Meadows Faces Georgia Prosecution Setback; Courts Limit Gov Contact with Social Media; 2024 Hopefuls Woo Iowa Voters; U.S. Announces Rail and Shipping Deal to Counter China; Long-Range Missiles Likely Headed to Ukraine

Mark Meadows was dealt a setback when a judge denied moving his Georgia prosecution to federal court, which could have implications for other Jan 6 defendants.
The 5th Circuit ruled that White House and CDC officials must remain limited in contacting social media companies about misinformation, citing First Amendment concerns.
Several 2024 prospects like Trump, DeSantis and Ramaswamy will be in Iowa this weekend courting voters and party activists.
The Biden administration will announce a major new rail and shipping project with India and the EU to boost trade and counter China's infrastructure program.
The U.S. is likely to send long-range missiles to Ukraine for the first time, despite earlier hesitance over escalation risks.

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Inside Nancy Pelosi’s Fight For San Francisco

Nancy Pelosi, the powerful Speaker of the House, is considering whether to retire from her House seat in San Francisco, a decision that carries significant implications for California's political landscape and her own political legacy.

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Nancy Pelosi, 83, is considering another run for office: report

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is considering running for office in 2024 despite concerns about the health and mental acuity of aging politicians, according to a report, with Pelosi's husband indicating she is "done" with public service.

9/11/2023

Newsom Eyes Feinstein's Seat and Reflects on Pandemic Response as Democrats Aim to Keep House Majority

Democrats are eager to keep Nancy Pelosi as their most formidable fundraiser and believe she is necessary to protect the House and combat threats such as another Donald Trump presidency, despite frustrations from those who want her to step aside for a new generation; Pelosi has previously hinted at retirement but has been pulled back in due to the importance of the Democratic battles against existential threats.

9/14/2023

Pelosi Defends Impeachment Approach, Endorses Biden Despite Age Concerns

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended her approach to the first impeachment of Donald Trump and denied changing precedent, while also offering a less robust endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as Biden's running mate.

9/30/2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein Dies at Age 90; Body to Be Flown to California Accompanied by Pelosi and Daughter

Rep. Nancy Pelosi will accompany the body of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein back to California on a U.S. military plane following a House vote, as they had a close friendship and served together in Congress for decades.

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Meadows Faces Georgia Prosecution Setback; Courts Limit Gov Contact with Social Media; 2024 Hopefuls Woo Iowa Voters; U.S. Announces Rail and Shipping Deal to Counter China; Long-Range Missiles Likely Headed to Ukraine

Mark Meadows was dealt a setback when a judge denied moving his Georgia prosecution to federal court, which could have implications for other Jan 6 defendants.
The 5th Circuit ruled that White House and CDC officials must remain limited in contacting social media companies about misinformation, citing First Amendment concerns.
Several 2024 prospects like Trump, DeSantis and Ramaswamy will be in Iowa this weekend courting voters and party activists.
The Biden administration will announce a major new rail and shipping project with India and the EU to boost trade and counter China's infrastructure program.
The U.S. is likely to send long-range missiles to Ukraine for the first time, despite earlier hesitance over escalation risks.

politico.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/7/2023

Inside Nancy Pelosi’s Fight For San Francisco

9/7/2023

Nancy Pelosi, 83, is considering another run for office: report

9/11/2023

Newsom Eyes Feinstein's Seat and Reflects on Pandemic Response as Democrats Aim to Keep House Majority

9/14/2023

Pelosi Defends Impeachment Approach, Endorses Biden Despite Age Concerns

9/30/2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein Dies at Age 90; Body to Be Flown to California Accompanied by Pelosi and Daughter