Trump News for Friday, August 23, 2024

This summary provides an overview of key US domestic news: RFK Jr. ends his presidential campaign to endorse Trump, legal updates on the Breonna Taylor case, Texas challenges Biden's new immigration program, Steve Bannon faces a criminal trial, FBI investigates an attack on a Sikh separatist, a Memphis officer pleads guilty in Tyre Nichols' death, and other notable headlines.

As Kennedy’s support has shrunk over the past several months, many of his onetime supporters abandoned him when Biden left the presidential race

An Iranian hacking group targeted WhatsApp accounts of staffers in Biden and Trump administrations, posing as tech support from companies like Microsoft and Google, Meta Platforms revealed. This cyberattack was part of broader Iranian efforts to interfere with U.S. elections, polarize voters, and oppose candidates unfavorable to Iran.

The US rockers’ hit song was played at an Arizona election campaign event on Friday.

Foo Fighters are the latest artists to have had their music used by Donald Trump for his presidential election campaign without their permission.

Iran has vowed revenge against Mr Trump.

Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face a trial in New York for criminal-fraud charges related to the 'We Build the Wall' fundraising campaign. A judge rejected his motion to dismiss the charges, and the trial is set for Dec. 9. Bannon, currently in federal prison for defying a congressional subpoena, pleaded not guilty.

Trump owns about 59% of Trump Media, which is the parent company of his social media platform, Truth Social.

Harris doesn't have time to mess around. Biden's last-minute withdrawal from the race has left her with a very limited window to sell herself to undecided voters. It also leaves less time to rebound from any stumbles.

Donald Trump announced plans to eliminate taxes on tips during a Las Vegas stop, attempting to shift focus from personal attacks on opponent Kamala Harris. His new policy aims to appeal to Hispanic voters in Nevada. Despite this, Harris continues to gain attention and leads in key battleground states.

RFK Jr. is selling himself to be Trump's chief adviser in chronic diseases if Trump wins the White House

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Cheryl Hines said her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign has been an “eye-opening, transformative and endearing journey” in a statement shared on social media on Friday.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. halted his independent presidential bid and endorsed Donald Trump, citing internal polls showing his campaign could harm Trump and benefit Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Kennedy's move, driven by issues like free speech and the Ukraine war, has caused tension within his famed political family.

The independent candidate, who comes from a line of famous Democrats, has endorsed the Republican candidate.

During the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, a variety of speakers attacked Donald Trump over Project 2025 — the Heritage Foundation's 900-plus-page blueprint for a second Trump administration.Trump has been making a concerted effort to distance himself from Project 2025, but many DNC ...

Trump’s campaign is expecting that Kamala Harris will get a “bump” coming out of the Democratic National Convention but generally does not see it changing the overall trajectory of the race.

Multiple investigations have been launched as officials probe a complicated law enforcement failure that allowed a man with an AR-style rifle to get close enough to shoot and injure Trump at the rally

Meta attributed the activity to APT42, a hacking group widely believed to be associated with an intelligence division inside Iran’s military that is known for placing surveillance software on the mobile phones of its victims

Robert F Kennedy, nephew of assassinated former president JFK Kennedy and the son of Bobby Kennedy, who was killed while running for the White House, has thrown his support behind Republican nominee Donald Trump.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has identified attempts by an Iranian hacker group, APT42, to breach WhatsApp accounts of U.S. officials from the Biden and Trump administrations. The hackers posed as technical support and targeted political, diplomatic, and business figures across several countries.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ended his campaign and endorsed Donald Trump. Despite initially challenging Biden as a Democrat, Kennedy switched to an independent run. His support dipped following rapid political changes, leading him to endorse Trump, hoping for potential roles in a Trump administration.

The lawyer for "Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich is arguing that a person's right to freedom of expression is not trumped by another's right to the enjoyment of property.

The Republican presidential candidate seemed perplexed last night. Has Harris figured out how to stump Trump?

Kennedy supporters bitterly disappointed as independent props up two-party system by endorsing Donald Trump