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President Trump: ‘I was shot … I heard a whizzing sound, shots and immediately felt the bullet’
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President Trump: ‘I was shot … I heard a whizzing sound, shots and immediately felt the bullet’

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice An assassin's bullet missed its mark Saturday, but nonetheless hit former President Donald J. Trump at his campaign rally in Butler, Penn. Just moments into his speech gunfire could be heard and Mr. Trump went down behind the podium from which he was speaking. "I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear," Mr. Trump posted on Truth Social, his social media platform. "I knew immediately that something was wrong, in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening." He made note of the U.S. Secret Service team "for their rapid response on the shooting." Unconfirmed media reports indicate an AR-style rifle ...
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Rep. Boebert: ‘Praying for President Trump’
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Rep. Boebert: ‘Praying for President Trump’

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice Moments into former President Donald J. Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Penn., Saturday, Mr. Trump was apparently struck by gunfire. He went to the ground behind the podium from where he was speaking, and when he rose Mr. Trump had blood on his face and seeming to come from the top of his ear. U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, one of his strongest allies and who holds Mr. Trump's endorsement for re-election, called it evil on Twitter moments later. "We are praying for President Trump and the nation tonight," Boebert said. In a series of posts on Twitter, she evoked Isaiah 54:17: "No weapon formed against you shall prosper." She called to pray for Mr. Trump and the people of Butler, Penn. "Throughout history, those who hate God and embra...
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President Trump rushed away following assassination attempt at Butler, Penn., rally
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President Trump rushed away following assassination attempt at Butler, Penn., rally

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice The sound of multiple gunshots rang out Saturday at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Penn., split seconds before he seemed to reach for his right ear and went to the ground behind the podium from which Mr. Trump was speaking. He was quickly surrounded by numerous Secret Service agents. As Mr. Trump asked the crowd if he could go "off-script", he presented a chart of border crossing data and the sound of gunfire could be heard on the broadcast. When the Secret Service allowed him up to be rushed to a vehicle, Mr. Trump appeared to have blood on his face and from the ear, but no other noticeable injury. He pumped his fist to the crowd in a defiant act presumed to indicate he was not seriously harmed and seemed to say, "Fight! Fi...
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Is Trump eyeing an Apprentice-style VP reveal at convention? Even his closest aides claim not to know pick
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Is Trump eyeing an Apprentice-style VP reveal at convention? Even his closest aides claim not to know pick

By MERIDITH MCGRAW and NATALIE ALLISON | Politico Donald Trump’s aides are discussing having the former president reveal his running mate on stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday night, according to two people familiar with the planning. The planning is still fluid, aides stressed. The finalists are expected to be at the convention, and if Trump decides to keep quiet over the weekend, there could be a reality show-style reveal on the convention’s opening night. It would be a dramatic end to his monthslong casting call for a running mate. The choice remains so closely held that even his top advisers insist they remain uncertain about who Trump will pick. READ THE FULL STORY AT POLITICO
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Polis named chair of Democrat Governor’s Association, suggests party change strategy ahead of November election
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Polis named chair of Democrat Governor’s Association, suggests party change strategy ahead of November election

By  Gabrielle Franklin | Fox 31 News A major, solo press conference following the NATO summit in Washington was not enough to convince some Democrats that President Joe Biden should remain their party’s nominee — including some Democrats in Colorado. On Friday, U.S. Brittany Pettersen asked President Joe Biden to “pass the torch.” Now Gov. Jared Polis is breaking his silence on the race for the White House. During a briefing following a National Governors Association meeting, where Polis was named chair of the organization, the former congressman said Democrats need to change something if they want to win this fall. FOX31 asked Polis if he thinks Democrats can win with Biden at the top of the ticket. He said Democrats need to make a change in strategy. RE...
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Gov. Jared Polis meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Gov. Jared Polis meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

By Kasey Richardson | CBS Colorado Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joined with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday as he addressed the National Governors Association in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Since the invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 22, 2022, by Russian troops, Polis and his administration have made an effort to support the country while condemning Vladimir Putin's action.  "Colorado and the United States are proud partners in President Zelenskyy's fight to protect Ukraine and Europe from dictator Vladimir Putin. Putin's brutal and globally destabilizing war poses a grave threat to Ukraine, the global order, and the U.S. and its allies," said Polis. "I thanked President Zelenskyy for his and Ukraine's bravery in the face of Russian aggression."  READ THE FULL STORY AT...
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Biden was hour late to call with Hispanic lawmakers, ending after several denied questions, one asked him to withdraw
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Biden was hour late to call with Hispanic lawmakers, ending after several denied questions, one asked him to withdraw

By Matt Vespa | TownHall.com One Democrat had the courage to tell Biden to his face that he needed to go. It was during a call with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus that quickly devolved into chaos, according to NOTUS. The president has been working to shore up support as significant swaths of the party have been shaken by his disastrous debate performance on June 27. Three-fourths of the country think Biden is too old to be effective, with the president’s approvals settling in the mid-30s. As of today, Donald Trump is heading toward reclaiming his old job.  READ THE FULL STORY AT TOWNHALL.COM
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Trump is back: Presidential hopeful reinstated by Meta on Facebook, Instagram
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Trump is back: Presidential hopeful reinstated by Meta on Facebook, Instagram

By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten  | Fox Business Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that they will remove the longstanding restrictions placed on former President Trump's accounts. A Meta spokesperson confirmed to Fox News that the Big Tech giant will lift the bans placed on Trump's Meta accounts that have been in place since Jan. 2021. Meta said the restrictions on Trump's social media will be lifted in "the coming weeks." The change of heart came after Meta reassessed their "responsibility to allow political expression." READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX BUSINESS
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Bill would expand military death benefits for families of ROTC cadets
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Bill would expand military death benefits for families of ROTC cadets

By Jonathan Lehrfeld | Air Force Times Parents of young officers in training and incoming recruits who died in connection with military activities want Congress to approve death benefits that others in the armed forces already receive. “It’s just been an absolute nightmare. There’s no aspect of our lives that are the same,” said Jessica Swan. Swan’s daughter, Mackenzie Wilson, 19, a student at Oregon State University and an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, died in a vehicle accident in June 2022, while at an Air Force base in Idaho for a development program. Family members of active duty troops can collect financial compensation from the military after a service member dies. But Swan received nothing after her child’s death. Loved ones of those in ...
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RNC Chair Michael Whatley promises convention showcasing Trump’s strength, Biden’s weakness
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RNC Chair Michael Whatley promises convention showcasing Trump’s strength, Biden’s weakness

By Seth McLaughlin | The Washington Times The head of the Republican National Committee says the challenges confronting Democrats this election cycle run far deeper than President Biden’s physical health. Michael Whatley, who took over the RNC in March, said the intense focus on Mr. Biden’s cognitive decline discounts the depth to which the Democratic vision has turned off voters of all stripes. “There’s not a single Democrat that they’re going to put in place of Joe Biden that’s going to change a single one of the policies that have absolutely crushed American families,” Mr. Whatley told The Washington Times in an interview Thursday. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE WASHINGTON TIMES
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