Ryan Routh, a man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his golf course in Florida, has been ordered to remain in jail without bond as he awaits trial on two gun-related charges. According to Reuters, US prosecutors are seeking to charge Routh with attempting to assassinate a major political candidate, and he left behind a note acknowledging his intent to kill Trump.
In other news, Kamala Harris received an endorsement from the nonpartisan advocacy organization Police Leaders for Community Safety, citing her commitment to public safety and the rule of law. However, Republican nominee for North Carolina governor, Mark Robinson, faced backlash after making disturbing comments on a porn message forum, leading to key campaign staffers quitting.
President Joe Biden is scheduled to appear on ABC’s The View for his first interview since the Democratic National Convention and the July presidential debate. Additionally, the White House announced Biden’s “sprint to the finish” plan for his final months in office, which includes a focus on gun violence prevention and climate crisis initiatives.
Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East have escalated, prompting the US to send additional troops to the region amid violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The state department issued a warning for Americans to leave Lebanon due to the risk of a regional war.
Lastly, North Carolina, a traditionally conservative state, is now considered a swing state in the upcoming election, with recent polls showing Harris within striking distance of capturing its electoral votes. Additionally, hundreds of former national security officials endorsed Harris, citing Trump’s threats to democracy as evidence of his unfitness for office.
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