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World Cup 2.0 – Why women’s Olympic football is a must watch at Paris 2024

Less than a year after the global breakout success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia, a good number of that tournament’s best players will be back; this time, the global football epicentre will be Paris Olympics 2024 with 12 teams fighting for the gold medal. World champions Spain is among the favourites to taste glory, even though the team will make its Olympic debut in the French capital, while perennial heavyweights the United States will be looking for redemption after suffering their worst-ever World Cup result. Team USA’s neighbours Canada are the defending Olympic champions after they did the unthinkable at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, defeating highly-favoured Sweden in the gold medal match. Disappointingly, the Swedes will not take part in the Paris 2024 Olympics after failing to qualify. Joining them on the absentees list will be the United Kingdom, who couldn’t secure an Olympic berth through the inaugural Women’s Nations League. With senior professional players and full-strength squads, the 12-team women’s Olympic football event offers a star-studded and premier global football competition of the highest quality when compared to the 16-team men’s event, which is restricted to under-23 players with an allowance for only three over-age professional players. The fan interest in women’s Olympic football competition is expected to be higher than ever, thanks to the success of the 2023 World Cup, which attracted record global television viewing figures. USA: A team in transition With a new coach at its helm and a squad featuring upcoming stars, a new-look Team USA will compete at the Olympics. England’s Emma Hayes has been hired to turn around the team’s fortunes and the experienced coach could be a breath of fresh air that the American women’s game needs. Hayes, who led Chelsea to seven Women’s Super League titles, took over the reins just before the Olympics, although her appointment was announced late last year after Vlatko Andonovski resigned in the wake of their bitter World Cup exit. The US women’s football team, who have won the World Cup a record four times, were knocked out in the round of 16 at the 2023 World Cup, their worst-ever finish at a major tournament [File: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/Reuters] After successive triumphs in 2015 and 2019, the US was expected to complete a “three-peat” of titles at the 2023 World Cup, but the Americans were knocked out in the last 16, losing to Sweden on penalties. The pressure is on Hayes as she manages a team trying to find its way back to the top of the world rankings, having slipped to their lowest-ever spot (fifth). There is also pride on the line for the four-time world champions. “We all know the main ingredients of the American DNA, and that will not change under my stewardship,” Hayes said in her first press conference as head coach in June. US captain Lindsey Horan, who was part of the side that won bronze at the Tokyo Games, said the team has moved on from their World Cup heartbreak and is going for gold in Paris. “After the World Cup, we really regrouped,” Horan told reporters this month. “You look at the young players coming in, the leaders on this team, you know, just [a] big mesh of what we have. I think what you’re going to see and what’s in store for us is incredible.” Team USA’s 18-player Olympic roster features exciting new talent such as forward Sophia Smith and defender Naomi Girma, while veterans Horan, Alyssa Naeher and Crystal Dunn add quality depth to the squad. In a surprise omission, Alex Morgan, one of the last links to the great US women’s football team dynasty, was left out by Hayes. It will be the first time since the 2008 Olympics that the high-profile forward will not suit up for the national side in a major competition. By not picking Alex Morgan in the US Olympic squad for the Paris Games, coach Emma Hayes signaled the likely end of the star striker’s international career [Robert Cianflone/Getty Images] Team USA has won a medal in all but one of the seven Olympics that have featured women’s football, including four gold medals, the last of which came at London 2012. Goalkeeper Naeher said the Paris Olympics will give the team a chance to begin a new chapter, as they look to regain their supremacy on the global stage. “We’ve talked to this whole year about looking towards the future and turning the page and having this new identity and moving forward,” Naeher told reporters. “This is the start of that,” she said. “With Emma in here and the full new staff and the roster being set, I think now this is the opportunity to officially kind of move in that forward direction. And this is the first tournament for that. You can feel the energy.” The US are in Group B alongside 2016 Olympic champions Germany, Asian heavyweights Australia, and Zambia, whose squad includes the world’s most expensive female player, Racheal Kundananji. Can Spain do the double? Spain emerged as the 2023 FIFA World Champions in Australia and New Zealand despite dealing with off-field issues including an ugly player revolt. Later, their title triumph was marred by a scandal triggered by ex-Spanish FA chief Luis Rubiales. Rubiales provoked worldwide outrage by kissing star player Jenni Hermoso without consent during the medal ceremony after the World Cup final. The disgraced former official is set to stand trial in February 2025, while his close ally Jorge Vilda was also sacked as the coach by the Spanish FA. Unlike the World Cup, Spain will head to the Olympics without distractions and has the chance to become the first team to win the Olympic Gold-World Cup double. The Olympics will be a new experience for the top-ranked Spaniards but having won the World Cup and the Nations League last year, they know what it takes to win at a major tournament. Their squad is rich in world-class talent, featuring 2023

