5 Takeaways , From the 2nd GOP Debate.
The second Republican presidential debate took place on Sept. 27. These are some of the highlights.
Haley and Ramaswamy butt heads again, Haley called out Ramaswamy's use of TikTok
and accused him of being too close with China.
She then went on to say that she feels
"a little bit dumber for what you say.".
Ramaswamy responded by saying, , "I think we would be better served as a Republican Party
if we're not sitting here hurling personal insults and
actually have a legitimate debate about policy.".
There continues to be no consensus about Ukraine, Just as in Congress, no one can seem to agree about whether we should continue to fund Ukraine's defense against Russia or divert the money elsewhere.
There continues to be no consensus about Ukraine, Just as in Congress, no one can seem to agree about whether we should continue to fund Ukraine's defense against Russia or divert the money elsewhere.
DeSantis interjected more and
continued to attack Trump, He specifically targeted Trump's decision to
skip the debates since he's leading in the polls.
DeSantis interjected more and
continued to attack Trump, He specifically targeted Trump's decision to
skip the debates since he's leading in the polls.
Donald Trump is missing an action.
He should be on this stage tonight.
He owes it to you to defend his
record where they added $7.8 trillion
to the debt. That set the stage for
the inflation that we have, Ron DeSantis, via 2nd GOP Debate.
Other hopefuls keep attempting to be heard, Lower polling candidates such as Gov. Doug Burgum,
Tim Scott and Mike Pence came out swinging.
Other hopefuls keep attempting to be heard, Lower polling candidates such as Gov. Doug Burgum,
Tim Scott and Mike Pence came out swinging.
Little time was spent on abortion, The controversial topic was brought up "about 105 minutes into the 120-minute debate," ABC News reports.
Little time was spent on abortion, The controversial topic was brought up "about 105 minutes into the 120-minute debate," ABC News reports
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DeSantis Slams , Trump’s Abortion Comment.
DeSantis Slams , Trump’s Abortion Comment.
On Sept. 17, former President Donald Trump criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a six-week abortion ban back in April.
On Sept. 17, former President Donald Trump criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a six-week abortion ban back in April.
What he did is a terrible thing
and a terrible mistake, Donald Trump, via NBC's 'Meet the Press'.
Trump went on to suggest that if he was reelected
as president, he'd come up with better abortion restrictions that more people would support.
DeSantis responded by calling Trump
"a different candidate today than he was"
when he first sought the nation's highest office.
I think he's taking positions that
I think are different from what
he took in 2015 when he first
came onto the scene. , Ron DeSantis, to ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis.
And I do think he's a different candidate
today than he was back then. And I think
the one back then was probably closer
to where Republican voters want to
be than the latest iteration, Ron DeSantis, to ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis.
When asked if he thinks Trump is really against abortion, DeSantis replied, "Well, you tell me.".
I think that if you have something where you have a baby that has a detectable heartbeat, if you're pro-life, you would want to say that there should be protections there. , Ron DeSantis, to ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis.
And if he's saying, 'That's a terrible thing' -- I know most pro-life voters would think that he's wrong, Ron DeSantis, to ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis
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DeSantis, Florida Surgeon General , Contradict Federal COVID Booster Guidance.
On Sept. 11, the FDA approved
a new COVID booster for
anyone 6 months of age and older.
The CDC recommended the
new shots on Sept. 12.
The vaccine is said to target Omicron subvariants that are spreading throughout the U.S.
But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo are advising the state's residents to not get the booster shot if they're under age 65, 'The Washington Post' reports. .
The two men first made the comments during a live event last week and reiterated their claims during an X livestream on Sept. 13. .
I will not stand by and let the FDA and CDC use healthy Floridians as guinea pigs for new booster shots that have not been proven to be safe or effective. No way FDA, Gov. Ron DeSantis, via X livestream.
In December, DeSantis said he was forming a panel to counter the CDC's health recommendations, implying that the public has been misled about vaccine efficacy, 'The Washington Post' reports. .
In May, he barred vaccine passports and
mask requirements in schools and businesses.
Ladapo has long been skeptical
about COVID vaccines as well.
In the past, his warnings were met with a
public letter written by the FDA and CDC, .
In the past, his warnings were met with a
public letter written by the FDA and CDC, .
saying that his comments were "incorrect, misleading
and could be harmful to the American public,"
'The Washington Post' reports.
