Trump News for Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Launch Campaign in Battleground States
Devdiscourse
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her vice presidential pick, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, kicked off their joint campaign in Philadelphia. Walz shared his background and criticized Trump, emphasizing reproductive rights and other progressive issues. The campaign aims to introduce Walz and sway key battleground states.
Elections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsPolicy & LegislationPolitical EndorsementsSwing States
Aug 6, 2024, 11:16 PM

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Certified as Democratic Nominees for 2024
Devdiscourse
US Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have been officially certified as the Democratic Party's nominees for President and Vice President respectively. This comes after delegate voting and final certification by the Convention Secretary. A new poll shows Harris leading former President Trump by three points.
2028 PresidentialElections & PoliticsPolitical Endorsements
Aug 6, 2024, 11:06 PM

AOC paints Left and Walz as ‘normal’ compared to ‘weird’ Trump-Vance ticket
Washington Examiner
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) labeled Democrats and Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as "normal," in contrast to the "creepy" Republican ticket.
Elections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture
Aug 6, 2024, 10:14 PM

Threats Against Trudeau: Ontario Man Charged
Devdiscourse
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have charged a 33-year-old Ontario man with making violent threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This charge follows the arrest of two Alberta men for similar threats last month. Increased security measures have been in place since an assassination attempt on U.S. candidate Donald Trump.
CanadaCriminal CasesNational SecuritySecurity IncidentsTerrorism
Aug 6, 2024, 10:13 PM
The 'Trump trade' is fading
Yahoo Finance
Less than a month ago, traders were staring to place bets on a Trump presidential win, including a GOP sweep of Congress. Those bets are now off.
Economy & FinanceElections & PoliticsMedia & Communications
Aug 6, 2024, 9:49 PM

FBI Seizes Rep. Andy Ogles' Cell Phone Amid Campaign Fund Probe
Devdiscourse
FBI agents have seized the cell phone of Republican Representative Andy Ogles as part of an investigation into issues surrounding his campaign fund disclosures. Ogles confirmed the seizure, acknowledged past mistakes in financial filings, and pledged cooperation with law enforcement. Ogles, endorsed by Donald Trump, recently called for Vice President Kamala Harris's impeachment.
Elections & PoliticsGovernment & AdministrationLegal & Justice
Aug 6, 2024, 9:32 PM

Tim Walz: charismatic running mate to help Harris make case against Trump
The Guardian
The Minnesota governor is popular and experienced, and Democrats from across the spectrum appear enthused
Elections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsRegional & State
Aug 6, 2024, 9:30 PM

Arizona Grand Jury's Attempt to Indict Trump Over Election Scheme
Devdiscourse
An Arizona grand jury, which charged 18 individuals in a plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, also aimed to indict former President Donald Trump. However, prosecutors advised against charging Trump, referencing a Justice Department policy discouraging state and federal cases against the same defendant based on similar facts.
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Aug 6, 2024, 9:30 PM

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Kick Off Swing State Campaign Tour
Devdiscourse
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will launch their presidential campaign with a rally in Philadelphia, targeting critical swing states. Walz, a seasoned politician with a progressive agenda, was selected for his ability to attract rural voters. Trump and his running mate JD Vance criticized the new Democratic duo.
Elections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsPolicy & LegislationRegional & StateSwing States
Aug 6, 2024, 9:21 PM

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz rally in Philadelphia
CNBC
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are up against the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance.
2028 PresidentialElections & PoliticsPolitical EndorsementsSwing States
Aug 6, 2024, 9:19 PM

Trump silent on 'Kamala Crash' attacks as stocks rebound
CNBC
Donald Trump used the stock market meltdown on Monday to attack Kamala Harris' economic record.
Economy & FinanceElections & PoliticsMedia & Communications
Aug 6, 2024, 9:14 PM

Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran charged in foiled plot to kill US leaders
The Guardian
Asif Merchant, 46, tried to recruit people for scheme to assassinate figures including Donald Trump, says FBI
Foreign Policy & InternationalInternational CrisisLegal & JusticeNational SecurityTerrorism
Aug 6, 2024, 9:13 PM

