Biden’s historic presidency continues. You can read a summary of his achievements on the Friday Action page. Biden Read about his current actions below.
PAUL’S HIGHLIGHTS
Simon Rosenberg is optimistic about Biden’s reelection in 2024—and he was right about Democratic strengths in 2022. Vanity Fair
Top court clears path for Democrats to redraw house map in New York. It is estimated that this decision could have the potential to flip as many as six Republican seats. The New York Times, Democracy Docket
The economy continues to outperform expectations. This week, the country added more jobs than expected. And joblessness fell, again. Inflation is coming down. Biden knows prices are still too high and is making this his top economic priority. The Hill
OTHER NEWS
Yet another poll finds the youth vote in good shape. The Tuft’s Circle Poll finds voters 18-34 are engaged, likely to vote and vote Democrat. They are concerned about the economy, climate and gun control. Tufts
73% of Americans are concerned about climate change and 50% of Republicans agree with Biden’s climate action. CNN
Jack Smith circumvents Trump’s delay tactics. He asks The Supreme Court to rule on his executive immunity and criminal liability. The Supreme Court has replied with lightning speed, ordering Trump’s lawyers to respond by December 20. AP Meanwhile, Jack Smith’s prosecutorial evidence mounts, with new access to Trump and White House phones, meaning we will see who Trump was talking to and how they were moving on January 6th. Newsweek
22 Women are suing Texas over abortion laws and dozens of Texas businesses back them. “No sector of the Texas economy is immune,” business leaders claim, calling out the harm and hardship these laws are causing. The Hill
CONGRESS, ACTING TOGETHER
Bipartisan legislation passes, blocking any president from withdrawing from NATO without an Act of Congress. The Hill
THE WORLD, ACTING TOGETHER
For the first time, 200 nations agree that fossil fuels must be phased out. Conflicts of interest still abound, the path is difficult, but a significant consensus has been reached, an imperative first step, previously missing. The New York Times
DEMOCRATS MAKING OUR LIVES BETTER
Kamala Harris announces a $3 billion pledge to the Green Climate Fund at COP 28. This is in addition to $2 billion, already delivered, to help developing countries with climate action. Reuters
The Biden Administration directs $37 billion in aid towards health care workers for seniors and the disabled, through Medicaid and Medicare. All fifty states are making use of the funds, increasing wages, recruiting and expanding jobs for care workers. The Hill
The White House directs new funding for high-speed rail and new passenger corridors. Historic projects will create tens of thousands of good, union jobs and climate friendly transportation. The White House