A major rail system in France has been massively disrupted ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies later today. read more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, buoyed by a recent US Supreme Court decision, issued an executive order Thursday calling on state officials to begin taking down homeless encampments. The move to begin dismantling thousands of encampments throughout California comes after the high court ruled last month in favor of an Oregon city that ticketed homeless people for sleeping outside. The ruling rejected arguments that such "anti-camping" ordinances violated the Constitution's ban on "cruel and unusual" punishment. "This executive order directs state agencies to move urgently to address dangerous encampments while supporting and assisting the individuals living in them " and provides guidance for cities and counties to do the same," Newson said in a statement. "There are simply no more excuses. It's time for everyone to do their part." read more
A new report claims that the Secret Service has urged former President Donald Trump's campaign to stop holding large outdoor rallies in the aftermath of the attempted assassination against the former president at an outdoor rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Sources familiar with the matter told The Washington Post that Secret Service agents have reportedly relayed concerns to Trump's campaign advisors over the possibility of holding large outdoor rallies in the future. The Washington Post noted that Trump's campaign is currently looking into large indoor venues, such as sports arenas, that can hold thousands of people for future rallies. A source close to the former president said the campaign did not currently have any plans for large outdoor venues.
Civil rights activist group Black Lives Matter (BLM) on Tuesday called for Democrats to host a virtual primary to determine who should receive the party's nomination ahead of the Democratic National Convention. Harris earned enough delegates Monday to win the Democratic nomination, according to the Associated Press. The publication stopped short of calling her the presumptive nominee, citing the potential for changes leading up to the convention. The BLM press release noted, however, Democrats have alienated their voter base by not holding a primary to officially nominate Harris. read more
Former Attorney General Eric Holder and his law firm, Covington & Burling LLP, will conduct vetting of potential running mates for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign for the U.S. presidency, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Harris is running for the Democratic presidential nomination after President Joe Biden announced on Sunday he was stepping aside. A campaign spokesperson for Harris declined to comment. Holder did not respond to a request for comment. Harris is aiming to wrap up the Democratic nomination in the coming days and the selection of a running mate is one of the most important early decisions she can make. Biden selected her as his running mate in 2020 and said in his letter announcing his candidacy withdrawal on Sunday that it was the best decision he had made.
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