Donald Trump has called for an expansion of his travel ban on immigrants from Muslim-majority countries, as well as instituting a “strong ideological screening” for all immigrants. The White House has responded to Trump’s call with criticism, noting that it is “revolting and dangerous” and undermines American values. The Supreme Court upheld the ban in 2018, but the Biden administration has been increasingly willing to engage with Trump in recent weeks.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a hard-line stance on the potential of Palestinian refugees coming to the United States, arguing that they should not be allowed in and dismissing international entreaties for Israel to provide utilities to the Gaza Strip. His comments have been met with criticism from human rights groups, and will likely be a major talking point in the upcoming Republican presidential debates. It remains to be seen whether his hard-line stance will be shared by the other candidates.
House Republicans are attempting to select a new speaker after the historic ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy last week. Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan are making their pitches to small caucuses and state delegations in an effort to secure the gavel. The nominee will need to secure a simple majority of all House members, though it is unclear when a final decision will be made.
Nikki Haley is emerging as a leading contender for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, with a five-point lead over President Joe Biden in a recent NBC News poll. She will be joined by other Republican hopefuls on Wednesday for the second debate, where they will make their case to the American people and differentiate themselves from Donald Trump. Haley's rising popularity makes her one to watch as the race for the 2024 nomination continues.
President Donald Trump is attempting to appeal to blue collar workers as the United Auto Workers strike continues, by delivering a speech in Detroit on Sept. 27. The speech will be in direct competition with the Republican primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Biden has already expressed his support for the union, and it remains to be seen whether Trump's speech will be enough to sway voters.
Donald Trump was welcomed to Iowa State University on Saturday, where he attended the school's annual football grudge match. His presence at the game is a reminder of his dominant position atop a crowded Republican field both in Iowa and nationally. However, the Trump campaign is scrambling to fill roles handling regional political work around the state in order to stay ahead of the competition with the Iowa caucuses less than two months away.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made controversial remarks comparing Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley and author Ibram X. Kendi to "grand wizards of the modern KKK". His comments have been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle, but he has yet to respond or issue an apology. His campaign has also not commented on the remarks.
The first Republican debate of the 2024 presidential contest is set to take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Eight candidates have met the qualifications and will be on stage, while former President Donald Trump plans to counterprogram the event. Questions about Trump’s character and fitness for office have been a major topic of discussion in the race, and the debate will be a key moment for the eight candidates to make their mark and stand out from the pack.