The presidential election will have different views on how to handle everything from the economy to immigration and abortion rights. Criminal trials are looming for one of the potential candidates.
“I don’t believe in welfare,” Republican Gov. Jim Pillen said of declining a federal program that would feed food-insecure children in the summer of 2024.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is reviving her rabble-rousing ways, creating new headaches for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) as he settles into his role leading the House GOP conference’s razor…
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson said it was "pretty well" up to him that the Senate broke for the holidays without voting on a bipartisan border security deal.
“I don’t believe in welfare,” Republican Gov. Jim Pillen said of declining a federal program that would feed food-insecure children in the summer of 2024.
Smith's filing comes one day after an appeals court allowed a lawsuit against Trump brought by a group of U.S. Capitol Police officers to move forward.
As it stands now, President Joe Biden is the only candidate who will show up on the ballot in North Carolina’s 2024 Democratic Party primary election, guaranteeing his victory in the March 5 race....
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked key parts of an Iowa law that bans some books from school libraries and forbids teachers from raising LGBTQ+ issues.
Newly drawn district maps in North Carolina give Republicans the advantage heading into 2024. NBC News Reporter Gary Grumbach speaks with Democratic state Senate candidate Kate Compton Barr, who is running a campaign she expects to lose in order to draw attention to gerrymandering in the state.
The case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit was brought by seven U.S. Capitol Police officers against former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen others.
The 2024 race for the White House will take up a lot of time, attention and money over the next 11 months. But as Lisa Desjardins explains, other votes at the state level next year could significantly influence the presidential campaign and our day-to-day lives.
In a prepared statement from President Joe Biden released Friday, he condemns the path taken by certain Republicans in Congress who have expressed opposition to the continuance of U.S. assistance for Ukraine amid its defense against the ongoing Russian invasion. This assistance, like what other countries have provided, has...
The ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus is warning Republican leadership not to blow past the $1.59 trillion government spending topline set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
“It’s not good. The best way to describe it... take armpits, ketchup, a butt and makeup and put that all in a blender and bottle that as a cologne,” he said.
Opposition from prominent Black and civil rights groups is threatening to permanently derail Biden administration efforts to ban menthol cigarettes. The ban has also pitted organizations that…
Wisconsin election officials have declined to review a complaint attempting to remove former President Trump from the state’s primary ballot, citing the 14th Amendment. Madison, Wis., brewery owner…
Nikki Haley isn’t racist, the New Jersey governor said, but the reason for her remarks is ‘just as bad, if not worse, and should make everybody concerned about her candidacy’
Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled that Donald Trump was in violation of the 14th Amendment because of his actions of Jan. 6 and therefore ineligible to run for president. His name will appear on the ballot while the court process plays out and appeals are made. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has launched four billboards in Iowa attacking Republican presidential candidates for their “anti-history record” as they spend the weekend campa…
"Removing a candidate from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment is not something my office takes lightly," California's Democratic secretary of state previously said.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is facing backlash after she was asked on Wednesday what caused the Civil War and failed to include slavery in her answer, instead saying the conflict was about state's rights. On Thursday, she attempted to walk back the comments, saying that slavery was an "unquestioned" aspect of...
A California judge ruled Thursday that state Rep. Vince Fong (R), a former staffer and mentee of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), may run for Congress to replace his former boss, succeedin…
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is facing backlash after she was asked on Wednesday what caused the Civil War and failed to include slavery in her answer, instead saying the conflict was about state's rights. On Thursday, she attempted to walk back the comments, saying that slavery was an "unquestioned" aspect of...
It’s the democracy, stupid … and other issues set to shape the 2024 US election ( www.theguardian.com )
From the economy to the climate crisis to abortion and US support for Ukraine, the presidential race is likely to encompass some key themes
‘A formulaic game’: former officials say Trump’s attacks threaten rule of law ( www.theguardian.com )
Ex-president has made increasingly conspiratorial and authoritarian broadsides against prosecutors pursuing him
This year is set to be a consequential one in U.S. politics ( www.npr.org )
The presidential election will have different views on how to handle everything from the economy to immigration and abortion rights. Criminal trials are looming for one of the potential candidates.
Trump’s Fake Conservatism Won’t Make Me a ‘Political Orphan’ ( www.thedailybeast.com )
I don’t judge the anti-Trump right-leaning voters who have been chased away from the GOP permanently. But that’s still not me.
