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Breaking down the dismissal of Trump’s classified documents case

In a major legal victory for Donald Trump, a Trump-appointed judge dismissed the former president’s federal classified documents case. Judge Aileen Cannon, who was overseeing the case, ruled Monday morning the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutional. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the ruling. Source

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How JD Vance and Trump compare on policy issues

Former President Donald Trump selected Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate Monday. Vance is a 39-year-old first-term senator, former venture capitalist and author of the book “Hillbilly Elegy.” CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to unpack the decision. Source

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What happened so far on Day 1 of RNC as first night gets underway

CBS News’ Major Garrett, Caitlin Huey-Burns and Robert Costa break down what happened so far on Day 1 of the Republican National Convention, including the party officially naming former President Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance as its 2024 presidential and vice presidential nominees. Source

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Judge dismisses Trump documents case

The federal judge overseeing the case alleging former President Donald Trump mishandled sensitive government documents after leaving the White House has dismissed the charges against him and his two codefendants. Jan Crawford has more. Source

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Biden administration reacts to Trump assassination attempt

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas called Saturday’s shooting a security failure, though he insisted he still has confidence in Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. As the Republican National Convention gets underway, the Biden team is moving cautiously to restart its own campaign advertising after pulling all ads this weekend as a sign of respect. Nancy Cordes has more. Source

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Who is Sen. JD Vance, Trump’s VP pick?

After weeks of speculation, former President Donald Trump selected Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice presidential pick on Monday. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson and New York Rep. Mike Lawler join to discuss. Source

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The origin of the Republican Party

On March 20, 1854, several dozen citizens, alarmed by the prospect of slavery spreading westward, gathered in a little white schoolhouse in Ripon, Wisconsin, widely believed to be the birthplace of the GOP. Source

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