‘Impunity must end’: World reacts to ICJ ruling against Israeli occupation

International reaction has poured in since a ruling by the top United Nations court that Israel’s continued presence in the occupied Palestinian territory is unlawful and should swiftly be brought to an end. Palestinian officials have hailed the International Court of Justice ruling as a “watershed moment” in their decades-long fight for justice. Israel quickly condemned Friday’s decision, while its top ally the United States criticised the ruling on Saturday after initial silence. While nonbinding, the advisory ruling by the 15 judges found that Israel has no right to sovereignty over the occupied territory, has violated international laws against acquiring territory by force and is blocking Palestinians’ right to self-determination. It further determined countries are obligated not to “render aid or assistance in maintaining” Israel’s presence in the territory. Here’s how the world has reacted: Australia The government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it respects the ICJ’s “role in upholding international law and the rules-based order”. “We want to see concrete steps taken by Israel to cease the expansion of settlements to respond to extremist activity,” the government said in a statement, adding that it was still “carefully considering the detail” of the ruling. Belgium Minister of Foreign Affairs Hadja Lahbib said in a social media post: “Belgium will always stand up for the respect of international law.” The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territory does not comply with international law and that settlement activity must cease. Belgium will always stand up for the respect of international law. — Hadja Lahbib (@hadjalahbib) July 19, 2024 Brazil The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ruling “reinforces the need for a two-state solution, with an independent and viable state of Palestine living side by side with Israel, in peace and security, within the 1967 borders, which include the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, with East Jerusalem as its capital”. Bolivia The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the UN and its member states to “take appropriate measures to stop the crimes being committed in the Gaza Strip and guarantee Palestine’s right to self-determination”. Bolivia cut ties with Israel in the early days of the war and later became the first Latin American country to back a separate genocide case brought against Israel by South Africa at the ICJ. Egypt The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on Israel to end the occupation promptly, halt any new settlement activities and evacuate all existing settlements. The ministry also urged international parties “to respect and implement the ICJ’s advisory opinion, assist the Palestinian people in exercising their right to self-determination and work to end the humanitarian suffering they endure”. Iceland The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ICJ ruling is “clear”. “Continued Israeli occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem is unlawful and so are its settlement activities. Iceland calls on Israel to cease all activity that violates international law,” it said. The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion is clear. Continued Israeli occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem is unlawful, and so are its settlement activities. Iceland calls on Israel to cease all activity that violates international law. — MFA Iceland 🇮🇸 (@MFAIceland) July 20, 2024 United States The administration of President Joe Biden, which often stresses the “rules-based order”, criticised the ruling despite acknowledging that Israeli settlements are “inconsistent” with international law. “We are concerned that the breadth of the court’s opinion will complicate efforts to resolve the conflict and bring about an urgently needed just and lasting peace with two states living side by side in peace and security,” the US Department of State told the Reuters news agency. Indonesia The Southeast Asian country said the ruling “addressed the aspiration of Indonesia and the rest of the international community in delivering justice for the Palestinians”. “Indonesia calls on the UN General Assembly and the Security Council to meet the request of the court by considering appropriate means and necessary steps to end Israel’s unlawful presence in Palestine,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Ireland Foreign Minister Michael Martin said he will work with partners in the EU and UN “to see how we can now bring to bear this authoritative opinion by the court to end … Israel’s illegal presence” in the occupied Palestinian territory. Qatar The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ICJ ruling “reflects the high provisions of international law that must be respected”. It reiterated Qatar’s “firm position on the justice of the Palestinian cause and the moral imperative to support the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people”. The State of Qatar Welcomes International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Policies and Practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and East Jerusalem 🔗Read More: https://t.co/FrA6b3Axry#MOFAQatar pic.twitter.com/xS4BnwNHtC — Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) July 20, 2024 Jordan Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Sadadi said: “Israel’s impunity must end. Its war crimes must be stopped. Israel must be held accountable.” Israel’s reaction to the ICJ ruling & its Knesset resolution to prevent the fulfillment of Palestinian people’s right to freedom further proves Israel’s complete disregard to Int’l law. Israel’s impunity must end. Its war crimes must be stopped. Israel must be held accountable. — Ayman Safadi (@AymanHsafadi) July 19, 2024 Kuwait The Gulf country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to carry out its “legal, political and moral duties to achieve the aspirations of the brotherly Palestinian people to establish their independent state and to stop the aggression against Gaza“. Liechtenstein The European principality’s mission to the UN said the ICJ “puts the rule of law at the centre of the settlement of international disputes”. “We look forward to working with all States on the basis of the [ruling], in particular to ensure the full application of the right to self-determination,” it said on X. LI welcomes today’s @CIJ_ICJ Advisory Opinion, which puts the Rule of Law at the centre of the settlement of international disputes. We look forward to working with all States on the

