Key takeaways: Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah) has praised the Department of Justice for their investigation and indictment of former President Donald Trump. Romney has praised…
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Members of the House Freedom Caucus, a far-right faction of the House of Representatives, have stalled proceedings in the chamber in protest of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's compromise with President Joe Biden on “debt ceiling” legislation. The group, led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), has blocked several bills backed by GOP leadership and has called for the House to “hold the floor” in protest. This disruption has put the GOP majority in a difficult situation, and it is unclear how long the group will continue to stall proceedings.
Chris Christie has officially entered the 2024 presidential race, filing his paperwork Tuesday ahead of a launch event. He has been outspoken in his criticism of former President Donald Trump, and has suggested that the way to beat him is to "beat the guy that’s ahead." Christie is known for his combative style and is looking to challenge Trump head-on, in marked contrast to other declared and would-be candidates in the race. His official launch event is planned for Tuesday, where he will provide more details on his campaign and his plans for the future.
Chris Christie is launching his second bid for the presidency on Tuesday, becoming the first to challenge former President Donald Trump in the Republican primary field. Despite being a close ally of Trump in the past, Christie has soured on the former president and plans to run a no-holds-barred campaign against him. The next day, former Vice President Mike Pence will announce his bid, and Christie may be the only candidate willing to openly criticize Trump.
Cornel West has announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election, running as a third-party candidate for the People's Party. His campaign will focus on issues such as access to jobs with living wages, decent housing, women's rights, health care for all, and de-escalating the destruction of the planet. West is the latest Black candidate to enter the 2024 presidential race, and is aiming to pursue truth and justice through his candidacy.
Former Vice President Mike Pence is officially entering the race for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, joining a field of diverse candidates including former President Donald Trump. Pence has a long history of public service and is expected to appeal to the party's traditional base while also reaching out to more moderate voters. The competition is sure to heat up in the coming months as the candidates vie for the nomination.
Key takeaways: The RNC has announced the criteria for the first primary debate of the 2020 presidential election season, set to take place in Milwaukee…
GOP Rep. James Comer and Senate Judiciary Ranking Member Chuck Grassley have confirmed the existence of an unclassified record containing reports of an alleged bribery scheme related to then-Vice President Joe Biden. The two lawmakers have spoken to FBI Director Christopher Wray and are demanding the FBI provide them with the June 2020 form that memorializes the tip. The House Oversight and Accountability Committee is currently investigating the matter.