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Republican Florida governor reportedly dismissed Donald Trump’s chances as he gears up to announce his candidacy on Wednesday
Two things are happening simultaneously in the Republican presidential primary field: more candidates are arriving, Donald Trump is staying as popular as ever.
Just take a look at poll aggregator FiveThirtyEight for evidence of that. Trump’s lead over other Republicans has only grown in recent weeks, particularly since his late-March indictment by Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg. Before that, the gap between him and Florida governor Ron DeSantis wasn’t quite so immense, but it’s since yawned further.
Debt ceiling negotiations are ongoing in Washington DC, though a deal is not expected to be reached until the weekend or Monday, according to Punchbowl News.
Joe Biden is continuing his travel in Japan and meeting with G7 leaders. Due to the time difference, his day has already pretty much wrapped up.
Kamala Harris is traveling to Los Angeles, where she’ll focus on maternal health in a tour of a non-profit.
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