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JD Vance vs. Tim Walz: Vice presidential candidates’ political views

Vance vs. Walz: The Republican and Democratic presidential tickets are stacked after Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Ohio Sen. JD Vance‘s nomination as former President Donald Trump’s vice president pits him against Walz, a former teacher and longtime politician. Here’s how Vance and Walz stack up against one another on the big issues > 

Walz shares IVF story: During his first joint campaign appearance with Harris, Walz shared personal experiences with in vitro fertilization (IVF). Speaking to a capacity crowd of 10,000 at Temple University, Walz criticized Republican stances on reproductive rights and health care decisions. The Minnesota governor spoke about his family’s struggle with infertility, recounting years of IVF treatments before welcoming his daughter. Everything you need to know about Walz > 

Debate: Vance said he “absolutely” wants to debate his Democratic counterpart Walz. Vance called Walz shortly after Harris announced he would be her running mate Tuesday to congratulate him. Still, Vance took a moment to take a swipe at Democrats during an event later that day in Philadelphia. He pounced on Walz’s political record, calling it a “joke.” Takeaways from the Harris-Walz ticket announcement > 

Polling: A vast majority of Americans aren’t familiar with Walz, according to a survey released Tuesday, before Harris made the announcement. The NPR/PBS News/Marist National poll found that 71% of respondents said they don’t know enough about Walz to have an opinion on him. Of the remaining respondents, 17% had a favorable opinion and 12% viewed him unfavorably. Walz’s selection ended the Democratic “veepstakes.” Here’s what happens next >

No, now is not the time for a 2008 recession panic

Recession: Stocks slipped Monday after last week’s underwhelming jobs report reignited recession fears, but experts say it’s not time to hit the panic button. “The market is never as good as it looks and it’s never as bad as it feels,” said Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance at the University of San Diego. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 1,000 points or 2.6% to start the week — its worst day since 2022. By midday Tuesday the index had clawed back 550 points, returning to roughly where it was in early July. Read more > 

Economy: The tumultuous few days of trading come after gloomy economic data indicated the U.S. economy could be headed for a recession. The latest federal jobs report showed employers slowed their hiring in July, and at 4.3% the unemployment rate is the highest it’s been since October 2021. How will the economy affect Harris, Trump campaigns? >

Pakistani man with Iran ties charged with plot to kill US politician

Assassination plot foiled: A Pakistani man with ties to Iran has been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate a U.S. politician, the Justice Department announced. Prosecutors say Asif Merchant was arrested in connection with a foiled plot to assassinate a U.S. politician on U.S. soil, allegedly attempting to hire a hit man to do the job. Law enforcement officers stopped the plan before it could take place. Investigation details >

Lawmakers pressure FDA to recommend psychedelics to treat PTSD

Psychedelics push: A Michigan congressman is leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers to pressure the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reverse its panel’s recommendation to reject the use of psychedelics to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. The FDA took advice from a panel of 11 experts, 10 of which said not to allow the use of MDMA therapy, a setback for those hoping to increase access to the treatment. The FDA isn’t bound by the committee’s decision but often follows its recommendations. The lawmaker believes the panel members could have made a better call if they had looked into places like the Bronx Veterans Hospital he visited where veterans told him they wouldn’t be alive today if they hadn’t gone through therapy involving psychedelics. Full report >

Fugitive called ‘The Devil’ found working in Mexico as cop: Police

‘The Devil’: A fugitive nicknamed “The Devil” who was wanted in Ohio in connection with a 2004 killing was taken into custody last week after being found in Mexico working as a police officer, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Antonio “El Diablo” Riano, who was listed as one of the Butler County Sheriff’s Office’s “Most Wanted” for the killing of Benjamin Becarra, was found in his hometown in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Read more >

Landowner sues: A landowner in rural Starr County, Texas, is suing the federal government, which is trying for the second time to take his property for new border wall construction. Latest on the lawsuit > 

Residents call secondary border wall ‘laughable’: The former mayor of Calexico, California, says “it’s laughable” that the Border Patrol’s El Centro Sector is building a second border barrier to prevent the flow of fentanyl in this small border town 120 miles east of San Diego. El Centro Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino recently told NewsNation that 25% of all the fentanyl coming into the U.S. is coming through the El Centro Sector, including the city of Calexico. What to know >

Rachel Morin was killed one year ago. Where does the case stand?

