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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has dropped his bid for a third term, citing negative attention and Republican attacks related to a fraud investigation into state programs and the Somali community, focusing instead on his duties for the upcoming year amid a competitive gubernatorial race.
Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has dropped out of the New York governor race and will not seek re-election to Congress, citing family reasons and strategic considerations amid primary challenges, and will focus on her family life instead.
In her upcoming memoir, Harris reflects on the reluctance to pressure Biden to run in 2024, calling it reckless and emphasizing the high stakes involved, while also discussing the challenges she faced as a potential successor and the events leading up to Biden's decision to withdraw from the race.
Kamala Harris announced she will not run for California governor in 2026, focusing instead on national issues and potential future presidential bids, which opens the field for other Democratic candidates in the state.
Kamala Harris announced she will not run for California governor, ending speculation after her 2024 presidential defeat, and plans to remain active in national politics and Democratic efforts.
The White House confirmed it has frozen some air defense and precision weapons shipments to Ukraine following an assessment of US stockpiles, raising concerns about the impact on Ukraine's defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict with Russia. The decision, part of a broader review of US military support, has elicited mixed responses from Ukrainian officials and highlights the complex dynamics of US aid to Ukraine.
The House impeachment managers' prosecution of Attorney General Ken Paxton fell short in the GOP-dominated Senate, resulting in Paxton's acquittal on all 16 articles of impeachment. Despite the House team's efforts, they were unable to convince enough Republican senators to vote against their own political self-interest, as Paxton retained significant support among conservative voters. The presentation of evidence and witness testimony was criticized for being disorganized and slow-paced, while lead defense lawyer Tony Buzbee effectively argued that the House had not proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Ultimately, the Republican senators' decision to acquit Paxton was driven by political considerations and the desire to appeal to the hyper-partisan Republican primary electorate.
Switzerland has vetoed the export of 100 tanks to Ukraine, despite never having used the vehicles themselves. The decision comes amidst concerns over the escalating conflict in Ukraine and the potential for the tanks to be used in the ongoing conflict. The move highlights Switzerland's stance on the arms trade and its commitment to maintaining neutrality in international conflicts.