The Democratic Socialists of America announced Sunday it's endorsing the push for primary voters cast ballots for "uncommitted" instead of President Biden ahead of Super Tuesday this week.
Why it matters: The DSA's endorsement comes after over 100,000 Michigan Democratic primary voters cast ballots for "uncommitted" in protest of the Biden administration's support for Israel's government in its war with Hamas in Gaza.
Top contenders to replace Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as Senate GOP leader are working the phones with their colleagues — and lining up fundraisers and endorsements for potential new ones, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Leadership elections thrive on an economy of favors, endorsements and money. The three Johns will have to navigate a fractured GOP and high-stakes election, while avoiding the kind of leadership chaos seen in the House.
In what could be the final hours of her campaign, Nikki Haley abandoned a pledge to endorse the GOP nominee and openly wondered about whether Donald Trump would ignore the Constitution.
Why it matters: Haley has yet to win a primary, but she's attracted many of the independent and disaffected GOP voters who will make or break Trump's general election campaign.
Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley didn't commit Sunday to endorsing former President Donald Trump in the 2024 race if she were to drop out.
Why it matters: Haley, who has vowed to stay in the race at least through Super Tuesday, had previously signed the Republican National Committee's loyalty pledge saying she would back whoever wins the GOP nomination.
Two GOP senators are cautioning former President Trump from getting involved in the high-stakes race to replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) when he leaves Republican leadership later this year.
The big picture: Trump — the 2024 GOP presidential frontrunner consolidating his power over Republicans in Congress — has been quietly pushing Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) to run for GOP Senate leader.
When President Biden called the emir of Qatar and the president of Egypt on Thursday, his message was direct: Get me a deal, two U.S. officials tell Axios.
Why it matters: Biden, under increasing pressure from progressive Democrats, desperately wants a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. He sees a deal for the hostages held by Hamas as the only way to get it while maintaining his unwavering support for Israel.
More than half, 65%, of voters think the country is heading in the wrong direction, according to a poll The New York Times and Siena College published Saturday.
Why it matters: Just under half of those surveyed, 43%, believe President Joe Biden's policies have hurt them personally — which isn't particularly encouraging news for the Democratic frontrunner likely to face off against former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
More than 8 million asylum seekers and other migrants will be living inside the U.S in legal limbo by the end of September — a roughly 167% increase in five years, according to internal government projections obtained by Axios.
Why it matters: That's up from about 3 million in 2019 — a sign of how the underfunded and outdated U.S. immigration system can't keep up with the rapidly growing migrant population driven by new border surges.
Allies of former President Trump are looking to crack down on abortion should the GOP frontrunner secure another White House term later this year.
Why it matters: Though the plans come from the Heritage Foundation — not the Trump campaign — the think tank is highly influential in Republican circles, and its Project 2025 is the most sophisticated pre-transition planning effort to date.
The Oregon Legislature approved a bill Friday reversing part of voter-approved Measure 110, which decriminalized possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. It's a move aimed at addressing the state's addiction and overdose crisis.
