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Election 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics

Republicans hail Donald Trump and embrace his running mate JD Vance in convention’s opening night

by BILL BARROW, STEVE PEOPLES and JILL COLVIN Associated Press July 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Trump’s appearance came hours after jubilant and emboldened delegates nominated the former president to lead their ticket for a third time and welcomed Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case; prosecutor to appeal

by ERIC TUCKER Associated Press July 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Donald Trump’s position, that the Justice Department can’t appoint a special counsel, had been rejected in other courts involving other prosecutions brought by other Justice Department special counsels.

Election 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics

As Trump heads to GOP convention, 2 parties adjust to a changed campaign

by Maeve Reston, Josh Dawsey, Hannah Knowles, Shayna Jacobs and Molly Hennessy-Fiske The Washington Post July 14, 2024July 14, 2024

Saturday’s shooting adds a new layer of darkness and unpredictability to an already extraordinary contest between President Biden and his predecessor.

Election 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics

Former fire chief killed at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire

by RON TODT, MARK SCOLFORO and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press July 14, 2024July 14, 2024

Corey Comperatore died Saturday during an apparent attempt to kill the former president at Saturday’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Election 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump aides say Republican National Convention will go on as planned

by Maeve Reston The Washington Post July 14, 2024July 14, 2024

Expressing his eagerness to address supporters, Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday morning that he and his movement would ‘remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of wickedness.’

Election 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics

In prime-time address, Biden asks Americans to reject political violence and ‘cool it down’

by WILL WEISSERT and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press July 14, 2024July 15, 2024

The president said political passions can run high but declared that ‘we must never descend into violence.’

Election 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump, Biden call for unity as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt

by JULIE CARR SMYTH, JILL COLVIN, COLLEEN LONG, MICHAEL BALSAMO, ERIC TUCKER and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press July 14, 2024July 15, 2024

The gunman was identified as a 20-year-old from a Pittsburgh suburb, but his motivation remained a mystery; the FBI is investigating the incident as potential domestic terrorism.

Election 2024, Local & State, News, Politics

Maine delegation decries attempted assassination of former President Trump

by Katie Langley July 14, 2024July 14, 2024

Maine’s members of Congress wished former President Donald Trump well and lauded the Secret Service response after shots rang out at a campaign event Saturday.