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Gus Walz: “That’s My Dad!”, Associated Press
The 17-year-old son of Governor Tim Walz, Gus, tearfully cheered “That’s my dad!” as his father accepted the Democratic VP nomination, a moment that captured hearts and went viral.
RFK Jr. To Drop Out, Endorse Trump?, ABC News
RFK Jr. is expected to drop out of the race by the end of the week, potentially to endorse Trump, in an effort to counter the momentum from the DNC, though the decision is not yet finalized.
Ukraine Drones Attack Moscow, Reuters
Ukraine launched one of the largest drone strikes on Moscow, with Russian defenses downing 11 drones over the capital and 45 across multiple regions, with no reported casualties.
DHS Warns ICE Lost Track of Kids, For the Left
The DHS watchdog reported that over 32,000 unaccompanied children transferred by ICE to HHS from 2019 to 2023 missed court hearings, raising concerns about tracking after release.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Hosts DNC Panel, For the Right
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus hosted a panel with eight women Democratic governors, expressing support for the Harris-Walz ticket and noting increased “Veep” viewership.
