‘White Dudes For Harris’ Raises More Than $4 Million
“White Dudes for Harris,” a mass fundraising call to support the vice president, raised more than $4 million on Monday night.
The event featured a deep list of Harris backers, and multiple names being floated as serious contenders to be her running mate, including Democratic Govs. J.B. Pritzker and Josh Shapiro. Other speakers included the director J.J. Abrams and the actor Jeff Bridges.
“How often in 100 days do you get to change the trajectory of the world?” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) told those on the call. “And how often in the world do you make that bastard wake up afterwards and know that a Black woman kicked his ass and sent him on the road?”
“The vibes right now are incredible,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. “The momentum is extraordinary.”
The event featured a deep list of Harris backers, and multiple names being floated as serious contenders to be her running mate, including Democratic Govs. J.B. Pritzker and Josh Shapiro. Other speakers included the director J.J. Abrams and the actor Jeff Bridges.
“How often in 100 days do you get to change the trajectory of the world?” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) told those on the call. “And how often in the world do you make that bastard wake up afterwards and know that a Black woman kicked his ass and sent him on the road?”
“The vibes right now are incredible,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. “The momentum is extraordinary.”
Gov. Roy Cooper Confirms He Won’t Seek To Be Harris’ Running Mate
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said on X that it is not the “right time” for his state or for him personally to be on a national ticket, confirming that he has withdrawn his name from consideration to be Harris’ running mate.
“I strongly support Vice President Harris’ campaign,” he wrote. “I know she’s going to win and I was honored to be considered for this role.”
“As I’ve said from the beginning, she has an outstanding list of people from which to choose, and we’ll all work to make sure she wins.”
“I strongly support Vice President Harris’ campaign,” he wrote. “I know she’s going to win and I was honored to be considered for this role.”
“As I’ve said from the beginning, she has an outstanding list of people from which to choose, and we’ll all work to make sure she wins.”
Donald Trump Still Cagey On Debating Harris: ‘Everybody Knows Who I Am’
“I want to do a debate, but I also can say this: Everybody knows who I am,” Trump told Ingraham on Monday. “And now people know who she is, she’s a radical left lunatic.
“Then why not debate her?” the Fox News host replied.
“Well wait, because they already know everything,” Trump went on.
“Then why not debate her?” the Fox News host replied.
“Well wait, because they already know everything,” Trump went on.
Donald Trump Says He Will Leave Office After Four Years: ‘I Did Last Time’
Trump rejected claims that he would refuse to leave the White House at the end of his term if elected president again, referencing criticism after he told a crowd last week voters “won’t have to” cast a ballot again if he wins in November.
Fox News host Laura Ingraham pointed to Democrats’ concern about Trump’s remarks, laughing at the idea Trump would choose to stay in power at the end of another term.
“They say you can't vote him because he'll literally never leave office, they’re actually still saying that,” Ingraham said.
“It’s just unbelievable,” Trump replied, before saying that “of course” he’d leave office. “By the way, I did last time.”
Fox News host Laura Ingraham pointed to Democrats’ concern about Trump’s remarks, laughing at the idea Trump would choose to stay in power at the end of another term.
“They say you can't vote him because he'll literally never leave office, they’re actually still saying that,” Ingraham said.
“It’s just unbelievable,” Trump replied, before saying that “of course” he’d leave office. “By the way, I did last time.”
Trump Defends Vance’s ‘Cat Ladies’ Comments On Fox News
Trump defended Vance and his comments on “childless cat ladies,” saying Democrats were spinning the remarks and that women would understand the crux of what his running mate meant.
“I think they understand it,” Trump told Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Monday night. “The Democrats are good at spinning things differently from what they are. All he’s said is, he does like, for him he likes family.”
“I think a lot of people like family, and sometimes it doesn't work out,” the former president went on. “And you know you don't meet the right person ... in many cases, a lot better than a person that's in a family situation. But they took it and they spun it differently.”
“I think they understand it,” Trump told Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Monday night. “The Democrats are good at spinning things differently from what they are. All he’s said is, he does like, for him he likes family.”
“I think a lot of people like family, and sometimes it doesn't work out,” the former president went on. “And you know you don't meet the right person ... in many cases, a lot better than a person that's in a family situation. But they took it and they spun it differently.”
