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For many Republicans, Trump’s near miss signals ‘God is involved’Donald Trump’s survival of a would-be assassin’s bullet signals a divine purpose, many Republicans say – raising the existential stakes of the campaign.
First LookAt a candlelight vigil for Trump rally shooting victim, mourners left politics at homeIn Pennsylvania, a candlelight vigil honored Corey Comperatore, the former fire chief who was killed during the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. The gathering of hundreds centered on community, not politics.
After Trump shooting, rhetorical challenge for Democrats is bigger than everFollowing an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, calls have risen for less incendiary political rhetoric. Yet a core Democratic message is that Mr. Trump is a threat to democracy.
Every convention promises victory. This year, Republicans feel it.After a year in which former President Donald Trump faced prolonged legal battles, and GOP divisions wreaked havoc in Congress, Republicans are reveling in a remarkable sense of unity.
FocusIn swing state Nevada, the vote may hinge on housingLow housing stock and inflation woes have put homeownership out of reach for many Americans. In Nevada, it could tip the presidential election.
First LookOver the river and through the woods, Vermont’s rail trail reopens after the floodsThe 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail was finished last spring but its opening was delayed by the floods in July 2023. Now recreationists can travel New England’s longest four-season trail by bike, horseback, and even snowmobile.
The ExplainerTrump documents case: What if there’s no one to investigate presidents?A federal judge in Florida has dismissed the Trump documents case, saying the special counsel leading the prosecution has no constitutional power to do so. Where does that leave independent investigations of presidents?
By tapping JD Vance, Trump charts MAGA’s futureWhile many presidential candidates choose a running mate who will balance out some aspect of the ticket, Donald Trump picked a partner who above all will reinforce and perhaps extend his brand.
Cover Story200 miles from where Trump was shot, ordinary citizens combat political violenceFor a year, the Monitor followed a group of Pennsylvanians trying to stand against political violence. Then a shooter tried to kill Donald Trump.
First LookSenator Schumer calls on Senator Menendez to resign after bribery convictionProsecutors said Sen. Bob Menendez abused the power of his office to protect allies from criminal investigations and enrich associates, including his wife. They also said the Democrat took bribes for helping Egypt access millions of dollars in U.S. military aid.
First LookIn California, students don’t need to tell their parents if they change their pronoun, new law saysAmid a national debate over the rights of parents and LGBTQ+ students in local school districts, California has become the first state to ban school districts from requiring schools to notify parents if their child changes their gender identification.
More parents ask, ‘What do we want out of summer camp?’Summer camp offers children bonding time with peers – and is often an important source of child care for parents. But families are increasingly weighing more factors when considering what camp means for them.
This weekend shook American politics. Did it change Donald Trump?A party convention is typically a moment to rally the base with fiery, red-meat rhetoric. In the wake of an assassination attempt, many are urging presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump to take a different tone.
First LookFederal judge averts biggest legal threat to Trump by dismissing documents caseU.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on July 15 sided with defense lawyers of former President Donald Trump who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. The ruling can be appealed.
First LookInvestigation around Trump assassination attempt centers on lone shooterThe FBI is working to determine the motive of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally. New information has surfaced about the suspect, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
First Look‘We lean on each other’: Small Texas farms pick up the pieces after BerylWith trees downed, gas in short supply, and many local businesses temporarily out of commission, Houston-area farmers have had to find ways to cope: relying on each other, neighbors, and community resources to recover.
New GOP platform reflects Trump’s dramatic reshaping of the partyThe new Republican platform is dramatically shorter, less detailed, and appears aimed at the average voter rather than policy wonks.
Trump assassination attempt brings fresh scrutiny to violent political rhetoricThe first shooting of a current or former president in 40-plus years raises urgent questions about how to tamp down political violence.
On the Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett is unafraid to ‘go her own way’At a time when a majority of Americans believe the high court makes decisions based on ideology rather than on the law, Justice Amy Coney Barrett has quietly gone her own way, even on hot-button issues.
First LookAfter PA rally shooting, attack on Trump investigated as assassination attemptThe former president is safe, the Secret Service says. Law enforcement officials say the shooting, which killed at least one attendee, is being investigated as an attempted assassination.
