As GOP Field Narrows, Trump’s Legal Battles Intensify

A Supreme Court decision and various appeals could change the trajectory of the 2024 presidential campaign. Former President Donald Trump is preparing to traverse a rocky campaign trail in February and March as he juggles multiple court battles and relatively untested legal questions that could impact the 2024 race. Although he’s already won the Iowa

5 Takeaways From the South Carolina Democratic Primary

Biden cruised to victory in the first official Democratic primary, and now eyes the general election as he marches towards renomination. COLUMBIA, S.C.—South Carolina as expected delivered a rousing victory to President Joe Biden in the nation’s first official Democratic primary election. The incumbent president won 96 percent of the vote on Feb. 3 with

Illegal Immigrants in New York to Get Pre-Paid Debit Cards in $53 Million Program

New York City is launching a $53 million program, providing pre-paid debit cards for illegal immigrants. Illegal immigrants in the Big Apple will soon start receiving pre-paid debit cards that they must pledge only to buy food with under a $53 million pilot program, according to New York City records and media reports. Records indicate

Biden Wins South Carolina Primary

Although the primary outcome came as no surprise, it’s expected to send a clear message to President Biden’s Democrat challengers and critics. President Joe Biden secured a decisive victory on Saturday in the first Democratic primary in South Carolina, solidifying his position as the leading candidate to represent his party in the upcoming presidential race.

All Eyes on Trump’s ‘Hush Money’ Case After Jan. 6 Case Postponed

The postponement of President Trump’s Jan. 6 trial in Washington sets up his “hush money” case in New York as the first criminal trial of a former US president. A judge’s recent decision to postpone the trial date for former President Donald Trump’s election interference case in Washington means that his next scheduled trial in

House to Vote on Standalone Israel Aid Package Next Week, Speaker Johnson Announces

Meanwhile the Senate is due to vote on its border-Ukraine-Israel package next week. Legislation to provide $17.6 billion in emergency funding for Israel will be brought to the House floor sometime next week, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on Feb. 3. Specifically, the bill (pdf) would authorize funds to replenish Israel’s missile and rocket

South Carolina Early Voting Is Lower Than Absentee Totals of Prior Years

At least 33 percent fewer votes were cast ahead of the 2024 presidential preference primary than in the 2020 contest. The total number of ballots cast ahead of South Carolina’s first presidential primary is down significantly, according to data published by the South Carolina State Election Commission. Data published by the commission ahead of the