Former President Donald Trump held a meeting with Nevada State GOP officials at his Mar-a-Lago club on Thursday, discussing political strategy and campaigning in the battleground state. At the same time, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a closed-door speech to donors, accusing fellow GOP leaders of sitting back in the cultural fights. The Trump campaign is actively engaging with state and local party leaders to ensure they have a strong presence in the early primary states for the 2024 election cycle.
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CPAC 2021 has seen a dramatic decline in attendance and sponsorships, with former President Donald Trump's influence on the event waning. Nikki Haley's speech was met with a polite but only mildly interested audience, and chants of "Trump 2024!" echoed through the hall as she left. Al Cardenas, a former chair of the American Conservative Union, noted that the event had been boosted by its ties to Donald Trump, but now appears to be losing relevance.
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has been claiming for months that the federal government has been “weaponized” against conservatives, citing the testimony of “dozens” of whistleblowers. However, little is known about these whistleblowers and their claims have not been validated by government entities. Democrats have raised questions about the legitimacy of the whistleblowers and the relevance of their testimony, and one whistleblower's claims of FBI discrimination have been met with skepticism. Despite the lack of evidence, Jordan has continued to push for further investigation and has requested documents from the FBI and other government agencies. The validity of the whistleblowers’ claims remains in question.
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is being asked to attend a fundraising event in a mid-size city, with organizers setting a goal of collecting $1 million. Former President Donald Trump has mentioned DeSantis in the past, and the event is part of a larger effort to raise money for a possible 2024 presidential run. It is unclear if DeSantis will attend, but the goal of raising $1 million is a clear indication of the importance of the event.
The Supreme Court is considering a major elections case from North Carolina which involves the question of whether the North Carolina Supreme Court had the authority to throw out Republican-drawn congressional districts. The North Carolina Supreme Court is now dominated by conservatives and if it reverses its decision, it could moot the crux of the case that the Supreme Court had been considering. The Supreme Court has asked the parties involved to file new court papers on the impact of the North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision, which could have far-reaching implications for election law nationwide.
President Joe Biden has signaled his support for a Republican-backed effort to rescind a Washington, DC, crime law, which has been criticized for being too lenient. The measure is expected to come up for a vote in the Senate next week, with Biden's backing and that of 31 Democrats in the House. West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has also expressed his support for the effort. It is unclear if the measure will pass, or if Biden will make any further comments on the issue.
Four new members of Congress have expressed their views on what can be accomplished in the new Congress, with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) supporting D.C. statehood and home-rule, but not the changes the D.C. Council put forward. President Biden has said he would not veto the Republican-led resolution to roll back these changes, which have been criticized by Republicans for lowering the maximum sentences for certain crimes. If passed, the resolution could soon be enacted.
The House Ethics Committee has voted to create an investigative subcommittee to investigate allegations of misconduct by Representative George Santos. The panel, chaired by Rep. Jackie Speier, will have the authority to review documents, take testimony, and issue subpoenas. The subcommittee will report its findings and recommendations to the full Ethics Committee, which will then decide whether to take further action.