Schiff’s choice to ‘abandon’ Biden is act of ‘selfish desperation’ amid campaign fundraising woes, Garvey says

California Senate candidate Steve Garvey called the about-face by Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on President Biden’s re-election bid an act of “selfish desperation” after Schiff realized his Senate campaign had been outraised by more than $1 million. “Adam Schiff’s recent act of selfish desperation to abandon his presidential nominee has caused a clear reaction from his supporters on his social media,” Garvey, the Republican candidate vying to fill the late Dianne Feinstein’s seat, told Fox News Digital. “It’s now clear to his supporters what has been clear to millions of Americans for years, that Adam Schiff only cares about Adam Schiff, and Californians deserve a senator that puts them above politics.” Schiff called on Biden to drop out of the 2024 race earlier this week, saying in a statement to Fox News Digital that a “second Trump presidency will undermine the very foundation of our democracy, and I have serious concerns about whether the President can defeat Donald Trump in November.” Garvey remarked in a social media post this week that it was “not surprising” Schiff called on Biden to step aside “less than 24 hours after it was reported that our campaign out-raised Adam Schiff’s campaign by $1.2 million.” ADAM SCHIFF CALLS ON BIDEN TO EXIT PRESIDENTIAL RACE AS DEM CONFIDENCE DWINDLES Garvey said this is the first time in 14 years a Republican statewide candidate in California has surpassed the fundraising of a Democratic candidate. “It’s understandable that they felt they had to take dramatic action when this news came out,” he added. “When Adam Schiff announced that he believes President Biden shouldn’t seek re-election, it dominated the news cycle for the day, helping in part to bury our fundraising success story.” Between April 1 and June 30, Garvey reportedly raised $5.4 million to Schiff’s $4.1 million. Garvey also questioned why Schiff was quick to call on Biden to drop out of the presidential race but did not call on him to resign. “The question must be asked: If Schiff doesn’t believe Biden can be an effective candidate, why does he believe that he can continue to be an effective president? It’s clear from Schiff’s own words that he is very concerned about his and other down ticket’s chances this November,” Garvey said. Earlier this week, Schiff praised Biden’s accomplishments while in office, claiming, “Joe Biden has been one of the most consequential presidents in our nation’s history, and his lifetime of service as a Senator, a Vice President, and now as President has made our country better. “But our nation is at a crossroads,” the California representative warned. Schiff noted that whether Biden withdraws from the race is the president’s choice, but he added, “I believe it is time for him to pass the torch.” He also suggested Biden would “secure his legacy of leadership by allowing us to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming election” if he follows the advice to leave the race.  “But make no mistake, whoever our party ends up nominating, or if the nomination remains with the president, I will do everything I can to help them succeed,” the California Democrat made clear. “There is only one singular goal: defeating Donald Trump. The stakes are just too high.” SPECIAL COUNSEL ROBERT HUR ‘VINDICATED,’ ‘DESERVES AN APOLOGY’ AFTER BIDEN DEBATE PERFORMANCE: ANALYSTS In March, Schiff grilled special counsel Robert Hur and defended Biden during a contentious House hearing about his February report that described the president as “a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.” In that February report, Hur said he would bring no criminal charges against the president after a months-long investigation into his alleged improper retention of classified documents related to national security. Schiff told Hur his report “disparage[d] the president” and insisted Hur knew his report “would have a maximal political impact.” “Based on our direct interactions with and observations of him, he is someone from whom many jurors will want to identify reasonable doubt,” the report stated. “It would be difficult to convince a jury that they should convict him — by then a former president well into his eighties — of a serious felony that requires a mental state of willfulness.” Schiff continued to press Hur and accused him of knowing he would start a “political firestorm” with the language he used. Hurr said “politics played no part whatsoever” in the investigation. “What you did write was deeply prejudicial to the interests of the president. You say it wasn’t political, and yet you must have understood,” Schiff said. “You must have understood the impact of your words. You must have understood the impact of your decision to go beyond the specifics of a particular document, to go to the very general, to your own personal prejudicial, subjective opinion of the president, one you knew would be amplified by his political opponent. When you knew that would influence a political campaign, you had to understand, and you did it anyway. You did it anyway.” Garvey, a former professional baseball player, will take on Schiff in the Golden State’s Nov. 5 election. The race is considered “Solid Democratic” by nonpartisan political handicapper the Cook Political Report, giving Schiff an edge over his opponent. Schiff’s announcement made him the 20th congressional Democrat to urge Biden to exit the race. He is also the most prominent House Democrat to do so. So far, a combined 35 Democrats from the House and Senate have called on Biden to drop out of the 2024 election. Fox News Digital’s Julia Johnson and Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report.

