Kamala Harris, during her international book tour, expressed that she is 'not done' with politics and may run for president again in the future, emphasizing her lifelong commitment to service and her belief that the first female POTUS will see her grandnieces' lifetime. She also criticized media and GOP tactics, and addressed recent voter protests and her decision not to run for California governor.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced his bid for a third term in 2026, amid speculation about a potential presidential run, while continuing to criticize the Trump administration and focusing on state issues.
Democratic Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced he will seek a third term in 2026, positioning himself for potential presidential ambitions, while maintaining his influence within the state and national Democratic circles. His decision stabilizes Illinois' political landscape and avoids a contentious primary, as he continues to expand his national profile and influence state policies on social issues and economic development.
Republicans in California are making another attempt to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom, accusing him of prioritizing his presidential ambitions over the state's needs. Newsom, who has not announced any intention to run for president, denounced the effort as a distraction from important issues. Supporters need nearly 1.4 million signatures to put the recall on the ballot, while fellow Democrats have rallied behind Newsom, who previously survived a GOP-led recall in 2021.
Conservative activists in California are launching another attempt to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom, citing the state's budget deficit and Newsom's national political ambitions. The group, led by Rescue California, plans to serve Newsom with recall papers, aiming to gather around 1.6 million signatures to qualify for the ballot. Newsom's team is taking the challenge seriously, while also using it as a fundraising opportunity. The recall effort is motivated by policy decisions and Newsom's focus on national politics while the state faces significant challenges.
Liz Cheney, former Republican congresswoman from Wyoming, has suggested that she has not abandoned her own presidential ambitions while vowing to prevent Donald Trump from returning to the White House. In interviews, Cheney broached the possibility of a third-party challenge to Trump's candidacy, citing the risk to democracy in the United States. However, there is no evidence that she has taken any steps towards running, and her comments may be more about her allegiance to the GOP rather than a new appetite for running as an independent. Cheney's potential presidential run could undermine her mission of thwarting Trump's 2024 ambitions and may require significant time and resources to materialize.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the actor and former California governor, revealed on Howard Stern's SiriusXM show that while he has contemplated being president of the United States, he accepts that he is ineligible due to not being a natural born citizen. Schwarzenegger believes he could have done the job and has the energy and will to bring people together. Instead, he focuses on areas where he can have an impact, such as the environment and uniting Republicans and Democrats.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is embarking on an international trade mission to Japan, South Korea, Israel, and the United Kingdom, marking his first official business trip outside the US since becoming governor in 2019. The trip will highlight DeSantis' foreign policy credentials as he eyes a potential presidential bid, but he faces challenges at home, including criticism for his response to recent storms and a stalled agenda in the GOP-controlled legislature. Some key donors have also expressed reservations about his chances in a primary against Donald Trump.