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Megan Thee Stallion To Perform At Kamala Harris Rally In Atlanta
Megan Thee Stallion is reportedly set to perform at a Harris rally in Atlanta on Tuesday, according to Billboard and Rolling Stone.
Gov. Roy Cooper Withdraws Name From VP Consideration: Report
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) has reportedly withdrawn his name from consideration to be Harris’ running mate, The New York Times reports.
Cooper, who served as the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, was thought to be a leading contender to join the Harris ticket. The pair had worked as attorneys general at the same time and Cooper has been elected twice to the governorship of a key battleground state.
The Times, citing people familiar with the matter, said it was unclear why he had decided to remove himself from consideration.
Cooper, who served as the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, was thought to be a leading contender to join the Harris ticket. The pair had worked as attorneys general at the same time and Cooper has been elected twice to the governorship of a key battleground state.
The Times, citing people familiar with the matter, said it was unclear why he had decided to remove himself from consideration.
Trump Makes A Fuss About Fox News Reporting On Kamala Harris' Rallies
Former President Donald Trump griped about Fox News doing its job: reporting on Vice President Kamala Harris’ rallies.
Now, he claims that he and his supporters will have to win the 2024 presidential election without help from Fox News.
“Why is FoxNews putting on Crazy Kamala Harris Rallies? Why do they allow the perverts at the failed and disgraced Lincoln Project to advertise on FoxNews?” he posted Monday during a rampage on his Truth Social platform.
“Even Mr. Kellyanne Conway, a man so badly hurt and humiliated by his wife (she must have done some really NASTY things to him, because he is CRAZY!), is advertising on FoxNews. We have to WIN WITHOUT FOX!”
Read more on what he said here.
Now, he claims that he and his supporters will have to win the 2024 presidential election without help from Fox News.
“Why is FoxNews putting on Crazy Kamala Harris Rallies? Why do they allow the perverts at the failed and disgraced Lincoln Project to advertise on FoxNews?” he posted Monday during a rampage on his Truth Social platform.
“Even Mr. Kellyanne Conway, a man so badly hurt and humiliated by his wife (she must have done some really NASTY things to him, because he is CRAZY!), is advertising on FoxNews. We have to WIN WITHOUT FOX!”
Read more on what he said here.
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Joe Biden Pushes Supreme Court Reform At Civil Rights Act Anniversary Event
Biden used his speech at a Civil Rights Act anniversary event at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library in Austin, Texas, to discuss his newly unveiled proposal to reform the U.S. Supreme Court.
The president started his speech by celebrating the legacy of the Civil Rights Act, which Johnson signed in 1964, before turning to how political extremism has affected the Supreme Court. This was Biden's first public speech since he announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential election.
"Most recently and most shockingly, the Supreme Court established in Trump vs. the United States a dangerous precedent," Biden said.
"They ruled, as you know, that the president of the United States has immunity for potential crimes he may have committed while in office — immunity," Biden said. "This nation is founded on the principle that there are no kings in America. Each of us is equal before the law. No one is above the law."
Biden said the new proposal would reverse the court's immunity decision, cap each justice's term at 18 years and establish a new code of conduct for the court.
The president started his speech by celebrating the legacy of the Civil Rights Act, which Johnson signed in 1964, before turning to how political extremism has affected the Supreme Court. This was Biden's first public speech since he announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential election.
"Most recently and most shockingly, the Supreme Court established in Trump vs. the United States a dangerous precedent," Biden said.
"They ruled, as you know, that the president of the United States has immunity for potential crimes he may have committed while in office — immunity," Biden said. "This nation is founded on the principle that there are no kings in America. Each of us is equal before the law. No one is above the law."
Biden said the new proposal would reverse the court's immunity decision, cap each justice's term at 18 years and establish a new code of conduct for the court.
‘White Dudes for Harris’ To Hold Video Call Monday Night
The newly organized pro-Harris campaign “White Dudes for Harris" said it will hold a mass video call Monday night featuring a number of high-profile Harris supporters.
The list of guests includes some of Harris' potential running mates, including Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, according to an online post by the event's campaign.
Actors Mark Hamill, Mark Ruffalo and singer Josh Groban are also reportedly scheduled to speak.
The event starts at 8 p.m. ET and can be viewed here.
