Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has officially launched his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, joining Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the race. Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy commented on the race, saying that Donald Trump cannot win a general election in 2024. Scott and DeSantis are the first two candidates to officially enter the race, with more expected to join in the coming weeks. It is unclear who will emerge as the party's nominee, but the race is heating up.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden are meeting on Monday to discuss how to avoid a catastrophic debt default as the June 1 deadline looms. The two sides have been at odds over the debt ceiling, with the Biden administration pushing for a higher limit and Republicans pushing for spending cuts. A potential agreement between the two sides could avert a default and its catastrophic economic consequences.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held two major rounds of meetings with his biggest backers at the G7 summit in Hiroshima to build momentum for Ukraine's war effort. Biden and congressional Republicans remain far apart on budget talks, with the looming debt crisis in Ukraine adding to the urgency of the situation. The summit was seen as a chance for the leaders to discuss a range of issues, with the conflict in Ukraine a major focus of the discussions.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the U.S. government will be unable to pay its bills as early as June 1 if Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling. President Joe Biden has indicated he is not willing to accept a bipartisan deal on solely Republican terms, and world leaders at the G7 Summit Leaders' Meeting expressed concern about the potential global ramifications. Yellen urged Congress to reach a deal before the hard deadline of early June.
At the G7 Summit in Japan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Joe Biden discussed the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with a focus on the city of Bakhmut. Zelenskyy cast doubt on Russia's claim of full control of the city, and Biden offered new aid to Ukraine. The meeting is a positive step towards resolving the conflict and ensuring the safety of the people of Ukraine.
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.
Leaders of the G-7 nations met on Friday to discuss new sanctions on Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to make the case that his nation's survival depends on the support of the U.S. and its allies at the summit on Sunday. The G-7 has already agreed on new steps to make the war more costly for Russia, and the sanctions are expected to be announced at the summit.
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has introduced articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden and several members of his administration, accusing him of willfully violating his oath of office by failing to secure the nation's borders and enforce immigration laws. The articles are divided into three parts, and it is unclear if the articles of impeachment will move forward in the House. This marks the first impeachment introduction since Republicans took control of the U.S. House earlier this year.