Here are the top 10 stories you need to know RIGHT NOW:
10. Barron’s Absence From The RNC Sparks Questions
President Trump accepted the GOP nomination as Melania joined him on stage along with nearly the entire family at the Republican National Convention, but with one notable absence: Barron Trump.
President Trump’s youngest son, who just attended his first rally a few days before his Dad was nearly killed, was originally slated to be a Florida delegate, but turned it down due to “prior commitments” according to Melania Trump’s office.
Barron has become more politically active in recent months, even hosting major donors for dinner at Mar-a-Lago.
9. Congressman Says Outdoor Trump Rallies Need Extra Protection
Rep. Pete Sessions says the Secret Service needs to provide additional officers for outdoor Trump rallies.
The Texas Congressman made the comments as the Secret Service is under fire for what many have called the biggest failure in the agency’s history.
Some are saying President Trump should hire his own security force.
8. Who Will Kamala Pick For VP?
With all signs pointing to Vice President Kamala Harris winning the Democrat nomination for President, the leading choices for who she will pick as her running mate include Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.
Harris is expected to make the announcement as early as next week, but definitely before the DNC kicks off in Chicago August 19.
7. Secret Service Director Resigns
Not soon enough, Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle resigned this week.
Cheatle’s resignation came via email just a day after she was grilled by Congress, with both Dems and Republicans calling for her to step down.
6. Russian And Chinese Planes Intercepted Over Alaska
Russian and Chinese military planes have been intercepted over Alaska in recent days.
The planes were tracked and escorted by both the American and Canadian Air Force via NORAD.
5. Biden Addresses Nation After Dropping Out
4 days after dropping out of the Presidential race, Joe Biden made his first public appearance Wednesday night.
Biden, addressing the nation from the Oval Office, said he made the decision to “save Democracy” from Donald Trump,” an ironic attack as Dems throw away 15 million votes to install a woman no one voted for in either the 2020 or 2024 primary.
4. Trump Says FBI Director Should Resign
President Trump says that FBI DIrector Christopher Wray should resign.
Trump took to Truth Social to say that
President Trump’s comments come after Wray actually accused President Trump of lying about being shot.
3. Obama Refuses To Endorse Kamala (So Far)
President Barack Obama still has not endorsed Kamala Harris for the Dem nomination.
Obama reportedly thinks she won’t stand a chance in November…
Obama’s alleged choice, according to The Daily Mail? Arizona Senator and former astronaut Mark Kelly.
David Axelrod, the mastermind behind Obama’s 2008 campaign now a CNN commentator, has voiced significant concerns over whether Harris can win in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.
2. Wannabee Trump Assassin Researched JFK Killing
Thomas Crooks, the alleged wannabee Trump assassin, researched JFK’s assassination on July 9, one week before.
Crooks registered for the Trump rally that same day.
Phone records show that Crooks also researched Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley, authorities say.
1. Trump Leads Harris In Swing States
President Trump is leading Kamala Harris in all the swing state polls.
According to The Hill:
“The survey released by Emerson College Polling and The Hill on Thursday found Trump leading Harris by 5 points in Arizona, 49 percent to 44 percent; by 2 points in Georgia, 48 percent to 46 percent; by 1 point in Michigan, 46 percent to 45 percent; by 2 points in Pennsylvania, 48 percent to 46 percent; and tied with her at 47 percent in Wisconsin. “