On way out, Gov. John Bel Edwards ramps up relief for life prisoners ( www.nola.com )
Gov. John Bel Edwards has spent his waning months in office doling out mercy at a pace unseen in decades from a Louisiana governor.
Nebraska Governor Stands By Rejection Of Federal Funds To Feed Hungry Kids ( www.huffpost.com )
“I don’t believe in welfare,” Republican Gov. Jim Pillen said of declining a federal program that would feed food-insecure children in the summer of 2024.
Marjorie Taylor Greene creates multiple headaches for new Speaker ( thehill.com )
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is reviving her rabble-rousing ways, creating new headaches for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) as he settles into his role leading the House GOP conference’s razor…
Republican brags about sabotaging border security deal ( www.newsweek.com )
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson said it was "pretty well" up to him that the Senate broke for the holidays without voting on a bipartisan border security deal.
Nebraska Gov. Stands By Rejection Of Federal Funds To Feed Hungry Kids This Summer ( www.huffpost.com )
“I don’t believe in welfare,” Republican Gov. Jim Pillen said of declining a federal program that would feed food-insecure children in the summer of 2024.
Special counsel Jack Smith urges appeals court to reject Trump's claim of "presidential immunity" ( www.cbsnews.com )
Smith's filing comes one day after an appeals court allowed a lawsuit against Trump brought by a group of U.S. Capitol Police officers to move forward.
Poland says Russian rocket entered its airspace, summons diplomat ( www.nbcnews.com )
The rocket entered the NATO member's airspace on Friday during a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, a Polish military official said.
‘The free ride is over’: Nikki Haley is getting her first real test of 2024 ( www.politico.com )
Officials from Haley’s rival campaigns had privately complained about what they called a lack of scrutiny on Haley’s policy positions.
Biden Warns US Military May Get Pulled Into Direct Conflict With Russia ( www.newsweek.com )
Democratic Party wants Biden alone on NC ballot. Will his challengers be added? ( www.mcclatchydc.com )
As it stands now, President Joe Biden is the only candidate who will show up on the ballot in North Carolina’s 2024 Democratic Party primary election, guaranteeing his victory in the March 5 race....
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Judge Blocks Key Parts of Iowa Law Banning School Library Books ( www.bloomberg.com )
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked key parts of an Iowa law that bans some books from school libraries and forbids teachers from raising LGBTQ+ issues.
Voters have ‘been gerrymandered out of a choice,’ says N.C. state Senate candidate ( www.nbcnews.com )
Newly drawn district maps in North Carolina give Republicans the advantage heading into 2024. NBC News Reporter Gary Grumbach speaks with Democratic state Senate candidate Kate Compton Barr, who is running a campaign she expects to lose in order to draw attention to gerrymandering in the state.
Trump doesn't have immunity from Jan. 6 civil suit brought by U.S. Capitol Police officers, appeals court says ( www.cbsnews.com )
The case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit was brought by seven U.S. Capitol Police officers against former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen others.
Trump Christian school event canceled after fight over student questions ( www.newsweek.com )
A Trump campaign event planned for Dordt University in Iowa was canceled over "incongruent" visions for the forum.
State ballot measures in 2024 could drive voter turnout and change the future of elections ( www.pbs.org )
The 2024 race for the White House will take up a lot of time, attention and money over the next 11 months. But as Lisa Desjardins explains, other votes at the state level next year could significantly influence the presidential campaign and our day-to-day lives.
The Trump-Shaped Shadow on the Horizon ( www.thenation.com )
As we ring in a new year, the country is at risk of heading backward.
How a new way to vote is gaining traction in states — and could transform US politics – New Hampshire Bulletin ( newhampshirebulletin.com )
Ranked choice voting, which asks voters to rank multiple candidates in order of preference, has seen its profile steadily expand since 2016.
Confederate statues in Florida could be off limits if lawmakers pass this bill ( www.tampabay.com )
If a bill becomes law next year, local leaders in Florida could be fined and booted from office if they remove Confederate monuments.
History Will Condemn Republicans Who Ignore 'Freedom's Call,' Biden Says ( bipartisanreport.com )
In a prepared statement from President Joe Biden released Friday, he condemns the path taken by certain Republicans in Congress who have expressed opposition to the continuance of U.S. assistance for Ukraine amid its defense against the ongoing Russian invasion. This assistance, like what other countries have provided, has...
