Ohio train disaster follows deregulation The East Palestine derailment is the "latest in a long string of corporate malfeasance" Salon · Feb 15, 2023
How the politics of race will play a key role in Nikki Haley's 2024 campaign Haley is a woman of color who led South Carolina in taking down the Confederate flag from its state capitol. That makes campaigning complex in the party of Trump. WEKU · Feb 15, 2023
Support for a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024 dwindling with both Democrats and Republicans, new poll shows Both men still lead the polling among potential presidential picks The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential bid Watch again as Nikki Haley launches her candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Schumer expected to visit Israel as Bibi faces criticism over judicial overhaul plan Democrats in Congress are increasingly voicing their concerns over Netanyahu’s controversial judicial overhaul plan. Axios · Feb 15, 2023
89-year-old Dianne Feinstein to retire Some may remember what happened the last time Feinstein announced her retirement from politics Salon · Feb 15, 2023
DHS chief Mayorkas talks immigration with Latino Senate Democrats WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas discussed immigration policy Tuesday afternoon with the Senate’s four Latino Democrats, as the administration prepares to lift pandemic-related border restrictions later this year. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
Trump lawyer becomes "hostile witness" Jack Smith is seeking to invoke the crime-fraud exception to compel Trump attorney's testimony Salon · Feb 15, 2023
Trump preps for more American carnage In order to run to Ron DeSantis' right, Trump to paint a picture so grim of America he'll bring back firing squads Salon · Feb 15, 2023
US could default on debt in July unless Congress raises ceiling, CBO warns – as it happened Budget analysts give July to September default prediction The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2023
Democrats Approve Early Presidential Primary Calendar As South Carolina Will Be First Primary The DNC approved a new set of early presidential primary states on February 4 where Iowa is no longer the first primary. Zenger · Feb 15, 2023
Nikki Haley formally enters 2024 presidential race Haley was the U.N. ambassador under Trump from 2017 through 2018. Axios · Feb 15, 2023
A diverse Supreme Court grapples with affirmative action, with its justices of color split sharply on the meaning of 'equal protection' The United States Supreme Court is deciding a pair of cases that could end affirmative action programs that consider race in college admissions. The Conversation · Feb 15, 2023
10 times Gov. Ron DeSantis changed Florida education TAMPA, Fla. — Every week, Gov. Ron DeSantis seems to make national education news. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
Zenger · Feb 15, 2023 Former South Carolina Governor Launches 2024 Presidential Bid For The White House Nikki Haley has launched her presidential bid in for the White House for the 2024 race in the Republican Primary against Trump
Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023 Could DeSantis beat Trump in 2024 presidential race with education moves? TAMPA, Fla. — When Ron DeSantis took the inauguration stage for the first time in 2019, he didn’t sound like a national conservative leader on education policy.
Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023 As abortion measures loom, GOP raises new barriers to ballot initiatives Roused by voters’ recent endorsement of abortion rights — even in conservative states — Republican legislators are ramping up efforts to make it tougher for citizens to change laws or amend state constitutions through ballot measures.
The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2023 Nikki Haley must walk a fine line in bid to be next Republican president Former South Carolina governor and daughter of Indian immigrants aims to be standard bearer of party fired by race and gender fights
Ballotpedia · Feb 15, 2023 An update on the 2024 presidential primary calendar Welcome to the Wednesday, February 15, Brew.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023 Big changes ahead for 34th Ward: New City Council member — and new digs 15 miles from longtime home Two candidates unproven in the world of city government are fighting to be the first alderperson of the completely redrawn 34th Ward.
Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023 Biden nominee was praised for helping free Kevin Strickland. It’s now being used against her KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kate Brubacher’s work to free Kevin Strickland from prison, overturning the longest known wrongful conviction in Missouri history, won her praise in Kansas City. But that work may be slowing down her confirmation to become the U.S. attorney for the District of Kansas.
Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023 Republicans say in-person Congress will help bipartisanship; not everyone agrees WASHINGTON — Deborah Ross doesn’t like to miss hearings or markups, even if it means no sleep.
Salon · Feb 15, 2023 DeSantis' hypocrisy is his secret weapon That DeSantis relies on this foundational principle of white supremacy is actually evidence of systemic racism
Salon · Feb 15, 2023 GOP's tough talk on crime is hypocrisy Crime is much worse in "red states" — and that's been true for years. Why don't Democrats ever just say it?
Los Angeles Times · Feb 15, 2023 Editorial: Republicans’ ominous strategy to thwart criminal justice reform — and democracy Criminal justice reformers are mistakenly finding comfort in a federal court ruling last month that took Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to task for removing a twice-elected, reform-oriented county prosecutor from office.