Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) announced his resignation from Congress on June 1 to become the president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, a philanthropic group that funds nonprofit organizations in the Ocean State. He has served as a House impeachment manager during former President Trump's second impeachment process and has been a vocal advocate for gun control. The Rhode Island Foundation is looking forward to Cicilline's leadership, as board chairperson, John J. Kelly, commented on his commitment to public service, deep roots in Rhode Island, and passion for the Foundation's mission.
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Roald Dahl's works have recently been met with criticism due to changes made to the language in current editions of his books. Writers such as Salman Rushdie have expressed anger at the changes, while the Roald Dahl Story Company has defended them, citing their commitment to diversity and inclusion. This has sparked a debate about censorship and the changing language of literature.
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R) has indicated that he would consider not running for president in 2024 if his candidacy would help former President Donald Trump's chances of winning re-election. Hogan, an outspoken critic of Trump, has been vocal in his criticism of the former president and the Republican Party's direction in recent years. His comments suggest that he could be a key figure in the 2024 presidential race, depending on the outcome of the next election.
Wisconsin voters will head to the polls on Tuesday for a primary election that could shape the future of abortion rights, voting rights, and redistricting in the state. The race is to replace a retiring conservative justice on the state Supreme Court, which currently has a 4-3 conservative majority and could have a significant impact on the 2024 presidential election. Millions of dollars in advertising have been reserved ahead of the primary election, which will narrow the field of candidates from four to two, and the outcome of the election will have a major impact on the future of the state.
Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News for $1.6 billion in damages due to their coverage of the 2020 election, which included baseless conspiracy theories and interviews with Trump sycophants. A new court filing has revealed private messages between Fox News hosts and employees, as well as media mogul Rupert Murdoch, including a text from Tucker Carlson calling then-President Trump “a demonic force” and “a destroyer.” Fox News is trying to get the case dismissed on the grounds that the claim is insufficient.
Key takeaways: The 2024 presidential primary season is underway, with the question of whether President Biden and former President Trump have the support of their…
A bipartisan group of 27 attorneys general from states across the country are urging the Supreme Court to restrict the reach of Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act. The Biden administration and prominent Republicans, such as Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley, are in agreement on this issue. The Supreme Court is set to hear two cases that could decide the future of the internet, and the attorneys general are hoping to influence the court’s decision.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, has decided to receive hospice care at home with his family. He is 98 years old and has kept a low public profile due to the coronavirus pandemic, but has continued to speak out about risks to democracy. His family and medical team have asked for privacy during this time.