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Google to Require Politicians , to Disclose AI Use in Election Ads.
Beginning in November, all political advertisements on Google that use artificial intelligence and synthetic content must inform the viewer that such tools have been utilized. .
The new rule also applies to
YouTube ads, Politico reports. .
Verified advertisers must prominently reveal whether
their ads consist of "synthetic content that inauthentically
depicts real or realistic-looking people or events.".
Verified advertisers must prominently reveal whether
their ads consist of "synthetic content that inauthentically
depicts real or realistic-looking people or events.".
Political ads that don't comply will be
blocked from running and removed.
The AI disclosure requirement is the first of its kind for a tech company, Politico reports. .
However, if AI was only using for editing, such as resizing or cropping, disclosure is not required.
Politicians have already been using AI to their advantage approaching the 2024 election cycle.
For example, over the summer, a PAC supporting
Ron DeSantis' White House bid generated an AI version of Donald Trump's voice and posted the video to YouTube. .
For example, over the summer, a PAC supporting
Ron DeSantis' White House bid generated an AI version of Donald Trump's voice and posted the video to YouTube. .
The Federal Election Commission does not yet have rules in place regarding AI use in political ads. .
However, in August the commission agreed to seek public comments "on amending regulation to include deliberately deceptive Artificial Intelligence in campaign ads."
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Ron DeSantis Refuses , Inflation Reduction Act Funds.
Florida is eligible for about "$350 million in energy efficiency incentives" under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Politico reports. .
But Gov. Ron DeSantis has turned down the funding and other IRA measures. .
While his refusal affects Biden's climate agenda, it also affects consumer rebates. .
Specifically, DeSantis rejected $5 million
to establish a rebate program for people
who purchase energy efficient appliances
or take steps to retrofit their homes. .
He also blocked an additional
$341 million to fund the program.
Additionally, DeSantis turned down
$3 million to help Florida combat pollution and rejected a program to help those
with low income access solar panels. .
Additionally, DeSantis turned down
$3 million to help Florida combat pollution and rejected a program to help those
with low income access solar panels. .
The Florida governor also vetoed
grants worth $24 million under the
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Politico reports. .
While DeSantis is the only governor to block the energy rebates so far, other governors have rejected pollution mitigation funding.
Those governors represent
South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky.
Those governors represent
South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky.
Those governors represent
South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky.
Other states that haven't applied for solar funding include Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota and South Dakota.
It’s unfortunate that some officials are putting politics ahead of delivering meaningful progress
for hard working Americans, Michael Kikukawa, White House spokesman, via Politico .
Despite this, President Biden and his administration are working with cities, counties, businesses, nonprofits, and other entities in the Sunshine State to ensure Floridians benefit from the lower costs and stronger economy delivered by his agenda, Michael Kikukawa, White House spokesman, via Politico
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National Parks to Close , Amid Government Shutdown.
As Congress has yet to pass a funding measure before the Sept. 30 deadline, a government shutdown appears imminent, Politico reports. .
On Sept. 29, the Biden administration announced that if a shutdown goes into effect, most of the nation's national parks will close.
The Interior Department will maintain crucial park duties, but staff who tend to visitors will be furloughed, Politico reports. .
At [National Park] sites across the country, gates will be locked, visitor centers will be closed, and thousands
of park rangers will be furloughed, The Interior Department, via fact sheet.
Accordingly, the public will be encouraged
not to visit sites during the period of lapse
in appropriations out of consideration for protection of natural and cultural resources,
as well as visitor safety, The Interior Department, via fact sheet.
However, state governments have the option of using their own money to keep parks open.
Arizona and Utah plan to utilize that course of
action "to keep the Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Canyonlands
national parks" open, Politico reports. .
Arizona and Utah plan to utilize that course of
action "to keep the Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Canyonlands
national parks" open, Politico reports. .
Arizona and Utah plan to utilize that course of
action "to keep the Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Canyonlands
national parks" open, Politico reports. .
We expect to be reimbursed, just as federal employees receive back pay during a shutdown, and we have communicated this to the Department of Interior, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, via statement.
Last year, over 312 million people
visited national parks, bringing in
about $24 billion for local economies.
The decision to shut them down contrasts actions taken by the Trump administration amid a 2018 government shutdown, Politico reports.
During that year's 35-day shutdown, parks
remained open without staff. Several, such as
Joshua Tree National Park, were damaged by visitors
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