his official position on abortion, but it won't deter their support.

Pence blasts Trump's 'slap in the face' announcement on key issue for Christian voters

Former Vice President Mike Pence charges that Donald Trump's announcement not supporting a federal abortion ban is a "retreat" and "a slap in the face to the millions of pro-life Americans."

RFK Jr. says Biden and Trump incapable of bringing country together: 'Both of them feed on the polarization'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said today's polarization is as bad today as it was during the Civil War and called on voters to reject re-electing Presidents Trump or Biden.

New York Appeals Court denies Trump motion to delay hush-money trial, setting up jury selection for next week

A New York Appeals Court rejected former President Trump’s motion to delay his trial on charges stemming from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s hush-money payments investigation.

JESSE WATTERS: Trump is going to have plenty of money to win

Fox News host Jesse Watters says Democrats are trying everything they can to make former President Trump go away before the 2024 election.

GREG GUTFELD: Most of us have eclipse sickness year-round, except we call it Joe Biden's America

'Gutfeld!' panelists discuss an MSNBC cult expert's thoughts on the MAGA movement.

Fani Willis should face gag order in Trump election case, says legal analyst

Fox News legal editor Kerri Kupec Urbahn joined "Faulkner Focus" Monday to react to the latest legal concerns for Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis.

Why Trump is deferring to the states, after weighing an abortion ban at 15 weeks

Former President Donald Trump spoke with FOX News' Howard Kurtz to share his thoughts on abortion policies that would make him more palatable to less conservative voters.

Biden's stealth but clever strategy to maintain control of the White House

The Biden White House has initiated a surprising move that could increase voter turnout for the president and help him hold onto the White House. Republicans must understand it.

Trump is wrong: abortion opponents are looking for a national leader

Since the 2022 midterms, a narrative has taken hold that the life issue costs Republicans elections and is better left to the states.

Trump is right: Republicans need to reframe the abortion debate

Going into the 2024 election, Republicans have dominated the major issues that matter to Americans: inflation/economy and immigration. Pivoting to abortion is not a smart move.

Special Counsel Jack Smith urges Supreme Court to reject Trump immunity claims: 'No person is above the law'

Special Counsel Jack Smith's prosecutorial team urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject former President Trump's claims of immunity from criminal prosecution in the Jan. 6 case.

UK's Cameron meets Trump ahead of push for more US Ukraine funding

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron met with former President Donald Trump in a surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago, ahead of his push to urge lawmakers to approve funding to Ukraine

Billionaire who helped Trump with $175M bond says he 'probably didn't charge enough'

Billionaire businessman Don Hankey, who provided the means for Trump's $175 million bond, says the legal scrutiny brought against the money has been intense.

ABC sitcom star called out for 'unhinged rant' comparing Trump to Hitler

Podcast host Stacy Washington reacted to ABC star Jenifer Lewis' 'unhinged rant' comparing Trump to Hitler, arguing she 'does this all the time' on social media.

Trump request to delay NY hush money trial denied by appeals court judge

Former President Trump's attempt to delay his hush money payments trial failed in a New York appeals court on Tuesday.

NPR editor found registered Democrats outnumbered Republicans 87 to zero in newsroom

An NPR editor blowing the whistle on the newsroom found an 87-to-zero ratio in registered Democrats versus Republicans in its headquarters of Washington, D.C.

USA Today reportedly changes headline on Trump’s abortion stance after Biden-Harris campaign complain

USA Today reportedly changed a headline about presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump’s abortion stance to appease the Biden-Harris campaign after staffers complained on a press call.

How NPR went ‘Off the Rails’ to knee-jerk liberalism–according to a current top editor

NPR over recent years has been distilled to cater to a small subset of the American population, bent on Donald Trump's destruction. One editor is pushing back.

Undecided battleground voters unanimously blast Biden on economy: 'Absolutely disastrous'

Undecided voters from states like Pennsylvania and Michigan admitted that they would be better off economically under President Trump than President Biden.

Kamala Harris agrees 2024 could 'genuinely' be the 'last democratic election'

During a recent podcast appearance, Vice President Kamala Harris claimed former President Trump winning in 2024 could mark the end of free elections in America.

Judge in Trump classified docs case grants Jack Smith request to redact witness names

The judge presiding over former President Trump's classified documents case, allowed special counsel Jack Smith to redact government witness names.

Trump lashes out at former VP Pence who criticized his lukewarm abortion statement

Former President Trump criticized former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday morning due to their disagreement on the importance of a federal abortion ban.

Imprisoned attorney Michael Avenatti does surprise interview with MSNBC on Trump hush money case

Disgraced former Stormy Daniels attorney Michael Avenatti joined MSNBC for a surprise interview from prison on Tuesday and discussed the Trump hush money case.

