2028 presidential nomination

Reports suggest Steve Bannon is considering a 2028 presidential bid, a claim he denies, stating "Trump 2028." This follows Trump's endorsement of JD Vance as a potential successor, possibly with Marco Rubio. Bannon has reportedly questioned Vance's resilience. Despite past denials of presidential ambitions, Bannon has explored ways to bypass term limits, and "TRUMP 2028" merchandise is already available.

President Trump polled GOP donors at Mar-a-Lago about their preference for the 2028 Republican presidential nominee between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance. While some attendees favored Rubio, a former official suggested the group's leanings don't reflect broader GOP sentiment, noting Vance's stronger polling numbers.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett stirred controversy by claiming Democratic donors are coalescing around a white male candidate for 2028, fearing another loss after Kamala Harris's defeat. Speaking on SiriusXM, Crockett stated donors are wary of backing a female candidate, driven by a desire to win.

Elon Musk's Grok chatbot has simulated the 2028 US presidential election, predicting a victory for JD Vance over Kamala Harris. The AI's forecast, based on polls and betting odds, awarded Vance 326 electoral votes, suggesting a continuation of Republican leadership.

US Vice President JD Vance ignited a political firestorm by predicting the "dumbest" candidate would win the Democratic presidential race, slamming both Kamala Harris as unqualified and Gavin Newsom as corrupt.

Former US vice president Kamala Harris leads the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination field with 36% support, according to a new poll. Pete Buttigieg trails with 10%. Despite her strong poll numbers, Harris has not confirmed her candidacy and may consider running for California governor.

Gavin Newsom added that California has worked directly with ICE through state prisons and rejected claims that sanctuary policies caused large immigration increases. The episode also included debates on gender identity and President Donald Trump’s policies, but the ICE comments remained the main flashpoint.

Newsom’s disapproval of Biden’s actions is striking given his history as one of the president’s most vocal allies. Even after Biden’s faltering debate performances and the Democratic Party’s decision to replace him with Vice President Kamala Harris as their 2024 nominee, Newsom remained steadfast in his support. However, his condemnation of the Hunter Biden pardon indicates a strategic pivot, likely aimed at positioning himself as a voice of accountability and leadership within the Democratic Party.

US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday announced a freeze on funding for medical benefits for the Democratic-led state of Minnesota, a day after President Donald Trump tapped him to lead a "war on fraud." Trump announced in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that he was appointing Vance to the new fraud role as he railed against alleged abuses of government benefits in Democratic-controlled states.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, now Kamala Harris's running mate, energized Democratic activists at South Carolina's state convention. He delivered a keynote address criticizing Donald Trump and urging Democrats to stand firm. Walz, seen as a potential 2028 presidential contender, also spoke at fundraising events and is scheduled to address the California Democratic convention, further building his national profile.

Turkish authorities have issued 47 arrest warrants for municipal officials and staff across Istanbul, whose mayor, the main political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has been jailed since March, the state news agency Anadolu reported on Saturday. The March 19 arrest and jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparked the biggest street protests Turkey had seen in decades.

Outgoing US President Joe Biden endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination despite her defeat to Donald Trump. Biden emphasized Harris's competence and cited his own decision to prioritize party unity over re-election. Harris's planned international tour was canceled due to California wildfires. Biden plans to remain publicly visible post-presidency.

US President Donald Trump has declined to name Vice President JD Vance as his political successor for the Republican Party, stating it's too early for endorsements. Trump has also expressed intentions of running for a third term, despite the 22nd Amendment. Vance is seen as a leading candidate for the 2028 GOP primary contest.

Turkish police have arrested five opposition mayors and 17 others amidst corruption allegations targeting municipalities held by the CHP party. The arrests included a former lawmaker, three Istanbul mayors, and two from Adana, bringing the total number of jailed CHP mayors to eleven.