Category Archives: (Sandbox) Politics
Virginia Governor Youngkin ‘humbled’ by talk of possible presidential run
By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) - Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin did not rule out a run for president in 2024, saying on Thursday that he was "humbled" by the question of whether he would seek the Repu...
Apr 26, 2023
Trump loses appeal to block Pence’s testimony in Jan 6 probe – CNN
(Reuters) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump has lost an appeal to block former Vice President Mike Pence from testifying in the special counsel probe into efforts to overturn the results of the 202...
Apr 26, 2023
Disney v. DeSantis judge called Florida governor’s law ‘dystopian’
By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - When attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appear in court to defend against Walt Disney Co's lawsuit that accuses the Republican official of weaponi...
Apr 26, 2023
Analysis-DeSantis’ showdown with Disney carries political risk
By James Oliphant and Alexandra Ulmer (Reuters) - In his face-off with Walt Disney Co, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has frequently adopted the pose of a swaggering gunfighter out of the Wild West. "T...
Apr 26, 2023
Montana transgender legislator censured after ‘blood on your hands’ comment
(Reuters) - Montana statehouse Republicans on Wednesday censured Democratic transgender legislator Zooey Zephyr for breaking decorum after she said lawmakers who backed a ban on gender-affirming healt...
Apr 26, 2023
Biden says Trump represents a danger to democracy
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he may not be the only one who can beat Donald Trump in 2024, but that he knows him well, touting...
Apr 26, 2023
Explainer-Biden 2024: His record so far on the economy, immigration, civil rights
By Jeff Mason, Trevor Hunnicutt and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Incumbent President Joe Biden entered the 2024 election race on Tuesday with something he didn't have two-and-a-half years ago:...
Apr 26, 2023
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson formally announces White House bid
By Tim Reid (Reuters) - Former Republican Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson formally launched his 2024 presidential bid on Wednesday, in a speech that portrayed himself as a more moderate alternative t...
Apr 26, 2023
US Senate panel advances Biden’s labor secretary choice, opposed by gig worker apps
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday voted along party lines to advance President Joe Biden's nominee for U.S. labor secretary, Julie Su, to the full Senate for what wil...
Apr 26, 2023
Disney sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over state efforts to control Disney World
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co sued Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, asking a court to overturn state efforts to exert control over the company's Walt Disney World theme ...
Apr 26, 2023