Democratic long-shot candidates to debate in New Hampshire – without Biden ( www.theguardian.com )
Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips will appear on stage together on 8 January, two weeks before state’s primary
Freedom Caucus warns GOP leaders against spending 'agreement' with Dems as shutdown deadline looms ( www.foxnews.com )
The ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus is warning Republican leadership not to blow past the $1.59 trillion government spending topline set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Kinzinger Describes Trump's Odor As Arm Pits, Ketchup, Makeup, And Ass ( crooksandliars.com )
“It’s not good. The best way to describe it... take armpits, ketchup, a butt and makeup and put that all in a blender and bottle that as a cologne,” he said.
Biden’s menthol ban pits civil rights groups against each other ( thehill.com )
Opposition from prominent Black and civil rights groups is threatening to permanently derail Biden administration efforts to ban menthol cigarettes. The ban has also pitted organizations that…
Matt Gaetz Vs His Own Party? Let Them Fight ( crooksandliars.com )
GOP infighting intensifies as Matt Gaetz targets Republicans.
Putin Shames Gilded Elite After ‘Almost Naked’ Party Scandal ( www.bloomberg.com )
Officials fuel conservative backlash at stars attending party...
Wisconsin officials shut down effort to kick Trump off ballot ( thehill.com )
Wisconsin election officials have declined to review a complaint attempting to remove former President Trump from the state’s primary ballot, citing the 14th Amendment. Madison, Wis., brewery owner…
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill that would ban transgender health care for minors, athletes in women’s sports ( www.cleveland.com )
House Bill 68 combines a ban on minors from obtaining gender care with a ban on transgender girls and women from female school sports.
Chris Christie hits Nikki Haley for Civil War comments ( www.independent.co.uk )
Nikki Haley isn’t racist, the New Jersey governor said, but the reason for her remarks is ‘just as bad, if not worse, and should make everybody concerned about her candidacy’
Diversity offices on college campuses will soon be illegal in Texas, as 30 new laws go into effect ( www.texastribune.org )
Other new laws make changes to the tax code, criminal justice and health care systems.
Maine’s secretary of state disqualifies Trump from ballot ( www.today.com )
Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled that Donald Trump was in violation of the 14th Amendment because of his actions of Jan. 6 and therefore ineligible to run for president. His name will appear on the ballot while the court process plays out and appeals are made. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.
DeSantis’ 2023: More Than $160 Million Spent To Buy A Collapse In The Polls ( www.huffpost.com )
The Florida governor has already started blaming Democrats for indicting Donald Trump too much and thereby boosting his campaign.
Democrats go after GOP’s ‘anti-history record’ with billboard ads ( thehill.com )
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has launched four billboards in Iowa attacking Republican presidential candidates for their “anti-history record” as they spend the weekend campa…
Alaska Considers Joining Colorado in Disqualifying Trump From Primary Ballot ( truthout.org )
After the recent ruling in Colorado, other states are weighing in on Trump’s eligibility to appear on election ballots.
There’s a reason the U.S. economy soared and others were mediocre ( www.washingtonpost.com )
Looking around the world, it’s clear why the United States had an economic miracle and most other nations, a mediocre year.
California Leaves Trump On Primary Ballot Despite Requests To Disqualify Him ( www.huffpost.com )
"Removing a candidate from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment is not something my office takes lightly," California's Democratic secretary of state previously said.
Nikki Haley walks back Civil War comments after backlash ( www.cbsnews.com )
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is facing backlash after she was asked on Wednesday what caused the Civil War and failed to include slavery in her answer, instead saying the conflict was about state's rights. On Thursday, she attempted to walk back the comments, saying that slavery was an "unquestioned" aspect of...
McCarthy mentee Vince Fong allowed to run for Congress, judge rules ( thehill.com )
A California judge ruled Thursday that state Rep. Vince Fong (R), a former staffer and mentee of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), may run for Congress to replace his former boss, succeedin…
Nikki Haley walks back Civil War comments after backlash ( www.cbsnews.com )
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is facing backlash after she was asked on Wednesday what caused the Civil War and failed to include slavery in her answer, instead saying the conflict was about state's rights. On Thursday, she attempted to walk back the comments, saying that slavery was an "unquestioned" aspect of...