Former President Donald Trump made an appearance at the Republican National Convention’s opening night with a bandage on his right ear, following an assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania. Delegates showed their support as Trump was nominated to lead the presidential ticket and introduced Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate. The Republican Party Chairman praised the ticket as a strong team to defeat President Joe Biden and the Democrats in the upcoming election.
JD Vance’s journey to becoming a vice presidential candidate started with his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” which detailed his background in rural Kentucky and blue-collar Ohio. Since the book’s publication in 2016, Vance has been elected to the U.S. Senate and now joins Trump as his running mate.
The first night of the Republican National Convention focused on the economy, with Trump’s campaign emphasizing attitude over specific policy details. Trump’s economic plans include proposed tariffs, tax cuts, and no taxes on tips, among other measures to boost the economy.
Trump announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice presidential pick, with the Republican National Convention officially kicking off this week. The event was marked by chaos after an assassination attempt on Trump during a rally.
Following the incident, Texas Governor Greg Abbott criticized the Houston energy company for its storm response, while California became the first state to ban school rules requiring parents to be notified of their child’s pronoun change.
Hamas confirmed Gaza cease-fire talks are ongoing and denies reports of their military chief being killed in an Israeli strike. A federal judge dismissed the classified documents case against Trump due to concerns over the prosecutor’s appointment, while young pitcher Paul Skenes made headlines by starting the All-Star Game with only 11 major league games under his belt.
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