Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that he will not challenge former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination for president in 2024. In an op-ed for The New York Times, Hogan wrote that he was more concerned with the future of the Republican Party than his own future within the party. Hogan, who was a vocal critic of Trump during his time as Governor, has remained active in Republican politics since leaving office, speaking out against Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
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Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Sunday that he will not be running for the Republican nomination for president in 2024. Hogan had been seriously considering a run, but ultimately decided that the stakes were too high to risk helping former President Donald Trump recapture the nomination. He said that he cares deeply about the country and his party, but ultimately decided that he would not be a candidate for the Republican nomination. His decision leaves the Republican field wide open for the 2024 election.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that he will not be running for the Republican nomination for president in 2024. At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) this week, Donald Trump topped the straw poll of declared and likely 2024 presidential candidates with 62% of the vote. Hogan is still considering how to help the Republican party, such as speaking engagements and fundraising, and is heading to Iowa later this month. The CPAC straw poll results may not reflect the actual outcome of the 2024 Republican presidential primary.
Chris Rock's much-anticipated Netflix special on Saturday night addressed the infamous slap from Will Smith at the Oscars last year, as well as other topics such as "wokeness". Rock joked about the incident and declared that he's not a victim, delivering a powerful performance that was met with much hype.
On Saturday evening, a Norfolk Southern cargo train derailed near Springfield, Ohio, approximately 46 miles west of Columbus. No injuries were reported, and the Clark County Emergency Management Agency is confirming that there were no hazardous materials aboard the train. Norfolk Southern is currently investigating the cause of the derailment, which is similar to a Feb. 3 incident in East Palestine, Ohio.
Two Ukrainian pilots have arrived in the United States to have their skills evaluated by American military trainers, as part of a larger effort to strengthen US-Ukraine military ties. The pilots are currently at a military base in Tucson, Arizona, undergoing an assessment to determine how long it would take to train them to fly attack aircraft, including F-16 fighter jets. The familiarization event is essentially a discussion between the Air Force personnel and an observation of how the pilots operate the simulators, with more of their fellow pilots potentially joining them soon.
Ja Morant, star player for the Memphis Grizzlies, is taking time away from the team after a video of him appearing to hold a gun was posted to Instagram Live. He has apologized and is taking time away to focus on his well-being, with the Grizzlies expressing their support. The NBA has yet to comment on the incident, and it is unclear if Morant will face any disciplinary action.
On Saturday afternoon, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in the Springfield, Ohio, area, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. No injuries were reported and there were no hazardous materials aboard the train. The cause of the derailment is still under investigation and Norfolk Southern is working with local authorities to assess the situation and ensure the safety of the community.