The big picture: An influential figure in the career of her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn paved her own legacy, championing mental health and participating in policymaking as a trailblazing "full partner."
Over 60% of voters disapprove of President Biden's foreign policy actions, according to a new poll from NBC News.
Why it matters: Biden has seen public polling numbers dip, especially among Democrats, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, as some voters and members of Congress call for him to support a ceasefire.
The Republican presidential field is smaller and shrinking faster than eight years ago, raising the chances former President Trump finds himself in a head-t0-head contest in some early primary states.
Why it matters: The goal for most remaining candidates is to make themselves the sole alternative to Trump, who is still heavily favored to win the nomination.
Another ugly poll for President Biden — this time from NBC News — shows his approval rating has hit a new low of 40%, and that he's trailing Trump for the first time in 16 editions of the survey dating back to 2019.
Why it matters: Each round of bad polling produces a polar reaction from the two main factions of the Democratic Party — a dynamic that's likely to grow more intense if the trend continues in the coming months.
House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner (R-Ohio) called it unusual Sunday for the FBI to make public statements on terrorist groups calling for attacks on the United States.
Why it matters: The U.S. continues to see heightened threats of violence, and FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned of "violent extremists" in the U.S. and abroad drawing inspiration from Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Why it matters: Age has marked a central concern in the 2024 presidential race, though voters have been much more likely to view Biden, 80, as too old for the job, compared with Trump, 77.
Politicians, billionaires and average Americans are itching for a fight these days.
Why it matters: Tech giants are suggesting cage matches, a former House Speaker is throwing elbows and presidential candidates are embracing new frontiers in the use of force — while Americans of all political persuasions are increasingly OK with political violence.
President Biden stressed on Saturday that the U.S. is prepared to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers who are involved in attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Why it matters: It is the first time the U.S. has publicly said it was considering individual sanctions against Israeli settlers.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis raised $2 million for his presidential run in 48 hours this week, his campaign told Axios.
Why it matters: While former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has been making inroads among big GOP donors, DeSantis continues to raise significant cash in the final weeks before the Iowa caucuses.
Three members of Congress had their district offices vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti in just over a week amid an uptick in threats and disruptive protests.
Why it matters: It's part of a sharp rise in political tensions over the Israel-Hamas war, with lawmakers beginning to speak out about aggressive protest tactics targeting them.
