Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu in Moscow on Sunday, praising the “very productive” visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping last month and noting that relations between Russia and China are developing well in all areas. Li Shangfu said that the relations between Moscow and Beijing “have very strong relations, that far surpass the military-political alliances of the Cold War.” The meeting is the latest sign of the deepening ties between Russia and China, which have increased their military cooperation in recent years.
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Former President Donald Trump’s Fundraising Spikes After Grand Jury Indictment, New FEC Filings Show
Former President Donald Trump’s Fundraising Spikes After Grand Jury Indictment, New FEC Filings Show
Former President Donald Trump's main campaign committee raised $14.4 million in the first quarter of 2023, with donations spiking at the end of March due to his indictment. His joint fundraising committee raised an additional $4.4 million, for a total of $18.8 million. The filings suggest that the former President’s fundraising pace is similar to post-midterm weeks, and provide insight into the state of the race for the White House and Congress. It remains to be seen how the fundraising and spending of the various candidates and committees will evolve over the coming months.
Donald Trump has seen a surge in donations since being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, raising a combined $18.8 million in the first quarter of 2023. His campaign has suggested that his legal woes have energized his base and helped him to raise more funds for his 2024 White House run. The former president's fundraising figures are likely to be closely watched as the 2024 presidential election draws closer.
On Saturday, clashes between Sudan's military and a powerful paramilitary force erupted in Khartoum and other parts of the country, threatening the transition to democracy and leading to at least 26 deaths and 100 injuries. Paramilitary chief Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo claims to have seized most of Khartoum's official sites, though military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan disputes this. The international community is calling for an immediate end to the violence and a return to the negotiating table to ensure the transition to democracy is not derailed.
Colorado and Michigan have recently taken steps to protect the rights to abortion and gender-affirming services, while neighboring states have moved to restrict such procedures. In Colorado, Governor Jared Polis signed a trio of bills to further protect these rights, while in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill repealing the state's 1931 abortion ban. These developments demonstrate the current political climate surrounding abortion in the US, with some states actively working to protect individuals' reproductive rights and others attempting to restrict access.
Former President Donald Trump received a warm welcome from gun-rights activists at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Indianapolis on Friday, where he vowed to defend and expand gun-rights if he is elected in 2024. Mike Pence, who recently agreed to stop challenging a subpoena for him to testify in an investigation of Trump's actions before and during the insurrection in Washington, was met with boos. Trump promised to be a "loyal friend and fearless champion" of gun-rights if elected in 2024, in a speech seen as a way to rally support for his potential candidacy.
Mike Pompeo has announced he will not run for president in 2024, Nikki Haley has attacked President Trump in a campaign memo, and three American sailors are missing off the coast of Mexico.
Tennessee House Republicans are facing internal strife after voting to expel two Black Democratic representatives, but sparing an older white woman for protesting lax gun laws. An audio recording reveals Republican lawmakers aggressively confronting their caucus members who voted against Johnson's expulsion, leading to accusations of racism and drawing national attention to the GOP-led House. The expulsion votes have sparked concerns about the party's chances in the 2022 elections and highlighted the need for increased diversity in the state's legislature.