Rep. Lauren Boebert announces that she is becoming a grandmother at 36, praises high rural teen birth rates that 'value life'

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Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) speaks during the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit held at the Tampa Convention Center on July 23, 2022.
Colodaro Rep. Lauren Boebert gained 18,679 follower in the 24 hours before Elon Musk took over Twitter.

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Chris Christie says the 'half-full' crowds at CPAC are a sign that Donald Trump's popularity is finally waning

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A composite image of Chris Christie (left) and Donald Trump. Christie is wearing a blue shirt and black blazer. Trump is wearing a red tie.
Chris Christie (left) and Donald Trump.

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NYT's Maggie Haberman says Trump's age and campaign finances are preventing him from holding more rallies and he might 'incorporate an indictment' into his 2024 message

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Former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he departs after speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference on March 4, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he departs after speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference on March 4, 2023.

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Investigation-wary CPAC attendees urge House Republicans to avoid getting wrapped up in settling old political scores: 'Today's not the day to go back and cry about it'

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Conservative Political Action Conference chairman Matt Schlapp (L) listens as House Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan (R) speaks during the annual conference at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on March 2, 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland.
Conservative Political Action Conference chairman Matt Schlapp (L) listens as House Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan (R) speaks during the annual conference at the Gaylord National Resort

Mike Pompeo makes veiled jab at Donald Trump, calls on GOP to stop following 'celebrity leaders' with 'fragile egos'

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Former U.S. Secretary of State and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Mike Pompeo speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on March 03, 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland.
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Trump and DeSantis are the only 'big fish' CPAC attendees expect in the 2024 presidential race. But several say there's nothing wrong with others auditioning for supporting roles.

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Former President Donald Trump; Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley; Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Former President Donald Trump; Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley; Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

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GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley met with loud chants of 'Trump! Trump! Trump!' after CPAC speech

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Nikki Haley speaks at CPAC in Maryland on March 3, 2020.
Nikki Haley speaks at CPAC in Maryland on March 3, 2020.

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They've seen enough: Trump-backing CPAC attendees want to freeze the 2024 field before things get any messier

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Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the New Hampshire Republican State Committee's Annual Meeting on January 28, 2023 in Salem, New Hampshire.
Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the New Hampshire Republican State Committee's Annual Meeting on January 28, 2023 in Salem, New Hampshire.

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Mike Lindell called Ron DeSantis a 'Trojan Horse' for the left in a rant at CPAC

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Mike Lindell, CEO of My Pillow broadcasts from the 1st day of CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) Washington, DC conference at Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell at CPAC 2023.

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Several big-name GOP lawmakers won't go to CPAC this year amid chairman Matt Schlapp's sexual assault scandal

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Republican Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and Josh Hawley of Missouri, both seen here speaking at previous CPAC conferences, are not slated to attend this year.
Republican Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and Josh Hawley of Missouri, both seen here speaking at previous CPAC conferences, are not slated to attend this year.

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