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Toronto Star
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Toronto Star
From ‘Crossfire' to ‘CeaseFire': C-SPAN executive launches program that promotes common ground
For several years when he was at CNN, Sam Feist was in charge of 'Crossfire,' the show that set a template for televised political combat. Now that he runs C-SPAN, Feist is going in another direction. The public affairs network debuts 'CeaseFire' this fall, described as an attempt to bring political opposites together to find common ground, and on Wednesday announced that Dasha Burns of Politico will be its host.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor
The Brief Former Vice President Kamala Harris has confirmed she will not run for Governor of California. This decision comes after widespread speculation about her potential entry into the 2026 gubernatorial race. Harris recently lost the November presidential election and has not held elected office since 2004. LOS ANGELES - Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for Governor of California, she confirmed exclusively to FOX 11's Elex Michaelson on Wednesday. She issued a statement saying "In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their Governor. I love this state, its people, and its promise. It is my home. But after deep reflection, I've decided that I will not run for Governor in this election." "For now, my leadership—and public service—will not be in elected office. I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans," the statement read. The backstory Speculation over Harris' possible run for governor began earlier this year. Politico first reported the news, saying that Harris plans to decide by the end of the summer whether to enter the 2026 governor's race. Harris lost in the November presidential election to President Donald Trump, after she was thrust into an unprecedented situation when President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed her as his successor. This is the first time since 2004, when she became San Francisco's district attorney, that she hasn't held an elected position. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Kamala Harris reportedly considering run for California governor Speculation about her political future has grown, especially after she signed a deal with Creative Artists Agency and reports that she may write a book. Harris made history as the first woman, Black person and person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Kamala Harris sees support for potential CA governor run in new poll In Nov. 2024, a poll conducted by Berkeley IGS found that 1 in 3 voters surveyed said they would be very likely to support Harris if she ran for governor. Another 13% said they would be "somewhat likely" to support her. If she had run, she would seek to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will be term-limited. Race for Governor Several candidates have announced their run for governor. Three Republicans, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, former Fox News host Steve Hilton, and businessman Leo Zacky, have already announced their campaign. RELATED:CA Governor Race: Who is running to replace Newsom A host of Democrats have also joined the race -- former congressman and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, state schools chief Tony Thurmond, former Controller Betty Yee, former state Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins and entrepreneur Stephen Cloobeck. The Source Information for this story is from Fox News Digital and a report from Politico. Solve the daily Crossword
The Hill
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Redistricting wars upend 2026 midterm elections
THE REDISTRICTING WARS are heating up, with the potential to determine which party controls the House after the 2026 midterm elections. Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a new proposal for the state's congressional districts, which could create five new House seats in districts that President Trump won by double-digits in 2024. Redistricting typically happens at the end of the decade when new census data is released. However, Trump pressured Texas Republicans to remake their map ahead of 2026, as the GOP seeks to buck history and hold on to the House for the remainder of Trump's second term in office. Texas Democrats are accusing Republicans of 'trying to rig the midterms.' Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) is among the lawmaker's whose district is in the Texas GOP's crosshairs. 'By merging our Central Texas districts, Trump wants to commit yet another crime— this time, against Texas voters and against The Voting Rights Act,' Casar posted on X. Dave Wasserman of the nonpartisan Cook Political Report posted on X: 'It's clear what Republicans' strategy is here. Create as many solid Trump seats as possible while *increasing* the number of Hispanic-majority seats by population, even though Hispanic *voters* will be well south of 40% of the electorate in several of them.' State Rep. James Talarico, a moderate Democrat whose star is rising after his interview with Joe Rogan, told Politico he and his colleagues are considering fleeing the state to deny Republicans the quorum needed to implement the maps. 'I'm willing to do that if we get to that point,' Talarico said. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is traveling to Austin on Wednesday to strategize with state Democrats about how to push back. 'House Republicans are a complete and total failure,' Jeffries posted on X. 'That's why they are trying to rig the Texas congressional map. Get lost.' Senate Democrats are accusing Trump of political interference and are pressing the Office of Special Counsel to investigate whether the White House officials violated the Hatch Act in their redistricting push. CALIFORNIA UP NEXT? Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) says he'll follow suit if Texas moves on its mid-decade gerrymander, although California voters passed a law in 2010 creating an independent commission for redistricting that takes the matter out of lawmaker hands. However, California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) said he sees a 'legal pathway' to redistricting, telling the Los Angeles Times he believes Newson could call for a special election that allows the public to vote on and approve a new map. Still, the Sacramento Bee reports that state Democrats have not discussed the proposal and are divided on the matter. Republicans are lashing out, saying California's redistricting efforts are already worse than what is being proposed in Texas. 'The gerrymander in California is outrageous,' Vice President Vance posted on X. 'Of their 52 congressional districts, 9 of them are Republican. That means 17 percent of their delegation is Republican when Republicans regularly win 40 percent of the vote in that state. How can this possibly be allowed?' Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Florida have also weighed redistricting efforts since Texas moved first. TEMPERS RUN HOT ON CAPITOL HILL The Senate is expected to gavel out on Friday for summer recess but tempers are running hot as lawmakers speed toward the finish. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said he was 'offended' and 'disappointed' after Trump went on a social media offensive against him over an obscure Senate tradition. Grassley has respected so-called blue-slip objections from Democratic senators on Trump's judicial and prosecutorial nominees. The Hill's Alexander Bolton reports: 'Traditionally, the Senate Judiciary Committee's chairs haven't proceeded on federal district-level judicial and prosecutorial nominees unless both senators representing the state where those districts are located return blue-slip documents signing off on the nominees.' Trump unloaded on Grassley in a social media tirade, calling for term limits and accusing him of being a 'RINO,' short for 'Republican in name only.' 'Chuck Grassley, who I got re-elected to the U.S. Senate when he was down, by a lot, in the Great State of Iowa, could solve the 'Blue Slip' problem we are having with respect to the appointment of Highly Qualified Judges and U.S. Attorneys, with a mere flick of the pen,' Trump posted on Truth Social. Grassley responded: 'I was offended by what the president said, and I'm disappointed it would result in personal insults.' A day earlier, Sen. Cory Booker (N.J.) blew up at fellow Democratic Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (Nev.) and Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) on the Senate floor, accusing members of his party of being 'complicit' in Trump's agenda. This came after another procedural move, in which Cortez Masto tried to move a package of bills, including grants for police departments around the country, by unanimous consent on the Senate floor. 'Don't be complicit to the president of the United States,' Booker said. 'We are standing at a moment where our president is eviscerating the Constitution of the United States of America, and we're willing to go along with that today.' 💡 Perspectives: • Sacramento Bee: Say no to mid-cycle redistricting in California. • The Hill: Dems are too attached to a 'failing' status quo. • The Liberal Patriot: Why is Democratic favorability so low? • The Free Press: Trump is winning his fight with institutions. • Washington Monthly: Forcing culture war bigotry on private enterprise. • Republican states press Congress to ban abortion shield laws. • Texas GOP's redistricting plan alarms Democrats. • Republicans move to clear final hurdles to funding bill before recess. • Senate confirms Trump nominee to lead CDC. • States sue to stop defunding Planned Parenthood. CATCH UP QUICK Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday she will not run for governor of California in 2026. Senate Democrats are turning to an obscure rule in their push to release the Epstein files and keep the Trump administration's handling of them front and center. Steve Ricchetti, a top adviser to former President Biden, said Biden was 'fully capable of exercising his presidential duties' during a voluntary interview with a GOP-led House panel. The Secret Service is conducting a 'personnel investigation' after an agent attempted to smuggle his wife on board a plane headed to Scotland for Trump's recent trip. NEWS THIS AFTERNOON Fed keeps interest rates steady but Powell faces dissent The Federal Reserve kept short-term interest rates steady on Wednesday, but chairman Jerome Powell faced dissent from two members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), as the board faces pressure from President Trump to lower interest rates. Nine members of the FOMC agreed to keep rates where they are. Two Fed Vice Chairs, Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller, both of whom are seen as potential replacements for Powell next year, voted to lower rates. The Hill's Tobias Burns reports: 'It was the first time two members of the Fed board, which usually votes unanimously, dissented in more than 30 years.' Gross domestic product (GDP) rose 3 percent in the second quarter, better than estimates. Trump celebrated the numbers on Truth Social, while swiping at Powell, who he's nicknamed 'Too Late.' '2Q GDP JUST OUT: 3%, WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED! 'Too Late' MUST NOW LOWER THE RATE. No Inflation! Let people buy, and refinance, their homes!' Trump posted. