Viewer reaction to the shooting at Saturday's Trump rally in Pennsylvania and veteran Wisconsin political reporter Craig Gilbert previews next week's Republican National Convention and how the shooting might impact this year's gathering.
"I'm in the entertainment business. Our leadership and leaders don't need to be in the entertainment business," said actor and author Matthew McConaughey during a discussion on political civility with National Governors Association Chair Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) and Vice Chair Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) at the NGA summer meeting in Salt Lake City. Several topics were addressed, including his family and Hollywood career, finding common ground in politics, the willingness to debate ideas with one another, and the role of celebrities in politics.
Health care providers and policy researchers testified on ending medical debt during a public hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Topics addressed included the high cost for health care in the United States, the impact of government regulations, price transparency in medical billing, threats posed by debt collectors, and the role of insurance providers.
Secret Service, FBI and MIlwaukee officials hold a news conference to discuss the security at the Republican National Convention following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) spoke on the House floor to introduce articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito for failing to disclose gifts from wealthy benefactors and refusing to recuse themselves from certain cases before the Court that presented potential conflicts of interest or what she called a "personal bias or prejudice."
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) sat down for a conversation on U.S. foreign policy and threats to global order with the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. The speaker highlighted recommendations including eliminating the national debt, investment in maritime security, and increasing U.S. energy production. Other topics addressed included NATO, the war in Ukraine, threats from Russia, China, support for Israel, and security at the U.S. Southern border.
RNC Chief Of Operations & Production Daniel Fisher was interviewed about his behind-the-scenes role in putting together the production of the 2024 Republican National Convention.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted a NATO women's forum at the Department of State. The discussion centered on Women's rights within NATO and women-lead causes globally, specifically focusing advancing support and financing Ukrainian women's war efforts on the front.
President Biden addresses the Nation one day after the attempted assassination of former President Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines, author of "Swimming Against the Current," talked about her stance on transgender athletes competing in women's sports and the backlash she has received since going public about the topic.
The Secret Service said they're "confident" in their security plan and as of now not making changes to it ahead of the start of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The event followed the assassinated attempt on the party's presumptive presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service, FBI and Milwaukee officials held a news conference to discuss security surrounding the event that's been designated a "national security special event" that's required more than a year of security planning. While the security planning isn't changing, federal and local officials said they will be adapting appropriately if the security environment changes.
Newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Labour Party) held a news conference at 10 Downing Street on his second day in office. He began his remarks saying, "Yesterday, the work of change began. We're a changed Labour Party, and yesterday we started the work of changing the country," and then discussed his immediate plans, including meeting with mayors to discuss economic growth. "That will include non-Labour metro mayors; there's no monopoly on good ideas, and I'm not a tribal politician," he added. Prime Minister Starmer also repeated his commitment to make his government about public service and delivering results, before taking questions from reporters.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered remarks at the Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington, DC. He condemned Russia's attack on a children's hospital in Ukraine and addressed the importance of continued support of Ukraine. Additional topics included restrictions on the use of military weapons, negotiating with Russian President Putin to end the war, the importance of U.S. leadership in NATO, and the 2024 election. His remarks followed President Biden's announcement at the NATO Summit that the U.S. and allies will provide Ukraine with additional air defenses. Though he expressed his appreciation, Ukrainian President Zelensky advocated that those alone are not enough to end Russian aggression.
President Biden gave an address to the nation from the White House Oval Office to condem the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and all acts of political violence. He said the motives of the shooter are still unknown as the investigation is still ongoing and urged all Americans to resolve their differences at the ballot box and to treat each other with dignity and respect.
Former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines, author of "Swimming Against the Current," talked about her stance on transgender athletes competing in women's sports and the backlash she has received since going public about the topic.
President Joe Biden and outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed allies at a NATO summit, which was held in Washington, DC from July 9-11 amid the alliance's 75th anniversary. During the ceremony, President Biden was asked by a reporter in front of the other world leaders if Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) still supported him to remain in the presidential race, following widespread criticism of his debate performance against his Republican challenger, Donald Trump. He then made a gesture implying she did still support him.
President Joe Biden and outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg delivered public remarks before participating in a private meeting with allies at a NATO summit. President Biden stressed the importance of the alliance amid the Russia-Ukraine war, saying Russia was receiving assistance from China, North Korea, and Iran. Mr. Stoltenberg previewed what would be discussed during the meeting, including more members contributing more money to NATO's defense. This summit was held in Washington, DC from July 9-11 amid the NATO alliance's 75th anniversary.
President Biden held a news conference on the final day of a NATO summit in Washington, DC, amid the alliance's 75th anniversary. This occurred two weeks after President Biden's widely criticized debate performance against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, which ignited concerns amongst Democrats about Mr. Biden's chances of winning reelection. The president reaffirmed his commitment to stay in the race, remarking, "I believe I'm the best qualified to govern, and I think I'm the best qualified to win," though acknowledged other people were capable of beating Mr. Trump, too. He said, however, he would not step down as the Democratic nominee unless there was no chance of victory.
The Secret Service said they're "confident" in their security plan and as of now not making changes to it ahead of the start of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The event followed the assassinated attempt on the party's presumptive presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service, FBI and Milwaukee officials held a news conference to discuss security surrounding the event that's been designated a "national security special event" that's required more than a year of security planning. While the security planning isn't changing, federal and local officials said they will be adapting appropriately if the security environment changes.
President Biden gave an address to the nation from the White House Oval Office to condem the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and all acts of political violence. He said the motives of the shooter are still unknown as the investigation is still ongoing and urged all Americans to resolve their differences at the ballot box and to treat each other with dignity and respect.
"Today, no steel or concrete remains in the federal channel, all wreckage was removed, and the collapsed bridge area was cleared down - in some cases to a 60-foot depth" said Army Corps of Engineers Chief Lt. General Scott Spellmon. He along with Federal Highway Administration Administrator Shailen Bhatt, and Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld testified on the response to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. They began the hearing by recognizing the tragic loss of life and thanking first responders for their work, before overviewing emergency response management efforts. They discussed a variety of topics including federal funding for bridge reconstruction, key takeaways from recovery and salvage efforts, the impact the collapse has on air quality and traffic flow, and how the collapse has impacted shipping capabilities for businesses in rural communities.
Former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines, author of "Swimming Against the Current," talked about her stance on transgender athletes competing in women's sports and the backlash she has received since going public about the topic.
President Biden gave an address to the nation from the White House Oval Office to condem the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and all acts of political violence. He said the motives of the shooter are still unknown as the investigation is still ongoing and urged all Americans to resolve their differences at the ballot box and to treat each other with dignity and respect.