Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, has announced her bid for the White House in 2024. She is the first Republican to challenge former President Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination, and will deliver a speech announcing her run in Charleston, South Carolina, on Wednesday. Haley has been an outspoken advocate for conservative values, and is set to join Trump in the competitive race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination.
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New Jersey State Sen. Samuel Thompson, a delegate for Trump in 2016 and 2020, announced that he is leaving the Republican Party and plans to seek reelection as a Democrat. This would expand the Democrats' edge in the state Senate and could have a significant impact on the upcoming election. Thompson cited local party leaders questioning his fitness for office due to his age as the reason for his switch, and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) welcomed him to the party.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed a bill into law that bans gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors in the state. The bill has been met with criticism from LGBT rights groups and medical professionals, who argue that it will put transgender youth at risk of depression and suicide and deny them access to necessary medical care. The law will take effect on July 1.
The College Board has announced the introduction of an AP African American Studies course to its curriculum, but has faced criticism from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for what he calls a "watered-down" version of U.S. history. The College Board has responded to the criticism with a letter claiming that the changes to the course were already in the works, raising questions about the organization's commitment to providing an in-depth education on race in U.S. history.
The College Board has released a statement condemning the Florida Department of Education's "slander" of its African American Studies course. They have expressed regret for not immediately denouncing the comments and called for the attacks on Black scholars to stop. Governor DeSantis has said he will “re-evaluate” the state’s relationship with the College Board, but the outcome of this evaluation is unclear.
At Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Joe Biden accused Republicans of wanting to use "debt ceiling" negotiations to force cuts to Social Security and Medicare. In response, Democrats proposed a bill to increase Social Security benefits and fund them through taxes on the wealthy. The debate over Social Security and Medicare continues to be a contentious issue in Washington, with both sides proposing different solutions.
US fighter jets have shot down unidentified aerial objects over North America, leaving the Biden administration facing pressure from lawmakers and the public for a lack of transparency. The White House has yet to launch a coherent communications strategy, and the Pentagon, the White House, and the government of Canada have all been unable to confirm the nature of the objects. Former Republican Governor of Maryland Larry Hogan has called on President Biden to communicate directly with the nation, but the mystery remains unsolved.
A Fulton County judge has ordered the release of portions of a special grand jury report into possible interference in the 2020 election by former President Donald Trump and his allies. The report was convened by the Fulton County district attorney's office to investigate criminal activity and will be made public on Thursday. It is expected to provide further details on the grand jury's findings, including the possibility that some witnesses may have lied under oath.