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Dan Koh, a former Biden administration aide, won a crowded Democratic primary in Massachusetts’ 6th District, beating rivals including a Squad-backed candidate and securing the backing of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Koh now advances to face Republican Micah Jones in November, running on progressive promises such as universal healthcare and abolishing ICE as he seeks to replace Rep. Seth Moulton in the safe blue seat.
Graham Platner's sudden withdrawal from Maine's Senate race forces a rushed replacement before the July 27 deadline, a scramble echoing the 2024 Biden-to-Harris switch that tested party unity, fundraising, and process legitimacy as leaders weigh a convention versus a primary and potential successors like Rep. Jared Golden.
The Biden-Harris administration has imposed new sanctions on Israeli organizations accused of violence against Palestinians, while simultaneously providing $230 million in aid to the Palestinians. This move, seen as a parting shot before President-elect Trump takes office, has been criticized for aligning with anti-Israel sentiments and potentially supporting Hamas. The sanctions target Israeli groups involved in West Bank settlements, and the aid aims to support Palestinian development. Critics argue this sets a precedent for U.S. policy influenced by anti-Israel movements.
Robert De Niro will no longer receive the National Association of Broadcasters' Service to America Award after making an anti-Trump speech at a Biden-Harris press conference. The NAB, a bipartisan group, rescinded the award to avoid distractions from their philanthropic focus. De Niro criticized Trump as a danger to America, leading to a heated exchange with Trump supporters. Trump responded by mocking De Niro on social media.
The Biden-Harris reelection campaign announced it has $117 million on hand, claiming it as the largest sum for any Democratic candidate in history at this point in the race. The team raised more than $97 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, with 97 percent of donations being less than $200. The campaign emphasized grassroots fundraising efforts and noted that one-third of its donors are new since the 2020 campaign.
Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has announced her plans to run for re-election in the Senate. The 73-year-old has held her Senate seat since 2012. Warren's announcement puts to bed any latent speculation that she could mount a challenge to President Biden if he runs again in 2024. In February, Warren declined to endorse Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for 2024, fueling speculation that she may be planning a repeat presidential campaign. However, Warren later backed away from the comments, saying she fully supports a Biden-Harris ticket.