Morning Wire Harris Picks a VP & Harrison Butker Contract | Afternoon Update | 8.6.24
Aug 6, 2024
Discover the latest political maneuvers with Kamala Harris choosing Governor Tim Walls as her running mate, igniting debates amidst GOP backlash. Delve into alarming security concerns, including a foiled assassination plot against Trump. The global landscape unfolds with investigations linked to UNRWA in Israel and political upheaval in Bangladesh. Plus, get insights into the latest U.S. legal developments involving Trump and learn about a significant contract extension for the Kansas City Chiefs' kicker.
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Harris's VP Choice
- Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
- Walz supports progressive policies like abortion access until birth and transgender medical procedures for minors.
Walz's Political Stance
- Tim Walz, Minnesota Governor, restricted gun access and legalized recreational marijuana.
- GOP's J.D. Vance criticized this selection, highlighting Walz's progressive stance.
Vance's Criticism of Walz and Harris
- J.D. Vance criticized Tim Walz, citing his alleged role in the 2020 Minneapolis riots and Kamala Harris's alleged support for those arrested.
- Vance highlighted their shared progressive views.