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Republican National Convention Day Two
Today is Day Two of the Republican National Convention, and in Day One, delegates in Wisconsin officially nominated Donald Trump for President, and the candidate names who his V-P will be. With the details, our Steve Futterman reports from the RNC in Milwaukee.
Increased Security Before Attempted Trump Assassin
Two days after a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump, authorities are still trying to figure out what could have motivated the 20-year-old would-be assassin. John Stolnis has more from Washington.
Menendez Found Guilty
Bob Menendez could face expulsion from the United States Senate after being convicted in his corruption trial. Correspondent Julie Walker reports there were calls from Democrat leadership demanding he immediately resign.
Execution Halted
Minutes before he faced being executed, a Texas man was granted a stay before the lethal injection would have taken place. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the details.
Musk On The Move
Billionaire Elon Musk is moving more of his business out of California. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.
Biden’s Plans For SCOTUS & Immunity
President Biden is finalizing plans to endorse major changes to the Supreme Court in the coming weeks, including proposals for legislation to establish term limits for the justices and an enforceable ethics code.
RNC Day Two Highlights
Immigration and border security took center stage at Day Two of the Republican National Convention, with speakers that included House Speaker Mike Johnson, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and former Trump cabinet member Nikki Haley. In Milwaukee at the RNC, Steve Futterman has the highlights.
The Iranian Threat
On the day that a 20-year-old attempted to assassinate Donald Trump, a threat from Iran prompted the Secret Service to boost the former president’s protection before Saturday's attempt to kill him. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the extraordinary event moved President Biden to order increased Secret Service protection that morning, and not just for Trump, as several former Trump administration officials still receive security due to continued threats after the 2020 killing of a top Iranian general.
Investigating The Attempted Assassin
As the investigation continues into last Saturday’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, signs of trouble at the Trump rally in Western Pennsylvania were evident before the gunman opened fire. Correspondent Julie Walker has that part of the story.
Heat, Winds, & Power Outages
The impacts of severe weather and heat have a grip on much of the U-S as we approach mid-summer. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on tornadoes near Chicago and hurricane force winds around the Great Lakes, and people still in the dark in Texas.
Hawaii Wildfire
It’s happening again in the 50th state - A fast moving wildfire threatens homes, this time on the island of Kauai. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.
Smith Appeals
The office of Special Counsel Jack Smith officially filed an appeal in the classified documents case against former President Trump. Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision is expected to tee up a court fight that could reach the US Supreme Court.
Prime Day Scams
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