Trump VP pick JD Vance gets Secret Service protection
On Wednesday, the U.S. Secret Service initiated protection for Republican vice presidential candidate and Ohio Sen. JD Vance and his family. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and The Washington Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell join “America Decides” with the latest.
Fact-checking Texas Gov. Abbott’s immigration claims in RNC speech
In his Wednesday speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott slammed President Biden’s border policies, saying he “deserted his duty” when he took office. CBS News fact-checked some of his remarks.
Homeland Security investigating Secret Service detail over Trump rally shooting
The Department of Homeland Security has opened an investigation into the Secret Service’s security decisions leading up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the FBI is continuing to try and find every detail it can about the shooter. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest.
JD Vance to introduce himself to the nation in RNC speech
CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe speaks with Ohio Republicans about their reaction to Sen. JD Vance running alongside former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, saying “he’s one of us.” Plus, we hear from The Daily Report anchor John Dickerson about Vance’s journey to becoming the GOP’s VP pick.
Biden tests positive for COVID while campaigning in Nevada
President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday while holding campaign events in Nevada, the White House said. It comes after powerful Rep. Adam Schiff, who is running for a California Senate seat, became the latest House Democrat to call on President Biden to end his reelection efforts. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
NASA counting on SpaceX to dispose of space station when program ends
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
What a Trump-Vance ticket means for Democrats
Former President Donald Trump revealed Sen. JD Vance as his running mate this week as a rising number of Democrats have called on President Biden to consider stepping aside from the 2024 race. Former Trump White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley and Hyma Moore, who previously worked as a senior official within the Democratic […]
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
JD Vance set to speak at Day 3 of the Republican National Convention
Sen. JD Vance of Ohio will make his first pitch to voters at the Republican National Convention Wednesday since being selected as former President Donald Trump’s running mate. The freshman senator, once a “Never Trumper,” is now a Trump loyalist. Robert Costa reports from Milwaukee.
7/17: America Decides
Sen. JD Vance, the vice presidential nominee, to speak at Republican National Convention; Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his history with Vance.
