Obamas Highlight DNC Day 2, Trump & Vance Talk Law & Order, Latest On The RFK Campaign, House Tees Up Impeachment

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Obamas Highlight DNC Day 2

While Kamala Harris packed the same arena in Wisconsin that was the home to the Republican National Convention, Barack and Michelle Obama were the key speakers in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention, imploring followers to “get to work” while taking aim at Donald Trump. Steve Futterman has the latest from Chicago.

Trump & Vance Talk Law & Order

As Democrats cast their delegates for Kamala Harris at the convention in Chicago, Donald Trump and J.D. Vance continued their battleground state swing, with the former President in Michigan and his V-P choice speaking in Wisconsin. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports crime was on the agenda.

Latest On The RFK Campaign

Robert F Kennedy Junior's running mate is laying out the options for the independent campaign as momentum grows around presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Abortion On The Ballot

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that a question for voters to decide on the state’s constitutional right for abortion will be on the November ballot. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

Menendez Leaves The Senate

The political career of one of the most powerful members of the Senate has ended as Bob Menendez has officially resigned as New Jersey’s senior senator following a federal bribery conviction. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has more.

Disney Amends The Lawsuit

Disney dropping what became known as its "fine print" argument in a wrongful death lawsuit, and agrees to have the case heard in court. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.

GOP House Talks Impeachment Vote

Hours before he was set to address the Democratic National Convention, House Republicans released a report they say details a pattern of corruption by President Joe Biden that is worthy of impeachment. John Stolnis reports from Washington that some in the GOP want to hold that impeachment vote.

Trump’s Medal Controversy

Former President Trump is catching grief over comments he recently made about the Presidential Medal of Freedom being "better" than the military’s Medal of Honor. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.

Latest In The Middle East

On a day when Israel’s military retrieved the bodies of six hostages once held by Hamas, Secretary of State Antony Blinken left the Middle East with no deal on ending the war in Gaza, as Hamas never came to the negotiating table despite Israel accepting a U.S.-led plan for peace. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.

Maine Releases Mass Shooting Report

In Maine, a long-awaited report has been released regarding the state’s worst-ever mass shooting in Lewiston, and if it could have been prevented. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.

TikTok Trucker Learns His Fate

A truck driver will spend the next two decades in prison convicted of causing a deadly highway crash while he was watching TikTok on his phone while behind the wheel. Sue Aller has that story.

Florida Primary

There were no surprises in primary elections held in Florida, including in the state’s first district where Congressman Matt Gaetz cruised to victory against a challenge from a candidate backed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Mall Death Trial Underway

A trial is now underway in Michigan of several Detroit-area mall security guards charged with a man's death 10 years ago. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Chicago Protest Turns Violent

Protests in Chicago moved away from the Democratic National Convention, and they turned violent. Lisa Dwyer reports that over a dozen protesters were arrested when they clashed with police outside Chicago’s Israeli Consulate.

Finally

Just two years after they tied the knot, “Bennifer” is now more. Kevin Carr reports Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from husband Ben Affleck in a Los Angeles court.

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