Nine of the top 10 wealthiest congressional districts are represented by Democrats, while Republicans now represent most of the poorer half of the country, according to median income data provided by Rep. Marcy Kaptur's (D-Ohio) office.
Why it matters: The last several decades have ushered in a dramatic political realignment, as the GOP has broadened its appeal to a more diverse working class and Democrats have become the party of wealthier, more-educated voters.
The big picture: The proposals are designed to ensure that two-thirds of new passenger cars sold in the U.S. are all-electric by 2032. Less than 6% of new vehicles sold last year were electrics.
The super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today debuts its first TV ad, charging straight at former President Trump with the loaded question: “What happened to Donald Trump?"
Why it matters: The ad is the starting shot for a vicious fight between the top two contenders for the 2024 Republican nomination, even though DeSantis hasn't formally entered the race.
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham expressed his surprise Sunday that a junior-level National Guardsman had a high enough security clearance to access classified documents as the fallout from the purported leak continues to unfold.
What he's saying: "I was the captain and a major in the U.S. Air Force and I would be surprised if I had that kind of information," the Republican senator told ABC News' Jonathan Karl during an appearance on "This Week."
A conservative group is offering a new service that texts “Woke Alerts” straight to the phones of grocery shoppers who want to know which brands are accused of taking political positions that are offensive to the right.
Why it matters: The plan marks an escalation by deep-pocketed conservatives to hit corporations where it hurts — their bottom line.
Dominion Voting Systems tomorrow will square off in court against Fox News, more than two years after filing a $1.6 billion defamation suit accusing the network of knowingly airing disinformation about election fraud in the 2020 presidential contest.
Why it matters: The trial could set an important First Amendment precedent and shape political coverage by one of America's most powerful media outlets.
Rep. George Santos’ (R-N.Y.) campaign finances are in a dire state, as the embattled Long Islander has had a net loss of $3,000 so far this year, according to Federal Election Commission filings.
Why it matters: Despite calls from within his own party to resign over his widespread deceptions during the last campaign, Santos hasn't ruled out running for a second term.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) heads to Washington on Tuesday for an event with at least nine conservative Republicans in Congress — a sign he's gaining support on Capitol Hill as an alternative to former President Trump in 2024.
Why it matters: It's the latest indication that a growing number of GOP lawmakers aren't afraid of a Trump backlash if they don't fall in line with him — and suggests DeSantis could get a wave of endorsements once he officially enters the race.
Former President Trump's recent indictment was preceded by criminal investigations, indictments and convictions of many of his top associates.
Details: Trump issued numerous pardons before leaving office, including those for Paul Manafort, George Papadopoulos, Michael Flynn, Roger Stone, Steve Bannon and Elliott Broidy.