Trump, Vance fire up voters in major battleground state for first rally since failed assassination attempt

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Former President Donald Trump and vice presidential nominee JD Vance are rallying voters Saturday for their first joint campaign event as running mates, but also for the first rally since a would-be assassin tried, but failed, to take Trump’s life last week. Thousands piled into the Van Andel Arena, home to the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey team, to see the pair, who are coming off a packed week at the Republican National Convention (RNC) where each accepted their respective nominations to appear on the GOP ticket together. “I find it hard to believe that a week ago an assassin tried to take Donald Trump’s life, and now we have this crowd in Michigan to welcome him back,” Vance said after taking the stage. WATCH: THOUSANDS DESCEND ON MICHIGAN TOWN FOR FIRST TRUMP RALLY SINCE FAILED ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT He quickly began taking shots at Vice President Kamala Harris: “I’ve served in the United States Marine Corps … What the hell have you done?” “What has she done other than collect a check from her political offices?” he asked, before going on to talk about his grandmother, who he calls “Mamaw,” and his upbringing. He later discussed the various challenges facing the nation under President Biden’s administration, including the fentanyl crisis, the border crisis and the economy. RNC DELEGATES, GUESTS MAKE PREDICTIONS ABOUT BIDEN’S POLITICAL FUTURE AMID REPORTS HE MIGHT EXIT 2024 RACE Michigan is expected to be one of the most closely watched battleground states in November, and could narrowly determine who will serve the American people in the White House for the next four years. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.

