Former President Donald Trump has distanced himself from the Heritage Foundation’s ‘Project 2025,’ a conservative blueprint for a future Republican administration, calling it ‘absolutely ridiculous and abysmal.’ Trump’s disavowal comes as the Biden campaign and Democrats have targeted the project in their attacks on Trump’s candidacy, linking it to a potential ‘second American Revolution.’
Former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, has endorsed President Biden for reelection, highlighting a potential shift in Republican support. This endorsement comes as both campaigns gear up for the first presidential debate in Atlanta, with Biden highlighting Trump’s alleged threats to democracy and Trump focusing on outreach to Black voters.
Rep. Claudia Tenney has secured her fourth term in the House of Representatives, defeating challenger Mario Fratto in the Republican primary for New York’s 24th Congressional District. The race was characterized by accusations of extremism and a focus on conservative values.
Rep. Kevin Hern, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, has won the Republican primary in Oklahoma’s First Congressional District, setting up a November race against either Evelyn Rogers or Dennis Baker. Hern, who has held the seat for six years, faced off against Paul Royse, who ran on a platform that was “against Trump.” Hern raised nearly $1.6 million, while Royse did not file any campaign finance disclosures.
The White House has criticized Republicans for supporting a so-called ‘MAGAnomics’ agenda, which it claims would raise prices for families and worsen inflation. The agenda, which includes a plan to replace the income tax with tariffs, was discussed by former President Donald Trump with Senate and House Republicans on Thursday. The White House has also accused Republicans of targeting Medicare and Social Security for cuts and pushing for tax welfare for the super-rich.
* Republican Vince Fong of California sworn into Congress after winning special election
* Fong’s swearing-in gives Republicans a 218-213 majority
* Fong prioritizes addressing border, cost of living, and safety
* Fong defeated Mike Boudreaux in a special election in California’s 20th Congressional District
* Fong expressed gratitude to Kevin McCarthy for his support
Representative Cory Mills has filed articles of impeachment against President Biden over his handling of weapons shipments to Israel. Mills accuses Biden of “abuse of power,” alleging that Biden leveraged lethal aid to pressure Israel into changing its defense policies. The move comes as Republicans criticize Biden’s decision to withhold offensive weapons aid to Israel during its conflict with Hamas. The White House has dismissed the impeachment push as “ridiculous,” arguing that Biden is making decisions in the best interests of the United States and its allies.
In the lead-up to the November midterm elections, a Quinnipiac University poll reveals a growing support for abortion rights in the United States. A record 66% of Americans now favor legal abortion in some or all cases, with 34% believing it should be legal in all cases and 32% in most cases. Support for a complete ban on abortion has dropped to a historic low of 5%, while strong majorities support legality in cases involving the mother’s life or rape/incest. Democrats are leveraging this issue in their campaigns, warning of potential nationwide restrictions under Republican control. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has pledged to leave abortion decisions to individual states, drawing criticism from pro-life groups.
After two unsuccessful attempts, a bill to repeal a near-total ban on abortion in Arizona from the 1800s has passed the state House of Representatives with the support of three Republicans. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.
The Arizona House of Representatives has passed a bill to repeal a near-total abortion ban that has been on the books since 1864. The bill now goes to the state Senate for consideration. The move comes after the Arizona Supreme Court upheld the ban earlier this month. The ban has sparked protests and rallies in support of abortion rights.
