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Adam Schiff Announces 2024 Senate Run

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Adam Schiff Announces 2024 Senate Run

Adam Schiff Announces 2024 Senate Run

Adam Schiff Announces, 2024 Senate Run.

NPR reports that the California congressman made the announcement on Jan.

26 via a Twitter video.

The Senate seat is currently held by Democrat Dianne Feinstein, 89.

NPR reports that Feinstein has not clarified whether she will retire or run again next year, saying she'll decide "in a couple months.".

I think it's all fine.

I think people should, if they want to run, run.

For me, I just need a little bit more time, Dianne Feinstein, via NPR.

Schiff gained national attention as House Intelligence Committee chairman amid former President Trump's first impeachment.

Schiff gained national attention as House Intelligence Committee chairman amid former President Trump's first impeachment.

Schiff called his role in the impeachment "the biggest job of [his] life.".

I wish I could say the threat of extremism is over.

It is not.

Today's Republican Party is gutting the middle class and threatening our democracy.

They aren't going to stop.

We have to stop them, Rep.

Adam Schiff, via NPR.

Schiff was also on the Jan.

6 panel that investigated the attacks on the U.S. Capitol.

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NPR reports that Rep.

Katie Porter has also announced her bid for the Senate seat.

Reps.

Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may throw their hats into the ring as well.

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Reps.

Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may throw their hats into the ring as well.


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South Korea’s Opposition , Dominates Parliamentary Elections. South Korea's Democratic Party won "175 seats in the 300-member single-chamber parliament" on April 10, NPR reports. The ruling right-wing People Power Party became a smaller minority with only 108 seats. . The outcome is considered to be a blow to conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol. The country's prime minister and other presidential officials offered to resign after the crushing defeat. . The country's prime minister and other presidential officials offered to resign after the crushing defeat. . I apologize to the people on behalf of our party, which wasn’t good enough to win the people’s choices, Han Dong-hoon, People Power Party leader, via statement. While Yoon said that he intends to "humbly uphold" the will of the people as indicated by the election results, . it is not known if he will accept his staff's offers to resign. . Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader who is considering running for president again, . said there is a need for both parties to "pull together" to "resolve economic and public livelihood problems.". The results of the parliamentary elections are not the victory by the Democratic Party, but the great victory by our people, Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader. Now, the elections are over. Both the ruling and opposition political parties must pull together all their strength to resolve economic and public livelihood problems, Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader. According to the National Election Commission, voter turnout reached its highest level in over three decades for a parliamentary election, NPR reports.

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Donald Trump Says States Should Decide Abortion Legislation [Video]

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Donald Trump Says States , Should Decide Abortion Legislation. On April 8, the former president set the record straight about where he stands on abortion rights, CNN reports. . My view is now that we have abortion where everyone wanted it from a legal standpoint, the states will determine by vote or legislation, or perhaps both. , Donald Trump, via Truth Social video. And whatever they decide must be the law of the land. In this case, the law of the state, Donald Trump, via Truth Social video. Many states will be different. Many will have a different number of weeks, or some will have more conservative than others, and that’s what they will be. , Donald Trump, via Truth Social video. At the end of the day, this is all about the will of the people, Donald Trump, via Truth Social video. Trump also said he was "proudly the person responsible" for Roe v. Wade being overturned in 2022. He went on to say that the decision removed the issue from "federal hands and brought it into the hearts, minds and vote of the people in each state.". Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser said that her organization was "deeply disappointed" by what Trump had to say, CNN reports. . Saying the issue is ‘back to the states’ cedes the national debate to the Democrats who are working relentlessly to enact legislation mandating abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy. , Marjorie Dannenfelser, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America president, via statement. If successful, they will wipe out states’ rights. , Marjorie Dannenfelser, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America president, via statement

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Donald Trump Leads Against Biden in Swing States as Democrat President’ Popularity Plunges| Oneindia [Video]

Donald Trump Leads Against Biden in Swing States as Democrat President’ Popularity Plunges| Oneindia

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Donald Trump Promises To Release Capitol Riot Protestors In His First Move If Re-Elected| Oneindia [Video]

Donald Trump Promises To Release Capitol Riot Protestors In His First Move If Re-Elected| Oneindia

Former President Donald Trump pledges to prioritize the release of Capitol rioters if reelected, branding them "hostages." The pledge, made on his Truth Social platform, emphasizes his ongoing influence in American politics. Trump faces legal challenges, including federal and Georgia indictments, yet remains a dominant force in the Republican Party. His bold promises signal his intent in the evolving political landscape. #FormerPresident #DonaldTrump #Trump #TruthSocial #CapitolRiot #Trump2024 #BidenvsTrump #USelections #electionnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.103~GR.123~HT.96~

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The U.S. Supreme Court plans to issue a ruling on Donald Trump's candidacy in Colorado's presidential primary election, stemming from his alleged involvement in the Capitol attack. This comes after lower courts disqualified Trump from state ballots under the 14th Amendment. The court's decision, amid concerns about state authority and presidential immunity, carries significant implications for Trump's candidacy and future legal battles. #USSupremeCourt #DonaldTrump #ColoradoPrimary #Trump2024 #DonaldTrumpNews #Trumpnews #Trumpupdates #SuperTuesday #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.95~

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Us Supreme Court Set To Rule On Trump's Legal Immunity Amid Colorado Primary Election| Oneindia News

The U.S. Supreme Court plans to issue a ruling on Donald Trump's candidacy in Colorado's presidential primary election, stemming from his alleged involvement in the Capitol attack. This comes after lower courts disqualified Trump from state ballots under the 14th Amendment. The court's decision, amid concerns about state authority and presidential immunity, carries significant implications for Trump's candidacy and future legal battles. #USSupremeCourt #DonaldTrump #ColoradoPrimary #Trump2024 #DonaldTrumpNews #Trumpnews #Trumpupdates #SuperTuesday #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.95~

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