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.
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On Sunday evening, a six-story apartment building in Davenport, Iowa partially collapsed, prompting a rescue effort by fire crews. Seven people were rescued and more than a dozen self-evacuated, while emergency crews searched the rubble for any unaccounted-for individuals. Fire crews were also working to contain a large natural gas leak and to make sure the building was structurally sound. No fatalities have been reported at this time.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is expected to announce his campaign for the White House next week. During a call hosted by the super PAC Never Back Down, DeSantis said that he and President Joe Biden are the only two people with a chance of being elected President in 2024. He has been actively campaigning in key states such as Iowa and New Hampshire and has been vocal about his support for President Trump's policies.
Chuck Todd discussed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' criticism of former President Donald Trump during a GOP fundraiser in Iowa, noting that Trump has convinced his supporters that they have been winning, not losing. Todd questioned whether DeSantis' criticism of Trump as a loser would be successful in a 2024 Republican primary challenge, as it remains to be seen whether Trump supporters will accept the premise that they have been losing.
Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, is expected to announce his 2024 presidential campaign soon and recently made a stop in Iowa to attend a conservative picnic fundraiser. During his speech, he decried a Republican "culture of losing" and hinted at his upcoming candidacy. He also made an unannounced stop at a Des Moines barbecue joint, where he spoke to roughly 100 supporters and highlighted his eagerness to embrace conservative cultural fights. DeSantis is one of many potential candidates vying for the Republican nomination in 2024, and the competition is sure to heat up in the coming months.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to make a move into the 2024 presidential race in the next few weeks, with the relocation of his political operation to a new headquarters in Tallahassee triggering a 15-day window for filing federal election disclosures. This move comes as former President Donald Trump had to cancel a planned outdoor rally in Florida, and DeSantis was in the western part of the state mingling with voters. The relocation and the cancellation mark the beginning of a new chapter in the 2024 presidential race, as DeSantis appears to be gearing up to make a bid for the White House.
Two top congressional Republicans have issued a subpoena to the FBI for a document related to a possible bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden, which was brought to their attention by a whistleblower. The White House has accused the lawmakers of an "unfounded political attack" and the FBI is expected to respond to the subpoena in the coming days. The allegation has sparked a heated debate among Republicans, with some taking to Fox News to weigh in.
Key takeaways: The Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Spring Kickoff event drew a large crowd of social conservatives and potential presidential candidates. The attendees discussed…