
Following Uvalde shooting, Democrat Roland Gutierrez becomes Ted Cruz's latest challenger
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has drawn another Democratic challenger in the 2024 U.S. Senate race
2023-07-11 05:23

Cameron bows out of Kentucky political event hosted by possible Rep. Massie challenger
Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron is pulling out of a September political rally he had planned to attend
2023-07-11 04:57

MSNBC panelist calling Casey DeSantis ‘America’s Karen’ sparks war of words with Fox News
Remarks made by an MSNBC host about Casey DeSantis, spouse of the 2024 presidential candidate, have sparked a sort of war-of-words between the network and Fox News. On Saturday, a discussion hosted by MSNBC and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart centred around a new advertisement released by the DeSantis campaign featuring Casey DeSantis stumping for her husband — and whether her persona and character would be found appealing by voters. A former Republican congressman from Florida, Rep David Jolly, was invited to weigh in on the ad. He dubbed the first lady of Florida “America’s Karen”, and quipped: “It doesn’t matter if it’s presented in heels or boots, the DeSantis doctrine is a losing one.” The cutting remarks elicited a reponse from Fox’s Brian Kilmeade, who argued that Ms DeSantis was “going to bat for moms and parents” by supporting her husband’s political agenda, which some experts have argued is leading to a whitewashing of US civil rights history in Florida’s schools. Ignoring the “Karen” remark, he added: “[S]he is unbelievably eloquent behind the microphone. Even for a brocaster I think she is extraordinary, and she is great partner to the governor who wants to be president. People look at a candidate and they look at the spouse, too. Just like they look at a running mate whether you like it or not.” Others on Fox were less diplomatic in their responses to MSNBC’s segment. “This shows you just how pathetic some in this industry can be,” declared media columnist Joe Concha, formerly of The Hill, during an appearance on the network. Mr DeSantis responded to the comments, meanwhile, during a Monday interview on Varney & Co. on the Fox Business Network: "We wear criticism from MSNBC as a badge of honor." Fox in particular has been an on-again, off-again ally for the Florida governor as he battles Donald Trump and a host of other Republicans for the 2024 GOP nomination. While his policies and campaign speeches broadly get a warm reception by the network’s hosts, he has also faced awkward questions from Fox personalities during recent appearances over his stagnating poll numbers and his continued position in the primary: distantly in second place. The right-leaning cable network is set to host the first televised live debate of the 2024 contest in August, though Mr Trump has not confirmed that he will attend. That hesitance has in turn led to Mr DeSantis declaring that he will likely not attend either should the former president bow out, as the Florida governor seeks to paint the contest as a two-person race — and his other GOP rivals as mere distractions. Read More Trump, DeSantis among 2024 GOP hopefuls set to appear at Moms for Liberty gathering Guatemala president says he won't stay in power as courts continue to hold up election results Tucker Carlson’s Twitter show is haemorrhaging viewers, reports says Trump strains relations with Iowa Republicans with no-show at charity event Trump says ‘damaged’ DeSantis is ‘desperately trying to get out’ of 2024 race Florida Republican lawmaker accused of sexually harassing two male staffers
2023-07-11 03:57

Guatemala president says he won't stay in power as courts continue to hold up election results
With tensions surrounding Guatemala’s June 25 election heightening, President Alejandro Giammattei has taken the unusual step of publishing an open letter saying he has no intention of staying in power beyond his term
2023-07-11 03:24

Ex-Indiana attorney general enters GOP governor's race after groping case derailed 2020 reelection
Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is entering the 2024 Indiana governor’s race nearly three years after his reelection bid was derailed by allegations that he drunkenly groped four women during a party
2023-07-11 00:49

A competitive race for an open House seat is taking shape in a Michigan battleground district
Former Michigan state Sens. Curtis Hertel Jr. and Tom Barrett will face off for the 7th Congressional District
2023-07-10 21:24

Democratic state senator launches challenge to Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas
Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez entered the state's US Senate race on Monday, becoming the second high-profile Democrat vying to take on Republican Sen. Ted Cruz next fall.
2023-07-10 20:45

Uzbek leader re-elected for seven-year term in snap election
TASHKENT (Reuters) -Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was re-elected with 87.1% of the vote on Sunday, the Central Election Commission said
2023-07-10 19:23

Republicans get top recruit in Nevada to take on Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen
Sam Brown, a retired Army captain who was severely burned by the explosion of a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, announced his plans to enter Nevada's Republican primary Monday to take on Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen next fall.
2023-07-10 18:24

Dutch prime minister says he will leave politics after next election
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says he plans to leave politics after a general election sparked by his government’s resignation
2023-07-10 16:51

Deep partisanship will be on display as Congress releases competing voting bills
Congress will consider renewed efforts to shore up voting and election laws in the coming weeks
2023-07-10 12:24

Trump and DeSantis begin eyeing Super Tuesday states as they prepare for 2024 long game
As the Republican presidential primary intensifies this summer, most White House hopefuls are devoting their time to events in Iowa and New Hampshire, the states that will kick off the nomination process early next year
2023-07-10 12:15