New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu announced on Monday that he will not be seeking the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, citing the already-crowded field of contenders and Donald Trump's strong standing in the polls. Sununu has been a vocal critic of Trump and the Republican Party, and his decision to not run for president could be seen as a sign that he is attempting to influence the future of the Republican Party from the sidelines. His decision not to run for president could be seen as a sign that he is attempting to remain in the state and continue his work as governor.
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Henry Kissinger is celebrating his 100th birthday on Saturday, having outlived many of his political contemporaries who guided the United States through the Vietnam War. Despite his age, Kissinger remains in good health and is still active in public life, having recently written an article for The Atlantic. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and his legacy will continue to be remembered for generations to come.
Trump's team was aware of the scheduled visit and held a dress rehearsal ahead of time.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a landmark six-week abortion ban into law, despite polls showing him as having the best chance to defeat Donald Trump in the GOP race. The law is one of the strictest in the nation and is expected to be challenged in court, but it remains to be seen how DeSantis' "anti-woke" agenda will affect his presidential ambitions.
Former President Donald Trump embraced Micki Larson-Olson, a QAnon supporter who served a prison sentence for her involvement in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, during a campaign stop in New Hampshire on Thursday. The embrace has been met with criticism from some who believe it sends a message of support for the insurrection, while Trump's supporters argue that he was merely showing his appreciation for a supporter. The appearance came the same day former Vice President Mike Pence testified before a federal grand jury as part of an investigation into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Federal prosecutors are considering charging Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, with three tax crimes and a charge related to a gun purchase. The investigation into Hunter Biden began in 2018 and has been looking into whether he failed to file his taxes, wrongly claimed deductions, or lied about being on drugs when purchasing a gun. The case is still ongoing and no charges have been filed yet, but if Hunter Biden is charged and convicted, he could face jail time.
Dominion Voting Systems has withdrawn $600 million from its original $1.6 billion damages claim against Fox News, leaving a remaining $1 billion claim for lost enterprise value. Fox News has argued that the damages are "wildly inflated" and the parties have been given one more chance to reach a settlement before the trial begins on Tuesday.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) sparked controversy after tweeting in defense of Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard arrested in connection with a case involving sensitive documents on the war in Ukraine. Greene's comments were met with criticism from both sides of the aisle, and she doubled down on her comments, suggesting Teixeira had "told the truth" about the war. Republicans praised law enforcement and called for due process, while the case is still under investigation and it is unclear what role Greene's comments will play.