In a surprising move, California Governor Gavin Newsom has praised President Trump's children's savings accounts, urging parents to participate.
In a surprising move, California Governor Gavin Newsom has praised President Trump’s children’s savings accounts, urging parents to participate. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) endorsed President Donald J. Trump’s children’s savings accounts , calling them “one of the best things” the President has done. Newsom encouraged parents to sign up for the accounts, which provide a $1,000 federal deposit for children born during Trump’s second term and can grow rapidly with regular contributions. KEY QUOTE: “I’m enthusiastic about encouraging people to get a Trump Account. It’s one of the best things he’s done.” – Gavin Newsom IMPACT: Newsom’s endorsement could influence California…Open
Democrats, led by Rep. Bennie Thompson, are encouraging families to reject Trump Accounts, a program designed to provide children with a $1,000 tax-free head start toward financial security.
Democrats, led by Rep. Bennie Thompson, are encouraging families to reject Trump Accounts, a program designed to provide children with a $1,000 tax-free head start toward financial security . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Democrats, led by Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS), are urging the public not to take advantage of Trump Accounts, a program introduced under President Trump that provides eligible American children with $1,000 in tax-free seed capital to build financial stability. These funds can be regularly topped up and used for education, home ownership, business ventures, or other wealth-building opportunities. KEY QUOTE: “[P]ass on a Trump Accounts,” Rep. Bennie Thompson urged families, encouraging them to reject the…Open
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., asserted that the practice of allowing South Carolina to go first was a way for black voters to make their voices heard in the process.
A wave of voting rights battles and GOP redistricting fights is triggering a coordinated response across the South, with organizers preparing a "Summer of Action" campaign with marches that start this weekend. Why it matters: Organizers say the fight over congressional maps, voting access and political representation is accelerating in real time as states redraw political power ahead of November's midterms and the 2028 general election. - The Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act in late April, making it harder to challenge maps on the basis of racial discrimination. - Republican-led efforts in states like Tennessee and Alabama have targeted Democratic-leaning districts, particularly those anchored by Black voters in urban…
Mississippi will not redraw its congressional maps before the 2026 midterms, according to state Governor Tate Reeves.
Republican Governor Tate Reeves has suggested that Mississippi will not redraw its congressional maps before the 2026 midterms. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Mississippi will not redraw its congressional maps before the 2026 midterms, according to Governor Tate Reeves (R). DETAIL: In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Governor Reeves announced that he expected Mississippi lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional, legislative, and Supreme Court districts before the 2027 elections , rather than before the 2026 midterms in November. At present, Mississippi’s congressional map includes four districts, one of which is represented by Bennie Thompson, a Democrat. This announcement followed reports on Wednesday that Gov.…Open
Mississippi currently has four congressional districts, including one held by Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., whose district would likely be on the chopping block in the event of a redraw.
President Trump's revenge tour didn't just draw blood in Indiana. It put Republican holdouts across the South on notice. Why it matters: Republicans are being squeezed to approve last-minute new maps that give House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) a shot at saving his majority in November. - Tennessee Republicans are expected to vote as soon as tomorrow to draw out Rep. Steve Cohen, the state's last House Democrat. "This is insane," Cohen said today on X about the new map. - The South Carolina House has started a redraw debate that could threaten Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn, who warned last week of "never-ending redistricting fights" to come. - Mississippi Republicans are pushing to draw out Rep. Bennie Thompson's (D) seat during the…
A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Donald J. Trump is not immune from civil claims alleging that he incited the U.S. Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta—born in Patan, India, and appointed by former President Barack Obama—ruled that that President Trump's remarks during the "Stop the Steal" rally on January 6 were not covered by First Amendment protections and were tantamount to incitement. The post Foreign-Born Obama Judge Rules Trump Can Face Civil Claims Over Alleged Incitement on January 6. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge ruled that President Donald J. Trump is not immune from civil claims related to the January 6 Capitol riot, stating his remarks at the “Stop the Steal” rally plausibly incited violence . WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta, Democratic members of Congress, law enforcement officers, and plaintiffs, including Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS). WHEN & WHERE: The ruling was issued on Tuesday in Washington, D.C., regarding events stemming from the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. KEY QUOTE: “The court rightly recognizes that President Trump’s actions leading to the January 6 insurrection fell outside the scope of presidential duties,” said Damon Hewitt,…Open
House Democrats are launching a Hail Mary push to effectively end the Department of Homeland Security's now month-long shutdown by funding all of its sub-agencies except ICE and Customs and Border Protection. Why it matters: Democrats are feeling the heat as federal workers miss paychecks and DHS warns of airport closures . They hope their planned discharge petition will, at the very least, deflect blame onto Republicans. - Many lawmakers also question whether keeping the agency shut down is meaningfully incentivizing the White House to negotiate in good faith on immigration enforcement reforms. - "It's not forcing any change," said Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.). "In the meantime, we're making people hurt. The long lines, that can't make us…
The victory by Mr. Thompson, the state’s longest-serving Black Democrat, offers a counterpoint to the broader push nationwide for younger leadership in Congress.