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
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
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
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
How GOP vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance went from Trump critic to loyal ally
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump announced in a social media post that he has selected JD Vance, a first-term senator from Ohio, as his vice presidential running mate. Ed O’Keefe and Major Garrett have more on how this former Trump critic beat out the other contenders and what he brings to the ticket. Source
Who is JD Vance, Trump’s pick for VP?
Sen. JD Vance has experienced a quick rise to political power, given that he was virtually unknown before 2016. Source
Watch Live: RNC formally nominates Trump and JD Vance on Day 1 of convention
Tens of thousands of Republicans, including more than 2,400 delegates, have descended on Milwaukee for the GOP convention. Source
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
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