Former President Donald Trump makes a grand entrance at the Republican National Convention with a bandage on his right ear after surviving an assassination attempt.
Delegates erupted in cheers as he appeared onscreen, just two days after the incident at his rally in Pennsylvania. Trump has been nominated by the Republicans to lead their presidential ticket and the crowd enthusiastically welcomed his choice of Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate. Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley praised the ticket as the perfect duo to take on President Joe Biden and the Democrats in the upcoming election.
The rise of JD Vance from a venture capitalist to a vice presidential candidate began with his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.” This book, detailing his roots in rural Kentucky and blue-collar Ohio, catapulted him to fame after its release in 2016. Now, Vance has been elected to the U.S. Senate and is Trump’s running mate as they aim for a return to the White House.
The first night of the Republican National Convention focused on the economy, with Trump’s proposed plans including tariffs, tax cuts, and no taxes on tips. While specifics were scarce, the campaign is banking on voters prioritizing attitude over policy details. Trump’s platform also promises to tackle inflation, lower prices, and increase production of oil, natural gas, and coal.
Donald Trump has announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice presidential pick. The Republican National Convention commenced amidst the aftermath of an assassination attempt on Trump, setting the stage for his official nomination.
A chaotic scene unfolded at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania when shots rang out, leading to panic and bloodshed. Secret Service agents swiftly protected Trump, but one attendee lost their life and the gunman was apprehended.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott criticized Houston energy company CenterPoint, while the utility assured most residents would have power restored by Wednesday. Questions have arisen about the state’s power delivery system following repeated outages during weather events.
California has become the first state to prohibit school rules mandating parents be notified of a child’s pronoun change, drawing praise and criticism from different groups.
Hamas claims cease-fire talks in Gaza are ongoing and refutes reports of its military chief’s demise following an Israeli strike. Conflicting accounts surround the situation.
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed the classified documents case against Trump, citing concerns with the prosecutor’s appointment. The case may be appealed, but for now, the charges have been dropped.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes will start in the All-Star Game after just 11 major league games, marking a remarkable achievement in his young career.
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