In today's newsletter: Democrats have already started scoping out potential presidential candidates for 2028. Residents in Springfield, Ohio, look to move forward after the town's moment in the political spotlight. And social media star Jake Paul defeated boxing legend Mike Tyson.

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As the dust settles from Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential election loss to Donald Trump, Democrats are already looking to the 2028 election — and the roughly two dozen party figures who could make a bid for the White House. This handful of governors and lawmakers have carved out unique brands and attracted national followings. And they’ll all likely have opportunities to take on Trump in the coming years, capturing more national attention.

Among the more well known contenders are California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Newsom and Pritzker are already taking action to “safeguard” their states against a Trump presidency. Whitmer and Shpairo both won landslide victories in their races in 2022, and their electoral records and prominence have put them firmly atop many Democrats’ presidential wish lists.

Meanwhile, swing-state senators including Georgia’s Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock and Arizona’s Mark Kelly can tout electoral successes in tough environments. Senators like Connecticut’s Chris Murphy and Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman are shaping a new Democratic approach on issues.

Also, billionaire businessman Mark Cuban has been floated by multiple Democrats as a Washington outsider who could take the Democratic Party by storm.

“It will be key to see what the next year or two brings and what the shape of Democratic pushback to Trumpism is,” said one Democratic strategist. “That will help determine who’s in a position to lead the party forward.”

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The mood in Springfield, Ohio, after its moment in the spotlight

The small city of Springfield, Ohio, became a flashpoint in the 2024 election over immigration when Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, helped perpetuate false rumors about Haitian residents eating their pets even after local officials denied the claim. Now, with Election Day past them, residents are trying to move forward from the intense scrutiny and negative attention.

Reporter Alicia Victoria Lozano traveled to Springfield to talk with people about how they're feeling. Even in Clark County, where Trump won 64% of the vote, residents were hesitant to discuss the election. Here's what a few of them said:

🔹 “It is what it is. We have to live with it,” Jean Philistin, a Haitian resident, said of Trump’s victory. “The American people, they wanted him and they elected him.”

🔹 “Maybe the representation isn’t perfect, but it’s politics,” said Christian Jordan, who was born in Venezuela and voted for Trump. “You’re able to kind of look past it.”

Instead, people were eager to focus on what’s next for their community, where the economy is bouncing back after years of stagnation. Read the full story here.

Social media star Jake Paul defeats boxing legend Mike Tyson

It was one of the most improbable matchups in sports history. Social media star Jake Paul, 27, took on legendary boxer Mike Tyson, 58, for eight rounds, and it ended with all three judges ruling the fight in favor of Paul. “He’s exactly what I thought, one of the greatest to ever do it,” Paul said of Tyson after the fight. The win improves Paul’s professional record to 11-1 while dropping Tyson to 50-7.

After an aggressive first round, Tyson's age caught up to him and he appeared slow for most of the fight. Paul peppered his opponent with jabs and hooks throughout the bout while taking little damage. See moment-by-moment highlights from the night.

Anchormen make headlines and 'Wheel of Fortune' spoof

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'Bitcoin summer' is here

Optimism is bubbling in the crypto world after Trump’s election victory, and there are signs that the next era of cryptocurrency could soon be dawning. “It’s exuberant,” said one industry executive. But an anticipated uptick in demand for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has some skeptics worried that a lack of regulatory safeguards will give way to more scams. Business reporter Rob Wile examines the excitement currently gripping the industry and the sweeping changes that some hope to see in the next few years.

— Elizabeth Robinson, newsletter editor

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