It's been just one week since President Biden said goodbye to the campaign trail — and Vice President Kamala Harris' stepping into the party's spotlight sparked a tsunami of online, volunteer and donor support.
Meanwhile, former President Trump'sVP pick, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, keeps feeling the wrath of childless women across the nation for his resurfaced comment about "childless cat ladies."
Here's what you missed when newsmakers hit the airwaves this Sunday, July 28.
Vice President Kamala Harris' possible running mates are spending the early days of her campaign uplifting her record amid GOP attacks and celebrating what they see as a re-engaged electorate.
Why it matters: Harris is expected to announce her selection for a second-in-command before Aug. 7, per multiple reports.
Vice President Kamala Harris brought in $200 million during the first week of her presidential campaign, with 66% of all donations coming from first-time donors, according to the campaign.
Why it matters: President Biden's decision to step aside as the Democratic presidential nominee upended the 2024 race, giving the party a jolt of enthusiasm and an influx of donations.
Former President Trump urged Christians to vote, adding they "won't have to vote anymore" if he reclaims the White House in November.
Why it matters: Democrats have pointed to past comments from the GOP nominee that seem like an inclination to authoritarianism and inspire unease that he may attempt to circumvent or undermine the democratic process should he win the 2024 race.
Engagement with news content has spiked over the past few weeks, giving news publishers a much-needed reprieve from bad traffic and ratings.
Why it matters: Election years are typically a boon to the news business, but this year has turned out to be one of the most brutal ever for the industry, with layoffs and cost-cutting measures reaching records.
Why it matters: White women — who have backed Trump in the lasttwo elections — already were a concern for the former president because of the Supreme Court's rejection of abortion rights under Roe v. Wade.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former president Donald Trump took the stage an hour late Saturday to make his speech at the Bitcoin 2024 conference at the Music City Center, but that didn't dampen the enthusiasm from the capacity crowd.
Why it matters: Cryptocurrency has become, for the first time, an issue in a U.S. presidential campaign, ever since Trump vowed in May that he would make sure America dominates bitcoin production going into the future.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — At Bitcoin 2024, former president Donald Trump said that if elected he would see that the federal government would not sell any of its bitcoin holdings, effectively creating the core of a "strategic national bitcoin stockpile."
Why it matters: It was one of several crypto-related promises made to the bitcoin conference crowd Saturday afternoon intended to build on Trump's growing base of support from this corner of the tech world.
Why it matters: Harris seeks to re-engage voters to achieve a historic result: the first time women across the country could see themselves represented in the Oval Office.
Former President Trump says Saturday his outdoor campaign events will go on as planned following the shooting that wounded his right ear at a rally in Pennsylvania.
The big picture: The shooting raised concerns about the former president's safety as he continues to campaign, with his next rally planned for Saturday night in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Gatherings of tens of thousands of Vice President Harris' supporters are raising millions of dollars for her campaign — and it's happening on Zoom.
Why it matters: It's a new era of virtual rallies. These online events are cheaper to organize, easier to attend, and they're poised to become a powerful tools for fundraising and voter outreach this fall.
States are drawing on laws first drafted in Hollywood's golden age to protect 21st Century children at risk of being exploited in the multibillion dollar influencer industry.
Why it matters: The content creation field is largely unregulated, and states are taking steps to ensure kids get a cut of the profit they brought in from vlogging or brand deals.
Why it matters: FBI Director Christopher Wray had said earlier this week that there was "some question about whether or not it's a bullet or shrapnel that ... hit his ear."
