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Biden Administration Weighs Reinstating Detention of Migrant Families at the Border

The Biden administration is considering reinstating the policy of detaining migrant families who cross the border illegally, as they prepare for the end of Title 42, the public health order that allows border agents to immediately turn away certain migrants. This is being discussed in response to the high number of migrant border crossings and the expiration of Title 42, which has been used to expel more than 2.3 million people since it was invoked by the Trump administration. No decisions have been made yet, but many inside the administration are resisting the move.

Mike Pence Files Motion to Block Grand Jury Subpoena for Testimony Related to January 6 Events

Mike Pence has filed a motion in a federal court to block a grand jury subpoena for his testimony related to the events of January 6, citing the Speech and Debate Clause of the United States Constitution. The motion is part of sealed proceedings and seeks to stop testimony pertaining to his legislative functions around January 6, with potential implications for the special counsel's investigation. It is unclear when the court will rule on the motion.

CPAC Absentees Spark Debate Over How to Set a New Course for the Republican Party in 2024

At the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Donald Trump topped the straw poll of declared and likely Republican 2024 presidential candidates, earning 62% of the vote. However, the absence of key potential players, such as former Vice President Mike Pence and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, has sparked debate among Republicans about how to best set a new course for the party and nominate someone other than Trump in 2024. Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's announcement that he would not run further highlighted the divisions within the party, leaving the question of who will ultimately emerge as the Republican nominee in the next presidential election unanswered.

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis Offer Glimpse into Potential 2024 Republican Nomination Race at CPAC

At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gave speeches that provided a glimpse into the potential 2024 Republican nomination race. Trump offered his usual rhetoric, while DeSantis took a more measured approach. Meanwhile, on "Face the Nation," a variety of guests discussed the current state of the Republican Party, as it struggles to define itself in the face of a growing list of issues on Capitol Hill. It remains to be seen how the 2024 Republican nomination race will play out, but Trump and DeSantis’s CPAC speeches have provided a glimpse into the potential future of the party.

Gov. Sununu Predicts Donald Trump Will Not Be the Republican Party’s 2024 Presidential Nominee

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has declared that Donald Trump will not be the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nominee. Sununu, who is expected to announce his own presidential run, said Trump is "in the race" but will not be the nominee. He believes there is a "vast majority" of the party looking for an alternative and that there is "a lot of opportunity" to bring the Republican Party forward without Trump.