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DeSantis-Nikki Haley feud heats up, a possible new Democratic challenger for Biden and other trail takeaways

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The feud between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley heats up, a possible new challenger for Joe Biden lays groundwork for a run and other trail takeaways Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Nikki Haley swiped at fellow presidential hopeful Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his mischaracterization of her stance toward admitting refugees from Gaza. A potential Democratic challenge r to President Joe Biden is laying the groundwork for a possible announcement next week -- but he has not yet made his final decision. Meanwhile, Sen. Tim Scott called on Biden to denounce "the Squad" for their remarks following Hamas' terrorist attack against Israel. Here are tidbits from the campaign trail from Saturday. Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a meet and greet, on Oct. 14, 2023, in Creston, Iowa. | Republican presidential candidate former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks at an event on Oct. 20, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. Charlie Neibergall/...

Former Navy SEAL seeks GOP nod to challenge Montana Democratic US Sen. Tester in 2024

Former U.S. Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy says he will seek the 2024 Republican nomination to challenge Montana U.S. Sen. Jon Tester as the Democrat tries to secure a fourth term BILLINGS, Mont. -- Former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy announced Tuesday he will seek the 2024 Republican nomination to challenge Montana U.S. Sen. Jon Tester as the Democrat tries to secure a fourth term. Sheehy, 37, was recruited by GOP leaders eager to unseat Tester as they try to wrest control of the Senate from Democrats, who hold a slim majority and will have several vulnerable incumbents on the 2024 ballot, including Tester. Sheehy runs an aerial firefighting company, Bridger Aerospace, which he founded near Bozeman after moving to Montana in 2014. This is his first run for public office, and he said in a telephone interview that his Military service and Business background will set him apart in the race. “What I'm seeing now is kind of a government devoid of common sense,” he said Tuesday. “It's a lot of rh...