Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) has criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his state's new standards on how Black history is taught in middle school, which include instruction on how "slaves developed skills." Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) was compared to Vice President Kamala Harris for his criticism of the curriculum. Scott, the Senate's only Black Republican and presidential candidate, said that there is "no silver lining" in slavery and suggested Donalds should not "swing for the liberal media fences like Vice President Harris." The standards have been widely condemned by civil rights groups.
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Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina and GOP Representative Byron Donalds of Florida have both criticized Florida's new public school standards that teach that some Black people benefited from slavery. Scott said that there is no silver lining in slavery, while Donalds praised the new African-American standards in Florida, calling them "good, robust, and accurate." This controversy highlights the importance of teaching accurate and comprehensive history in public schools and serves as a reminder that slavery was a horrific institution.
Yusef Salaam, one of the exonerated "Central Park Five," has won the Democratic primary for a seat on the New York City Council, all but assuring him of eventual victory. Salaam ran on a platform of criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and education, and promised to bring a new perspective to the council. He will face Republican candidate Robert C. Rodriguez in the November general election for the 10th District, located in the Bronx.
A U.S. federal judge has issued an injunction that restricts the Biden administration from meeting and communicating with social media companies to moderate their content. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit brought by Republican attorneys general, who argued the federal government had gone too far in its efforts to encourage social media companies to address posts. The judge noted that the government had failed to provide any evidence that its actions were necessary to protect public health or safety, and the ruling was welcomed by the Republican attorneys general. The ruling is likely to have a significant impact on the way social media companies moderate their content, and the Biden administration will likely appeal the decision.
President Donald Trump attempted to pressure Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to overturn the election results in his state after the 2020 election, which Biden won by more than 10,000 votes. Former Vice President Mike Pence confirmed that he did call Ducey following the election, but denied that there was any pressure involved. Trump also attempted to pressure Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to "find" votes, which is currently the subject of criminal investigations. The Washington Post report reveals the lengths Trump and his allies were willing to go to overturn the election results.
Mike Pence made a surprise visit to Ukraine last week to signal his commitment to a more traditional foreign policy, and voiced his support for the Supreme Court's ruling in the 303 Creative v. Elenis case, which protects a designer from creating speech that she does not believe. His visit and support of the ruling are seen as important markers for his potential 2024 presidential campaign, and draw a sharp contrast between him and former President Donald Trump's more isolationist direction.
David Weiss Reaffirms “Ultimate Authority” to Bring Charges Against Hunter Biden in Any Jurisdiction
David Weiss Reaffirms “Ultimate Authority” to Bring Charges Against Hunter Biden in Any Jurisdiction
U.S. Attorney for Delaware David Weiss has stated that he has "ultimate authority" to bring charges against Hunter Biden in any jurisdiction, despite allegations from an IRS whistleblower that he was hamstrung by the Justice Department. This has sparked debate over whether congressional Republicans should start the impeachment process for President Joe Biden, with Nikki Haley in favor of it, while the Justice Department and IRS have yet to provide the requested documents.
Hunter Biden's lawyer, Abbe Lowell, has accused congressional Republicans of attempting to undermine the plea deal recently reached between President Biden's son and prosecutors by pushing forward what he described as "false allegations" from IRS whistleblowers. Lowell has called for an investigation into the timing of the agents' leaks and Biden's subsequent decision to release their statements, and the Biden administration has yet to comment on the accusations. It remains to be seen how the allegations will affect the plea agreement.