Adam Frisch, a Colorado Democrat, has announced his intention to run against far-right Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert in 2024. Frisch lost to Boebert in the 2022 election by a slim margin of 546 votes and is now hoping to unseat her in the next election. Boebert has not yet announced her reelection bid, and her office has not commented on the announcement.
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Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor and US Ambassador to the United Nations, has announced her candidacy for President in 2024. In a video posted to her social media accounts, she highlighted her record as Governor and her foreign policy credentials, and accused the “socialist left” of “rewriting history.” Haley is the daughter of Indian immigrants and is expected to deliver her in-person announcement speech Wednesday in Charleston, South Carolina.
Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, has announced her bid for the White House in 2024. She is the first Republican to challenge former President Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination, and will deliver a speech announcing her run in Charleston, South Carolina, on Wednesday. Haley has been an outspoken advocate for conservative values, and is set to join Trump in the competitive race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination.
New Jersey State Sen. Samuel Thompson, a delegate for Trump in 2016 and 2020, announced that he is leaving the Republican Party and plans to seek reelection as a Democrat. This would expand the Democrats' edge in the state Senate and could have a significant impact on the upcoming election. Thompson cited local party leaders questioning his fitness for office due to his age as the reason for his switch, and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) welcomed him to the party.
President Joe Biden has fired J. Brett Blanton, the Architect of the Capitol, following a report of abuse of authority and misuse of taxpayer money. Blanton had been appointed by former President Donald Trump and was subject to bipartisan criticism for his alleged misdeeds. After doing due diligence, the President terminated Blanton at his direction.
At Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Joe Biden accused Republicans of wanting to use "debt ceiling" negotiations to force cuts to Social Security and Medicare. In response, Democrats proposed a bill to increase Social Security benefits and fund them through taxes on the wealthy. The debate over Social Security and Medicare continues to be a contentious issue in Washington, with both sides proposing different solutions.
US fighter jets have shot down unidentified aerial objects over North America, leaving the Biden administration facing pressure from lawmakers and the public for a lack of transparency. The White House has yet to launch a coherent communications strategy, and the Pentagon, the White House, and the government of Canada have all been unable to confirm the nature of the objects. Former Republican Governor of Maryland Larry Hogan has called on President Biden to communicate directly with the nation, but the mystery remains unsolved.
The College Board has accused the Florida Department of Education of "slander" in response to their critiques of the new AP African American Studies course. The course covers topics like mass incarceration and reparations, and is intended to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of African American history and culture. The College Board has vowed to continue to fight for the course, and to ensure that all students have access to a comprehensive education.