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More GOP candidates enter the fray. Will it help Trump?Will 2024 play out like 2016 all over again? A crowded Republican field may work to the benefit of former President Donald Trump – but his rivals may also have learned some lessons.
Monitor BreakfastBreakfast with Taiwan’s 'cat warrior'Taiwan’s envoy to the US has dubbed herself “cat warrior,” a counter to China’s “wolf warrior” diplomacy. We got her to explain at our breakfast.
Debt deal reinforces Biden as consensus builderFor President Joe Biden, aiming for the political center defined his career. Achieving a bipartisan debt deal in an era of hyperpolarization shows the old ways can still work.
First LookDown to the wire: Senate approves debt ceiling deal, Biden to signJust days before a national debt default, the Senate approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package Thursday night. The deal, negotiated by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, requires the president’s signature before becoming law.
With debt deal, McCarthy threads the needleWhile some far-right members are unhappy with the debt deal, others say Speaker Kevin McCarthy is holding an unwieldy GOP caucus together better than most. He’s also shown a willingness and ability to work with Democrats.
First LookUnlikely ally? Nevada’s GOP governor protects abortion patients.In a cross-party move, Nevada governor Joe Lombardo became one of few Republican governors to sign a bill protecting out-of-state abortion patients and in-state providers on Tuesday. Mr. Lombardo said he would respect the will of voters.
Monitor BreakfastTaiwan’s rep in US on Ukraine lessons – and deterring ChinaOur latest Monitor Breakfast: Taiwan’s representative to the U.S. talks of tensions with China, defensive preparations, and a Ukraine effect on attitudes.
First LookTexas AG Paxton impeached, suspended from duties immediatelyTexas state Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust after years of alleged crimes.
FocusStudy. Plan. Execute. Can the DeSantis way beat Trump?Technical glitches aside, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is known for a disciplined approach that has fueled his rise and steered his state to the right.
Debt talks run down to the wire: Does it have to be like this?Even as congressional negotiators near a deal with the White House on raising the U.S. debt limit, avoiding default isn’t a foregone conclusion. That’s stirring criticism of the debt limit process itself.
How much would debt default damage US? History offers clues.In U.S. debt limit talks, even going to the brink of default can harm investor confidence. Yet the nation has survived past cases of mini default.
First LookDeSantis to announce presidential bid with Elon Musk on TwitterFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his 2024 campaign for the presidency on Wednesday via Twitter voice chat with Elon Musk. This will be the first time a presidential candidate has announced their candidacy in a live social media forum.
First LookTim Scott launches presidential bid, calling for ‘greatness’ not ‘grievance’Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina joins growing GOP primary field dominated by former President Donald Trump. He brings a hefty campaign war chest.
FocusCalifornia battles a ‘ghost lake’ – and its own political divisionsTulare Lake, which didn’t exist mere months ago, could submerge a community and two prisons. Local and state agencies are having to work together.
In charts: The debt (limit) also risesAs the Biden administration and Republican congressional leaders seek a fiscal deal, our graphics put the U.S. debt, and the debt limit, in context.
Jack Teixeira, Edward Snowden, and plugging intelligence leaksMuch attention has been paid to Airman Jack Teixeira’s motives in allegedly leaking classified information on the gaming site Discord. But are there solutions that might have blocked his actions in the first place?
First LookGlimmer of hope in debt talks: Biden and McCarthy tag in negotiatorsDebt-limit talks progress as President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appoint negotiators to avoid a national default. The talks focus on potential agreements, such as reallocating funds and implementing work requirements.
First LookChatGPT CEO to Congress: AI-regulating agency needed ASAPOpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Congress that government intervention will be critical to mitigating the risks of increasingly powerful AI systems. He said a U.S. or global regulating agency should have the authority to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Big border surge didn’t happen. But calls persist for an overhaul.Many were bracing for a ballooning of already record-high levels of illegal immigration last week, sparking renewed efforts to address border security and a broken immigration system.
First LookDeSantis takes on education, blocks funding for diversity programsIn response to conservative concerns, Florida Governor DeSantis has signed a bill blocking public colleges from using state or federal funds on diversity programs. Critics argue it limits academic freedom and suppresses student experiences.
