Biden’s historic accomplishments continue. The president’s administration is making huge strides despite obstructive politics. See this FridayAction page listing everything all in one place. You’ll be impressed!
Election-related Good News
Democrats need only five seats to take back the House in 2024 and that seems increasingly likely. House Republicans hold one of the narrowest margins in the House’s history. MSNBC
We repeat ourselves! Forget the polls. A key 2024 indicator looks fantastic for Democrats. Republicans continue to underperform in special elections in blue and red states while Democrats keep winning. Click here for an analysis: MSNBC
A Federal Judge strikes down a Republican gerrymandered map in Galveston, Texas. The map discriminates against Black and Latino residents. The Guardian
Democratic donors are going big on stopping Gov. Glenn Youngkin from taking control of the Virginia legislature. The States Project is pouring $4.5 million into November’s elections. President Biden has also directed the DNC to contribute $1.2 million. Politico Washington Post
Early Days, but…
Ruben Gallego leads in the 2024 Arizona Senate race. A new Public Policy Polling survey in Arizona finds Rep. Gallego (D) leading the U.S. Senate race with 41%, followed by Kari Lake (R) at 36% and Kyrsten Sinema (I) at 15% in a three-way match up. The Hill
Montana Sen. Jon Tester (D) raises another $5M and will report $13M cash on hand. Sen. Tester is one of three Democrats up for reelection in 2024 who represents a state former President Trump won twice. The Messenger
Third-party candidates Cornel West and RFK Jr. are strengthening Biden’s bid, or at least not hurting him, according to The Nation.
In Other Good News
President Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announce $7 billion for hydrogen hubs. New hydrogen technology will help fight climate change. This funding benefits communities through clean-energy investments and good-paying jobs, as well as improving our energy security. Energy.Gov NYTimes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill prohibiting four chemicals in foods linked to health problems, including cancer and developmental issues in children. These additives are found in some bread, candy and soda. This is a first-in-the-nation law. Politico
Justices decline to overturn 1964 precedent protecting news organizations. The landmark decision stated that there must be evidence of “actual malice” for a public figure to pursue defamation. Coal baron Don Blankenship had no success with his appeal. NBCNews