Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has enlisted the help of recently ousted Republican Representative George Santos to troll indicted colleague Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey. The Fetterman campaign paid Santos to record a video on the Cameo app, which has sparked debate about the current state of politics in Congress. The implications of the expulsion of Santos remain to be seen, as the Fetterman campaign has not yet commented on the video or its purpose.
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North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has suspended his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, citing the RNC's debate requirements as a major factor. Chris Christie, a former 2016 presidential candidate, commented that the RNC's debate requirements are making it difficult for lesser-known candidates to gain traction in the race. Burgum's decision is likely to add to the debate over the RNC's rules.
Senators Cory Booker and Dan Goldman have written to President Joe Biden urging him to press Israel to crack down on violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. The letter highlights the threat this violence poses to efforts to prevent the expansion of the conflict, Israel's security, Palestinian human rights, and long-term regional peace. It also calls for the Biden administration to work with the Palestinian Authority to ensure it has the resources and support it needs to protect its citizens.
Tammy Murphy, New Jersey's first lady, has announced her primary campaign to challenge indicted Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez in the 2024 election. In her launch video, Murphy highlighted her work on maternal and infant mortality, climate change initiatives, and other issues. Menendez has yet to comment on Murphy’s announcement.
Maryanne Trump Barry, the eldest sister of former President Donald Trump, has passed away at the age of 86. She was a retired federal judge who served on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, appointed by then-President Ronald Reagan in 1983. Barry abruptly retired in 2019, ending a civil misconduct inquiry into whether she participated in fraudulent tax schemes with her brother and siblings. She will be remembered as a dedicated public servant and a loving sister.
Jim McGreevey, the nation's first openly gay governor, is making a return to politics after nearly two decades, announcing his candidacy for mayor of Jersey City. He acknowledged his imperfections in a video posted online, and was surrounded by many members of the state's Democratic political machine at a news conference. If successful, he will be the first former governor to become mayor of a major city in New Jersey, running against incumbent Mayor Steven Fulop.
Five Republican Presidential Candidates Square Off in Third Televised Debate Ahead of Primary Voting
Five Republican Presidential Candidates Square Off in Third Televised Debate Ahead of Primary Voting
Five Republican presidential candidates faced off in the third televised debate Wednesday night in Miami, Florida, discussing topics from fracking and fentanyl to the economy and Donald Trump. The candidates proposed plans to create jobs, reduce taxes and regulations, combat the fentanyl crisis, reduce the national debt, reform the criminal justice system, and reduce government spending. Bob Vander Plaats, a prominent Christian conservative leader in Iowa, said the real missed opportunity of the debate was the candidates’ failure to make a case against Donald Trump. With voting in the Republican presidential primary beginning in two months, the candidates must make a strong case for their candidacy if they want to win the nomination.
Five Republican presidential contenders gathered onstage in Miami for the third debate of the primary season, while former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Hialeah, Florida. Trump's commanding lead over the field has been a major factor in his decision to skip the debates, and his remarks Wednesday night seemed to indicate that he is confident in his chances of winning the nomination. Trump will continue to rally his supporters in an effort to secure the nomination and the White House, while the Republican presidential field will continue to debate in the coming weeks.