📰 2028 hopeful challenges Trump’s juvenile surgery ban while opposing women’s sports bill restrictions
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro faced backlash for joining a lawsuit against President Trump’s restrictions on juvenile gender surgeries and criticizing a bill banning biological males from girls sports. Shapiro clarified that his opposition was not in support of such procedures but to protect healthcare decisions from federal interference. The state Senate GOP criticized Shapiro for aligning with radical Democrats and endangering children’s health. Sen. Doug Mastriano, a potential opponent, accused Shapiro of extremism for opposing bills protecting women’s sports and gender recognition. The White House criticized Shapiro’s lawsuit, while Shapiro faced criticism for breaking with progressives on antisemitic protests and being accused of moving further left politically.
📰 Dem governor defies FBI: ‘Unwelcome’ to pursue Texas Democratic lawmakers
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker stated that the FBI would be unwelcome to pursue Texas lawmakers who fled to Illinois to avoid a redistricting vote, arguing that they had not broken any federal law. Senator John Cornyn of Texas disagreed, requesting FBI assistance to locate or arrest the lawmakers. Pritzker dismissed the FBI involvement as grandstanding, emphasizing that local law enforcement in Illinois would protect everyone. Pritzker criticized Cornyn’s actions as political theater, linking it to a power struggle within the Republican Party. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott called a special session to push a redistricting plan that could benefit Republicans in the upcoming midterms.
Pritzker, along with other Democratic governors, offered sanctuary to the Texas Democrats who fled, framing the situation as a fight to protect democracy. In response, Texas Republicans voted to issue civil arrest warrants and fines for the absent Democrats. Former President Trump suggested that the FBI might need to intervene and criticized Democratic-led states for gerrymandering. Trump highlighted the potential for Republicans to gain more seats through redistricting in Texas. He also criticized Pritzker and other governors for what he perceived as unfair redistricting practices in their states.
📰 4 key Senate seats Republicans aim to flip in 2026 midterms to expand their majority
Republican Sen. Tim Scott, as chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, aims to expand the GOP’s Senate majority to at least 55 seats in the upcoming midterm elections. Senate Republicans are targeting battleground states like Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Minnesota, where they see opportunities to flip Democratic-held seats. In Georgia, Sen. Jon Ossoff is considered vulnerable, but he has strong fundraising support. In Michigan, former Rep. Mike Rogers is a key GOP candidate endorsed by Trump. Democrats face competitive primaries in several states, including Michigan and New Hampshire. Republicans are optimistic about their chances in the midterms, citing low Democratic approval ratings and their focus on policies that resonate with voters.
📰 Veteran Biden insider Anita Dunn to appear in House Oversight autopen probe
Veteran Democratic operative Anita Dunn is set to have a closed-door interview with House Oversight Committee investigators regarding whether there was an effort to cover up signs of mental decline in former President Joe Biden. Dunn, the tenth former White House official to be interviewed, is appearing voluntarily for a transcribed interview expected to last several hours. Some former Biden administration officials have pleaded the Fifth Amendment to avoid answering questions. Dunn, who has known Biden for years, has been involved in Democratic communications for decades and played a key role in Biden’s messaging strategy. The committee is seeking to understand Dunn’s observations of Biden’s mental acuity and health as his senior communications adviser.
Ron Klain, another former White House aide, has also been grilled in the Biden cover-up probe. Those who appeared voluntarily before the committee have defended Biden’s mental acuity, with some acknowledging the impact of his age. Dunn and her husband, Robert Bauer, were described as central figures in Biden’s orbit, with Bauer serving as Biden’s personal lawyer. Dunn was involved in Biden’s communications strategy during his 2020 campaign and played a key role in his 2024 campaign. The committee is investigating whether there was a strategy to hide Biden’s condition, potentially leading to a legislative response if such actions are confirmed.
📰 Trump orders work on new census, says people in US illegally ‘WILL NOT BE COUNTED’
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has directed the Commerce Department to start working on a new census. He emphasized that illegal aliens in the U.S. will not be included in the population count. Trump highlighted the importance of using modern facts and figures, as well as information from the 2024 Presidential Election for the new census. The president specifically stated that individuals in the country illegally will not be counted in the census. This development is considered breaking news, with updates expected to follow.
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