New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has declared that Donald Trump will not be the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nominee. Sununu, who is expected to announce his own presidential run, said Trump is "in the race" but will not be the nominee. He believes there is a "vast majority" of the party looking for an alternative and that there is "a lot of opportunity" to bring the Republican Party forward without Trump.
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Biden and Scholz Meet at White House to Discuss Ukraine-Russia Conflict and Increase Arms Production
Biden and Scholz Meet at White House to Discuss Ukraine-Russia Conflict and Increase Arms Production
Joe Biden and Olaf Scholz met at the White House to discuss the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The US and European allies are working together to increase arms production to help Ukraine defend itself, with an ambitious proposal to increase 155 millimeter artillery shell production by seven times, costing nearly $4.25 billion. Biden also noted that Ukraine has taken steps to increase defense spending and diversify away from Russian energy sources.
U.S. officials have reported that China is considering sending lethal military aid to Russia, which could be a crucial boost for the Kremlin's hopes of battlefield success in the coming months. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has stated that the suspension of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) is due to the U.S.'s "hostile course towards Russia". Analysts suggest that the ammunition and artillery from China could be a crucial factor in the conflict, though it remains to be seen if it will be enough to give the Kremlin the desired outcome.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has allowed Fox News host Tucker Carlson to view security footage from the US Capitol insurrection on January 6th, 2021, and is now making arrangements to provide access to the footage for any attorney representing a defendant. This has been met with criticism from some who argue that the footage should be released to the public, but McCarthy has maintained that he is following the precedent set by the Jan. 6 committee.
Tensions in the West Bank remain high after a weekend of violence that saw Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and the death of a Palestinian man, Sameh Hamdallah Mahmoud Aqtash. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has condemned the attacks and urged both sides to exercise restraint, while calling for an investigation into the attacks and the death of Aqtash. Aqtash was killed while trying to shut the village's gate and shouting to the stone-throwing mob that the villagers didn't want any trouble.
The US Department of Energy has concluded with "low confidence" that the Covid-19 pandemic "likely" originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China, according to a classified report delivered to key lawmakers on the House and Senate Intelligence Committees. Intelligence agencies can make assessments with either low, medium or high confidence, but one source cautioned that the DOE's conclusion was not being viewed as hugely significant due to interagency disagreements. The US Department of Energy's assessment is the latest in a series of reports from the US government and other countries that have sought to determine the origin of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mike Pence has announced that he is considering a run for the 2024 presidential election and is currently listening to his family and reflecting on his "calling". He also wants to see a return to civility in politics, a clear reference to Donald Trump's uncivil discourse. A federal judge is also being asked to compel the release of documents related to the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mike Pence, former Vice President and potential 2024 presidential candidate, spoke out on the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling for the US and its allies to provide military support until victory is achieved. His comments come as some in the Republican Party have expressed support for Putin, making it clear that there is no room for apologists in the party's leadership. Pence emphasized the need for the US to stand with its allies and continue to push back against Russia's aggression.