Following a shooter’s attempt to kill former President Trump, conspiracy theories, digitally altered images and misinformation spread across social media platforms. Source
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Republican National Committee chair reflects on Day 1 of convention
The 2024 Republican National Convention began Monday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell spoke with Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley to get his thoughts on the first day of the event. Source
John Dickerson on the meaning of unity
In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, party leaders are urging the country to embrace one word: Unity. But what definition of unity are they talking about, and what’s the goal of said “unity”? CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson explains. Source
7/15: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on Day 1 of the RNC and the official announcement of former President Trump’s vice presidential pick, developments in the ongoing investigation into Saturday’s assassination attempt, and people still without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Source
Nadine Menendez’s trial postponed indefinitely
An attorney for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife said last month that she had “invasive cancer surgery” and is in “intense, chronic pain.” Source
Looking back at the history of the Republican Party
Milwaukee is hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention this week. It’s just about 90 minutes away from where the party was born 170 years ago. CBS News Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca looks at the GOP’s history. Source
Israel launches new strikes on Gaza amid ongoing cease-fire talks
Israel launched new strikes on the southern and central Gaza Strip on Monday, the second such attack in just the last three days. The weekend air strike killed at least 90 people who were seeking shelter in a designated humanitarian zone. CBS News’ Holly Williams reports. Source
Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan reacts to Trump picking JD Vance as his running mate and more
Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan reacted to former President Donald Trump picking Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate, Saturday’s assassination attempt on Trump and more. Source
Gun violence researcher unpacks Trump rally shooting
According to researchers, mass shooters in the U.S. tend to fit a specific profile. University professors Jillian Peterson and James Densley compiled a database of detailed life histories of 180 U.S. mass shooters to look for early warning signs. Peterson, executive director of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center, joins CBS News to break down her findings in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Source
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls for investigation into Beryl power outages
Parts of Texas started the work week under a heat advisory with triple-digit temperatures expected through at least Wednesday. To make matters worse, hundreds of thousands of people are without power after Beryl slammed the state last week as a strong Category 1 hurricane. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more from the Lone Star State. Source