39 Things to Know About JD Vance, Trump’s Running Mate

On July 15, former President Donald Trump announced that Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) was his vice presidential pick, ending months of speculation. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is

Biden discusses Trump assassination attempt in interview with Lester Holt

In the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Trump, President Biden says he shouldn’t have used the word “bullseye” when referring to how his campaign should treat Trump, but still wants to put the focus squarely on his opponent’s record and rhetoric heading into November “I was talking about focus on, look, the

Misinformation, conspiracy theories swirl in wake of Trump shooting

As Americans tried to piece together what happened at the Pennsylvania rally where a 20-year-old attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, social media users falsely identified the shooter and sparred over whether the assassination attempt was staged by the right or the left.  The posts sparked confusion and vitriol even as legitimate details about

Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt

CBS News Live CBS News 24/7 Live Washington — Former President Donald Trump arrived Monday night at the Republican National Convention, making his first public appearance since he survived an assassination attempt two days earlier.  Trump was rushed off stage Saturday at a rally in Pennsylvania after a gunman opened fire, brazing the former president’s

Nadine Menendez’s trial postponed indefinitely

2nd day of deliberations in Menendez trial Second day of jury deliberations underway in Sen. Bob Menendez corruption trial 02:08 Washington — A judge postponed the trial of Nadine Menendez, the wife of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, indefinitely.  “The trial of this matter is adjourned sine die,” Judge Sidney Stein wrote in an order Monday.  Her