Rachel Morin case: Tuesday marked one year since Maryland mother Rachel Morin was found dead on a popular hiking trail. The 37-year-old was first reported missing Aug. 5, 2023, and her body was found the following day off the trail, sparking nationwide outrage over immigration policies after the suspected killer was identified as Victor Martinez Hernandez, an El Salvador native who entered the U.S. illegally. Police declared the mother of five’s death a homicide and said they believed she was attacked on the trail and dragged through the woods to the location where she was raped and killed. Where the case stands now >

Two Jeffrey Epstein advisers can be sued by victims: Judge

Jeffrey Epstein: Two of Jeffrey Epstein‘s closest advisers can be sued by victims for allegedly aiding and abetting the financier in his sex trafficking crimes, a U.S. judge has decided. A lawyer for the victims shared that he is “thrilled” survivors will “proceed against Epstein’s right hand money men to hold them accountable.” Full report >

 WHAT WE’RE WATCHING 👀

We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!

• Here’s everything you need to know about the candidates on the campaign trail today.

• A U.K. court gives an extradition decision on Kimberlee Singer, who is wanted by U.S. authorities after two of her children were found dead at a home in Colorado Springs, Colorado, last year.

• Tropical Storm Debby is projected to continue hitting South Carolina after making landfall as a hurricane on Florida’s Big Bend earlier this week.

• NTSB hearing on the Alaska Airlines blowout continues.

• A trial is scheduled for imprisoned Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina, who is accused of treason.
  

NEWS ACROSS AMERICA

Rep. Cori Bush lost her primary in Missouri on Tuesday in the latest blow to the progressive “squad” on Capitol Hill, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Full breakdown > 

Starlink, one of Elon Musk’s projects, is causing a stir with stargazers in Austin, Texas, and a spike in reports of UFOs. What to know > 

One county in New York has passed a public mask ban following a heated debate over protests on college campuses. Full report > 

Rep. Andy Ogles from Tennessee said that the FBI took possession of his cell phone last week as part of what he said is an apparent investigation into campaign finance issues. The latest > 

An Iowa fair might now be remembered most for a baby chicken that hatched Saturday — with four legs. Take a look > 

Video clips showing an Alabama football coach thrusting his hips towards a player and another coach knocking a player to the ground at practice have prompted an investigation. Read more > 

Administrators at Columbia University in New York, which saw massive pro-Palestinian demonstrations last school year, are considering adding “peace officers” who will be given authority to arrest and physically handle students, according to reports. What to know > 

The Arizona father of a 2-year-old daughter who died after spending more than three hours in a hot car has been charged with first-degree murder. The investigation > 

A man in Connecticut was arrested after police say he tried to steal a squad car with an officer inside in an incident caught on the car’s dash camera. Watch > 

Legendary Florida rapper and singer Pitbull is buying the naming rights to Florida International University’s football stadium. The latest > 

Prosecutors charged four Milwaukee hotel employees with being a party to felony murder in connection with D’Vontaye Mitchell’s death, which has drawn comparisons to the murder of George Floyd. Read more > 

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are the latest Hollywood celebrities to have their home hit by burglars. The investigation > 

An Alaska glacier recently released water, damaging more than 100 homes. The latest >

Inside Rhode Island church a thrift shop run by volunteers thrives

Tucked away inside a Rhode Island church is a thrift shop run exclusively by volunteers. The shop offers gently used clothing and household goods to those in need through its “Open Closet.” Read more >

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