Late surges are possible in the GOP presidential race, providing hope for candidates trailing behind in the polls.
The UK's online safety bill raises concerns about privacy and free speech as it gives the government extensive powers to regulate social media platforms.
Deep dives
GOP Presidential Race and Iowa Caucus
In the upcoming GOP presidential debate, Donald Trump maintains a significant lead in the polls, with Rhonda Santas trailing behind. However, historical precedents have shown that late surges are possible, and candidates are hoping to make a comeback starting with the Iowa caucus in January. Trump's lead in Iowa is also substantial, but there is still time for other candidates to gain ground.
Polls and Potential GOP Nominees
Recent polls show a tight race between Trump and Biden in hypothetical head-to-head matchups. Trump leads in four polls, Biden leads in two, and they are tied in four others. Nikki Haley currently polls the best against Biden among the GOP nominees, leading in the last three national polls. However, the general election polls hold little weight until the primaries are decided.
UK Online Safety Bill's Controversy
The UK has passed the controversial online safety bill, which grants the government extensive powers to regulate social media platforms, including encrypted ones like Signal. The bill aims to protect users, especially children, from harmful content. However, critics argue that the bill's provisions against false information and the potential requirement for backdoors in encryption raise concerns about privacy and free speech. If the bill becomes law, other Western democracies may adopt similar measures.
GOP Presidential hopefuls prepare for this week’s debate as polls give new insight, calls for the resignation of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez grow louder, and an online safety bill in the UK passes both houses of Parliament as critics worry it encroaches too much on free speech. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. Black Rifle Coffee: Get 10% off your first order or Coffee Club subscription with code WIRE: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/
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