The viewing event boasted more than 75,000 online registrations as of Monday morning.
Trump’s son Don Jr., responding to that feat with some name calling, posted on X: “They should give it a more fitting name like: Cucks for Kamala."
The list of guests includes some of Harris' potential running mates, including Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, according to an online post by the event's campaign.
Actors Mark Hamill, Mark Ruffalo and singer Josh Groban are also reportedly scheduled to speak.
The event starts at 8 p.m. ET and can be viewed here.
The viewing event boasted more than 75,000 online registrations as of Monday morning.
Trump’s son Don Jr., responding to that feat with some name calling, posted on X: “They should give it a more fitting name like: Cucks for Kamala."
Trump To Join Tele-Rally For Senate Candidate Kari Lake
Trump is joining Arizona Senate hopeful Kari Lake for a tele-rally on Monday night ahead her state’s Republican primaries, her campaign announced on social media.
Lake is hoping to beat out Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb in her state’s primary on Tuesday. Her efforts come as she continues to contest the results of her failed 2022 gubernatorial bid.
Lake is leading Lamb 49% to 38%, according to the results of a Noble Predictive Insights poll released Monday.
Both candidates are Trump supporters, though Lake was the one to receive his endorsement.
Lake is hoping to beat out Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb in her state’s primary on Tuesday. Her efforts come as she continues to contest the results of her failed 2022 gubernatorial bid.
Lake is leading Lamb 49% to 38%, according to the results of a Noble Predictive Insights poll released Monday.
Both candidates are Trump supporters, though Lake was the one to receive his endorsement.
Here's Who's On The Task Force Investigating The Assassination Attempt On Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) revealed the names of the representatives joining the bipartisan House task force dedicated to investigating the assassination attempt on Trump.
The task force will feature the seven following Republicans: Reps. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mark Green of Tennessee, David Joyce of Ohio, Laurel Lee of Florida, Mike Waltz of Florida, Clay Higgins of Louisiana and Pat Fallon of Texas. Kelly, who is responsible for introducing the task force resolution, will serve as its chairman.
There will also be six Democrats on the task force, including Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, the Democratic ranking member. Reps. Lou Correa of California, Madeleine Dean of Pennsylvania, Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Jared Moskowitz of Florida will also join the task force.
“We have the utmost confidence in this bipartisan group of steady, highly qualified and capable Members of Congress to move quickly to find the facts, ensure accountability and help make certain such failures never happen again,” Johnson and Jeffries said in a joint statement.
The task force will feature the seven following Republicans: Reps. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mark Green of Tennessee, David Joyce of Ohio, Laurel Lee of Florida, Mike Waltz of Florida, Clay Higgins of Louisiana and Pat Fallon of Texas. Kelly, who is responsible for introducing the task force resolution, will serve as its chairman.
There will also be six Democrats on the task force, including Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, the Democratic ranking member. Reps. Lou Correa of California, Madeleine Dean of Pennsylvania, Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Jared Moskowitz of Florida will also join the task force.
“We have the utmost confidence in this bipartisan group of steady, highly qualified and capable Members of Congress to move quickly to find the facts, ensure accountability and help make certain such failures never happen again,” Johnson and Jeffries said in a joint statement.
Republican Arizona Mayor Endorses Harris, Calls Trump ‘Serious Threat To Our Nation’
Republican Mayor John Giles of Mesa, Arizona, endorsed Harris for president in an op-ed Monday that called for voters to “put country over party” while warning against another Trump presidency.
“Arizona leaders like McCain and Sen. Mark Kelly have embodied the commitment to country over party. And it’s that same high caliber of character and leadership I see in Vice President Harris,” wrote Giles, who has served as mayor of Mesa since 2014.
In outlining his support, Giles credited the Biden-Harris administration with improving public infrastructure and transit systems, and adding thousands of new jobs within the state’s semiconductor industry through federal funding.
“Under Trump, American cities didn’t get the support they deserved. Infrastructure week was made into a joke,” he said, while also noting Trump's successful efforts to squash a bipartisan border proposal in the Senate earlier this year.
He said Harris will restore and protect the rights of women and fight against gun violence. Trump “would roll back our rights and freedoms,” he said.
