Trump’s deterioration continues, Joe Manchin plans to leave the Senate

[Daily Kos: The Brief]( [Donald Trump gets the facts wrong, but the media won’t tell you about it]( Donald "Duck" Trump [skipped another Republican debate]( (we cannot blame him there) and instead held a campaign event in Florida. Did you hear about the numerous blunders and confusion that seemed to dominate his speech? Probably not, and that's a huge problem heading into 2024. Daily Kos' Mark Sumner explores the [media’s wild double standard in covering Trump vs. Biden](. Joe Manchin makes it official Joe Manchin announced he’s officially ending his U.S. Senate career at the end of his current term. What’s next? [We regret to inform you that he probably isn’t retiring.]( The House got back to business, sort of The House was back in business after weeks of chaos, and Republicans are right back to their shenanigans, pulling [stunts meant to embarrass and financially damage]( Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, and others. As for passing a government funding bill? New Speaker Mike Johnson had a setback and is finding out [how hard it is to herd these MAGA clowns](. Meanwhile, Democrats really did crush it on Tuesday Winning feels good! Let’s keep doing it! On Tuesday, Democrats notched dramatic victories across the country, holding the governorship in blood-red Kentucky, winning both legislative chambers in Virginia, maintaining strong majorities in New Jersey, crushing Moms for Liberty in school board races, and enshrining abortion rights and legalizing recreational cannabis in Ohio. - The 2024 presidential election is more secure [thanks to these important victories](. - A majority of America will soon [enjoy legal marijuana](. - If Republican efforts to ride transphobia failed in Kentucky—one of the most evangelical states in the country—it likely won’t work anywhere. [Voters don’t seem to like Republicans bullying LGBTQ+ kids](. [Take the poll at Daily Kos: Do you want us to host future debate watch parties?]( More top stories: - [Rep. James Comer’s family business is shadier than anything involving Joe Biden]( The guy leading the sham investigations into Biden needs to learn about “glass houses” and all. - [Lauren Boebert makes the mistake of trying to actually debate someone]( If it weren’t for the lewd Colorado theater incident, this would probably rank as the most embarrassing moment of the year for Rep. Lauren Boebert. - [This is what happens when a House Republican gets tough questions on Hunter Biden subpoenas]( It’s amazing how many self-inflicted wounds these Republicans set themselves up for on national television. Rep. Greg Murphy really struggled on CNN. - [If you can afford to make a monthly donation, please take a minute right now to give $3 to keep Daily Kos online and accessible for everyone.]( - [Want to indoctrinate your toddlers into election denial? Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has a book for you]( This is b-a-n-a-n-a-s. - [Ivanka Trump has been a more cooperative witness—and a disaster for Donald Trump]( She didn’t do dear, old dad any favors with her testimony. - [It's getting chilly outside. Stay warm with a Daily Kos hoodie. Click here to get yours now!]( Daily Kos needs you now more than ever We are falling behind our projections for two of our three major revenue streams: advertising and list building. This means that at this moment, we need to rely more and more on donations from the Daily Kos community to make ends meet. Can you chip in $5 right now to help Daily Kos keep fighting? [Donate $5]( If you wish to donate by mail instead, please send a check to Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Contributions to Daily Kos are not tax deductible. Shop the Daily Kos store All items made in USA and union decorated! //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/wehEm_vu1NBVXOKYSqOxTIIfkvDY5WdweA22OatZqcQreUgmm33sy_VkOla2Q1TdmAu0D0A_sjL7G_5FjnHJYzhRDJ5PeInPqtLQQ0RwARrAp7KB0Z384QrcDsLaYpiXWAOuzADDLC48hpSgyBUsm-E5FlHxtTW2TKiu_bhsuiCH1uk6o7haOJIErLR4NMqamxnfjBK24jGwCf--H7T0wQ4zo0U5jhOtouwo-3d1kjicabRdgL8-jA9b8qzHjiCWNY_Tp6Qk0OS-Al6k9RLivDSnMoTne4Yr-17SnZ-1HHjW9Tvo6YcFHrneH41leoy_rnERFKVU57cC4X8QETz1XdXVbQHjQIyQfdeujNlhXCkTmD111RFeJ9nfX4tfy_hdd64qG2Lp8CKT_x7elcOaCM_0URbTT59gPAUdsZyA9w4/416/0T5sK3rLQ92D7Z-1zfCSgg/h23/IRQaVzt0wR7KAKxOOckwbqvcF1djb59Yaru3y9UXEqw //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/wehEm_vu1NBVXOKYSqOxTIIfkvDY5WdweA22OatZqcSz3ExxC8GF5ranIsL0II2ou5wxA_lMdj9SGUCUWhXLxXhcJORUgPe4U4ypZlLj7TE0Sk7mzVMQr6lndMqbREQlya0RNJHud99QJtkhFYHYy-qJhT1O7fKKY9OYkvS5f6RbY2gYm1Zd1S2nMdjmcwChPCkerq4XS9dSAzWBy_UeV-3oym16ADQBiGLx2dc7v0QKd4fnYEJoFtjoUMdrIBadZ3gtNGadn74Lgz7hB7Gz5lgBI7xvWs1zogK3mpDhtUl8Ovnukiqy-jgSv1-p8esye3zzezsa4UTuX9DA0IqnRoLY6m7Ztk-Yqcg_pGKDDeyfM-OBf7i7jZ05-QHYXdvwXl5Vhy8HQQtClOBVa1rSHuXnLoKLjhMRtEnJiH3JJ9Y/416/0T5sK3rLQ92D7Z-1zfCSgg/h26/1rq5v2gBhkAM87Qeb_BRfPv7ff49QWJ7deAz3hNi3bE Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.