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AXIOS (Holly Otterbein) - Pro-science group urges Mark Kelly to run for president in 2028

A liberal group working to elect scientists to public office has a 2028 message for Arizona Sen. — and former astronaut — Mark Kelly : Run, Kelly, run. Why it matters: 314 Action Fund has raised its profile this cycle, elevating candidates with STEM backgrounds who've pitched themselves as a bulwark against public health cuts and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - The organization said it raised more than $100 million over the past decade — including $25 million during the 2026 midterms, more than half of which it spent on this year's Democratic primaries. Zoom in: Joshua Morrow, president of the 314 Action Fund, told Axios, "I'd love Mark Kelly to run" for president. "If Mark Kelly ran, we'd be there day…

What are the specific reasons why the 314 Action Fund promotes candidates with STEM backgrounds?
The group elevates candidates with STEM backgrounds to serve as a bulwark against public health cuts and against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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What is the relationship between the 314 Action Fund and AIPAC?
The 314 Action Fund received funding from AIPAC's super PAC in 2024, which was used to assist now-Representative Maxine Dexter (D-Ore.). The organization states it has not taken any money from AIPAC since then. Additionally, the group has backed candidates who are sharp critics of Israel, such as Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
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What role did the 314 Action Fund play regarding Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign?
The 314 Action Fund urged former Vice President Kamala Harris to select Mark Kelly as her running mate in 2024, but she ultimately chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz instead.
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How does Joshua Morrow, president of the 314 Action Fund, characterize the traditional Democratic candidate versus the type of candidate the electorate seeks?
Morrow argued that the Democratic Party has traditionally promoted a "cookie-cutter" type of candidate described as a "white-guy lawyer." He suggested that scientist candidates are tapping into an electorate hunger for "outsiders" because the traditional candidate profile is no longer working.
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What is the financial status of the 314 Action Fund regarding its fundraising and spending?
The 314 Action Fund reported raising more than $100 million over the past decade. This includes $25 million raised during the 2026 midterms, with more than half of that amount spent on the Democratic primaries for that year.
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Which organization has urged Arizona Senator and former astronaut Mark Kelly to run for president in 2028?
The 314 Action Fund, a group working to elect scientists to public office, has urged Mark Kelly to run for president. Joshua Morrow, the president of the 314 Action Fund, stated that if Kelly ran, the organization would support him starting from day one.
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REDSTATE (Ward Clark) - Israel’s New $634M Dolphin Sub Expands Iran Deterrence Reach

How is the newly delivered Dolphin-class submarine described in terms of its capabilities compared to previous models?
The new submarine has been described as the most advanced and capable of the Dolphin-class submarines to date.
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What is the strategic purpose of Israel's new Dolphin-class submarine?
The submarine is intended to expand Israel's deterrence reach against Iran.
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How many Dolphin-class submarines does Israel now have in its fleet following the latest delivery?
Israel's submarine fleet has increased to a total of six, all of which are German-made Dolphin class boats.
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What is the cost and manufacturer of the new Dolphin-class diesel-electric submarine recently delivered to Israel?
The new submarine cost $634 million and was manufactured by Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).
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