Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, addressed Republican and Libertarian voters in Nebraska, emphasizing his shared values with them and emphasizing their opposition to Donald Trump’s policies. He argued that the current Republican Party has drifted from traditional values and now favors government intrusion into personal lives.
Republican vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance’s chartered Boeing 737 experienced a door seal issue, forcing an emergency landing in Milwaukee. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns surrounding the aircraft model, which has been under scrutiny following several in-air incidents.
Brad Finstad, the incumbent Republican representative for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District, has secured his place in the general election after winning the Republican primary. He will now face Democrat Rachel Bohman, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The district, historically Republican, is considered a ‘solid’ Republican stronghold by the Cook Political Report.
Matthew Corey, a military veteran and bar owner, has won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democratic Senator Chris Murphy. Corey will face an uphill battle in the general election, as Connecticut has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 1982. Despite his victory, Corey has a significantly smaller war chest than Murphy, who is seeking a third term and has amassed nearly $13 million in individual contributions. Murphy is the clear favorite to win re-election, but the race will be closely watched as Democrats seek to maintain their razor-thin Senate majority.
Former U.N. Ambassador and GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley has called on Republicans to stop complaining about Vice President Kamala Harris and focus on defeating her in the 2024 presidential election. She believes Harris is the likely Democratic nominee and urges Republicans to prepare accordingly. Haley advises Trump to shift his messaging and target specific demographics where Harris is gaining ground, including suburban women, college-educated voters, and independents.
Former Hawaii state lawmaker Bob McDermott, a Marine Corps veteran, has secured the Republican nomination for the Senate seat currently held by Democratic incumbent Mazie Hirono. McDermott, who won his House seat by a narrow margin, will face a challenging race against Hirono, who enjoys a strong lead and significant financial advantage.
The leader of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, a blueprint for a future Republican administration to restructure the U.S. government, has stepped down amid criticism from former President Donald Trump. Trump called the program “absolutely ridiculous and abysmal,” while Democrats have linked it to his campaign. The project, launched in April 2022, is not associated with Trump’s campaign. The Heritage Foundation says the project has completed its goals and will continue its efforts to build a personnel apparatus for policymakers.
Alina Habba, a prominent attorney and legal spokesperson for former President Donald Trump, has been promoted to a senior advisor role within the Trump campaign. Habba, who gained national recognition for her successful legal representation of Trump, will now play a key role in his re-election bid, aiming to help him return to the White House. In her new role, she will focus on advocating for Trump’s policies and connecting with voters across the country.
Usha Vance, the wife of Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance, hails from a family with a strong academic background and deep Indian roots. Her family, originally from Andhra Pradesh, India, boasts several generations of professors and engineers, including her great-aunt, who is celebrated as India’s oldest active professor. Usha Vance herself is a Yale and Cambridge graduate and former law clerk to U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts. Her parents, Indian immigrants who now teach in San Diego, instilled in her a strong work ethic and the importance of education, values that have contributed to her success.
Former President Donald Trump returned to the public eye just two days after surviving an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, he was greeted with applause and secured the Republican nomination. Trump also announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election.
