Pennsylvania State

Columbus, OH

TheDailyBeast

A former classmate of the 20-year-old man who tried unsuccessfully to kill former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday recalled him being staunchly to the right of the political spectrum. “He definitely was conservative,” Max R. Smith told The Philadelphia Inquirer of Thomas Crooks. “It makes me wonder why he would carry out an assassination attempt on the conservative candidate.” Smith shared an American history class with Crooks, and remembered a mock debate where their teacher made students stand on one side of the classroom or another to signal their allegiance. “The majority of the class were on the liberal side, but Tom, no matter what, always stood his ground on the conservative side,” Smith said. “That’s still the picture I have of him. Just standing alone on one side while the rest of the class was on the other.” Crooks died in the assassination attempt. Trump, who suffered a minor injury to the ear, was “fine” Sunday after being treated at a local medical facility, his campaign said. One audience member was killed and two others critically injured amid the gunfire.Read it at The Philadelphia InquirerRead more at The Daily Beast.

Trump Rally Gunman Was ‘Definitely Conservative,’ Classmate Recalls

Florida State

Fox News

Republican Florida Rep. Cory Mills floated a "J13"-style committee to investigate anti-Trump rhetoric in the lead-up to the assassination attempt on former President Trump's life.

Florida Rep. Mills floats ‘J13’-style committee for Democrats’ rhetoric following Trump assassination attempt

A new report alleges a law enforcement officer encountered the shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump before he started shooting. Officials who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity say an officer climbed up to the roof where Thomas Matthew Crooks was lying with his rifle. He retreated from the rooftop after Crooks pointed his firearm at the unidentified officer. Moments later, Crooks took shots at Trump.

Officer encountered shooter at Trump rally before he opened fire

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Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden responded to an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump Saturday evening shortly after Trump was grazed by a gunshot in his right ear at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
                Biden condemned the violence but hesitated to call it an assassination attempt until, as he said, he has more facts.
                “There’s no place in America for this kind of violence,” Biden told gathered...

Biden responds to assassination attempt on Donald Trump

New York City, NY

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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

MILWAUKEE — Democrats and their allies wasted little time planning their line of attack against Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), former President Donald Trump‘s newly announced running mate. American Bridge 21st Century’s opposition research on Vance listed at least five areas in which to criticize Vance, including abortion, Social...

How Democrats plan to attack JD Vance as Trump running mate

Ohio State

Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy told the Washington Examiner he would “strongly consider” replacing Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) in the Senate if Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) asked him to fill the seat. But he would first want to consult with the former president, he added, as his name is floated...

Vivek Ramaswamy open to filling Vance Senate seat

MILWAUKEE — With Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) now officially the GOP vice presidential nominee, other top contenders on Donald Trump’s short list are set to return to the spotlight as the focus turns to who the former president would tap to fill his Cabinet should he be reelected.

Trump’s VP short list offers glimpse into future Cabinet

Chicago, IL

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?

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Milwaukee, WI

MILWAUKEE — Vice President Kamala Harris has already accepted a debate against Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) just hours after the Ohio senator was tapped as former President Donald Trump’s running mate and was officially nominated as the party’s vice presidential nominee during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Kamala Harris agrees to vice presidential debate hours after JD Vance is tapped

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Latin Times

Former President and presumptive Republican candidate Donald Trump was rushed off stage on Saturday after gunshots were heard during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The authorities are investigating it as an assassination attempt. According to videos and photos published by different media outlets, Trump dropped to the floor when gunshot...

Assassination attempt against Donald Trump during rally in Pennsylvania

Virginia State

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

The Hill

Former President Trump was rushed off stage after shots rang out at his rally Saturday evening in Butler County, Pa. Within an instant, a rally turned into pandemonium. The shooting took place shortly after Trump had taken the stage. The suspected shooter and one rally attendee were killed, according to law enforcement. Here’s how it unfolded, in pictures from…

Trump rally shooting: In pictures

Former President Donald Trump‘s nomination becomes official this week as tens of thousands of Republicans gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with festivities beginning just two days after Trump miraculously survived an assassination attempt that left his right ear slashed and a supporter dead from gunshot wounds. The 2024 Republican National...

RNC Day 1: What to expect as Republicans descend on Milwaukee

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Pennsylvania governor urges ‘peaceful political process’ following Trump shooting

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) on Sunday called the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Saturday rally in Pennsylvania “shocking” and urged...

Pennsylvania governor urges ‘peaceful political process’ following Trump shooting

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