Former President Donald Trump says he will “probably” debate Kamala Harris, but the vice president is taunting him over his refusal to commit to the previously agreed-upon date of Sept. 10. Political strategists Meghan Hays and Maura Gillespie join “America Decides” to discuss whether voters will get to see Harris and Trump on the debate stage. Source
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Harris expected to interview VP contenders
Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, is expected to interview several contenders to be her running mate, with a selection expected by early next week. Ed O’Keefe reports from Houston, where Harris is campaigning. Source
What the U.S. is saying about rising tensions in Middle East
Iran’s supreme leader is vowing revenge against Israel after a deadly air strike in Tehran killed a Hamas political leader, fueling concerns over an all-out regional war. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Beirut. Then, CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman joins to discuss what the U.S. is saying about the unrest. Source
Trump makes false claims about Harris’s racial identity in contentious NABJ interview
In a combative interview at an event hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago, former President Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’s racial identity, falsely stating that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee only recently “became a Black person.” Nikole Killion reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Trump falsely questions Harris’ racial identity
Former President Donald Trump attended the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago on Wednesday. The appearance quickly turned hostile as questioned Kamala Harris’ racial identity. CBS News’ Robert Costa and Ed O’Keefe have the latest. Source
Texas woman gets life sentence for Ponzi scheme targeting senior citizens
Debra Mae Carter, who helped a Christian radio show host bilk senior citizens out of millions of dollars, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday. Source
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz among top contenders for Harris’ VP pick
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz last week laid out a new line of criticism against the Republican ticket that has since become one of the most prominent messages of the Democratic Party: That the GOP is just weird. Sources tell CBS News that Walz is one of five Democrats who have emerged as the top contenders to become Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman is in St. Paul, Minnesota, with more on the potential candidacy of Gov. Walz. Source
Sonya Massey’s mother pleaded “I don’t want you to hurt her” in 911 call
The mother of Sonya Massey called 911 asking for help for her daughter but told the dispatcher that she was worried police might hurt her, according to new recordings. Source
9/11 defendants including Khalid Shaikh Mohammad reach plea deal
The Pentagon did not release details of the plea deal. Source