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| Trump postpones VP announcement after attack in Nice, France – politics live | Trump postpones VP announcement after attack in Nice, France – politics live |
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| Grassroots conservatives alleged that the Republican National Committee pulled out from a deal to reform RNC rules at the last minute as a potential “floor fight” – a contested vote on the floor – looms over next week’s Republican national convention. | |
| Former Virginia attorney general Ken Cuccinelli, the leader of a bloc of social conservative activists, told reporters on Thursday night that he expected multiple minority reports to proposed rules of the Republican party. Any minority report, which requires the signatures of one quarter of the rules committee, would automatically be debated and voted upon on the floor of the convention. | |
| Cuccinelli, who previously led the delegate-counting efforts for Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign before the Texas senator dropped out, said “sincere efforts were made by RNC and Trump people and coalition of grassroots conservatives to come to agreement to make the party run better for the grassroots”. However, Cuccinelli added: “This morning after a deal had been tentatively reached the RNC pulled out of it.” The 2013 Republican nominee for governor of Virginia insisted that he had only decided to speak to reporters about it in order to correct what he described as inaccurate reporting on the subject. | |
| The prominent conservative activist said that negotiations fell apart on the issue of “bonus delegates” for states that held closed presidential primaries, open only to registered Republicans. He said that his alliance of activists and the RNC failed to agree on a mathematical formula in back and forth negotiations. | |
| Cuccinelli said the negotiations involved his conservatives conceding a number of points including any changes to RNC governance, such as a ban on registered lobbyists serving on the RNC. | |
| Sean Spicer, the chief strategist for the RNC, disputed Cuccinelli’s version. He noted, “negotiating isn’t giving in to what everyone wants. There’s a bigger package in play and the RNC wanted to ensure all the sides were represented.” The top GOP operative added that the RNC represented GOP activists from across the country who had elected its members. | |
| Related: Impasse on Republican rules committee raises prospect of convention 'floor fight' | |
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| Cleveland officials have expressed concern about the Ohio “open carry” state laws that will allow people to take guns to events organized close to the Republican party convention – but have not given assurances of how they will police the use of guns and banned objects in crowded areas, where the atmosphere is likely to be highly charged. | |
| Guns will not be allowed into the convention itself, which is being held inside the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland and policed by the secret service, or inside a tight perimeter immediately surrounding the venue. | |
| But in a broad space outside those inner security rings, near the arena, in a large area loosely known as the event zone, guns will be allowed in an open-carry situation and, with a valid permit, to be carried while concealed. | |
| While guns will be allowed in that zone, toy guns are banned. The city has declared a long list of other items that are prohibited from being taken into the event zone during the convention, which begins on Monday with the GOP readying itself to anoint Donald Trump as its nominee for the White House. | |
| Prohibited items range from glass bottles to lengths of rope and knives, and from tennis balls to lasers, gas masks, sledgehammers and drones, according to a list issued by the Cleveland authorities. Umbrellas with sharp tips are banned. So are pellet guns. But ordinary guns and bullets must be permitted if legally toted, because of an Ohio law that carrying a firearm is not prohibited. | |
| No state license is required to possess a rifle, shotgun or handgun in Ohio, according to the National Rifle Association. | |
| Related: 'Open carry' gun law gives Cleveland a headache for Republican convention | |
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| Donald Trump Jr., senior campaign adviser to his father, has issued a provocative statement on the attack in Nice, France: | |
| The "let's not assume who did it" bullsh*t worked before these animals were attacking us every week! This must change! #PrayForNice | |
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| Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow brushed off reports that he was a planned speaker at the upcoming Republican National Convention, despite confirmation that he was set to speak at the RNC from senior advisers to the Donald Trump campaign this morning: | |
| “Just got back from the Philippines and I wake up this morning to find out that I’m speaking at the Republican National Convention!” Tebow, who became famous as much for his devout Christianity as for his short career as the quarterback for the long-suffering Denver Broncos. “It’s amazing how fast rumors fly, and that’s exactly what it is - a rumor.” | |
| “My goal has always been to be able to make a difference in the biggest way possible,” Tebow continued. “And if one day that’s in the political realm, then that’s what I’ll do. But right now I really believe that’s through my foundation... but I love our country and I’ll do anything for America.” | |
| The remarks, which sound scripted, come on the heels of speculation that the RNC is currently begging for funds to cover a $6 million budget shortfall. | |
