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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.