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CPAC straw poll "terrible" for Trump

Trump was also mocked for speaking to a "half-full" room by former GOP ally Chris Christie

Salon · Mar 6, 2023

CPAC veepstakes: Who does Trumpworld want to replace Mike Pence?

The far-right is largely settled on their pick for 2024. But who will run at their side?

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

As DC backtracks on changes to city's criminal code, Senate vote is moving forward

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer has rejected a plea from the Democratic chairman of the Washington, D.C., Council to cancel a planned vote on a House-passed measure blocking the district’s new criminal code.

Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2023

CBO director to brief House members ahead of budget release - Roll Call

Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip L. Swagel will brief House members Wednesday on the agency’s budget and economic outlook.

Roll Call · Mar 6, 2023

DeSantis inches closer to presidential run announcement with California speech – as it happened

Governor condemns other states’ Covid responses and celebrates Florida as a ‘citadel of freedom’ in speech

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2023

As city backtracks, Senate vote on DC criminal changes going ahead

Senate Majority Leader Schumer is rejecting an attempt by D.C. officials to avoid a vote to block a new criminal code.

Roll Call · Mar 6, 2023

Biden to unveil budget proposal and deficit cuts in Philadelphia on Thursday, White House says

PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden is heading to Philadelphia Thursday to unveil his latest budget proposal and plans to protect Medicare, according to the White House.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 6, 2023

Biden marks Selma’s 1965 ‘Bloody Sunday’ with eye on 2024 race

President Joe Biden listed his major accomplishments in the White House, including appointing the first Black woman Supreme Court justice, as he sought to strengthen ties with Black voters at a hallowed site for the 1960s civil rights movement ahead of a planned 2024 reelection bid.

Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2023

Trump critic and former Maryland governor Larry Hogan won’t run for GOP seat in 2024 presidential race

Mr Hogan has argued that the GOP needs to move on from Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023

Jill Biden says testing president’s mental fitness ‘ridiculous’

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden would “never even discuss” taking a mental competency test suggested by Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley for politicians older than 75, first lady Jill Biden said.

Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2023