Justice Gorsuch defends Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision as he promotes his new book
Cable News Network
Justice Neil Gorsuch is defending the Supreme Court’s controversial decision to grant sweeping immunity to former President Donald Trump in a series of interviews, at one point framing the ruling as an extension of precedent.
Legal & JusticePersonal LegalSupreme Court
Aug 6, 2024, 9:08 PM

Man with alleged ties to Iran charged in relation to foiled plot to assassinate US politician
The Irish Times
Donald Trump was discussed as a potential target of the plot, but the scheme was not conceived of as a plot to assassinate him
Crisis & EmergencyForeign Policy & InternationalGovernment & AdministrationLegal & JusticeSecurity & Intelligence
Aug 6, 2024, 9:05 PM

Elon Musk’s Trump support pushes a corporate customer away from Tesla
CNBC
Rossmann announced Tuesday it will no longer buy Teslas for its fleet, effective immediately, citing CEO Elon Musk's pro-Trump political activism.
Economy & FinanceMedia & CommunicationsPersonal & FamilyPolicy & LegislationPolitical Endorsements
Aug 6, 2024, 9:03 PM

Tim Walz says ‘It’s an honour of lifetime’ on being named as running mate for Harris
The Indian Express
The former President Donald Trump's team criticised the choice of Kamala Harris' running mate and in a post on X they said, "Tim Walz: Another Left-Wing Extremist."
Elections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsRegional & State
Aug 6, 2024, 8:04 PM

Eric Trump tells UK to take 'spoiled apples' Prince Harry, Meghan Markle back
Page Six
Eric Trump wants "spoiled apples" Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to go back to the United Kingdom. The couple have lived in California since 2020.
Elections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsPersonal & Family
Aug 6, 2024, 8:03 PM

Pakistani man with ties to Iran is charged in plot to carry out political assassinations on US soil
The Indian Express
US officials have warned for years about Iran's desire to avenge the 2020 killing of Qassem Soleimani, who led the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force. That strike was ordered by Trump.
Foreign Policy & InternationalLegal & JusticeNational SecuritySecurity & IntelligenceTerrorism
Aug 6, 2024, 7:32 PM

Trump repeats claim that Trudeau ‘could be’ Castro’s son
Toronto Star
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has pumped hot air into an old and baseless conspiracy theory about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, telling a controversial internet personality that the Canadian leader
Elections & PoliticsForeign Policy & InternationalMedia & Communications
Aug 6, 2024, 7:30 PM

‘Iranian agent’ tried to hire hitmen for possible assassination of Trump, other US politicians: feds
New York Post
Asif Merchant, 46, is accused of planning political assassinations in New York City in August or early September by hiring hitmen he was preparing to pay $5,000, according to US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace.
Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNational SecuritySecurity & IntelligenceTerrorism
Aug 6, 2024, 7:29 PM

Trump possible target of Pakistani national charged in murder-for-hire plot
CNBC
Asif Merchant was arrested in the murder-for-hire case a day before a gunman narrowly missed killing Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Foreign Policy & InternationalLegal & JusticeSecurity & Intelligence
Aug 6, 2024, 7:22 PM

Pakistani Man Charged in US Assassination Plot Tied to Iran
Devdiscourse
A Pakistani man, Asif Merchant, has been charged in Brooklyn for allegedly plotting political assassinations in the US with ties to Iran. The plot was foiled before execution. The case coincides with heightened security for former President Trump after a separate unrelated threat. US officials are vigilant against Iran's vendetta for Qassem Soleimani's killing.
Foreign Policy & InternationalLegal & JusticeSecurity & IntelligenceTerrorism
Aug 6, 2024, 7:00 PM
Why America’s broligarchs support Donald Trump
The Australian Financial Review
Some Silicon Valley CEOs see any form of democratic constraint on themselves as illegitimate by definition.
Economy & FinanceElections & PoliticsPersonal & FamilySocial Issues & Culture
Aug 6, 2024, 7:00 PM

´Not confident´ of peaceful transfer if Kamala wins in November, says Biden
The News International
US President Joe Biden said in an interview with CBS that he is not confident at all there will be a peaceful transfer of power to Kamala Harris if Donald Trump loses November´s election....
Crisis & EmergencyElections & PoliticsSecurity & Intelligence
Aug 6, 2024, 7:00 PM