An unfounded GOP claim about immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, shadowed the Trump campaign as the state's Republican governor called the rumor "garbage."
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The Guardian - World
Harris calls Ohio bomb threats ‘crying shame’ in talk with Black journalists
National Association of Black Journalists panel also addresses Gaza and economic opportunity for Black men. On Tuesday, Kamala Harris was interviewed by a panel of three National Association of ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
'A crying shame': Harris rips Trump's remarks on Springfield
Vice President Kamala Harris ripped Donald Trump's repeated bashing of Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, saying he was "spewing lies grounded in tropes."2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Evening Report — Trump returns to campaigning after assassination attempt
Presented by the National Council on Aging — 📝 Speaker Johnson pushes ahead in funding bill fight {beacon} Evening Report  © UPI photo Trump returns to campaign trail amid outrage over second ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS Sports - Sports
Georgia governor passes executive order blocking NCAA from enforcing NIL rules for in-state schools
The order would only apply until a uniform set of rules is finalized2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Johnny Marr rubbishes Morrissey’s claim about Smiths trademark
Lawyers for the guitarist say ownership was shared with former frontman, who has not yet signed legal papers. Johnny Marr has rejected the claim made by Morrissey that he had acquired the trademark ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Hillary Clinton: Trump counting on Americans becoming 'desensitized' to 'outrageous' claims
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic nominee for president, says former President Trump is counting on Americans to become “desensitized” to his “outrageous” falsehoods. ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Harris calls ‘hateful rhetoric’ surrounding Springfield ‘a crying shame’
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Harris called the “hateful rhetoric” around Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, “a crying shame” and said Tuesday that her “heart aches” over the threats of ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Vance calls out Democrats, media after apparent Trump assassination attempt
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) slammed Democrats and the media Tuesday over their rhetoric about former President Trump, just days after the former president faced a second apparent assassination attempt. ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Harris calls Trump after apparent assassination attempt
Vice President Harris called former President Trump on Tuesday for a quick conservation following the apparent second assassination attempt against him on Sunday. Harris expressed to Trump “that ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS Sports - Sports
Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio cancels all athletic contests due to security concerns
Springfield, Ohio has seen a massive influx of threats of violence due to viral false stories about Haitian immigrants2 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Trump and Vance's pet-eating claims pose dilemma for endangered House Republicans
Now, they can’t escape it with Trump, Vance and AI-generated memes keeping the myth alive.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
New Trump Crypto Venture Gets Boost From GOP Candidate Himself
Donald Trump announced the creation of a new family cryptocurrency business that--for now--is getting more attention for potential conflicts of interest than the startup's operating details.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Rubio leads call to reimpose Trump steel tariffs on Mexico
A bipartisan group of senators is calling on President Biden to reinstate duties on Mexican steel to guard against Chinese backdoor access to the U.S. market. In a letter led by Sen. Marco Rubio ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s rhetoric on immigrants: ‘A complete lie that he knows is a lie’
The late-night host discusses Republican lies about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Ohio and Trump’s anger over Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris. With other late-night hosts on holiday ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump campaigning in Michigan in first public appearance since apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail in Michigan Tuesday for his first public event since Sunday's apparent assassination attempt. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Most Trump supporters believe false claims about Haitian migrants: Poll
A YouGov poll found that more than half of Trump-backers believe that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are eating people's pets, despite no evidence of this being true.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Teachers union to launch ads in battleground states calling out Trump, Vance
One of the nation's largest teachers unions is launching ads in battleground states to go after former President Trump and his GOP running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. The American Federation of ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Ohio governor sending state troopers to Springfield schools amid threats
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced on Monday he has authorized a contingent of state troopers to be stationed at each school building in Springfield, Ohio, following a series of “unfounded” bomb ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Ohio Governor Sending State Police to Springfield After Rash of Bomb Scares
After Donald J. Trump spread a debunked rumor about the city’s Haitian immigrants, schools have endured dozens of bomb threats.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Tuberville calls for Navy SEALs to protect Trump
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) suggested Monday that Navy SEALs be employed to protect former President Trump, as he lamented the security in place during the second apparent assassination attempt ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
How will the apparent attempt on Trump’s life change the campaign?
Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris’s Nevada problem and the polling advantage on economic stewardship2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump to hold first campaign event since new assassination threat
Former President Trump will return to the campaign trail on Tuesday for the first time since the Secret Service engaged an alleged would-be-assassin along the perimeter of his Florida golf club ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump continues on campaign trail after apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is continuing on the campaign trail despite a second apparent assassination attempt. He's now blaming Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats for what happened ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
83 percent of young adults are worried about state of US democracy
The vast majority of young adults say they are worried about the state of U.S. democracy, according to a poll published Tuesday by the Sine Institute for Policy and Politics at American University. ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump and Harris had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attempt2 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Springfield, Ohio, schools ramp up security after false claims, bomb threats
Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday he's sending three dozen state troopers to be stationed around Springfield schools.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
More than 30 bomb threats made in Springfield, Ohio, after false pets claims
At least 33 bomb threats have been made in Springfield, Ohio, since false claims — which were pushed by former President Donald Trump and his running mate — surfaced about Haitian migrants’ eating ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Violent threats surge in Springfield, Ohio, after Trump, Vance false claims
The town of Springfield, Ohio, has been on edge ever since former President Donald Trump's baseless debate comments that Haitian immigrants there are eating pets. CBS News congressional ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
GOP seethes after second apparent assassination attempt on Trump
Senate Republicans seethed Monday after former President Trump was subject to what authorities said was another assassination attempt and questioned why Secret Service protection has not been ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Ohio town on edge as lies amplified by Trump about migrants amp up threat of violence
Springfield, Ohio, is increasing security as unfounded claims about Haitian immigrants, many of whom are legal residents, have led to a series of threats against schools and city buildings. The ...3 days ago - Donald Trump