Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump, a convicted felon and Republican presidential candidate, has called for the dismissal of all legal cases against him on Truth Social. This includes federal indictments related to the 2020 election, the Georgia election racketeering case, and his civil and criminal cases in New York. Just before the RNC, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against Trump, citing the unconstitutionality of the special counsel's office, a decision now under appeal. Trump was charged with 37 felony counts for retaining classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and obstructing justice. News of his vice presidential pick, Ohio Senator JD Vance, who supports a national abortion ban and other extreme measures, overshadowed this development. Meanwhile, Trump’s allies are preparing to challenge the 2024 election results, aiming to block certification through a legal campaign. In contrast, President Biden proposed a 5% cap on annual rent increases, contingent on Democrats winning the presidency and majorities in the House and Senate. 

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• The Hill: Trump celebrates dismissal, calls for remaining cases to follow suit
• NBC News: Florida judge dismisses the Trump classified documents case
• AP News: Donald Trump stored, showed off and refused to return classified documents, indictment says
• AP News: Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate
• NY Times: Unbowed by Jan. 6 Charges, Republicans Pursue Plans to Contest a Trump Defeat 
• AP News: Biden to call for 5% cap on annual rent increases, as he tries to show plans to tame inflation

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