Ohio voters have approved a ballot measure that guarantees the right to reproductive medical treatment, including abortion, in the state constitution. This victory comes on the heels of Tuesday's legislative elections in Virginia, where Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights swept the General Assembly. The passage of Issue 1 marks another major victory for abortion-rights advocates in the fight to protect reproductive rights, which is seen as a microcosm of other closely divided states that will be critical in next year's presidential election.
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The upcoming Kentucky gubernatorial election is a tight race between incumbent Democratic Governor Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron. Recent polls have put the two candidates in a dead heat, with Beshear's approval ratings being bolstered by his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the number of former President Donald Trump's supporters who plan to vote for Cameron has increased significantly, making the outcome of the election uncertain. The race will be a key indicator of the national political environment ahead of the 2024 election.
The Republican National Committee has announced the five candidates for the third Republican primary debate of the season, hosted by NBC News. Former President Donald Trump is not participating, instead holding a counterprogramming event, while Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to endorse Trump's presidential bid during the debate. The debate is sure to be a heated one, as the five candidates battle it out for the nomination, with Sanders' endorsement of Trump adding to the drama.
Former President Donald Trump is facing four federal charges in Washington, D.C. for attempting to overturn valid election results and illegitimately retain power. Special Counsel Jack Smith has argued that Trump's attempts to have the case dismissed are without precedent in American history, and the outcome of the case could have major implications for the former president and the future of American politics. The case is currently being heard by federal Judge Tanya Chutkan, who will decide whether or not to dismiss the charges against Trump.
A new poll released Sunday shows that former President Donald Trump (R) leads President Joe Biden (D) in five key swing states, despite doubts from his rivals about his viability in a general election. Trump has been able to maintain a strong base of support among Republican voters, and Biden has been focusing on his plans to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and the economic crisis. The poll results suggest that Trump is in a strong position to take on Biden in the general election, but the race is still in its early stages.
Key takeaways: Trump is holding a rally in Hialeah, Florida, a city known for its large Hispanic population. The rally is part of Trump’s ongoing…
Former President Donald Trump is expected to testify in a New York civil fraud trial on Monday, which has been years in the making. Ivanka Trump attempted to avoid testifying, citing "undue hardship" due to the school week, however her cousin Mary Trump noted that Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner "probably have lots of help". Mehdi Hasan mocked Ivanka's excuse as a "breathtaking entitlement" and the trial is expected to last several weeks with Donald Trump's testimony being a key factor in the outcome.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited former U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine and warned that he could debunk Trump's claim that he could end the war between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours. Zelenskyy believes that only by visiting Ukraine can Trump understand the details of the conflict and that he is "very welcome" to do so.