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Donald Trump picks JD Vance, once a critic, as his GOP running mate

Donald Trump named Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, choosing a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America's political leaders. 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 Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social network. The 39-year-old Vance rose to national fame with the 2016 publication of his memoir, Hillbilly Elegy. He was elected to the Senate in 2022 and has become one of the staunchest champions of the former president's Make America Great Again agenda, particularly on trade, foreign policy and immigration. But he is largely untested in national politics and is joining the Trump ticket at an extraordinary moment. An attempted assassinati

Trump enters Republican convention with bandage covering his right ear

Former President Donald Trump, two days after surviving an attempted assassination, appeared triumphantly at the Republican National Convention's opening night with a bandage over his right ear. Delegates cheered wildly as Trump appeared onscreen backstage and then emerged, visibly emotional, as Lee Greenwood sang God Bless the USA." Trump did not address the convention. Trump's appearance came hours after jubilant and emboldened delegates nominated the former president to lead their ticket for a third time and welcomed Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate. We must unite as a party, and we must unite as a nation, said Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley, Trump's handpicked party leader, as he opened Monday's primetime national convention session. We must show the same strength and resilience as President Trump and lead this nation to a greater future. But Whatley and other Republican leaders made clear that their calls for harmony did not extend to President Joe Biden and .

Asian shares fall as investors ponder US-China equation post Trump win

Markets have now fully priced in a quarter-point rate cut from the Fed in September, with a total easing of 68 basis points expected by the end of the year

Vance's criticism of clean energy, climate change grew as Ohio embraced it

Critics say Vance would be a relentless booster of oil and gas at the expense of emission-free energy if he's elected vice president

Why JD Vance as Donald Trump's VP pick has Silicon Valley celebrating

Elon Musk called the decision a "great choice" and said the lineup "resounds with victory" on X, the social platform he owns

OpenAI whistleblowers ask SEC to examine firm's agreements with employees

OpenAI whistleblowers have filed a complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission and asked the agency to investigate whether the ChatGPT maker illegally restricted workers from speaking out about the risks of its artificial intelligence technology. A letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler representing one or more anonymous and confidential whistleblowers asks the agency to swiftly and aggressively enforce its rules against non-disclosure agreements that discourage employees or investors from raising concerns with regulators. The July 1 letter references a formal whistleblower complaint recently filed with the SEC. The Washington Post was the first to report on the letter. US Sen. Chuck Grassley's office shared a copy of the letter with The Associated Press, noting it was provided to his office by legally protected whistleblowers. OpenAI's policies and practices appear to cast a chilling effect on whistleblowers' right to speak up and receive due compensation for their protected .

Biden says it was a 'mistake' to say he wanted to put 'bull's-eye' on Trump

President Joe Biden told NBC News in an interview Monday that it was a mistake to say he wanted to put a bull's-eye on Republican nominee Donald Trump, but argued that the rhetoric from his opponent was more incendiary while warning that Trump remained a threat to democratic institutions. Those remarks from Biden came during a private call with donors last week as the Democrat had been scrambling to shore up his imperiled candidacy with key party constituencies. During that conversation, Biden declared that he was done talking about his poor debate performance and that it was time to put Trump in the bull's-eye, saying Trump has gotten far too little scrutiny on his stances, rhetoric and lack of campaigning. Insisting there was very little focus on Trump's agenda, Biden told NBC anchor Lester Holt that while he acknowledged his mistake, he nonetheless is not the guy who said I wanted to be a dictator on day one and that he wanted the focus to be on what Trump was saying. It's Trump,

Biden calls Vance a 'clone of Trump on the issues' as campaigning resumes

US President Joe Biden called Ohio Senator J D Vance, who was tapped Monday as GOP nominee Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick, a "clone of Trump on the issues" as his reelection prepared to resume the full-throttle campaigning after the assassination attempt on former President Trump. He's a clone of Trump on the issues, Biden told reporters at Andrews Air Force Base shortly before departing for Nevada for a series of speeches and campaign events. I don't see any difference. He left for the battleground state after being interviewed by Lester Holt of NBC News, a session set to air on the network Monday evening. The interview, scheduled before the attempt on Trump's life at a rally in Pennsylvania, had been part of Biden's broader strategy to prove his fitness for office after angst grew among Democrats because of his disastrous June 27 debate performance. The Biden campaign recalibrated some of its political plans in the immediate aftermath of the assassination attempt on Saturda

Signs of trouble at Trump rally were evident before gunman opened fire

Signs of trouble were evident in the minutes before shots rang out at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania: Police had a report of a suspicious man pacing near the magnetometers and were apparently exchanging photos of the suspect. Witnesses pointed and shouted at an armed man on a nearby roof. When a police officer climbed up to the roof to investigate, the gunman turned and pointed his rifle at him. But the officer did not or could not fire a single shot. A sniper cut down 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks within seconds of him firing an AR-style rifle toward the former president, but it was too late. Now investigators are trying to painstakingly piece together how an armed man with no military background managed to reach high ground and get the jump on teams of Secret Service agents. President Joe Biden has ordered an independent investigation of the attempted assassination. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he has full confidence in the Secret Service's ...

