Seven Republican candidates will take the stage Wednesday night at the Reagan Presidential Library for the second primary debate, without former President Donald Trump who is speaking in Detroit. Moderated by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Major Garrett, and Nancy Cordes, the debate will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on CBSN.
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A federal judge has ruled that a Texas law that would have restricted drag performances is unconstitutional, in violation of the First Amendment. The law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, did not specifically cite drag performances, but LGBTQ advocates feared it was intended to criminalize the art form. The ruling has been celebrated by LGBTQ advocates, who argued that the law would have had a chilling effect on drag performances and other forms of expression. Judge Hittner concluded that the law would have wrapped up a large amount of constitutionally protected conduct in its enforcement.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) unveiled a bill on Tuesday that could keep the federal government funded past September 30th, containing spending cuts that make them unpalatable to Democrats and no money for President Donald Trump's border wall. The bill includes funding for Ukraine’s security and humanitarian needs, as well as for natural disaster relief across the country. It is unclear if the bill will pass both chambers, but it is the only hope of keeping the federal government funded past September 30th.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing an insurrection from hard-right Republicans, and the House is set to vote on a package of bills that includes $6 billion in aid to Ukraine and $6 billion in emergency FEMA funding. The Senate will begin voting Tuesday evening, but it is uncertain if the chamber can pass the bill before the Sunday deadline.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) has called for Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) to resign following his indictment on bribery charges, which include taking $100,000 in gold bars and $480,000 in cash in exchange for official acts. The indictment also alleges Menendez held secret meetings with Egyptian military and intelligence officials, providing them with sensitive information and assistance. Other Democratic senators have joined Booker in calling for Menendez's resignation, though it remains to be seen if he will heed the call.
Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota resigned on Tuesday following an outcry over his invitation of a World War II veteran, Yaroslav Hunka, to attend a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It was later revealed that Hunka had fought for the Nazi military unit known as the Waffen-SS Galicia Division, causing outrage from members of the public and the Canadian government. Rota apologized for his “lapse in judgment” and resigned to “protect the dignity of the House of Commons”, sparking a debate in Canada over the proper way to recognize veterans of World War II and the need to ensure that those with Nazi ties are not honored.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted on federal bribery charges, prompting fellow Senate Democrats to call for his resignation. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey expressed shock at the allegations and noted his close working relationship with Menendez. Menendez has pleaded not guilty to all charges and has said he will not step down, as a conviction could potentially shift the balance of power in the Senate.