Tell Me Why: Caucuses vs primaries
We're less than 11 months out from the 2024 presidential election, which means primaries and caucuses are well underway.
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We're less than 11 months out from the 2024 presidential election, which means primaries and caucuses are well underway.
A caucus involves a more complex process where participants gather openly, engaging in discussions and voting to express their support for a particular candidate.
Support for Trump among likely GOP primary voters nationwide has increased from 58% in May 2023, to 69% now.
Vivek Ramaswamy said he's offered former President Donald Trump his full endorsement.
Former President Donald Trump clinched his first victory of the primary season Monday night at the Iowa caucuses.
We spoke with four North Texas Republicans who each support a different candidate and asked them why they believe their candidates are best positioned to beat President Joe Biden in November.
Wind chill may push temperatures as low as -45 F when Iowa Republicans go to caucus Monday night.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is gearing up for a major test in Iowa, where he's staked his presidential ambitions.
Cruz said the first four states, including Iowa are not must-wins but he expects to "do well."
Ron Paul is standing by a tough ad his campaign is airing in South Carolina calling rival Rick Santorum a big Washington spender.
A determined Rick Perry said Wednesday that he will not abandon his presidential campaign, despite a fifth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses.
Ron Paul rode a current of youthful discontent to third place in Iowa's presidential caucuses on Tuesday, promising to continue his bid.
A funny thing happened recently in the Republican presidential campaign in Iowa. The last Republican president's name actually surfaced.
Rick Perry arrived in Iowa last August like the rock star of the Republican presidential race. He is trying to make his departure a more discreet affair.
Ron Paul is hopeful that the Iowa supporters he has built in his bid for the Republican nomination will turn out big in the presidential caucuses.
After a quick nosedive, a more humble Texas governor has been trying to claw his way back into the GOP presidential field with a different approach.
Ron Paul received a welcome befitting a man with a serious chance to win next week's Iowa Republican presidential caucuses as he arrived in the state.
Governor Rick Perry hopes his Iowa bus tour will lead to a victory lap. In a week, Iowans will judge whether his poor debate performances mattered.
North Texas Iranian Americans say they worry every minute about family members caught in the violence.
Lancaster STEM High School opened a coffee shop on Thursday, run by the students in the Special Education program to teach them skills to help them lead independent lives after high school.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
A Fort Worth mother is facing a manslaughter charge after her 1-month-old baby died from a fatal methamphetamine overdose.
Religious workers face a yearslong backlog to obtain legal permanent U.S. residency.
North Texas Iranian Americans say they worry every minute about family members caught in the violence.
Lancaster STEM High School opened a coffee shop on Thursday, run by the students in the Special Education program to teach them skills to help them lead independent lives after high school.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
A Fort Worth mother is facing a manslaughter charge after her 1-month-old baby died from a fatal methamphetamine overdose.
Religious workers face a yearslong backlog to obtain legal permanent U.S. residency.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Religious workers face a yearslong backlog to obtain legal permanent U.S. residency.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Airion Simmons is charged with wire fraud and bribery.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 33 points.
Two past Dallas Open champions, Americans Tommy Paul and Riley Opelka, are also set to compete.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
