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The Independent

 Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared that “it wouldn’t hurt” for Joe Biden to undergo a cognitive test as questions continue to grow about his mental fitness in the wake of last month’s debate disaster.Both the Michigan governor and the president were quick to admit that his performance on stage against Donald Trump on June 27 was sub-par after th 81-year-old stumbled over his responses and, at points, was incoherent.On Wednesday, Whitmer – whose name has been tossed into the rumor mill as a potential replacement should Biden step aside as the party’s presidential nominee – was asked by...

Potential Biden replacement Gretchen Whitmer says ‘it wouldn’t hurt’ for president to take a cognitive test

Ohio State

Donald Trump has named Ohio senator JD Vance as his running mate, further elevating the Ohio Republican who has adopted the former president’s populist agenda after years of pointed criticism of Trump.

Ohio lawmakers react after Vance named as Trump’s VP pick

The New Republic

Days after getting shot at a political rally, Donald Trump claimed he wanted a “unity” convention. But his pick for vice president—Ohio Senator J.D. Vance—immediately used the moment to deride liberals and President Joe Biden.Despite having privately described the former president as “America’s Hitler,” Vance has become a “genuine convert” to the MAGA cause, according to Trump. And on Monday, Trump positioned the Ohio lawmaker as an heir apparent for his brand of far-right politics.In the immediate aftermath of the Pennsylvania shooting that clipped Trump’s ear and killed two people, Vance took to X (formerly Twitter) to accuse Democrats—as opposed...

Trump Gives Away His “Unity” Game With Vice Presidential Pick

WashingtonExaminer

MILWAUKEE — Republicans are leaning into Sen. J.D. Vance’s (R-OH) rise-from-poverty backstory as Democrats attempt to reduce the senator to a carbon copy of former President Donald Trump. In the hours after Trump chose Vance as his running mate at the GOP’s nominating convention in Milwaukee, President Joe Biden retorted that he saw no difference […]

GOP praises ‘folk hero’ Vance as Democrats warn of Trump ‘clone’

A quiet pressure campaign is underway to push President Joe Biden’s formal nomination to begin as early as next week – a month before the party’s convention in Chicago – even as calls intensify within the highest ranks of the Democratic Party for Biden to reconsider his reelection bid.

Biden allies push to speed up nomination vote amid backlash among Democrats

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

MSNBC will not air “Morning Joe,” its celebrated politics roundtable program, on Monday, opting to instead air continued breaking news coverage of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

‘Morning Joe’ pulled from air Monday because of Trump shooting

Butler, PA

Friends and neighbors are remembering firefighter Corey Comperatore -– the man shot and killed during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump – as a family man who served his community and was quick to help friends in need.

Man killed at Trump rally identified as firefighter Corey Comperatore, who ‘died a hero’

The Atlantic

He used to talk about taking on corporate power. Now he’s openly pandering to plutocrats—and polling more strongly than ever.

Trump Isn’t Even Pretending Anymore

A tornado warning siren went off in the newsroom when FOX 32 Chicago meteorologists were covering the city’s severe weather on live TV. Watch how they react to the alarm.

Tornado warning goes off on live TV. Watch how meteorologists respond

Pennsylvania State

Law enforcement sources at the scene tell CNN a shooter was positioned on a building rooftop just outside the venue where former President Donald Trump was holding his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Video appears to show suspected Trump shooter on a roof

Illinois State

Nashville, IL

Evacuations have been ordered for residents in Nashville, Illinois, with county emergency officials warning that the dam for the city’s reservoir could breach at any moment.

Residents of a small Illinois city ordered to evacuate amid warnings that dam could burst during once-in-a-century rainfall

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Key West, FL

Monroe County, FL

A man was recovering Monday after being bitten by a shark off Key West in Florida, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said.

Man bitten by shark while spearfishing in the Florida Keys

Welcome to another summer of Covid-19 infections. Here’s what to do to reduce your risk of catching the disease and what to do if you get it.

Covid-19’s back. Should you be worried?

Florida State

Florida – Florida Senator Marco Rubio has joined the chorus of Republicans criticizing President Biden’s executive order to restrict asylum at the southern border. Rubio dismissed the plan as a “joke” and argued that it would not significantly reduce the number of illegal border crossings, even if fully implemented.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says President Biden is at war with working-class Americans, points to faults in border management

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Alabama senator says there are many examples of unity in Congress

Republican Senator Katie Britt speaks to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins about working...

Alabama senator says there are many examples of unity in Congress

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