President Joe Biden has repeatedly highlighted former President Donald Trump’s suggestion that injecting disinfectant could treat COVID-19, using it as a critique of Trump’s handling of the pandemic. Biden’s campaign is using the comment to remind voters of Trump’s controversial statements and policies.
After weeks of mounting pressure, the Arizona House of Representatives has voted to repeal a near-total ban on abortions that dates back to 1864. The repeal passed with the support of all 29 Democrats and three Republicans, clearing its first hurdle in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Despite President Biden signing a law that could potentially ban TikTok in the United States within months, his re-election campaign plans to continue using the platform to reach out to voters, particularly younger demographics. The campaign’s decision underscores the importance of meeting voters where they are in the current fragmented media landscape and highlights the stakes of the upcoming election. However, critics have raised concerns about national security risks associated with TikTok’s ties to the Chinese government, including the potential possession of Americans’ data and influence on youth.
More than half of Americans in swing states back proposals to trim benefits for high-income Social Security recipients in order to extend the program’s lifeline, a recent poll reveals. The poll, conducted by Morning Consult/Bloomberg, surveyed registered voters in key swing states and found that a combined 57% of respondents strongly or somewhat support reducing benefits for the wealthy. However, when asked about specific measures to extend the program’s solvency, such as raising the payroll tax rate or increasing the retirement age, support was more divided.
Lara Trump’s statement that the Republican National Committee (RNC) has individuals who can “physically handle the ballots” at election polling places has sparked alarm among critics who fear potential interference in the 2024 election. The RNC co-chair made the remark while discussing the GOP’s plans for election “integrity.” The RNC plans to deploy 100,000 volunteers and attorneys as observers at polling sites to “protect the vote and ensure a big win.” However, Trump’s comment about physically handling ballots raises questions about their intended actions, as poll watchers are typically prohibited from interfering with the electoral process. The RNC has not yet responded to requests for clarification.
According to a new poll by Bloomberg News and Morning Consult, former President Donald Trump holds a 6-point lead over President Joe Biden in seven key battleground states: Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Nevada, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, and Michigan. The poll, conducted between April 8-15 among 4,969 registered voters, found that Trump garnered 49% support over Biden’s 43%. The only state where Biden held the lead was Michigan, by 2 points. Respondents expressed concerns over the economy, with 55% stating that inflation is getting worse and 36% saying that the employment rate is getting worse. Abortion was cited as a “very important” issue by 52% of respondents when deciding who to vote for in November.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has issued a stark warning about the potential environmental impact of a second term for former President Donald Trump. According to a report published by the Carbon Brief website, Trump’s return to power could add 4 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions to the U.S. atmosphere by 2030. This would lead to an estimated $900 billion in global climate damages and put the U.S. on track to miss its international climate commitments by a wide margin.
Amid the contentious 2024 presidential race, the Republican National Committee (RNC) intends to ‘physically handle ballots,’ according to former President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump. This announcement follows criticisms and allegations of voting irregularities in the 2020 election, fueled by Trump’s persistent claims of fraud. Despite facing a criminal investigation, Trump continues to assert that the election was stolen, prompting concerns about potential interference in the upcoming vote.
This comprehensive newsletter from Fox News provides the latest political insights from Washington, D.C., and the 2024 campaign trail. The articles cover President Biden’s response to antisemitic protests, the upcoming vote on a $95 billion aid package, the revelation of an additional crime that former President Trump allegedly concealed, and various other news items from Capitol Hill, the campaign trail, and across America.
As the 2024 presidential election cycle gains momentum, President Joe Biden embarked on campaign events while former President Donald Trump attended jury selection in his criminal trial. Biden’s focus on pocketbook issues and abortion access aims to sway voters against Trump, who emphasizes border security and energy drilling. Recent polls suggest a close race, with both candidates facing challenges and opportunities that will shape the upcoming campaign.