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) said the increase came primarily from a decline in imports, which surged during the first quarter ahead of Trump's tariffs. Imports, which detract from the GDP, fell in the second quarter. 'A 3.0 percent expansion in the second quarter doesn't signal a roaring economy any more than the 0.5 percent contraction in the first quarter pointed to an economic downturn,' wrote Olu Sonola, head of U.S. Economic Research at Fitch Ratings. It's been a mixed week of economic news. U.S. job openings fell last month but U.S. consumer confidence improved in July. This comes as Trump 'stands strong' with his promise to impose new tariffs Friday on countries that haven't reached a new trade deal with the U.S. 'We're now negotiating with various countries and the rest we just send the bill,' Trump said Wednesday. 💡 Perspectives: • The Nation: Mamdani keeps hope alive. • The Atlantic: The discourse is broken. • BIG: Trump's bizarro new deal. • The Hill: On ultra-processed foods, let's move beyond talk. • These nations don't have trade deals with Trump yet. • US, China to continue talks on tariffs truce. • Trump administration seeks to unleash AI in schools. • Senate confirms Emil Bove to appeals court. • FDA's top vaccine regulator departs amid conservative criticism. IN OTHER NEWS Roundup: Trump faces global cross-pressures President Trump faces a crucial stretch for his foreign policy, as surprising new dynamics emerge in Gaza, Russia and China. Here's the latest… • Trump is facing growing pressure from his MAGA wing to cut Israel loose amid global outrage over the humanitarian and hunger crisis in Gaza. The Hill's Brett Samuels writes: 'Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) and podcast host Theo Von are among those who have expressed alarm in recent days about the situation in Gaza, where Trump acknowledged this week 'real starvation' was happening on the ground.' Trump says the U.S. will assist in getting food to Gaza, although he blames Hamas for disrupting the distribution of food that has led to the hunger crisis. There was a time when no one on the right would cross Israel, but public opinion appears to be shifting against Israel amid the nearly two-year long war on Hamas. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the United Kingdom will follow France in recognizing a Palestinian state if the war does not end soon. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a 'disgusting liar' in an appearance on CNN on Tuesday. 'Israel had a right to defend itself from the terrible Hamas attack,' Sanders said. 'But I think everybody understands that in the last [one] and a half years, they have been waging a brutal, horrific, almost unprecedented type of war, not just against Hamas, but against the Palestinian people.' Still, most GOP lawmakers and even some Democrats, led by Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.), remain steadfast allies to Israel, arguing Israel must be allowed to finish the war against Hamas. 'We have to remind the world that despite the amnesia, Hamas is the central cause of [Israel's] war in Gaza,' Torres said Tuesday at the Israel on Campus Coalition 's national leadership summit in Washington. 'The primary responsibility for a war lies with its cause … Hamas is morally responsible, principally responsible for the war in Gaza.' Fetterman on Wednesday called Greene 'crazy pants' for describing Israel's war against Hamas as a 'genocide.' • Trump shortened the deadline for Russia to end the war with Ukraine, giving Russian President Vladimir Putin an Aug. 8 ultimatum. If the war does not end by then, Trump says he'll implement new sanctions and tariffs on Russia's trading partners. On Wednesday, Trump said India, which he described as 'a friend,' would be penalized with a 25 percent tariff on Aug. 1 because of its own economic trade barriers and for buying military equipment and energy from Russia amid the war in Ukraine. 'They have always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia's largest buyer of ENERGY, along with China, at a time when everyone wants Russia to STOP THE KILLING IN UKRAINE — ALL THINGS NOT GOOD! INDIA WILL THEREFORE BE PAYING A TARIFF OF 25%, PLUS A PENALTY FOR THE ABOVE, STARTING ON AUGUST FIRST,' Trump posted on Truth Social. • Trump is facing pushback over his administration's decision to allow Nvidia to sell its H20 chips to China, with critics warning the move will give Beijing strategic advantages in the race to develop artificial intelligence (AI). A group of former national security officials and tech policy advocates called on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to reverse course. '[W]e believe this move represents a strategic misstep that endangers the United States' economic and military edge in artificial intelligence (AI)—an area increasingly seen as decisive in 21st-century global leadership,' the letter reads. The Hill's Julia Shapero explains: 'The Trump administration initially restricted sales of Nvidia's H20 chips to China in May, but the chipmaker announced earlier this month that it was taking steps to sell the chips again after receiving assurances from the government that its licenses would be granted. Lutnick indicated the decision was part of a broader rare earth deal with Beijing, while arguing that they were only receiving Nvidia's 'fourth best' chip.' 💡 Perspectives: • The Hill: The American right is falling out of love with Israel. • Wall Street Journal: Hamas will never surrender. • New York Times: Trump presidency takes a better turn. • The Hill: Trump is causing generational damage to American diplomacy. • Democrats say LA streets, businesses empty due to ICE raids. • Top Senate Dem presses Pentagon over China-based engineers. • US-China race takes center stage as Trump defines AI policy. • Trump faces bipartisan warnings over Gaza.
