Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) announced Thursday that she will not seek election to a full term in the U.S. Senate in 2024, despite being seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party. In a statement, Butler said she had “spent the past 16 days pursuing my own clarity” and that “knowing you can win a campaign doesn't always mean you should run a campaign.” This decision opens up the race for the U.S. Senate seat in California, with a number of candidates expected to enter the race in the coming months.
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The Federal Election Commission released the latest fundraising totals for federal political candidates, showing that President Joe Biden has far outraised former President Donald Trump. Republicans are relying on wealthy donors to gain an edge in key states, while Democrats are hoping Biden's strong fundraising numbers will help to unite the party. It remains to be seen which strategy will be more successful in the long run.
Top lawmakers in the United States are preparing to present a supplemental funding request to the White House for additional aid to Israel and Ukraine. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Mitt Romney recently visited Israel to discuss the support package, and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has confirmed this potential action. The White House is now seeking bipartisan support for the package of funding and is engaging with Congress this week to secure it.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish leader in American history, led a congressional delegation to Israel to show support amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. During their visit, the delegation was rushed to a shelter due to rocket fire from Hamas, and Schumer is doing everything in his power to ensure the Senate delivers the support Israel needs to accomplish its goals. The delegation is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders during their visit.
Kari Lake, a former television news anchor and Republican candidate for Arizona governor, held a boisterous rally in Scottsdale to kick off her campaign for the U.S. Senate. National Republican leaders are hoping that Lake can take advantage of a potential three-way race, and she has promised to fight for her seat with the support of former President Donald Trump and her passionate base of supporters.
Steve Garvey, a former Major League Baseball MVP and All-Star, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in California. He is running as a Republican in a heavily Democratic state, and believes fresh voices and new ideas are needed to address the issues facing California. He launched his campaign with a video featuring baseball imagery and alluding to problems facing the state, and the primary election is scheduled for June 5, 2022.
The perception of Ukraine on the far-right has also played a role in the situation, leading to the ousting of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
Key takeaways: Liz Cheney recently accused Ohio Republican Jim Jordan of being aware of former President Donald Trump’s plans to cling on to power. Senators…