Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a press conference Monday that the state's legislature would "look to reevaluate" its relationship with the College Board as part of the ongoing feud between the state and the organization.
Why it matters: The comments come after the College Board revised the curriculum for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course to exclude the teaching of some topics to which DeSantis had objected.
Why it matters: Republicans have criticized and threatened to investigate the administration for allowing the balloon to fly across the mainland U.S. before the military shot it down. The recent UFO incidents have only intensified GOP calls for recriminations.
The big picture: Both a majority of American Jews (69%) and the general U.S. adult population (82%) noticed antisemitism online last year, but a significant number are not reporting it, the surveys found — and even when they do, they don't always get a response.
As he mulls a presidential campaign, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) argues the country needs a competent conservative manager as president more than a fighter.
Why it matters: "You always have to be willing to fight as a leader. But I think you've got to be sure you're a manager first," Sununu told Axios in an interview at the National Governors Association winter meeting.
Former South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley is teasing her anticipated presidential campaign launch this week by leaning heavily into her foreign policy experience as ambassador to the U.N. under former President Trump.
Why it matters: Haley's opening message leans into foreign policy at a time when many Republicans are focused on domestic issues.
The GOP's campaign arm is looking to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) decision to stay in Congress as a messaging goldmine, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: It's an early glimpse at how Republicans are planning to defend their razor-thin majority in 2024, and how they're trying to spin opportunity out of Democrats' relatively seamless transition to a fresh leadership team.
Another unidentified object has been shot down in the U.S. — this time by an F-16 jet over Michigan's Lake Huron at the direction of President Biden, the Pentagon said Sunday.
Why it matters: The object shot down on Sunday afternoon marks the fourth to be spotted in North America since late January and the third unidentified object to be shot down in the past three days. A suspected surveillance balloon sent by China's government was shot down by the U.S. military on Feb. 4.
There's a gaping divide in the Democratic Party between institutional public opinion — party leaders, lawmakers, donors, consultants — and the actual voters who ultimately decide elections, recent polling shows.
Why it matters: President Biden has all but erased internal Democratic Party criticism. But only three postwar presidents had lower approval ratings than Biden at this point in their presidency.
The College Board on Saturday hit back against the Florida Department of Education for its attacks on its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, noting that debate around the course had veered into "misinformation."
Driving the news: Earlier this month, the College Board released its new curriculum for thecourse, which excluded some of the content that had infuriated Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), such as teachings on Black Lives Matter and reparations.
Gov. Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) decried the prevalence of "woke cancel culture," which he claimed sowed "divisiveness" in American schools and communities, during an appearance on CBS' "Face the Nation" Sunday. However, he noted that the government was unlikely to be the one to fix a "cultural problem."
Why it matters: Issues of "cancel culture" and "woke" ideas have become increasingly prominent among many in the GOP in recent years.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) acknowledged it was "wild" the U.S. didn't know about the Chinese government's use of balloons "until a few months ago," during an interview on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday.
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) emphasized the importance of maintaining a "thorough and robust" line of communication between the U.S. and China in light of recent events during an interview on Fox News Channel's "Cavuto Live" on Saturday.
A bystander used a handheld camera to capture white Los Angeles police officers beating Rodney King nearly 32 years ago. Other videos of police violence have since emerged constantly.
The big picture: Body cameras, dash cams, surveillance videos and cell phone footage in recent years mirror a reality we can't seem to change.
President Biden’s baiting of Republican hecklers wasn't just a signature moment in his State of the Union speech — it was in line with a series of partisan stunts that have marked the new Congress.
Why it matters: From moves aimed at tweaking political foes to spats that have challenged the House's decorum, members of both parties have jumped on opportunities to score political points and try to make things awkward for the other side.