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| RNC organizers ask Sheldon Adelson to cover $6 million shortfall | RNC organizers ask Sheldon Adelson to cover $6 million shortfall |
| The organizers of the imminent Republican National Convention have penned an earnest letter to casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson in the hopes of getting Adelson to cover a $6 million shortfall in covering next week’s events, according to Politico. | The organizers of the imminent Republican National Convention have penned an earnest letter to casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson in the hopes of getting Adelson to cover a $6 million shortfall in covering next week’s events, according to Politico. |
| Naming more than two dozen wealthy backers and companies that have bowed out of donating more than $8.1 million in pledged funds to cover the convention, the Cleveland 2016 host committee cited “negative publicity” around Donald Trump as the reason for the shortfall. | Naming more than two dozen wealthy backers and companies that have bowed out of donating more than $8.1 million in pledged funds to cover the convention, the Cleveland 2016 host committee cited “negative publicity” around Donald Trump as the reason for the shortfall. |
| “Over the past couple months, negative publicity around our potential nominee resulted in a considerable number of pledges backing out from their commitments,” the letter said. Included among the people and groups that have reneged on their donations: David Koch, Coca-Cola, FedEx, Pepsi and Visa. | “Over the past couple months, negative publicity around our potential nominee resulted in a considerable number of pledges backing out from their commitments,” the letter said. Included among the people and groups that have reneged on their donations: David Koch, Coca-Cola, FedEx, Pepsi and Visa. |
| “We would greatly appreciate if you would consider a $6,000,000 contribution to the Cleveland 2016 Host Committee to help us cross the finish line,” the letter continues. “Your support will allow our community to meet its obligation to the RNC, and will ensure our Republican nominee has the best possible platform to lay out his conservative case for our nation. Thank you for your consideration and please let us know if you need any additional information.” | “We would greatly appreciate if you would consider a $6,000,000 contribution to the Cleveland 2016 Host Committee to help us cross the finish line,” the letter continues. “Your support will allow our community to meet its obligation to the RNC, and will ensure our Republican nominee has the best possible platform to lay out his conservative case for our nation. Thank you for your consideration and please let us know if you need any additional information.” |
| The letter is dated July 12, six days before the beginning of the convention. | The letter is dated July 12, six days before the beginning of the convention. |
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| In response to a question asked by Diamond Reynolds, the girlfriend of Philando Castile, the 32-year-old fatally shot by Minnesota police last week, President Barack Obama said that the duty to reduce violence between police officers and suspects is on both law enforcement and minority communities. | In response to a question asked by Diamond Reynolds, the girlfriend of Philando Castile, the 32-year-old fatally shot by Minnesota police last week, President Barack Obama said that the duty to reduce violence between police officers and suspects is on both law enforcement and minority communities. |
| “My heart goes out to all the families who have been involved, and I can only imagine what you’re going through,” Obama said. “I think that the place to start is for everybody to recognize that we need police officers and we need those police officers to be embraced by the community. If there are good relations between police and those communities, then those communities will be safer and police are going to be safer.” | “My heart goes out to all the families who have been involved, and I can only imagine what you’re going through,” Obama said. “I think that the place to start is for everybody to recognize that we need police officers and we need those police officers to be embraced by the community. If there are good relations between police and those communities, then those communities will be safer and police are going to be safer.” |
| “The more police departments know communities… the more trust is built,” Obama continued. “Police departments that are doing the best work are also training their officers not just on shooting… not just on the technical aspects of police work, but they’re also training those officers on… how we get rid of those implicit biases.” | “The more police departments know communities… the more trust is built,” Obama continued. “Police departments that are doing the best work are also training their officers not just on shooting… not just on the technical aspects of police work, but they’re also training those officers on… how we get rid of those implicit biases.” |
| “I think if we’re honest with ourselves, because of the history of our country and because of the images we receive as we’re growing up,” Obama continued, “oftentimes there’s a presumption that black men are dangerous.” | “I think if we’re honest with ourselves, because of the history of our country and because of the images we receive as we’re growing up,” Obama continued, “oftentimes there’s a presumption that black men are dangerous.” |
