Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, just days before the Republican National Convention where he is expected to be nominated for a third term. Trump also hinted at an upcoming announcement of his running mate, keeping the speculation alive about who will join him on the ticket.
Former President Donald Trump discussed potential running mates, including Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, whom he compared to a ‘young Abraham Lincoln,’ dismissing rumors about his dislike for facial hair. Trump’s choice for vice president remains a mystery, with the Republican National Convention approaching next week.
Former Oklahoma Senator James Inhofe, a Republican who served as the state’s longest-serving senator from 1994 to 2023, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at the age of 89. Inhofe, who was known for his strong support of the military and his conservative views, had been battling a sudden and unexpected illness since around the Fourth of July holiday. His death was confirmed by Fox News.
Former President Donald Trump has distanced himself from the Heritage Foundation’s ‘Project 2025,’ a conservative blueprint for a future Republican administration, calling it ‘absolutely ridiculous and abysmal.’ Trump’s disavowal comes as the Biden campaign and Democrats have targeted the project in their attacks on Trump’s candidacy, linking it to a potential ‘second American Revolution.’
Former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, has endorsed President Biden for reelection, highlighting a potential shift in Republican support. This endorsement comes as both campaigns gear up for the first presidential debate in Atlanta, with Biden highlighting Trump’s alleged threats to democracy and Trump focusing on outreach to Black voters.
Rep. Claudia Tenney has secured her fourth term in the House of Representatives, defeating challenger Mario Fratto in the Republican primary for New York’s 24th Congressional District. The race was characterized by accusations of extremism and a focus on conservative values.
Rep. Kevin Hern, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, has won the Republican primary in Oklahoma’s First Congressional District, setting up a November race against either Evelyn Rogers or Dennis Baker. Hern, who has held the seat for six years, faced off against Paul Royse, who ran on a platform that was “against Trump.” Hern raised nearly $1.6 million, while Royse did not file any campaign finance disclosures.
The White House has criticized Republicans for supporting a so-called ‘MAGAnomics’ agenda, which it claims would raise prices for families and worsen inflation. The agenda, which includes a plan to replace the income tax with tariffs, was discussed by former President Donald Trump with Senate and House Republicans on Thursday. The White House has also accused Republicans of targeting Medicare and Social Security for cuts and pushing for tax welfare for the super-rich.
* Republican Vince Fong of California sworn into Congress after winning special election
* Fong’s swearing-in gives Republicans a 218-213 majority
* Fong prioritizes addressing border, cost of living, and safety
* Fong defeated Mike Boudreaux in a special election in California’s 20th Congressional District
* Fong expressed gratitude to Kevin McCarthy for his support
Representative Cory Mills has filed articles of impeachment against President Biden over his handling of weapons shipments to Israel. Mills accuses Biden of “abuse of power,” alleging that Biden leveraged lethal aid to pressure Israel into changing its defense policies. The move comes as Republicans criticize Biden’s decision to withhold offensive weapons aid to Israel during its conflict with Hamas. The White House has dismissed the impeachment push as “ridiculous,” arguing that Biden is making decisions in the best interests of the United States and its allies.
