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As Dems embrace Harris, GOP calls it an undemocratic ‘coup’ against BidenU.S. President Joe Biden’s late-stage departure from the presidential race has led to complaints that the Democratic Party is imposing an undemocratic outcome on its voters. Will Republican criticism stick?
First LookClimate disasters make waves on the coast, but inland counties are also swampedWhen most people think of climate change, they think of disastrous hurricanes and earthquakes hitting the coasts harder each year. But flooding is the most common disaster in the United States, and much of it happens inland.
From Pennsylvania to Capitol Hill, a push for answers on Secret Service lapseSecurity lapses that enabled the July 13 shooting of former President Donald Trump are raising larger questions about Secret Service protection during a turbulent election year.
With Biden out, Democrats move fast to try to strengthen HarrisParty leaders are lining up to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, and campaign cash is pouring in. But Democrats still face an uphill battle.
First LookCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese put aside rivalry to lead All-Star win over Olympic basketball teamAngel Reese and Caitlin Clark made the most of their All-Star debuts as the WNBA team beat the U.S. Olympic team 117-109 on the night of July 21. Teammate Arike Ogunbowale set the WNBA All-Star scoring record with 34 points.
Biden’s exit galvanizes Democrats – but the road remains rockyDemocrats appear eager to unify around a new standard-bearer after weeks of damaging public infighting. But they are heading into uncharted territory.
First LookPresident Biden ends 2024 reelection bid and endorses VP HarrisPresident Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, just four months before the election, following stumbles that raised doubts about his fitness for office. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination.
Republican Party unity under Trump is real – but not without strainsIn accepting the Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump envisioned a nation “more united than ever before.” But his speech included sharp attacks on President Biden, as both parties also confront open or latent fissures within.
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.