| “It can’t just be all on the police, it’s also got to be on the community, it’s got to be on civic leaders, it’s got to be on churches and it’s got to be on us.” | “It can’t just be all on the police, it’s also got to be on the community, it’s got to be on civic leaders, it’s got to be on churches and it’s got to be on us.” |
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| President Obama issues statement on events in Nice, France: | President Obama issues statement on events in Nice, France: |
| On behalf of the American people, I condemn in the strongest terms what appears to be a horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed and wounded dozens of innocent civilians. Our thought and prayers are with the families and other loved ones of those killed, and we wish a full recovery for the many wounded. I have directed my team to be in touch with French officials, and we have offered any assistance that they may need to investigate this attack and bring those responsible to justice. We stand in solidarity and partnership with France, our oldest ally, as they respond to and recover from this attack. | On behalf of the American people, I condemn in the strongest terms what appears to be a horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed and wounded dozens of innocent civilians. Our thought and prayers are with the families and other loved ones of those killed, and we wish a full recovery for the many wounded. I have directed my team to be in touch with French officials, and we have offered any assistance that they may need to investigate this attack and bring those responsible to justice. We stand in solidarity and partnership with France, our oldest ally, as they respond to and recover from this attack. |
| On this Bastille Day, we are reminded of the extraordinary resilience and democratic values that have made France an inspiration to the entire world, and we know that the character of the French Republic will endure long after this devastating and tragic loss of life. | On this Bastille Day, we are reminded of the extraordinary resilience and democratic values that have made France an inspiration to the entire world, and we know that the character of the French Republic will endure long after this devastating and tragic loss of life. |
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| President Obama holds town hall on police violence | President Obama holds town hall on police violence |
| Watch it live: | Watch it live: |
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| Donald Trump postpones running-mate announcement after Nice attack | Donald Trump postpones running-mate announcement after Nice attack |
| Donald Trump has postponed an event in which he was expected to unveil Mike Pence as his vice-presidential candidate after the tragedy in Nice, France, in which more than 60 people were killed. | Donald Trump has postponed an event in which he was expected to unveil Mike Pence as his vice-presidential candidate after the tragedy in Nice, France, in which more than 60 people were killed. |
| A Republican source had told the Guardian that the Republican frontrunner had chosen Pence, the governor of Indiana, to be his running mate. | A Republican source had told the Guardian that the Republican frontrunner had chosen Pence, the governor of Indiana, to be his running mate. |
| Pence would represent a safe choice who would solidify the Republican base and is popular with social conservatives. | Pence would represent a safe choice who would solidify the Republican base and is popular with social conservatives. |
| In order to choose Pence, Trump had to make a decision by noon on Friday, the deadline for the Indiana governor to drop his bid for re-election. Indiana law prevents a candidate for seeking election to multiple offices. | In order to choose Pence, Trump had to make a decision by noon on Friday, the deadline for the Indiana governor to drop his bid for re-election. Indiana law prevents a candidate for seeking election to multiple offices. |
| Trump had announced that he will officially unveil his vice-presidential choice at 11am on Friday in New York but tweeted Thursday night “in light of the horrible attack in Nice, France, I have postponed tomorrow’s news conference concerning my vice presidential announcement.” | Trump had announced that he will officially unveil his vice-presidential choice at 11am on Friday in New York but tweeted Thursday night “in light of the horrible attack in Nice, France, I have postponed tomorrow’s news conference concerning my vice presidential announcement.” |
| The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comment as to when the announcement would be rescheduled. | The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comment as to when the announcement would be rescheduled. |
| Related: Trump postpones expected unveiling of Mike Pence as VP after attack in Nice | Related: Trump postpones expected unveiling of Mike Pence as VP after attack in Nice |
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| As Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump inch closer to choosing their running mates ahead of their respective party conventions, the two unshowy figures are facing great scrutiny. | As Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump inch closer to choosing their running mates ahead of their respective party conventions, the two unshowy figures are facing great scrutiny. |
| Tim Kaine, a senator and former governor of Virginia, took the stage with Clinton in his home state on Thursday armed with one-liners that sought to frame the choice before the American electorate this November. | Tim Kaine, a senator and former governor of Virginia, took the stage with Clinton in his home state on Thursday armed with one-liners that sought to frame the choice before the American electorate this November. |
