The big picture: The tally came from 154 presidential specialists who are current and recent members of the American Political Science Association. They were asked to give every president a score, from 0 to 100.
Nikki Haley on Monday blasted former President Trump's first public comments on the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, slamming the GOP frontrunner's failure to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Why it matters: Trump's comments have renewed scrutiny from establishment Republicans on his foreign policy views, while highlighting the deepening ideological fault lines within the GOP when it comes to Russia.
A record number of Americanswill turn 65 this year — about 4.1 million — the Wall Street Journal reports from an analysis by Jason Fichtner, chief economist at the Bipartisan Policy Center.
Why it matters: The surge of 65-year-old Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) will continue through 2027. AARP calls it a "silver tsunami."
Say goodbye to yellow school buses and hello to school pickup lines.
The big picture: A majority of U.S. students now arrive at school in private cars, per a Washington Post analysis of U.S. government data. The long-term rise in parental school runs has been compounded since the pandemic by a shortage of bus routes and drivers.
Alexei Navalny's widow said she will continue the Russian opposition leader's work to bring democracy to Russia.
The big picture: Navalny, 47, died after being imprisoned after exposing corruption in Vladimir Putin's inner circle and forming the most effective political movement against Putin.
Biden officials see next month's State of the Union address as a big, public reset moment — a chance to overcome or at least neutralize concerns about President Biden's age and vitality.
Why it matters: Many top Democrats are convinced that if the election were today, Biden would lose a rematch with former President Trump. Biden's address on March 7 is his biggest chance to shift public perceptions.
American forces hit an undersea drone during five "self-defense strikes" against Houthi rebels in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed rebels, U.S. Central Command said Sunday.
Why it matters: This is the first time U.S. forces have observed Houthis using an unmanned underwater vessel (UUV) since the group began attacking merchant and commercial ships passing through the Red Sea on Oct. 23, per a CENTCOM statement on Saturday's strikes.
Former Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Andrew Hitt said he was scared when he signed documents falsely claiming former President Trump won the state's 2020 election, according to an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" broadcast Sunday.
Why it matters: Wisconsin is one of seven states where special counsel Jack Smith alleges Trump and his co-accused conspired to organize a fraudulent slate of electors, and Hitt noted in the interview that the indictment says "some of the electors were tricked — that was us."
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death in an Arctic penal colony has moved many people across Russia to leave public tributes to the prominent Putin critic, and it's led to the arrest of hundreds of them.
The big picture: Spontaneous rallies honoring the 47-year-old have been held across Russia since news of Navalny's death broke on Friday.
Nikki Haley's long shot campaign has a persistent problem: Each time she criticizes former President Trump, the Biden campaign promotes the hell out of it.
Why it matters: The Bidencampaign has moved from focusing on attacking Haley to using the GOP primary candidate's words against Trump.
Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) sued Jimmy Kimmel on Saturday over allegations that the TV personality tricked him into making videos on Cameo "for the sole purpose of capitalizing on and ridiculing" his personality.
The big picture: Santos — who was expelled from Congress in December over his many fabrications on the 2022 campaign trail and two federal indictments — is seeking statutory damages that add up to $750,000, per the court filing.
Patti Davis, the daughter of former President Reagan, said cognitive tests for presidential candidates would "probably be a good idea," per an interview with NBC News that aired Sunday.
Why it matters: Davis' remarks come as voters across party lines have expressed concerns over the ages of 81-year-old President Biden and 77-year-old former President Trump — the likely 2024 presidential nominees.
Why it matters: Graham committed to voting no on the Senate's $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific last week, surprising many Republicans in part because of his support of Ukraine.
Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley on Sunday did not commit to supporting former President Trump were he to clinch the GOP nomination but stressed that the U.S. will "have a female president."
Why it matters: The former UN ambassador — who continues to trail behind Trump in the primaries and polls — has used the statement as a way to highlight doubts some voters have about electing President Biden for a second term.
The oldest members of Gen Z were first eligible to vote in 2016, but in that time they've only seen three candidates from the major parties: Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Why it matters: Young voters are stuck in a political Groundhog Day — and many are disillusioned by the lack of choice or younger candidates who reflect their views.
Former President Trump's high-top sneakers sold out hours after their launch Saturday at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia.
The big picture: The shoes, called "The Never Surrender High-Top Sneaker," sell for $399. The pair, along with two low-top sneakers, and a $99 bottle of "Victory47" perfume and cologne were available for purchase on a new website.
Public libraries have morphed into all-purpose community centers amid soaring demand for social services.
Libraries are enjoying a renaissance in usage. They're also battling book bans and bearing the brunt of a host of societal issues — from caring for unhoused people and migrants to distributing COVID tests and Narcan for drug overdoses.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) on Saturday urged Michigan Democrats to vote "uncommitted" in the state's Feb. 27 primary rather than for President Biden.
Why it matters: It marks an escalation in the rupture between Biden and his party's most left-wing members over his administration's support of Israel.
Former President Trump has cut back on rallies and some campaigning to save money and attend court hearings, but he's making a habit of calling into live events to deliver messages to far-right supporters.
Why it matters: For Trump it's become an efficient, low-cost way to connect with fans and surrogates — and a way to court fringe political groups and their followers without appearing on a stage or in photos with them.