Undecided voters say 'timing' of Trump indictments is ‘politically motivated:’ ‘Doesn't seem fair at all’

Voters from battleground states believe that the timing of Trump’s multiple indictments was politically motivated ahead of the presidential election.

Yankees legend Mariano Rivera endorses Donald Trump for president

New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera endorsed former President Trump for president with about seven months to go before the 2024 presidential election.

Former Trump Organization CFO Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in jail for perjury in New York AG James' case

Retired Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg was sentenced to five months in jail after pleading guilty last month to lying under oath.

Eric Trump 'guarantees' father will defeat Biden in November: 'Americans are upset'

Eric Trump explains why he is confident his father, former President Donald Trump, will win re-election in November on 'Fox & Friends.'

CNN commentator boldly predicts Trump has already lost Arizona after abortion ban

CNN commentator Margaret Hoover denounced Arizona's abortion ban and claimed the ruling would hurt Donald Trump's chances of winning the battleground state.

Trump could haul in massive amount of campaign cash during Atlanta, Orlando fundraising swing: what to know

Former President Trump to haul in roughly $15 million at top dollar fundraisers in Atlanta and Orlando as the former president aims to close gap with President Biden in 2024 election rematch cash dash

MSNBC guest rips Avenatti right after his surprise appearance on network: 'He knows nothing' about Trump case

MSNBC guest Nick Akerman called out Michael Avenatti on Tuesday after the disgraced attorney appear on MSNBC and threw cold water on the Trump hush money case.

Trump says Arizona pro-life law went 'too far' as Biden camp claims policy U-turn

Former President Donald Trump walked back his abortion platform on Wednesday, saying the recent Arizona pro-life ruling went "too far" despite previously emphasizing states' rights on the matter.

Trump rips Biden on key issue impacting voters after damaging report: ‘Totally lost control’

An unexpected bump up in inflation is giving former President Trump more ammunition to fire at President Biden as the two face off in their 2024 election rematch.

NPR relied on 'ever-present muse' Adam Schiff during Russiagate to 'damage' Trump, editor says

Rep. Adam Schiff did at least 32 interviews with NPR about Russiagate, with one editor saying his talking points became the "drumbeat" of NPR news reports.

Trump request to delay hush-money trial denied for third time

Donald's Trump's request to delay his hush money criminal trial has been denied, marking the third time this week his lawyers' attempts to delay the trial have failed.

Trump visits Atlanta Chick-fil-A, buys customers chicken and shakes

Chick-fil-A customers at an Atlanta restaurant were treated to milkshakes and chicken when former President Donald Trump stopped by on Wednesday.

Is our fiercely tribal politics just a distortion of reality?

Polarization is seen more and more as a feature and not a bug of American political life. With the 2024 presidential election coming, where does it stop?

Morning Glory: We are in a war. Biden doesn't know it. Trump does.

Americans should vote for the candidate who understands the world we are in.

NPR scandal: Whistleblower scolding outlet’s liberal slant puts spotlight on organization's federal funding

An NPR editor blasted his employer with a scathing piece accusing NPR of liberal groupthink, renewing interest in how much cash American taxpayers shell out for the service.

Sage Steele says voting Trump over Biden is a 'no-brainer': 'It's about policy, not emotion'

In an interview with Fox News Digital, former ESPN host Sage Steele outlined why she thinks former President Trump is the "only choice" to vote for in the upcoming election.

Michael Avenatti claims harsh prison sentences due to being Trump's 'most dangerous enemy'

Former attorney Michael Avenatti told MSNBC that he believes being President Trump's "most dangerous enemy" in 2018 influenced his current imprisonment.

Trump demands 'no more funding' after NPR scandal: 'Not one dollar!'

Former President Trump condemned National Public Radio and called for it to no longer be funded by taxpayers after an insider made controversial claims about the organization.

Biden campaign scolds news outlets for coverage of Trump’s abortion stance

President Biden's 2024 campaign publicly scolded media outlets for their coverage of President Donald Trump's abortion stance during a Monday Zoom call.

Trump meets everyday Americans at Chick-fil-A while Biden fine dines with Clintons, billionaires in DC

Former President Trump was on the campaign trail in Atlanta, Georgia this week, meeting with supporters while President Biden was hosting the White House State Dinner in Washington, D.C.

Trump campaign demands Biden debate him 'much earlier' and more often

The Trump campaign is calling for additional 2024 presidential debates and for them to take place “much earlier" than initially proposed by the debate commission, with former President Trump telling Fox News Digital that he is “totally committed" to debating President Biden “anytime, anywhere, anyplace."

New poll reveals crucial battleground state prefers Trump over Biden in heated 2024 rematch

A new poll is the latest to indicate former President Trump with the slight edge over President Biden in battleground North Carolina in their 2024 election rematch.

