Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced the suspension of his presidential campaign on Sunday, surprising his campaign workers. He explained that the voters had been "really clear" that they were not ready for him to run at this time, and his campaign strategy, staff, and the GOP electorate had all been factors in his decision. This marks an official and swift end to Scott's months-long presidential quest.
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Seven conservatives have already said they will vote no on the bill, and many more could join that group, meaning Johnson will need Democratic support to pass the bill and avoid a shutdown.
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All 3,400 residents of Grindavík, a fishing town located an hour's drive from Reykjavík, have been evacuated due to a significant likelihood of a volcanic eruption in the coming days. The Icelandic government has set up a crisis center in Reykjavík and is monitoring the situation closely, warning the public to be prepared for possible ashfall and other effects of an eruption. The U.S. Embassy in Iceland has also issued an alert, urging people to stay away from the area and follow the instructions of local authorities.
U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) announced that she will not seek reelection to her House seat and instead will run for governor of Virginia in 2025. In a campaign video, Spanberger said that Virginia and the nation are facing “fundamental threats” to their rights and freedoms and that she will focus on protecting women’s reproductive rights and helping people with their everyday needs. Her announcement comes as Virginia is in the midst of a heated political climate, with her candidacy likely adding to the debate.
Maryanne Trump Barry, the eldest sister of former President Donald Trump, has passed away at the age of 86. She was a retired federal judge who served on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, appointed by then-President Ronald Reagan in 1983. Barry abruptly retired in 2019, ending a civil misconduct inquiry into whether she participated in fraudulent tax schemes with her brother and siblings. She will be remembered as a dedicated public servant and a loving sister.
The Palestinian Health Ministry has reported that three major hospitals in Gaza, including the largest medical center, Al Shifa Hospital, have gone "out of service" due to heavy bombardment and intense fighting. This has caused power outages and a fuel shortage, leading to the deaths of three newborns and other patients, as well as 35 babies born prematurely at risk of death. The Health Ministry is pleading for help to keep the remaining patients alive, as the international community must act now to prevent further loss of life.
On Sunday night, the Secret Service confirmed that agents protecting President Joe Biden's granddaughter opened fire after three people attempted to break into an unmarked Secret Service vehicle in Washington, D.C. No one was struck by the shots, and the incident is being investigated by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and the Secret Service. Naomi Biden was not with the agents when the incident occurred.