Donald Trump is realizing the risk of losing the election unless changes are made, according to Politico. His campaign advisers are working to mend ties between Trump and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. Maureen Dowd highlighted Trump’s struggle in countering Kamala Harris. Despite his reluctance, Trump has been trying to counterprogram the Democratic convention to keep busy.
The Associated Press reports that President Joe Biden initially framed the election as a threat to American democracy under Trump’s potential return. Kamala Harris is expanding the message to focus on personal freedoms. Harris’s fundraising has reached $540 million, with $82 million raised during the Democratic convention.
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalated with cross-border strikes and rocket firing. The Madison Capital Times endorsed Kamala Harris for president, criticizing Trump and his extreme views. The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump has stepped up his campaigning efforts against Harris.
SpaceX will return two astronauts from the International Space Station instead of Boeing, which faced setbacks with its Starliner vehicle. A federal judge overturned the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements. New coronavirus vaccines targeting emerging strains have been approved. MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell caused a commotion at the Democratic National Convention.
Joe Conason’s book, “The Longest Con,” explores the history of American conservative hustlers. Trump faced backlash for avoiding discussions on his crime rate claims and for using Beyonce’s song in a campaign video without permission. The FBI’s response to far-right violence threats surrounding the election is being questioned.
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