America First Policy Institute rolls out abortion, life agenda to 'empower women' with resources, support

EXCLUSIVE: America First Policy Institute on Thursday is rolling out an agenda that will “empower women" and support them in “challenging situations," including unexpected pregnancies, fertility issues, adoption and more, while providing mental health resources surrounding abortion and pregnancy.

Latinos favor Trump over Biden on economy, support president shutting down border, poll finds

Former President Trump is more popular with Latino voters than President Biden on the issues of crime, the economy and immigration, a poll found.

Trump's name 'incorrectly' used in LA Times' OJ Simpson obituary: 'Freud Lives'

The Los Angeles Times accidentally referred to former President Donald Trump in its obituary for controversial former football player O.J. Simpson on Thursday.

Trump raises millions in ritzy Atlanta neighborhood that wants to secede over violent crime

Former President Donald Trump attended a fundraiser in an Atlanta, Georgia, district that tried to secede from city over spiraling crime and lack of police support.

Bragg’s absurd case against Trump finally gets its undeserved day in court

Donald Trump's ridiculous court case is finally heading to trial. Progressive DA Bragg is counting on a liberal judge and an anti-Trump jury to cover for fact he has no case.

Biden screwed up life for young voters and it could cost him dearly

Campaign season is heating up. The president and his team are struggling to craft a compelling message that resonates with young voters about why they should vote for Biden in 2024.

Harris to give prediction of ‘what a second Trump term looks like’ during Arizona campaign stop

Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Arizona Friday and paint a dark picture of what America will look like if Trump wins a second term and abortion bans remain legal.

Mike Pence lands new gig after failed 2024 presidential bid

Mike Pence, who served as vice president under former President Trump and ran for the presidency in 2024, has announced a new gig.

JD Vance has never spoken to Trump about VP possibilities despite rumors

Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance told Fox News's Laura Ingraham on Thursday that he has not talked to former President Donald Trump about the possibility of a VP position, despite widespread rumors.

Johnson to meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago amid speakership threat

Former President Donald Trump is expected to give his backing to House Speaker Mike Johnson later today as the two are set to meet for high-profile talks at Mar-a-Lago

Supporter who hugged Trump at Atlanta Chick-fil-A says media isn't honest about Black community's support

One Trump supporter who met him at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A slammed the media, accusing mainstream outlets of "warping" the perception of Black voters' support of the 45th president.

Biden had similar legal aid arrangement he slammed Trump over

The DNC paid legal fees for Biden during the special counsel investigation into his possession of classified documents, while his campaign slammed Trump for using donor funds to similarly pay his legal bills.

CNN host suggests 'MAGA' Trump supporters would have defended OJ Simpson during murder trial

CNN host Kasie Hunt suggested that "MAGA" supporters may have defended O.J. Simpson during his murder trial in the same way they are defending Donald Trump.

'I tell the truth': Trump says he'll testify at hush money trial as judge rejects last minute plea

Former President Trump announced Friday he will testify at his upcoming trial in New York City. "All I can do is tell the truth," he said.

Trump defense challenges jury selection in criminal hush money trial

Judge Juan Merchan denied Trump's motion for a delay as his defense submitted a pre-trial letter challenging the jury selection just days before the trial begins in New York City.

Bill Maher skewers Trump, GOP's shift on abortion: 'So killing babies is OK in some states?'

HBO's Bill Maher knocked former President Trump and Republicans for embracing a not-so-pro-life stance in supporting states to control their own abortion laws.

Black people like Trump, and that's a 'nightmare' for the left-wing media: Leo Terrell

Civil rights attorney says former President Trump’s likability and policy choices are bringing in Black voters and upending the media's "false narrative."

5 things veteran NPR editor exposed in stunning criticism of own employer’s liberal bias

Veteran NPR editor Uri Berliner's Free Press bombshell offered an inside look at NPR’s drift from only being "a bit to the left" in 2011 to its current liberal activism.

Trump set to host rally in Biden's home state ahead of hush money trial

Former President Trump is set to hold a rally and attend a fundraising event Saturday in President Biden's home state of Pennsylvania, days before Trump's hush money trial is to start in New York City.

Trump considering ‘loan’ system for future Ukraine aid

Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson held a joint press conference at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Friday, where Trump suggested future aid to Ukraine should come in the form of a loan.

Trump legal team could gain 'very significant advantage' in hush-money case, Jonathan Turley says

Fox News contributor says one strategy could politically and legally help the defense, even if there may be "personal resistance" from Trump in the NYC case.

Trump campaigns in key battleground state; Biden will visit next week during Trump's 'hush money' trial

2024 presidential election rematch: Donald Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania on Saturday. President Biden makes a swing through the crucial battleground state next week

Maher warns liberals about being the ideological ‘gas pedal’ in politics: ‘Not if we're driving off a cliff’

HBO's Bill Maher took aim at Canada as being a "cautionary tale" for the US, warning that going "too far left" will help elect former President Trump.

