NEWS AND OPINION:

The race is on.

Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum will co-moderate the primary Republican presidential main debate of the 2024 election, based on an announcement from Fox News Media president and government editor Jay Wallace, shared with Inside the Beltway on Tuesday.

The occasion will arrive earlier than we predict — on Aug. 23, which signifies that White House hopefuls quickly will likely be honing their expertise and deciding what tie to put on for this event. It will happen at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, additionally the positioning of the 2024 Republican National Convention.

The debate, by the way, will likely be broadcast solely on Fox News, simulcast on Fox Business Network, and stay streamed on-line at FoxNews.com.

“We are extremely proud to have Bret and Martha moderating the first debate of the 2024 presidential election season as Americans learn more about the candidates ahead of exercising their constitutional right to vote,” Mr. Wallace mentioned in his written assertion.

A HEATED DISCUSSION

Let us recall that on Feb. 1, the Energy Department proposed an “energy efficiency standard” for gasoline stoves that didn't sit effectively with some Republican lawmakers, who noticed this as a part of President Biden’s efforts to reduce the nation’s use of fossil fuels in favor of the green-minded selection.

“Nearly 187 million Americans use natural gas because it is affordable, reliable, and safe. The proposed rule by the Biden administration would have detrimental effects on American households, restaurants, and communities” Rep. Dan Newhouse, Washington Republican, mentioned on the time.

He later launched laws on June 5 to ban the federal company from finalizing the proposed rule that will restrict client entry to gasoline kitchen ranges or ovens.

The state of affairs continues to warmth up.

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) factors out {that a} new Harvard University Center for American Studies ballot discovered that 69% of U.S. adults now oppose any forthcoming authorities guidelines that will eradicate the acquainted gasoline range from American kitchens.

That discovering contains 83% of Republicans, 71% of independents and 55% of Democrats.

The ballot of two,090 registered U.S. voters was performed June 14-15.

“Extreme House Democrats want control over every aspect of Americans’ lives, and people hate it,” declared NRCC press secretary Will Reinert, in an announcement to Inside the Beltway.

VIGILANCE ON THE BORDER

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol brokers proceed to stay vigilant about their mission on the southern border with Mexico and at ports of entry. Here’s a partial sampling of their actions in a 48-hour interval from June 14-16, based on the company’s public press releases.

Officers found 30 migrants searching for to cross the U.S. border close to Laredo, Texas, the group hidden in two tractor trailers. They additionally intercepted 111 kilos of methamphetamine close to that metropolis with an estimated avenue worth of greater than $330,000, and rescued a “mother and son” from the Rio Grande close to Mission, Texas.

Officers in Louisville intercepted 1,421 pairs of counterfeit designer-brand earrings price $899,500, whereas these on the Gateway Bridge in Brownsville, Texas, encountered a stay spider monkey, wrapped in a blanket and hidden in a passenger car.

The driver was arrested and the monkey was “returned to Mexico,” based on the company.

“Some people may view these animals as pets, but they are protected species and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol remains committed to preventing the spread of animal diseases and preventing the exploitation of protected animals,” Tater Ortiz, director of the Brownsville Port of Entry, mentioned in a written assertion.

ONE FOR THE SCHOOLS

Three lawmakers are main a Republican push in Congress to safe America’s faculties and preserve the kids and academics secure inside them. Here’s the historical past:

“Sen. Rick Scott in April unveiled the School Guardian Act in the wake of a school shooting in Nashville. The legislation would create a block grant program that supports hiring at least one law enforcement officer on duty for every grade school in the country. Now, Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart has filed a House companion bill,” reported FloridaPolitics.com on Tuesday.

Mr. Diaz-Balart mentioned in a written assertion that whereas in Congress “I have actively dedicated myself to enhancing community and school safety, recognizing the importance it holds. It is unacceptable for parents or spouses to fear for their loved ones’ safety in educational settings.”

“It is unacceptable for parents or spouses to fear for their loved ones’ safety in educational settings. Regrettably, targeted school attacks persist, harming our most vulnerable. By placing armed law enforcement officers in K-12 schools, we have discovered effective measures to combat violence. As a proud co-lead of this crucial legislation, I am optimistic that this common-sense bill can pass the House and become law,” the Hialeah Republican mentioned.

“Speaking as a father, there is nothing more important to me than ensuring all children feel safe in our nation’s schools.” mentioned Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina, who is also supporting Mr. Scott’s invoice.

“The School Guardian Act will reassure parents that our kids are safe and schools are secure by putting an armed guardian in every public and private school across the nation,” Mr. Hudson famous.

POLL DU JOUR

• 30% of U.S. adults say the financial system is crucial problem to them “in deciding who to vote for” within the 2024 presidential election.

• 26% say preserving democracy is crucial problem.

• 9% cite abortion, 7% cite immigration.

• 7% cite well being care, 7% cite gun violence.

• 5% cite racial inequality, 5% cite local weather change.

• 4% don’t know or are undecided concerning the problem.

SOURCE: A Quinnipiac University ballot of 1,929 U.S. adults performed June 8-12.

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