Hindustan Times
6 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Kamala Harris running for president in 2028? California Gov decision sparks speculation
Kamala Harris has announced that she will not run for the post of California Governor, ruling out a chance to contest for her home state's highest post. In a statement, the former US Vice President said that she had given 'serious thought' to the matter, but ultimately decided not to run for Governor. The news has sparked speculation about the Democratic leader's intention to run for the 2028 presidential election. Former US Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she would not run for the post of California Governor.(AFP) Harris' decision has implications for current California Governor Gavin Newsom as well. The search for Newsom's successor has been largely static as the state braced for a possible Harris candidacy, Politico reported. She would have been a frontrunner in the race, the outlet said. Also read: Kamala Harris announces she will not run for California governor in 2026 Kamala Harris running for president in 2028? As per The Washington Post, Kamala Harris' decision leaves the door open for another White House bid in 2028. The former Vice President has been exploring the prospects of forming new groups to continue her involvement in politics and advocate for the causes she championed during her 2024 campaign. This comes as she was defeated by Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential election. This is not the first time Harris has passed up the opportunity to run for governor. She had chosen to run for the US Senate earlier, as she and her advisers felt it was a better fit for her national policy interests and her background as California's former attorney general. In her statement, Harris also indicated that the government had often failed voters. 'At the same time, we must recognize that our politics, our government, and our institutions have too often failed the American people, culminating in this moment of crisis. As we look ahead, we must be willing to pursue change through new methods and fresh thinking — committed to our same values and principles, but not bound by the same playbook.' Also read: Fed rates unchanged: Here's how S&P 500, Wall Street, Nasdaq, Dow Jones reacted to Jerome Powell's announcement 2028 Presidential elections Several candidates are looking to put their name forward for the 2028 presidential election. This includes Gavin Newsom. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Maryland Governor Wes Moore are believed to be considering a run as well. If Harris and Newsom both run for the Democrat nomination, it could complicate things as they share some of the same advisers and donors. FAQs Is Kamala Harris running for the 2028 presidential election? She has not made any formal announcement on the matter. Will Kamala Harris run for California Governor? In a statement, the former Vice President said she had decided not to do so. Who is the current Governor of California? Gavin Newsom is the current Governor.
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Miami Herald
8 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Bill to ban congressional stock trading advances in Senate. Here's what to know
Sen. Josh Hawley's bill to ban members of Congress from stock trading has advanced in the Senate. The legislation passed in the 15-member Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee on July 30, clearing the way for a chamber-wide vote. 'I don't mind anybody being rich,' Hawley, a Missouri Republican, wrote in a post on X. 'What I mind is people getting rich while they're here trading stock — which I think we can all agree on — and this bill would put a stop to it.' He then called for an immediate floor vote. Hawley introduced his original bill in April, naming it the 'Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments (PELOSI) Act' — a nod to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has faced scrutiny over her trading decisions. The act would prohibit senators and representatives, in addition to their spouses, from 'holding, purchasing or selling individual stocks for the duration of the lawmaker's time in office.' Lawmakers would still be permitted to make certain investments, though, including in mutual funds or treasury bonds. But, the committee — in an 8-7 vote, with Hawley as the sole Republican in favor — approved 'an alternative' that contains several notable changes, according to Politico. Namely, it changed the name, removing the reference to Pelosi, and broadened the scope to include bans on the president and vice president engaging in stock trading, though this would only apply to future administrations if signed into law. The updated bill received pushback from White House officials, specifically over its impact on the executive branch, according to Axios. Sen. Bernie Moreno, an Ohio Republican, also criticized the legislation, calling it a 'publicity show' and saying the committee voted too quickly without time to deliberate the recent changes, according to Politico. Hawley, though, called the legislation 'common sense,' noting that lawmakers are privy to 'valuable' information, which can be used for investing, that the general public does not have access to. 'We have an opportunity,' he said, 'to do something that the public has wanted us to do for decades.' Several polls in recent years have indeed shown broad support for prohibiting lawmakers from trading stock while in office. A 2023 University of Maryland survey found 86% of Americans favor banning members of Congress from trading stock in individual companies. This included 87% of Republicans, 88% of Democrats and 81% of independents. Similarly, a 2022 poll from Data for Progress revealed 74% of likely voters favored a stock trading ban in Congress.
