DeSantis’s migrant flights could cost him Latino support at home
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) policy of shipping migrants from the border to left-leaning jurisdictions has been a winner in the GOP — but it could cost him at home with key Latino constituencies. The push by GOP governors to transport migrants from border states comes amid a surge in migration from Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua, a trio of Latin American countries with left-leaning authoritarian leaders. The three countries also have significant populations in Florida, where, along with other Latino voters, lawmakers and experts say DeSantis risks alienatin
Read MoreSenate battle may come down to final four: Nevada, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
The battle for control of the Senate increasingly is coming down to four key states: Nevada and Georgia, where two Democrats are seeking to hold on; and Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, where Republicans are trying to hold on to one open seat and save a vulnerable incumbent. The four states are not the only competitive contests, but they are seen as the focal points for both parties and the races mostly likely to see a shift in power. Incumbent Democrats are pulling away in Colorado, New Hampshire and even Arizona, which at the beginning of the cycle was seen as a potential g
Read MoreSupreme Court’s approval sinks to historic lows 100 days after abortion decision
One hundred days after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to an abortion, public approval of the court has dropped to historic lows as it prepares to open its new term on Monday. According to a Gallup poll released on Thursday, just 47 percent of Americans said they have at least a “fair amount” of trust in the judicial branch, representing a 20-percentage-point drop from two years ago, including 7 points since last year. A record number of people now view the court as too conservative. The drop in trust is driven larg
Read MoreBiden to tour hurricane damage in Puerto Rico, Florida
President Biden will travel in the coming days to Puerto Rico and Florida to tour damage from Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian, respectively, the White House announced late Saturday. The president and first lady will travel to Puerto Rico on Monday, followed by a trip Wednesday to Florida. The White House did not disclose where the president would visit in either location, or details about who he would meet with. Biden said earlier in the week he would likely visit Florida and Puerto Rico to look at the aftermath of the hurricanes once conditions allowed him to do so wi
Read MoreWatch live: Trump holds rally in Michigan
Former President Trump is holding a rally in Warren, Mich., Saturday evening. During the event, he will campaign for GOP gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon as she seeks to unseat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), as well as for Republican state attorney general nominee Matthew DePerno and Republican secretary of state candidate Kristina Karamo. Trump's remarks are scheduled to begi
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