WaPo 'smear' of highly-decorated Iraq war veteran, Senate candidate omits critical info

Former Navy SEAL and Senate candidate Tim Sheehy slammed the Washington Post for citing "known Democrats" in a piece questioning his combat bullet wound.

Trump supporters worried about President Biden's 'weak leadership' following Iran's attack on Israel

Trump supporters lined up early ahead of his Pennsylvania rally Saturday and shared with Fox News concerns about the President Biden's approach to the war in the Middle East.

Trump addresses Iran attack on Israel at Pennsylvania rally: 'Would not have happened if we were in office'

Former President Trump addressed supporters and the Iranian attack on Israel during his Pennsylvania rally, saying it would have never happened if he was president.

Supreme Court to debate 'sleeper' case that could affect Trump federal prosecution

How the U.S. Supreme Court decides the fate of an obscure Capitol riot defendant will have immediate implications for the former and perhaps future president.

Fox News and other news outlets urge presidential candidates to ‘publicly commit’ to debates

Twelve national news organizations released a joint statement urging the presumptive presidential nominees to “publicly commit" to participating in general election debates.

Trump makes major endorsement in crucial Senate race in key battleground state

Former President Trump backs GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania's race, a key contest that will decide if the GOP wins back the majority

Five key questions on how start of Trump's first criminal trial will impact presidential campaign

Donald Trump makes history on Monday, as he becomes the first current or former president to go on trial. The hush-money trial will have an instant impact on his 2024 election rematch with Biden.

Speaker Johnson says Trump is '100% with' him as GOP infighting continues: 'We'll get this job done'

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said former President Donald Trump is strongly supporting him as he insists the Republican Party should remain united to win in November.

Republicans slam Biden’s ‘Don’t’ deterrence: ‘Every time he says Don’t, they do’

Republicans chastised President Biden's "don't deterrence" following an attempted Iranian strike on Israel Saturday, arguing the president's "weakness" led to the attack.

ABC's Stephanopoulos clashes with GOP governor over support for Trump in heated interview

ABC News host George Stephanopoulos clashed with GOP Gov. Chris Sununu on Sunday over his support for former President Trump, despite his past criticism of him.

Jonathan Kirby blames Trump for emboldening Iran as Biden weathers storm over 'don't' foreign policy

White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby blames former President Trump for emboldening Iran after the Islamic Republic attacks against Israel.

John Kirby blames Trump for emboldening Iran as Biden weathers storm over 'don't' foreign policy

White House national security communications spokesperson John Kirby blames former President Trump for emboldening Iran after the Islamic Republic attacks against Israel.

NPR whistleblower essay exposed 'reluctance' by journalists to admit mistakes, argues Chicago editorial board

A Chicago Tribune editorial noted that the NPR essay showed journalists displaying a refusal to admit faults even after false reports like the Russia collusion story.

Trump hush-money trial begins in New York City with jury selection

Former President Trump’s trial stemming from the Manhattan DA’s probe of alleged hush-money payments ahead of the 2016 presidential election is set to begin Monday with jury selection.

Nine questions about the Trump trial, answered

Former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial is set to kick off Monday. Fox News Digital answers the top nine questions before the case begins.

ABC, NBC, CBS newscasts fail to identify Trump prosecutors as ‘Democrats’ at least 90% of time, study finds

The Media Research Center found ABC, NBC and CBS evening newscasts failed to inform viewers during at least 90% of coverage that Trump prosecutors are Democrats.

Trump’s last GOP rival lands new gig after failed 2024 presidential bid

Nikki Haley, who was the final rival to former President Trump for the Republican nomination before ending her White House bid last month, is joining a leading conservative think tank known for focusing on international affairs and national security.

Israel, Iran and the dangerous fecklessness of an American Model UN national security team

On Saturday night there was a direct and ferocious attack on Israel from Iran. An attack without precedent or parallel. But Biden doesn't want Israel to respond with a counterattack.

Potential Trump hush money trial jurors being asked 42 questions

On Monday, former President Trump’s trial for alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels officially got underway in New York City with the jury selection.

Trump calls hush money trial 'assault on America' as case officially kicks off

Former President Donald Trump officially arrived at a Manhattan court Monday morning as the hush money case officially kicks off.

Judge presiding over Trump hush money case declines to recuse himself

Judge Juan Merchan declined to recuse himself from former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in Manhattan criminal court.

Where are they now? Trump's former opponents lining up new jobs after failed 2024 presidential bids

Former President Trump's old 2024 GOP rivals Nikki Haley and Mike Pence recently secured new jobs after suspending their bids for the White House.