Back-to-school spending in US to remain muted in 2024, says Deloitte

Parents typically look for large discounts on sneakers, computers, clothing and backpacks ahead of the new school year

Attack on Trump has upended US polls. How will both parties react now?

In reality, the shooting, while horrible, does not come as a total surprise in the context of American history or even in the current presidential campaign

Global markets ramp up 'Trump Trade' after attempted assassination

Equity investors are preparing for at least a near-term jump in volatility when S&P 500 futures start trading at 6 pm in New York

Trump assassination bid changes Biden's plan to revive election campaign

The shooting - and Trump's iconic, bloodied, fist-pumping response - seems certain to rally voters and donors behind the Republican candidate

Indian consulate in Seattle inaugurates new visa application centre

The Indian Consulate in Seattle has inaugurated its new visa application centre which will offer full visa and passport services to applicants preparing for travel to India from the greater Seattle area. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, who attended the Friday event alongside Port Commissioner Sam Cho and State Rep. Vandana Slatter, presented the first Indian passport and visa to eager applicants, marking a special moment for the community. Mayor Harrell expressed admiration for the Indian community in Seattle, praising their contributions to enriching the bonds between India and the USA. Prakash Gupta, Consul General of India in Seattle, said: The opening of the Indian consulate in Seattle reflects the Indian government's commitment to deepening relations with the Pacific Northwest states. In addition to the Seattle location, a drop-off facility is now open at Bellevue, making it easier for Eastsiders to access these services. These centres will streamline the visa process for Indian

US prez polls: Musk donates to Trump, tapping fortune to swing 2024 race

The money injection from Musk comes at a time when Trump has overtaken his rival, President Joe Biden, in fundraising with the help of deep-pocketed Wall Street and corporate donors

US prez polls: Musk donates to Trump, tapping fortune to swing 2024 race

The money injection from Musk comes at a time when Trump has overtaken his rival, President Joe Biden, in fundraising with the help of deep-pocketed Wall Street and corporate donors

US prez polls: UAW chief suggests Trump headed for victory over Biden

Amid the fallout from Biden's June debate disaster, the UAW chief told the crowd of progressive activists that it was necessary to face uncomfortable facts

President Biden takes fight to Trump in bid to rescue troubled campaign

"I promise you, I'm OK," Biden told a crowd gathered at a Detroit restaurant before the event

Democrats weigh Biden's impact on House races as Republicans grow confident

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries provided a succinct answer this week when asked if President Joe Biden was a liability for the most vulnerable House Democrats seeking reelection No. But a growing number of congressional Democrats are indicating otherwise. And it's not just the lawmakers representing true battleground districts but also House members in districts viewed as relatively safe. About 20 House Democrats have called on the president to withdraw from the race since his debate with former President Donald Trump two weeks ago, and the number is growing by the day. Some are in highly competitive races, such as Reps. Angie Craig of Minnesota, Eric Sorensen of Illinois and Pat Ryan of New York. Others hold seats in Democratic strongholds, such as Reps. Mike Quigley of Illinois and Adam Smith of Washington. With Republicans having a strong chance to retake the Senate and Trump gaining momentum for the presidency, many Democrats view the House as their best chance of preventing

Ukraine's Zelenskyy takes his case for military aid to US state governors

Away from Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought to broaden support for US military aid by telling state governors Friday the world's leaders should see for themselves the carnage wrought since Russia invaded his country more than two years ago. Zelenskyy's plea at the National Governors Association summer meeting in Salt Lake City came days after NATO leaders met in the US capital and pledged more help for Ukraine. The only thing we ask for is sufficient support air defence systems for our cities, weapons for our men and women on the frontline, support in protecting normal life and rebuilding, Zelenskyy told the governors. This is all we need to withstand and drive Russia from our land and to send a strong signal to all other potential aggressors which are watching. NATO members this week agreed to a new programme to provide reliable military aid to Ukraine and prepare for its eventual membership in the alliance. They declared Ukraine was on an irreversible .