California Governor Gavin Newsom has made it clear that he is not running for president in 2024, telling NBC's "Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd that it's time to move on from speculation and focus on getting President Joe Biden re-elected. He has previously dismissed talk of challenging Biden or making a run at the White House, urging people to focus on the upcoming election. Tune in to NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday for more from Newsom and Chuck’s final show moderating the broadcast.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) argued that the American people will be the real losers of Wednesday's Republican presidential debate due to the "weird" selection of GOP candidates. Walz expressed his concerns about the candidates, such as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signing a six-week abortion ban, and questioned what the candidates would debate. He believes the candidates will not be able to provide the leadership the country needs.
John Lauro, Donald Trump's criminal defense attorney, argued on NBC's "Meet the Press" that any "technical violation of the Constitution" by Trump does not necessarily mean he broke any criminal laws. Former Attorney General William Barr said he would testify in the Jan. 6 criminal trial against Trump if called, and that he believed the case was legitimate. Lauro also claimed that Trump and Pence had merely disagreed over whether a vice president could constitutionally take actions.
Chuck Todd, host and moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press" for the past nine years, announced on Sunday that he will be leaving the show to prioritize his family. He will remain at NBC in a new role as chief political analyst, and Kristen Welker will be taking over as host. Todd expressed pride in what he and his team had built over the last decade, and the transition to Welker is expected to take place in the coming months.
Chuck Todd discussed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' criticism of former President Donald Trump during a GOP fundraiser in Iowa, noting that Trump has convinced his supporters that they have been winning, not losing. Todd questioned whether DeSantis' criticism of Trump as a loser would be successful in a 2024 Republican primary challenge, as it remains to be seen whether Trump supporters will accept the premise that they have been losing.
The parents of the gunman responsible for the mass shooting in Louisville, Kentucky have spoken out for the first time, expressing their heartbreak and apologizing to the victims' families. They had no indication that their son was capable of such violence, and are now calling for changes to gun laws to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Dick Durbin, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has invited Chief Justice John Roberts to testify on Supreme Court ethics rules in light of reports of Justice Clarence Thomas' undisclosed acceptance of luxury gifts and real estate transactions. Durbin believes Roberts is an articulate and well-schooled man who would do well in responding to senators' questions, and that Thomas' reported conduct would amount to a violation of law if he were a circuit court judge. The hearing is expected to take place in early October.
On Saturday, a U.S. Senate staffer was stabbed in Washington, D.C., suffering life-threatening injuries including potential brain bleeding and a punctured lung. Witnesses said the suspect, Glynn Neal, attacked the staffer without provocation, leaving him "bleeding from the head." Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), for whom the staffer works, released a statement asking for prayers for a speedy recovery. Police are still investigating the incident.