“Trump poses a serious threat to our nation. We can’t have a felon representing us on the national stage, let alone one who would threaten to abandon NATO and ruin our standing abroad,” he went on. “We can choose a future for our children and grandchildren based on decency, respect and morality — or succumb to the crudeness and vulgarity of Trump and JD Vance and the far-right agenda they would champion.”
He concluded: “It will take Arizona Republicans, independents and Democrats standing together against a far-right agenda. Let us put country over party by voting to stop Trump and protect our democracy.”
“Arizona leaders like McCain and Sen. Mark Kelly have embodied the commitment to country over party. And it’s that same high caliber of character and leadership I see in Vice President Harris,” wrote Giles, who has served as mayor of Mesa since 2014.
In outlining his support, Giles credited the Biden-Harris administration with improving public infrastructure and transit systems, and adding thousands of new jobs within the state’s semiconductor industry through federal funding.
“Under Trump, American cities didn’t get the support they deserved. Infrastructure week was made into a joke,” he said, while also noting Trump's successful efforts to squash a bipartisan border proposal in the Senate earlier this year.
He said Harris will restore and protect the rights of women and fight against gun violence. Trump “would roll back our rights and freedoms,” he said.
“Trump poses a serious threat to our nation. We can’t have a felon representing us on the national stage, let alone one who would threaten to abandon NATO and ruin our standing abroad,” he went on. “We can choose a future for our children and grandchildren based on decency, respect and morality — or succumb to the crudeness and vulgarity of Trump and JD Vance and the far-right agenda they would champion.”
He concluded: “It will take Arizona Republicans, independents and Democrats standing together against a far-right agenda. Let us put country over party by voting to stop Trump and protect our democracy.”
Vance Says We Should Pray And Have Sympathy For People Without Children
Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, on Sunday said people who don’t have children can fully participate in American life, softening his earlier statements that the childless have a lesser stake in the country’s future.
Fox News host Trey Gowdy practically begged Vance to apologize for his 2021 remarks about the Democratic Party being run by “childless cat ladies” who supposedly have no “direct stake” in the country because they don’t have kids.
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Fox News host Trey Gowdy practically begged Vance to apologize for his 2021 remarks about the Democratic Party being run by “childless cat ladies” who supposedly have no “direct stake” in the country because they don’t have kids.
Read more here.
Harris Calls Out Trump For Iowa’s Abortion Ban
Harris called out Trump for enabling a six-week abortion ban that went into effect in Iowa on Monday morning.
“What this means is that 1 in 3 women of reproductive age in America lives in a state with a Trump abortion ban,” the vice president said in a video posted to all of her social media channels.
She urged viewers to vote, promising that if she becomes president, she “will sign into law the protections for reproductive freedom.”
Harris shared the video as a part of her presidential campaign’s “Fight for Reproductive Freedom” week of action that kicked off on Monday. The Harris campaign will host dozens of events in battleground states focused on reproductive rights, according to a press release. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is scheduled to host one of the events in New Hampshire on Wednesday.
Over 20 states have enacted abortion bans since the Supreme Court repealed federal abortion protections in 2022.
“What this means is that 1 in 3 women of reproductive age in America lives in a state with a Trump abortion ban,” the vice president said in a video posted to all of her social media channels.
She urged viewers to vote, promising that if she becomes president, she “will sign into law the protections for reproductive freedom.”
Harris shared the video as a part of her presidential campaign’s “Fight for Reproductive Freedom” week of action that kicked off on Monday. The Harris campaign will host dozens of events in battleground states focused on reproductive rights, according to a press release. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is scheduled to host one of the events in New Hampshire on Wednesday.
Over 20 states have enacted abortion bans since the Supreme Court repealed federal abortion protections in 2022.
Here's The Latest News About The 2024 Campaign
- Biden proposed a plan for Supreme Court reform, calling recent ethical scandals "not normal." Harris backed Biden's plan, saying the court is experiencing "a clear crisis of confidence."
- Vance doubled down on his controversial comment about "childless cat ladies" and made other appearances as the Trump campaign deals with a rocky start from the VP pick.
- Several politicians — including Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker — have mocked Vance in media appearances over the last few days.
- Talks continue between the Harris campaign and her potential running mates. She's expected to announce her pick in the next week, with a deadline of Aug. 7.
- Trump shared a slew of anti-Harris posts and touted the endorsement of Elon Musk on his social media site Truth Social.
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