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Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup and attempting to overturn the 2022 election, receiving a sentence of over 27 years in prison, amid allegations of planning to assassinate political opponents and undermine democratic institutions.
Jair Bolsonaro is on trial for allegedly plotting a coup after losing the 2022 Brazilian election, with evidence suggesting plans to assassinate Lula da Silva and military involvement to stay in power, though Bolsonaro denies these accusations. The case highlights the ongoing political instability and threats to Brazil's democracy.
President Joe Biden delivered a rallying call to suburban women at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford, pledging to fight for their families and reproductive rights while predicting their impact in the upcoming election. Biden emphasized the threat to women's rights posed by the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade and highlighted his commitment to protecting reproductive rights. Despite challenges and a growing gender gap, Biden continues to focus on key issues such as the economy, immigration, and reproductive rights, while also facing protests from progressive activists.
House Democrats have announced their first 17 candidates to challenge Republicans in competitive districts as part of their "red-to-blue" program, aiming to regain control of the chamber in the upcoming election. The candidates come from districts crucial for deciding the majority in November, and the announcement signifies the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's support for these contenders. Both parties are defending seats in competitive territory, and the playing field is expected to be narrow, with neither side likely to secure a significant majority after the election.
Former President Donald Trump will skip the second GOP debate and instead head to Detroit to join striking union autoworkers as they call for better contract terms from the Big Three automakers. Trump's visit is aimed at positioning himself as an attractive alternative to President Biden, who won the UAW's endorsement in 2020. While the UAW has not endorsed Biden for a second term, the union president has stated that another Trump presidency would be "a disaster." Trump's visit to Detroit is an attempt to appeal to union autoworkers in swing states like Michigan, where he hopes to energize the crowd and show that he has their best interests at heart.
President Joe Biden's approval rating is hovering in the low 40s, with significant cracks in approval among independents, suburban voters, and left-leaning demographic groups. While Biden's approval rating might overstate his electoral position, he faces a distinct lack of enthusiasm for his candidacy among Democrats. However, Biden is still running neck-and-neck with Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in general-election matchups and winning most Democrats in the process.