Morning Wire Chicago Shootings & RFK Considers Dropping Out | Afternoon Update | 8.20.24
Aug 20, 2024
Chicago faces a surge in gun violence, highlighted by multiple shootings during the Democratic National Convention. Political tensions rise as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. considers dropping out of the race and possibly forming an alliance with Donald Trump. In other news, Hunter Biden grapples with legal troubles, while the Israeli military succeeds in recovering hostages in Gaza. Additionally, Harley-Davidson faces backlash for scaling back diversity initiatives after customer feedback.
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Chicago Violence
- Eight shootings occurred in Chicago on the first day of the DNC, three fatal.
- This follows a violent weekend with 30 shot and five dead.
RFK Jr. Campaign Crossroads
- RFK Jr.'s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, says they are considering dropping out.
- They might join Trump or form a new party, risking a Harris presidency.
Hunter Biden Tax Charges
- A judge rejected Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss tax fraud charges.
- Hunter's lawyers argued for dismissal based on the Trump documents case, but the judge disagreed.