| “Do you want a ‘You’re fired’ president or a ‘You’re hired’ president?” Kaine said, invoking Trump’s infamous slogan from The Apprentice. | “Do you want a ‘You’re fired’ president or a ‘You’re hired’ president?” Kaine said, invoking Trump’s infamous slogan from The Apprentice. |
| “Do you want a trash-talker president or a bridge-builder president? Do you want a me-first president or a kids-and-families-first president?” | “Do you want a trash-talker president or a bridge-builder president? Do you want a me-first president or a kids-and-families-first president?” |
| The critiques, made before a packed gymnasium at the Northern Virginia Community College, rolled off his tongue as more of a mild-mannered disagreement than a scathing takedown. | The critiques, made before a packed gymnasium at the Northern Virginia Community College, rolled off his tongue as more of a mild-mannered disagreement than a scathing takedown. |
| But Kaine, a centrist Democrat who is well-liked by colleagues on both sides of the aisle, wasn’t looking to put on a performance. If chosen by Clinton, would instead reinforce her premise of that the Democratic ticket will be one of experience and competency over bluster and bravado. | But Kaine, a centrist Democrat who is well-liked by colleagues on both sides of the aisle, wasn’t looking to put on a performance. If chosen by Clinton, would instead reinforce her premise of that the Democratic ticket will be one of experience and competency over bluster and bravado. |
| The joint appearance came hours after Trump’s campaign signaled its own intention to announce Mike Pence as its vice-presidential pick – although Trump aides tried to sow doubts ahead of a planned Friday morning unveiling. | The joint appearance came hours after Trump’s campaign signaled its own intention to announce Mike Pence as its vice-presidential pick – although Trump aides tried to sow doubts ahead of a planned Friday morning unveiling. |
| Pence, like Kaine, is broadly respected by elected officials within his party and similarly known for his polite disposition. And as the governor of Indiana and a staunch conservative, he is regarded as one of the few options before Trump who could bring a sense of legitimacy to a candidacy yet to persuade a large swath of skeptical Republicans. | Pence, like Kaine, is broadly respected by elected officials within his party and similarly known for his polite disposition. And as the governor of Indiana and a staunch conservative, he is regarded as one of the few options before Trump who could bring a sense of legitimacy to a candidacy yet to persuade a large swath of skeptical Republicans. |
| Related: Tim Kaine in the spotlight and under microscope at Hillary Clinton 'try-out' | Related: Tim Kaine in the spotlight and under microscope at Hillary Clinton 'try-out' |
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| Donald Trump has issued a statement, via Twitter, regarding the possible terrorist attack during Bastille Day celebrations in Nice, France: | Donald Trump has issued a statement, via Twitter, regarding the possible terrorist attack during Bastille Day celebrations in Nice, France: |
| Another horrific attack, this time in Nice, France. Many dead and injured. When will we learn? It is only getting worse. | Another horrific attack, this time in Nice, France. Many dead and injured. When will we learn? It is only getting worse. |
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| The former chairman of the agency that controls New York City-area airports conspired with a United Airlines lobbyist to get the airline to run direct flights to South Carolina so that the executive could more easily visit his vacation home, prosecutors said on Thursday. | The former chairman of the agency that controls New York City-area airports conspired with a United Airlines lobbyist to get the airline to run direct flights to South Carolina so that the executive could more easily visit his vacation home, prosecutors said on Thursday. |
| David Samson – a political mentor to New Jersey’s governor, Chris Christie – pleaded guilty to a corruption charge that he wrongfully used his Port Authority of New York and New Jersey post. | David Samson – a political mentor to New Jersey’s governor, Chris Christie – pleaded guilty to a corruption charge that he wrongfully used his Port Authority of New York and New Jersey post. |
| The ex-lobbyist, Jamie Fox, was charged with conspiracy to commit bribery. The Democrat went on to become Christie’s transportation commissioner after ending his lobbying work for United. | The ex-lobbyist, Jamie Fox, was charged with conspiracy to commit bribery. The Democrat went on to become Christie’s transportation commissioner after ending his lobbying work for United. |
| Samson and Fox “both should have known better. They both did know better,” US attorney Paul Fishman said. “It was an unacceptable abuse of public authority.” | Samson and Fox “both should have known better. They both did know better,” US attorney Paul Fishman said. “It was an unacceptable abuse of public authority.” |
| Fishman also announced that United would pay a $2.25m fine for the role its officials played in the scheme. | Fishman also announced that United would pay a $2.25m fine for the role its officials played in the scheme. |
| Related: Former Chris Christie mentor pleads guilty to corruption charge | Related: Former Chris Christie mentor pleads guilty to corruption charge |
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| More on Donald Trump’s selection of Indiana governor Mike Pence as his running mate: | More on Donald Trump’s selection of Indiana governor Mike Pence as his running mate: |
