Donald Trump has called for an end to Republican debates for the party's presidential candidates, citing low ratings. This demand comes as his former rival, Nikki Haley, has risen steadily in the polls, and an altercation broke out between Jeff Roe and Scott Wagner of the Never Back Down super PAC. Trump has not attended any of the debates and does not intend to attend the fourth one next month, and it is unclear how the RNC will respond to his demand.
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Utah voters in the 2nd congressional district will decide between Republican Celeste Maloy and Democratic state Sen. Kathleen Riebe in a special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart. If elected, Maloy would become the first woman in Utah’s congressional delegation since 2019 and Riebe would be the first Democrat since 2011. The 435th member of the House will be determined by the election, with Maloy being the heavy favorite in the Republican-leaning district. The election is expected to draw a large turnout, with the winner being sworn in shortly after the election.
A panel of conservative judges on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Monday that private individuals or groups cannot bring suit under the Voting Rights Act, severely curtailing the effectiveness of the landmark civil rights law. This decision has been met with criticism from voting rights organizations, who argue that the VRA is an important tool for protecting the rights of minority voters. The decision has been seen as a major setback for voting rights organizations, who have relied on the VRA to protect the rights of minority voters.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) has raised questions about a Trump supporter convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, suggesting that the individual may be an undercover federal agent. Lee plans to ask FBI Director Christopher Wray about the image at the next oversight hearing, though the FBI has not yet responded to the inquiry. The suggestion has been met with criticism from some who believe Lee is attempting to downplay the severity of the incident.
A Denver District Court judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump can appear on the Colorado primary ballot in 2024, setting a precedent for other states. The ruling is a major victory for Trump, who is widely expected to seek the Republican nomination for president in 2024, and a major setback for those who oppose him. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold released a statement shortly after the ruling, confirming that Donald Trump is eligible to be placed on the Colorado ballot in the March Presidential Primary.
This article discusses the House Administration Committee's decision to make internal video footage from the Capitol Hill riot on January 6th available to the public. The footage, totaling over 40,000 hours, will be posted to a public website and requests for specific videos can be made. It is hoped that this footage will provide insight into the events of that day, and will help to inform future decisions.
The White House has pushed back against House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, demanding that GOP lawmakers withdraw their subpoenas and requests for interviews targeting Biden family members and administration officials. In a letter, White House counsel Richard Sauber called the requests for information and interviews “unjustified” and characterized the overall impeachment inquiry as “illegitimate.” The White House has made it clear that it will not cooperate with the inquiry, and has called on the GOP to withdraw their subpoenas and requests for interviews.
House Ethics Committee has released a report showing "substantial evidence" that freshman Congressman George Santos (R-NY) has been using campaign funds to purchase luxury goods, cosmetic treatments, and gambling. The report has been met with swift condemnation from both parties and has prompted further investigation into the money trail. Despite Santos' claims of a Deep State conspiracy, the evidence has cast a dark cloud over his future in the House of Representatives, reminding members of the need for greater transparency and accountability in the use of campaign funds.