Democratic staff on a House committee allege Trump allies used Freedom 250 to redirect the nation’s 250th anniversary planning toward political fundraising, donor confusion, voter-data collection and Christian nationalist programming. The interim report has not been adopted by the full committee.
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Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL linebacker and civil rights lawyer, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Senate election against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz. In his announcement video, Allred highlighted his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol and his bipartisan record on issues such as veterans' rights, trade with Mexico, and the CHIPS Act. His candidacy has already generated excitement among Democrats in Texas, with endorsements from prominent figures such as Beto O'Rourke.
President Joe Biden has announced his bid for reelection, setting himself up as the Democratic Party's bulwark against the Republican Party led by Donald Trump. His campaign has hired Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Quentin Fulks, and Jen O'Malley Dillon as campaign manager, deputy campaign manager, and campaign manager respectively. With the president's announcement, the race for the White House is officially underway.