| The decision seems to represent an attempt to unite the Republican party and bring political experience to the businessman’s campaign. | The decision seems to represent an attempt to unite the Republican party and bring political experience to the businessman’s campaign. |
| Trump has spent much of the last week in Indiana, grounded by an aircraft malfunction to his private jet, and whiled away the days by holding de facto auditions with three contenders: Pence, New Jersey governor Chris Christie and former House speaker Newt Gingrich. | Trump has spent much of the last week in Indiana, grounded by an aircraft malfunction to his private jet, and whiled away the days by holding de facto auditions with three contenders: Pence, New Jersey governor Chris Christie and former House speaker Newt Gingrich. |
| The three who spoke with Trump in the last week gave speeches that doubled as dress rehearsals for the campaign trial, and Pence also met with Trump’s adult children Ivanka, Eric and Donald Jr, who have assumed leading roles in their father’s campaign. | The three who spoke with Trump in the last week gave speeches that doubled as dress rehearsals for the campaign trial, and Pence also met with Trump’s adult children Ivanka, Eric and Donald Jr, who have assumed leading roles in their father’s campaign. |
| Pence would bring several qualities to the Trump campaign that Republicans have found lacking, not least of which experience in government. The 57-year-old spent 12 years in Congress, including two years in a leadership role with the House Republican Conference. He was elected governor of Indiana in 2012, and gained a degree of national notoriety thanks to a controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which he signed into law and then wanted revised, after many argued it would allow discrimination against LGBT people. | Pence would bring several qualities to the Trump campaign that Republicans have found lacking, not least of which experience in government. The 57-year-old spent 12 years in Congress, including two years in a leadership role with the House Republican Conference. He was elected governor of Indiana in 2012, and gained a degree of national notoriety thanks to a controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which he signed into law and then wanted revised, after many argued it would allow discrimination against LGBT people. |
| A Trump-Pence ticket could send a message to Republican dissenters who feel they cannot support a candidate who has proven inconsistent on guns, abortion,LGBT rights and other social conservative issues. Just before the Indiana primary election, the staunchly conservative governor endorsed Ted Cruz, Trump’s leading opponent and a far-right senator from Texas. | A Trump-Pence ticket could send a message to Republican dissenters who feel they cannot support a candidate who has proven inconsistent on guns, abortion,LGBT rights and other social conservative issues. Just before the Indiana primary election, the staunchly conservative governor endorsed Ted Cruz, Trump’s leading opponent and a far-right senator from Texas. |
| Pence does not come without baggage to a general election, however, where tens of millions more people vote than in the primaries. He is not very popular in his home state, nor well known outside it, and though his conservative bona fides will help unite the party they may push away important swing voters, particularly suburban women. | Pence does not come without baggage to a general election, however, where tens of millions more people vote than in the primaries. He is not very popular in his home state, nor well known outside it, and though his conservative bona fides will help unite the party they may push away important swing voters, particularly suburban women. |
| Related: Donald Trump 'to announce Mike Pence as vice-presidential running mate' | Related: Donald Trump 'to announce Mike Pence as vice-presidential running mate' |
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| CNN report: Donald Trump has offered Mike Pence running-mate spot | CNN report: Donald Trump has offered Mike Pence running-mate spot |
| According to multiple CNN reporters, the network has confirmed that presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has called Indiana governor Mike Pence and officially offered him the vice-presidential slot on the ticket. | According to multiple CNN reporters, the network has confirmed that presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has called Indiana governor Mike Pence and officially offered him the vice-presidential slot on the ticket. |
| ☎🚨️ Donald Trump has called IN Gov. Mike Pence and offered him the vice-presidential slot on his ticket, CNN has learned. Pence has accepted | ☎🚨️ Donald Trump has called IN Gov. Mike Pence and offered him the vice-presidential slot on his ticket, CNN has learned. Pence has accepted |
| JUST IN: Donald Trump has called Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and offered him the vice-presidential slot on his ticket. Pence has accepted. | JUST IN: Donald Trump has called Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and offered him the vice-presidential slot on his ticket. Pence has accepted. |
| Trump has called Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and offered him the vice-presidential slot on his ticket, CNN has learned. Gov. Pence has accepted. | Trump has called Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and offered him the vice-presidential slot on his ticket, CNN has learned. Gov. Pence has accepted. |
| Pence has reportedly accepted the offer. | Pence has reportedly accepted the offer. |