The director of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 has stepped down amidst controversy surrounding the program, which has been disavowed by Donald Trump's campaign. The foundation's president, Kevin Roberts, will now lead the project after it achieved its goals. Democrats have seized on the ultraconservative policy blueprint as a warning of potential extreme policies under another Trump administration.
Trump's campaign has announced a rally in Atlanta, countering Vice President Kamala Harris's recent event in the same venue. Dueling ad campaigns highlight Harris as 'fearless' while Trump criticizes her for issues at the southern U.S. border. In a radio interview, Trump made controversial remarks about Harris and her husband.
Public interest in the election has surged following recent news events, including an assassination attempt on Trump, Biden's decision not to seek reelection, and Harris's rise as the Democratic candidate. Fox News saw a significant increase in viewership in July, indicating heightened interest in the election.
A poll shows that about 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris as a potential nominee for president, reflecting a rapid shift in support towards her candidacy. In Arizona, Kari Lake won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, setting up a competitive race against Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego.
Vice President Harris rallied supporters in Atlanta, vowing to win in November and mocking Trump and his running mate. She plans to tour battleground states with her yet-to-be-named running mate, with scheduled appearances in several key locations.
