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Amidst growing concerns about President Biden’s fitness for office, a number of House Democrats are circulating letters calling for him to step aside in the 2024 election. The letters, signed by both vulnerable Democrats in swing districts and left-wing lawmakers in safe seats, highlight anxieties over Biden’s recent debate performance and his ability to defeat former President Trump. While Biden’s campaign insists he is not dropping out, the pressure on the president to reconsider his candidacy is mounting.

House Democrats who criticized attacks on police during the January 6th Capitol riot are also denouncing violence against law enforcement at anti-Israel protests on college campuses. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) condemned all attacks on police but noted the protests are not aimed at threatening the democratic system. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and former Jan. 6 committee chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) also denounced violence against officers. The protests at universities such as UCLA, the University of Utah, and Emerson College have resulted in injuries to police officers.

Massachusetts is facing a complex budget season with multiple funding proposals and deadlines. Democrats in the House are voting on a $57.9 billion budget, while legislative negotiators work on a supplemental funding bill for the state’s emergency shelter system, which is facing potential funding shortfalls. The Senate has yet to release its own spending plan, but Senate President Karen Spilka has indicated support for free community college and expanded childcare access. The Legislature has a history of waiting until the last minute to finalize budgets, raising concerns about timely completion.