Congress is close to passing a bill to raise the debt limit and avoid a U.S. default, but 2024 Republican presidential hopefuls are expressing their disapproval of the deal. Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have called it a “horrible deal” and “will only add to our already unsustainable debt” respectively. Other hopefuls, such as Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo, have also voiced their concerns about the country’s debt and spending.
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Federal prosecutors have obtained a recording of former President Donald Trump discussing a sensitive military document during a July 2021 meeting at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. The recording is a crucial piece of evidence in the ongoing investigation of Trump's handling of classified documents, and could be seen as obstruction of the investigation. It has been presented in grand-jury proceedings by special counsel Jack Smith's office, and the outcome of the investigation is yet to be determined.
Mike Pence is set to launch his 2024 presidential campaign next week in Des Moines, Iowa, with a speech and campaign video. He had previously told CBS News that anyone serious about seeking the Republican nomination would need to enter the contest by June, and believes there is room for his brand of "traditional conservatism" in the party. Donald Trump has remained largely silent on the debt ceiling, leaving Pence to make his voice heard.
Chris Christie, former New Jersey Governor, is set to announce his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination at a town hall in Manchester, New Hampshire on Tuesday. He has been bolstered by a super PAC set up by his longtime advisers and has been a close ally of former President Donald Trump. He joins a field of contenders that includes Mike Pence, Mike Pompeo, and Nikki Haley for the June 2024 primary election.
On Saturday, Texas will hold historic impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is accused of bribery, unfitness for office, and abuse of public trust. The House has introduced 20 articles of impeachment against Paxton, who has been Texas’ top lawyer for three terms and is one of the GOP’s most prominent legal combatants. If the House votes in favor of impeachment, Paxton will be suspended as the state’s top law enforcement officer pending the outcome of a trial in the Texas Senate.
Special Counsel Jack Smith is nearing the end of his investigation into former President Donald Trump's refusal to return classified documents related to his time spent at Mar-a-Lago. This follows a legal battle from two decades ago, when the EPA brought a civil lawsuit against Michigan resident John Rapanos for filling in three wetlands on his property without federal Clean Water Act permits. Sources close to the matter have indicated that possible criminal charges could be announced in the days or weeks following Memorial Day.
Trump's team was aware of the scheduled visit and held a dress rehearsal ahead of time.
Pennsylvania Republican state senator Doug Mastriano announced he will not be running for the U.S. Senate in 2024, instead opting to continue to serve in Harrisburg. His decision has left some wondering who will fill his seat, and how his presence in the state capital will affect the political landscape in the coming years. Mastriano is known for his ties to right-wing extremists and involvement in former President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.