His campaign website, which became active 4 weeks ago, is asking for donations in advance of the 2024 elections.
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Judge blocks Florida ban on trans minor care, says ‘gender identity is real’
Transgender medical treatment for minors is increasingly under attack in many states, but it has been available in the U.S. for more than a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations.
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Migrants in Sacramento receive care as California officials weigh charges against Florida
Officials are investigating whether Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis was behind a flight that picked up asylum seekers on the Texas border and flew them – apparently without their knowledge – to California’s capital.
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Former Vice President Pence files paperwork launching 2024 presidential bid
Former Vice President Mike Pence is setting up a historic challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump.
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Maine moves closer to ending criminal charges for prostitution
While the bill sponsored by Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt, D-South Portland, would remove criminal charges for sex workers, customers would still be prosecuted, which is a sticking point for some engaged in consensual sex work.
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Review finds AG’s relationship with employee was an ‘error in judgment’
The outside investigation of Attorney General Aaron Frey’s romance with a subordinate concludes that it briefly distracted agency personnel but did not tarnish the work or reputation of the state office.
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Biden celebrates a ‘crisis averted’ in Oval Office address on bipartisan debt ceiling deal
In both chambers, more Democrats backed the legislation than Republicans, but both parties were critical to its passage.
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Justice Department says it won’t charge Pence over handling of classified documents
No evidence has ever emerged to suggest that Pence intentionally hid documents from the government or even knew they were in his home.
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Lawmakers recommend replacing popular senior property tax program
The Taxation Committee votes to expand benefits for low-income seniors under 2 existing programs, a move Democrats say will lead to more assistance to seniors who need help the most.
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White House says Biden is ‘fine’ after he tripped and fell on stage at Air Force graduation
He tripped over 1 of 2 small black sandbags that were on stage supporting the teleprompter.