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Tim Scott Takes Steps Toward 2024 Presidential Run
South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott has become a prominent figure in the GOP and is reportedly taking steps toward a 2024 presidential campaign. Scott gained increasing visibility in the party after the death of George Floyd, becoming the lead negotiator on police reform legislation. He also delivered the Republican rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s address to Congress in April, receiving widespread praise for his speech.
Feinstein Under Fire for Supreme Court Comments
Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein of California is facing criticism from her own party for comments she made about the Supreme Court. Feinstein said that she does not believe the court’s conservative minority is “extreme” and expressed solidarity with former Justice Anthony Kennedy, whom she praised for his “moderate” approach. Progressives argue that such comments are out of touch with the current state of the court.
Biden Visits Europe for G7 Summit, Meetings with Allies
President Biden has traveled to Europe for the G7 Summit in Cornwall, England, where he will meet with leaders of other industrialized nations to discuss issues such as COVID-19 recovery, climate change, and China’s growing influence. Biden will also hold meetings with leaders of NATO and the European Union, with a focus on rebuilding alliances that were strained under the previous administration.
Republicans Block Voting Rights Bill
The Senate blocked legislation that Democrats claim would have protected voting rights and countered a wave of GOP-backed state election laws. The For the People Act failed to advance in a 50-50 vote, with all Republicans voting against it. Democrats argue that the bill is necessary to combat voter suppression, while Republicans claim that it undermines state control of elections.
