Democratic governors announced they would boycott a White House dinner planned in conjunction with the National Governors Association's annual gathering, according to Time. The decision, framed as a show of unity, came after reports that President Donald Trump intended to exclude Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Maryland Governor Wes Moore from the event.
The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) stated their position clearly. "If the reports are true, that not all Governors are invited to these events, which have historically been productive and bipartisan opportunities for collaboration, we will not be attending the White House dinner this year," the organization said, according to Time. The DGA emphasized that Democratic governors "remain united and will never stop fighting to protect and make life better for people in our states."
Meanwhile, other significant events were unfolding. Vox reported on the revival of a US foreign aid program, describing it as "one of America's best." The program, a pioneering research and development lab, was resurrected as an independent nonprofit after the dissolution of USAID a year prior, according to Vox.
Also in the news, Vox reported that President Trump continued to focus on the 2020 election, despite winning the 2024 election. His director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, reportedly spent months searching for evidence that the 2020 election was stolen from him, according to Vox.
A multi-source report from Vox also highlighted several other developments. These included Prince William's conservation-focused tour of Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh's first election since political unrest, the FDA's rejection of Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine, and the release of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell from the hospital. The report also noted the impact of climate-change-fueled wildfires in Chile and Argentina, and the ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
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