The Hill Articles: July 15, 2024

5 takeaways from the first day of the Republican National Convention Five memorable moments from Day 1 of the RNC Musk pledges to give $45M a month to Trump super PAC: Report 5 notable moments from Biden’s interview with NBC’s Lester Holt ‘Unified,’ ‘fired-up’ GOP gathers for first day of convention after Trump shooting Trump enters GOP convention wearing bandage over ear Recap: Trump makes first public appearance at RNC Trump Jr. calls MSNBC ‘clowns’ in exchange on convention floor Ron Johnson says he read wrong speech after calling Dem agenda ‘clear and present danger’ Brit Hume says voters may ask if Trump picked Vance because he ‘sucked up effectively’ Biden says he ‘did more for the Palestinian community than anybody’ Marjorie Taylor Greene says ‘God’s hand’ was on Trump during Saturday attack Congress swiftly begins probes into attempted Trump assassination Trump picks JD Vance for VP: 5 things to know RNC: How long does it take to get through security? Biden says kid gave him middle finger, recounting political rhetoric Secret Service director says she will not resign after attempted Trump assassination FBI says it ‘successfully gained access’ to suspected shooter’s phone 50 Cent ‘will not be attending’ convention after viral Trump rally reaction Biden campaign homes in on Vance’s abortion record  Trump rally shooter not affiliated with military, force posture unchanged: Pentagon Congress swiftly begins widespread probes into attempted Trump assassination Biden suggests Trump bull’s-eye comment was a ‘mistake’ Powell condemns Trump shooting Trump meets with RFK Jr. ahead of GOP convention Musk endorses Trump Special counsel to appeal ruling dismissing Trump’s documents case  5 times JD Vance sparred with the media Trump campaign, RNC sue Whitmer over Michigan voter registration efforts 5 takeaways from Trump’s document case dismissal Where Trump’s VP pick stands on climate, energy Biden campaign: Harris prepared to debate Vance Evening Report — Vance leads MAGA’s next generation Why Trump picked Vance as his running mate Federal court halts reimposed ‘net neutrality’ rules Where JD Vance stands on Ukraine, Israel and China GOP lawmakers see Vance cementing MAGA ticket as Trump’s VP Here are the 10 states with the poorest quality of life McConnell booed at GOP convention while pledging Kentucky’s delegates Biden campaign blasts Trump’s VP pick: JD Vance ‘will do what Mike Pence wouldn’t’ Charlamagne tha God: Johnson, Vance using Trump shooting to ‘score points’ Bob Costas says ‘clearly in decline’ Biden must drop out: ‘We can no longer indulge his delusions’ Trump ahead in Pennsylvania, Biden holds 3-point lead in Virginia: Polls MLB partners with fentanyl awareness nonprofit for All-Star Week RFK Jr. to be offered Secret Service protection after Trump shooting Trump Jr.: Vance best person to ‘prosecute the case’ against Democrats What happens to JD Vance’s Ohio Senate seat if he becomes VP? Trump picks JD Vance for VP Red Rocks geology: How the world’s only natural amphitheater was formed Vance emerges as Trump’s VP pick, with Rubio and Burgum out Only a third of Democrats satisfied with Biden as nominee: Poll Trump, long comfortable with political violence, becomes another victim Mayorkas: Trump rally shooting was ‘failure’ by Secret Service Trump set for hero’s welcome at Republican convention Fed chair condemns Trump shooting, declines to discuss stock market impact Parents of American hostage held by Hamas to address Republican convention Watch live: Trump picks JD Vance for VP as RNC gets underway Fox’s Martha MacCallum: ‘Huge emotional force’ behind Trump at convention Who is Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle? DeSantis to speak at Iowa GOP event during convention Byron Donalds: Trump’s RNC entrance will be like ‘Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania’ Both sides skeptical that calls for unity will stick A second Trump term would break the back of the bureaucracy Former US attorney: Cannon’s dismissal ‘blessing in disguise’ for Jack Smith Rising: July 15, 2024 When is Trump announcing his running mate? Gut flora could help diagnose autism: Study Trump: Project 2025 goes ‘way too far’ on abortion Julius Caesar, Donald Trump and the ‘mighty martyrs’ Senate Homeland Security chair pledges ‘bipartisan investigation’ of Trump shooting Trump joins calls for RFK Jr. to get Secret Service protection 12:30 Report — Shooting casts tense atmosphere as RNC begins in Milwaukee Trump rally gunman appeared in ad for money manager BlackRock, company says Elon Musk endorses Trump after attempted assassination of former president Watch: White House news briefing Joe Biden, Donald Trump and the wolf who cried boy Russia says Trump attack reflects ‘suicidal state’ of American democracy The assassination attempt against Trump was wrong. He still shouldn’t be president.  The Switch Up Election Series — In conversation with Rep. Joyce Beatty Bill Barr says Secret Service director should be fired for ‘ham-handed’ response after Trump shooting Schumer: ‘Misguided’ dismissal of Trump classified docs case ‘must be appealed’ Trump celebrates dismissal, calls for remaining cases to follow suit Trump allies hail judge dismissing classified docs case: ‘Future Supreme Court justice’ Trump has ‘new sense of purpose’ after assassination attempt, Donalds says Trump says he’ll announce running mate Monday With Chevron’s end, Congress urgently needs a boost in technical expertise Read: Cannon ruling dismissing Trump classified documents case Here’s how to watch the Republican National Convention 4 new bird flu cases confirmed in poultry workers Did you read the Republican Party’s 2024 platform? You should.  Jill Biden and Melania Trump speak after shooting Trump’s classified documents case dismissed over Jack Smith appointment The end of Chevron deference is no game-changer. Here’s why. GOP rep on Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt: ‘Huge failure’ MSNBC does not air ‘Morning Joe’ after Trump assassination attempt America can’t afford a second ‘pirate ship’ Trump administration 20 percent ‘very confident’ Secret Service can protect presidential candidates from harm: Poll Booker: I’ll ‘support whoever our nominee is coming out of the convention’ Rick Scott joins Kid Rock in giving $50,000 to Butler shooting fund GOP rep calls for independent commission to examine Trump assassination attempt The rewards of AI are huge, but so are the risks — enter AI insurance  Milwaukee mayor says he has confidence in law enforcement ahead of convention Secret Service will participate in independent review of Trump assassination attempt, director says Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity is more limited than it appears Only an ‘October Surprise’ can swing the presidential election Trump on assassination attempt: ‘I should be dead’ To win, Biden and Democrats must go all-in against Trumpism  Trump says he’s changed convention speech to help ‘bring the country together’ What inspiration the US can gain from France’s elections Biden deserves the benefit of the Goldwater Rule Morning Report — A Republican convention like no other starts today  5 things to watch as the GOP convention kicks off under shadow of Trump shooting Trump assassination attempt jolts GOP ahead of RNC NRA corruption trial to enter second phase