Mike Pence recently visited Ukraine to show his support for the country's fight against Russian aggression. During his visit, he spoke with Ukrainian journalist Andriy Podolyak and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, Pence's support for Ukraine may not be welcomed by all Republican primary voters, as a recent poll showed that 52% of GOP primary voters would be less likely to back a candidate who supports sending more funding and weapons to Ukraine.
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On Wednesday evening, a gunman opened fire on the U.S. Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, resulting in the death of the assailant and a local security guard. The State Department has confirmed that all American and locally employed staff are accounted for and that Saudi authorities are currently investigating the incident.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed closing four federal agencies - Education, Commerce, Energy, and IRS - if he is elected president, in order to reduce the size of government and push back against "woke ideology" and "leftism". The proposal has been met with mixed reactions, with supporters arguing it would reduce costs and critics arguing it could lead to job losses. DeSantis has vowed to use the agencies to push back against "woke ideology" if Congress does not go along with his plan.
President Joe Biden delivered a major economic speech in Chicago on Wednesday, touting his administration's efforts to spark recovery after Republican policies had crushed America's middle class. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research showed that only one in three U.S. adults approve of Biden's economic leadership, which is even lower than his overall approval rating. Biden will continue to push his economic agenda and make the case for why his policies are the best way forward for the country.
Kevin Spacey is on trial in London facing 12 charges of sexual assault, indecent assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges, which relate to four men who are now in their 30s and 40s. Jury selection is underway and the trial is expected to last four weeks, with several witnesses, including the alleged victims, being called to testify. The outcome of the trial could have a lasting impact on Spacey's career and reputation.
Ryan Seacrest has been announced as the new host of "Wheel of Fortune" after the current host, Pat Sajak, retires at the end of the upcoming 41st season. Seacrest expressed his excitement for the opportunity, paying tribute to Sajak's "legendary" career as the longest-running game show host in history. The 41st season of the show is set to begin airing in September 2021, with Seacrest taking over in 2024.
Fox News Channel has announced that Jesse Watters, one of their biggest stars, will be taking over the 8 p.m. programming time slot vacated by Tucker Carlson. Watters' show, "Jesse Watters Primetime", is set to debut in the coming weeks and is expected to help bring back viewers and restore the network's ratings. Laura Ingraham's show will move from 10 p.m. to 7 p.m., while Sean Hannity will remain in the 9 p.m. slot and Greg Gutfeld's late-night broadcast will move to 10 p.m.
The House of Representatives voted to refer a resolution to impeach President Joe Biden to two committees, Homeland Security and Judiciary, after Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., agreed to forgo her push to force an impeachment vote this week. The referral is seen as a way for Republicans to avoid a hasty impeachment vote that likely would have failed on the floor, and the committees will now review the resolution and decide whether to take any action. The fate of President Biden's impeachment remains uncertain.