Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, says they’re both considering dropping out of the presidential race to join forces with former President Donald Trump. Shanahan says the independent candidate doesn’t have a clear path to victory, and doesn’t want to take votes away from Trump. She said Kennedy hasn’t been given a fair chance at winning the election and is considering two options: forming a new party or joining Trump’s campaign.
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered speeches in support of Vice President Kamala Harris on the second day of the DNC. Outside, pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police, leading to multiple arrests. Harris was confirmed as the Democratic nominee, and stressed the difficulty her ticket faces in winning the upcoming election.
Meanwhile, Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), took their message on crime to police departments in two battleground states. They’re pledging to improve conditions for law enforcement officers if Trump wins in November. It’s part of a campaign effort to counter the energy of the Democratic National Convention this week.
Topics in this episode include:
1. Democratic National Convention Day 2 Highlights
2. Trump Campaigns to ‘Make America Safe Again’
3. RFK Jr.’s Running Mate Says They’re Considering Joining Trump
4. Trump Says Harris Won’t Do Fox News Debate
5. Matt Gaetz Fends Off McCarthy-Backed Candidate in Florida
6. Blinken Leaves Middle East With Gaza Truce Still Out of Reach
7. Israel Retrieves Bodies of 6 Hostages Amid Cease-Fire Talks
8. Moscow Summons US Diplomat Over Journalists in Kursk
9. Candidates’ Approaches to the US–China Relationship
10. NY’s Top Court Upholds Mail-In-Voting for All
11. Arizona, Montana Voters to Decide on Abortion Access
12. Federal Judge Blocks FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements
13. Day 2 of DNC Focuses on Vision for America’s Future
14. Democratic Leaders Share Insights at DNC
15. Panama Deports Colombians on US-Paid Flights
16. Disney Reverses Course on Wrongful Death Suit
17. Edgar Bronfman’s $4-Billion Bid for Paramount
18. NYC Bus Cameras Now Used to Issue Tickets
19. Study Suggests Diet of Dads-to-Be Impacts Their Kids’ Health
20. Harris Wants to Give First-Time Homebuyers $25,000
21. Trump Pushes Tough-on-Crime Agenda During DNC
22. House Committees: Biden’s Conduct Impeachable
23. Argentina Quarantines Ship Over Suspected Mpox Case
24. Doritos Releases ‘Zero Gravity’ Chips
25. Alice in Wonderland Exhibit at New York Botanical Garden
26. Natural Beauty Secrets: Ancient Remedies for Modern Skincare
27. Ex-Rugby Player Recounts Journey From Paralysis to Mountaineering
