Columbus, OH

The Hill

Speculation is swirling around President Biden’s political fate — and over who might replace him on the Democratic ticket this fall should he decide to drop out of the race. Biden has insisted he’s in it to win it, and Vice President Harris would have the inside track on becoming the party’s standard-bearer, but Democratic…

Here are the Democrats who could replace Biden on the ticket

West Virginia State

HuffPost

The West Virginia senator, who registered as an independent after leaving the Democratic Party, says he loves his country "too much to vote for Donald Trump."

Joe Manchin Signals He'll Vote For Biden In November

NBC News

Crucial swing state voters are reacting to President Biden ending his 2024 presidential re-election campaign. His withdrawal is raising questions about next steps for delegates heading into the Democratic National Convention. NBC News’ Marissa Parra and Laura Jarrett report.

Swing state voters react to Biden withdrawal

Axios

Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) is considering re-registering as a Democrat and entering the 2024 presidential race, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Manchin left the party in May but could see an opening to run as a moderate option after President Biden withdrew from the race on Sunday. Manchin is...

Manchin eyes presidential bid as Democrat

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Bucks County Beacon

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Florida State

Axios Tampa Bay

Data: Oxfam America; Chart: Axios VisualsMore than a quarter of Florida workers — mostly women, Black and Hispanic — would benefit from a raise in minimum wage to $17, according to new data from Oxfam.The organization revised its definition of a low-wage worker this year, from those earning less than $15 an hour to those earning less than $17.State of pay: This fall, state minimum wage increases to $13 per hour for non-tipped employees and $9.98 per hour for tipped employees.Flashback: Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2020 to make the minimum wage $15 by 2026. It will increase by a dollar on Sept. 30 every year until then.After that, the minimum wage will be adjusted each year for inflation.The big picture: Just 13% of U.S. workers earn less than $15 an hour; two years ago, that number was 31.9%, per Oxfam.

Which Floridians would benefit from $17/hour

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

President Biden announced Sunday that he is stepping aside as the presumptive Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential contest and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's nominee. Why it matters: The eleventh-hour change introduces a seismic and historic shift in the 2024 presidential race less than a...

BIDEN DROPS OUT, ENDORSES HARRIS

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Fox News

President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. After weeks of pressure from Democratic lawmakers for the President to step aside, he released a statement on Sunday that expressed his gratitude to the American people and put his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Now the Democrats head into an open convention in August, where Vice President Kamala Harris will have to win the nomination for President. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar and FOX News Radio Political Anchor and White House Correspondent Jared Halpern join the Rundown to share reaction to President Biden dropping out of...

President Biden Ends His Campaign

As chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Senator Bernie Sanders released a June report entitled “ By the Wealthy, for the Wealthy: The Coordinated Attacks on Public Education in the United States .” The report is a brief but thorough (16 pages of text, 4 pages of footnotes) takedown of the current wave of attempts to end public education as we know it.

Senator Bernie Sanders Warns in New Report of Right-Wing Billionaire Plot to Sabotage Public Education in Order to Privatize It

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Chicago, IL

Axios Chicago

The annual TechChicago Week is back this week with prominent speakers, events and activations around town.The big picture: Chicago's tech community has seen an uneven couple of years as investors have pulled back, forcing several big companies like Google and Meta to lay off workers this year.Yes, but: Thanks to the movement in quantum and EV manufacturing, Illinois and Chicago are seeing huge job growth in the tech sector in 2024.What they're saying: "Tech Week is important to Chicago," Tifair Gillespie Hamed of P33, which is organizing the week, tells Axios."We want to make sure that the culture of our...

TechChicago Week celebrates local community

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. While he is no longer seeking reelection, Biden said he will finish his current term. “I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down...

Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

WashingtonExaminer

Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) is considering reregistering as a Democrat and running for the party’s presidential nomination after President Joe Biden announced he would end his reelection campaign on Sunday. Manchin had previously weighed a third party presidential run, but is now considering a run for the Democratic nomination, a source familiar with Manchin’s thinking […]

Manchin considering Democratic run for president after Biden withdrawal

Some 55% of U.S. adults want to see immigration levels reduced, according to a recent Gallup poll. Why it matters: It's the first time in nearly two decades that a majority of Americans have wanted there to be less immigration, per the poll. It's also the largest percentage of people...

Poll: Majority of Americans sour on immigration

Most Americans want Donald Trump to drop out of the race. Most Americans believe Trump is dishonest. Most Americans reject Trump’s vision for the country. And most Americans don’t trust Trump to handle a crisis.

AP-NORC Poll: About 60 Percent of Americans Want Trump to Withdraw from Presidential Race

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What's next for Democrats, delegates to replace Biden on the ticket

Vice President Kamala Harris could be moving forward on the path to the Democratic presidential nomination following President Biden's endorsement after dropping out of the race,...

What's next for Democrats, delegates to replace Biden on the ticket

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