University of Virginia's Jennifer Lawless discusses the dynamics and history of women running for public office and Martin Di Caro of the Washington Times discusses his podcast "History as it Happens."
"We are one team, one fight," Vice President Kamala Harris told campaign staffers in Wilmington, Delaware. Prior to her remarks, President Biden spoke publicly for the first time since ending his reelection bid via a phone call to thank staff members for their contributions to his campaign. Second gentleman Doug Emhoff also spoke and thanked President Biden and first lady Jill Biden for their continued support throughout the years. Vice President Harris said she intends to go out and earn the Democratic nomination and to win in November. The vice president also made it clear building up the middle class will be the defining goal of her presidency.
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus PAC spoke to reporters following the organization's endorsement of Vice President Harris's 2024 presidential campaign, detailing their support for her candidacy.
"We are here today to throw our support behind Vice President Kamala Harris," proclaimed Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) during a press conference from the Capitol Hill headquarters of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. The Senate leader also spoke on President Biden's decision to not seek reelection, saying "we love him, we truly do." Joining Sen. Schumer was House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who endorsed Vice President Harris for president, saying "I'm proud to strongly endorse Kamala Harris to be the 47th President of the United States of America."
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and other female House Democratic lawmakers endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's 2024 candidate after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid. Among those speaking at the event were members of the House Democratic leadership team, including Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA), the minority whip, and many senior House Democrats, including Reps. Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Joyce Beatty (D-OH).
"The assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump on July 13th is the most significant operational failure of the Secret Service in decades," said U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle as she testified on the attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. She testified before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Members from both parties, including the committee chair and ranking member, called for her to resign. During the hearing she answered questions on events leading up to the rally and directly following. She also addressed concerns about the security perimeter, whether security requests for former President Trump had been granted amid increased international and domestic threats, and the timeline for when the shooter was identified as a suspicious subject and later threat.
2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and vice presidential nominee Senator JD Vance (R-OH) speak to voters at a campaign rally in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified on the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump and oversight of the agency before the House Judiciary Committee. He answered lawmakers' questions on key areas of the investigation following the tragic incident in Butler, PA including details on the shooter's actions during the rally, his search history, and if there was evidence of a co-conspirator. In addition, Dir. Wray shared concerns about threats of violence, violence against police, threats of terrorism, and foreign influence. Following the hearing, former President Trump called for Dir. Wray to resign following an exchange between Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Dir. Wray on President Biden's cognitive ability.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified on the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump and oversight of the agency before the House Judiciary Committee. He answered lawmakers' questions on key areas of the investigation following the tragic incident in Butler, PA including details on the shooter's actions during the rally, his search history, and if there was evidence of a co-conspirator. In addition, Dir. Wray shared concerns about threats of violence, violence against police, threats of terrorism, and foreign influence. Following the hearing, former President Trump called for Dir. Wray to resign following an exchange between Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Dir. Wray on President Biden's cognitive ability.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified on the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump and oversight of the agency before the House Judiciary Committee. He answered lawmakers' questions on key areas of the investigation following the tragic incident in Butler, PA including details on the shooter's actions during the rally, his search history, and if there was evidence of a co-conspirator. In addition, Dir. Wray shared concerns about threats of violence, violence against police, threats of terrorism, and foreign influence. Following the hearing, former President Trump called for Dir. Wray to resign following an exchange between Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Dir. Wray on President Biden's cognitive ability.
