Alabama lawmakers have passed a new map with one majority-Black congressional district and a second district that is approximately 40% Black, in response to a Supreme Court order to give minority voters a greater voice in elections. Civil rights groups have argued that the new map does not go far enough to ensure that minority voters have an equal voice, and the map could still face legal challenges. The new map could also have an impact on the 2022 congressional elections, as the boundaries could shift the balance of power in the state.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke at a press conference on Wednesday, urging the Supreme Court to "get their house in order" and for Congress to stay out of the Court's business. The bill proposed by Democrats would impose new ethics rules and transparency standards on the Supreme Court, but Republicans are strongly opposed to it. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the bill Thursday, and the implications of the bill remain to be seen.
Two IRS agents testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, revealing that the Justice Department had stifled their investigation into tax crimes by Hunter Biden and pursued weaker charges than they had recommended. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.) used her question time to display what appeared to be naked pictures of Hunter Biden, but other Republicans did not want to delve into the whistleblower allegations. The testimony of Shapley and Ziegler has raised questions about the Justice Department's handling of the investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, joining a crowded Republican primary field in the race for the seat currently held by Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown. LaRose expressed his concern for the direction of the country and his commitment to defending the values that made America the hope of the world. The Ohio Senate race is expected to be one of the most competitive in the country next year, with the winner of the Republican primary facing Brown in the general election in November 2024.
A focus group of 18 evangelical Christian voters in Des Moines, Iowa revealed that 15 of them believed Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was asked whether he would consider Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds as a potential running mate and dismissed Trump's complaints about her as "totally out of hand." The focus group's findings suggest that Trump remains popular among the state's GOP base, indicating his influence in the state may be stronger than previously thought.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made a stop at a Dairy Queen in Iowa, taking a subtle jab at former President Donald Trump who had visited the week prior. DeSantis was accompanied by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and the two ordered an Oreo Blizzard. During the visit, DeSantis praised Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and joked about the messiness of cones. It appears the governor has a knack for using food to make a point.
Six Republican presidential candidates, including former Vice President Mike Pence, attended the Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday. Moderated by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, the event was attended by nearly 2,000 Christian conservative voters and featured discussions on a variety of topics. The candidates received a warm reception from the crowd, and the event was a key step in the road to the Iowa Republican caucuses.
Donald Trump Skips Major Iowa GOP Event, Drawing Criticism from Iowa Residents and Political Leaders
Donald Trump Skips Major Iowa GOP Event, Drawing Criticism from Iowa Residents and Political Leaders
Donald Trump will not be attending the Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, a major gathering of Republican presidential hopefuls and Iowa GOP voters. His absence has been met with criticism from Iowa residents and Bob Vander Plaats, the president and CEO of the Family Leader. The summit is an important event for Republican presidential hopefuls, as it is hosted by a prominent evangelical Christian group in a state where those voters make up the majority of likely GOP caucusgoers. It is unclear why Trump has chosen to skip the event, but it is likely to have an impact on the outcome of the Iowa primaries.