On Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a key test vote on a bill that would approve tens of billions of dollars in emergency spending, including aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other priorities. The vote was blocked by Republicans demanding stricter border security measures and Senator Bernie Sanders, who opposed aid to Israel without conditions. President Joe Biden has made a plea for the bill to be passed, but the future of the aid remains uncertain.
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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Wednesday that he will be resigning from Congress at the end of the year, citing a desire to serve America in new ways. His departure is a blow to his successor, Speaker Mike Johnson, and House Republicans, further cutting the already narrow GOP majority and making passing legislation in 2024 more challenging. McCarthy did not specify what his new role will be, but said he will continue to serve the American people in a different capacity.
Colorado Supreme Court is set to review a legal challenge on Wednesday that aims to keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot in the state in 2024. The challenge is based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which states that those who have engaged in insurrection against the United States are ineligible for office. The case has drawn widespread attention, as it could set a precedent for other states to follow, and the outcome could have far-reaching implications for the 2024 presidential election.
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Four Republican presidential candidates will take the stage on Wednesday evening in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the fourth Republican primary debate. This will be the smallest field yet, with former President Donald Trump absent and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina's campaign suspended. The debate will be the last opportunity for the candidates to address voters before the primaries begin, and will be broadcast live on major news networks and streamed online.
Special Counsel Jack Smith's office has revealed an alleged attempt by a Trump campaign employee to obstruct the 2020 vote count in Michigan, including evidence of Trump's long history of calling election results "fraud" and his vocal support for the Jan. 6 rioters. The nine-page filing alleges that the campaign staffer sought to create a "mini-Brooks Brothers riot" or a "mini-Jan. 6" at the counting facility in Detroit, Michigan, and prosecutors said that they want to focus on Trump's long history of calling election results "fraud". The filing is the latest in a series of legal actions taken against Trump and his campaign for their alleged attempts to interfere with the 2020 election.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff Andriy Yermak warned that without additional military aid from the United States, Ukraine could lose its war with Russia. Senate Democrats are moving ahead with a vote this week on President Biden's request for $106 billion in emergency funding, including billions in foreign aid, but the vote is expected to fail. Yermak urged Congress to act quickly on the aid package, saying it is "extremely critically important" for Ukraine's future.
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