Venture Capitalist Palihapitiya Suggests A Surprising 2024 Presidential Contender Chamath Palihapitiya believes Vivek Ramaswamy could surpass Trump as the GOP frontrunner. Zenger · Sep 26, 2023
‘This is not a Trumpy, conservative education’: Florida’s controversial new SAT alternative Will the Classic Learning Test bring ‘truth and beauty’ back into education – or is it fueling Ron DeSantis’s extremist agenda? The Guardian - US · Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday briefing: Billions spent, no track built and still no trains – 14 years on, what happened to HS2? In today’s newsletter: As the government prepares to scale down its ambitious high speed rail project again, we explore what happened The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023
7 candidates have qualified for the 2nd Republican presidential debate. Here's who missed the cut The field for the second Republican presidential debate will be smaller than the first The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023
DeSantis and Newsom to go head-to-head in November Fox News debate moderated by Sean Hannity Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking time out from debating fellow 2024 Republican presidential contenders to take on a Democrat, California Gov. Gavin Newsom The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
What to know about the new Covid booster shots Updated vaccines will be especially important to high-risk people, such as pregnant women and the elderly The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Anthony Fauci says he still needs a security detail after Ron DeSantis threatened to ‘grab that little elf and chuck him across the Potomac’ Fauci said that comments from right-wing politicians, like Florida Gov. DeSantis, could “trigger” violence from “crazy” people who wish him harm. Fortune · Sep 25, 2023
Home discomfort for Ron DeSantis as Florida Republicans edge away State party’s decision to allow Trump on to presidential ballot without loyalty oath shows governor’s iron grip is loosening The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2023
Both parties want to win South Florida. Here's one Cuban activist's view of the political fight Soon after Felix Llerena arrived in Miami in 2017, the Cuban activist was drawn to then-President Donald Trump by the Republican's aggressive approach toward Cuba’s communist government The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023
‘I like him even better now’: Trump’s true believers keep the faith Millions of Democrats and independents view Trump’s time in office as a disaster but for supporters it is his biggest asset The Guardian - US · Sep 24, 2023
Roger Stone calls DeSantis a "weasel" Stone let his opinion be known in an exchange with Gaetz that took place on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday Salon · Sep 23, 2023
‘Reading is resistance’: students and parents take on DeSantis’s book bans Florida governor’s constant attacks on the education system have led to an increasing backlash from a wide range of people The Guardian - US · Sep 23, 2023
Republican 2024 candidates are walking the abortion line. One question is throwing them off balance For decades an anti-abortion stance was the standard for GOP presidential nominees but since the fall of Roe v Wade, candidates have had to balance remaining loyal to the party without isolating a majority of voters. How will their stance affect their campaigns? Ariana Baio reports The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Trump's Abortion Triangulation Makes Political Sense but Belies His 'Pro-Life' Pose The former president is right to worry that supporting restrictions on abortion could hurt him in the general election. Reason · Sep 22, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 Trump’s GOP rivals leap at the chance to attack his ‘both sides’ abortion promise Ex-president’s promise to find national consensus is unpalatable for conservative culture warriors
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 Nevada Republicans brace for confusion as party eyes election rules that may favor Trump Former President Donald Trump’s push to bend state Republican parties to his will — and gain an advantage in his effort to return to the White House — is coming to a head in Nevada
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023 Migrant tent city company accused of controversial ties A $29.3 million agreement with the city for GardaWorld to build giant tent cities for migrants has been condemned by officials and advocates who said investing in Chicago infrastructure and organizations would be better.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 Book bans and challenges surged over the last school year with 40% in Florida alone, report finds Censorship campaigns are increasingly targeting community public libraries, not just schools
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 Vivek Ramaswamy accuses Trump of making a 'false promise' in not repealing Obamacare Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy has taken a dig at former President Donald Trump
Fortune · Sep 21, 2023 Ron DeSantis—going against CDC guidelines—advises Florida residents under 65 to avoid getting the COVID booster The CDC recommends an updated COVID booster for everyone 6 months and older.
The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2023 Rupert Murdoch jumps ship at Fox News just as it sails toward choppy waters Murdoch leaves most-watched US rightwing network as more costly lawsuits are still pending and question of how to cover Trump remains
Zenger · Sep 21, 2023 Florida To Challenge Ruling Overturning Congressional District Map Florida Secretary of State Appeals Court decision on congressional district boundaries.
Reason · Sep 21, 2023 Inflation Here To Stay? Plus: DeSantis campaign on life support, Biden climate corps seeks to waste your money, implanting chips into brains, and more…
The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2023 DeSantis falls to fifth in New Hampshire poll in latest campaign reverse Trump has healthy lead in second state to vote, ahead of Ramaswamy, Haley, Christie and flailing Florida governor
The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2023 Key takeaways from Michael Wolff’s book on Murdoch, Fox and US politics Here’s what we’ve learned so far from the eagerly awaited book The Fall: The End of Fox News and the Murdoch Dynasty