Vance fires up voters in major battleground state, slams VP rival Harris

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Vice presidential nominee JD Vance slammed his Democratic counterpart Kamala Harris Saturday, asking Michigan supporters ‘what the hell’ she has ever done and noting his own service as a U.S. Marine. The swipe came as Vance and former President Donald Trump addressed voters at their first joint campaign event as running mates, and the first rally since a would-be assassin tried, but failed, to take Trump’s life last week. Thousands piled into the Van Andel Arena, home to the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey team, to see the pair, who are coming off a packed week at the Republican National Convention (RNC) where each accepted their respective nominations to appear on the GOP ticket together. “I find it hard to believe that a week ago an assassin tried to take Donald Trump’s life, and now we have this crowd in Michigan to welcome him back,” Vance said after taking the stage. WATCH: THOUSANDS DESCEND ON MICHIGAN TOWN FOR FIRST TRUMP RALLY SINCE FAILED ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT He quickly began taking shots at Vice President Kamala Harris: “I’ve served in the United States Marine Corps … What the hell have you done?” “What has she done other than collect a check from her political offices?” he asked, before going on to talk about his grandmother, who he calls “Mamaw,” and his upbringing. Harris ripped Vance after his Wednesday speech at the RNC in which he accepted his role on the 2024 ticket. “It was compelling. It’s a compelling story. But it’s not the full story,” Harris said. “Frankly, what is very telling is what he did not talk about on that stage. He did not talk about Project 2025, the 900-page blueprint for a second term. He did not talk about it because their plans are extreme, and they are divisive.” He later discussed the various challenges facing the nation under President Biden’s administration, including the fentanyl crisis, the border crisis and the economy. RNC DELEGATES, GUESTS MAKE PREDICTIONS ABOUT BIDEN’S POLITICAL FUTURE AMID REPORTS HE MIGHT EXIT 2024 RACE Michigan is expected to be one of the most closely watched battleground states in November, and could narrowly determine who will serve the American people in the White House for the next four years. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.

Trump says he ‘took a bullet for democracy’ at massive battleground state rally alongside running mate Vance

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Former President Donald Trump declared Saturday that he “took a bullet for democracy” while firing up a crowd of voters in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at his first rally since surviving an assassination attempt last week.  More than 12,000 people piled into the Van Andel Arena, home to the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey team, to see him and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who are coming off a packed week at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, where each accepted their respective nominations to appear on the GOP ticket together. “They keep saying he’s a threat to democracy. I’m saying, ‘’What the hell did I do to democracy?’ Last week I took a bullet for democracy,” Trump said as the crowd cheered, referencing an often used Democrat talking point. “What did I do against democracy? Crazy.” WATCH: THOUSANDS DESCEND ON MICHIGAN TOWN FOR FIRST TRUMP RALLY SINCE FAILED ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT Vance spoke ahead of Trump, and dedicated part of his time on stage to slamming Vice President Kamala Harris, asking rallygoers “what the hell” she has ever done and noting his own service as a U.S. Marine. “I’ve served in the United States Marine Corps … What the hell have you done?” Vance said. “What has she done other than collect a check from her political offices?” he asked, before going on to talk about his grandmother, who he calls “Mamaw,” and his upbringing. Harris ripped Vance after his Wednesday speech at the RNC in which he accepted his role on the 2024 ticket. “It was compelling. It’s a compelling story. But it’s not the full story,” Harris said after Vance’s RNC speech. “Frankly, what is very telling is what he did not talk about on that stage. He did not talk about Project 2025, the 900-page blueprint for a second term. He did not talk about it because their plans are extreme, and they are divisive.” RNC DELEGATES, GUESTS MAKE PREDICTIONS ABOUT BIDEN’S POLITICAL FUTURE AMID REPORTS HE MIGHT EXIT 2024 RACE Vance later spoke to rallygoers about the various challenges facing the nation under President Biden’s administration, including the fentanyl crisis, the border crisis and the economy. Trump took the stage after Vance, beginning his speech by saying that he “shouldn’t be here right now, but something very, something very special happened.” He took a moment to recognize the supporters who were injured or killed at the rally last week. “We continue to pray for the recovery of the two citizens who were wounded in that evil attack – David Dutch and James Copenhaver, two really incredible people,” the Republican frontrunner said. “We remain in contact and send our deepest respect to the families.” ALINA HABBA TAKES ON MAJOR ROLE IN TRUMP CAMPAIGN, DISHES ON HIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RNC SPEECH Trump also acknowledged the death of Corey Comparatore, calling him a “hero” for protecting his family from the bullets. “Corey Comparatore was a brave firefighter who died, [his] funeral [was] yesterday,” Trump said. “Corey was a hero. And we will carry his memory in our hearts for all time.” Later in his speech, Trump conducted a “poll” with the audience members about who should become the Democratic nominee if President Biden steps down from the race. “We’re going to do a poll, and it’s going to be a very nice poll and great. Who is your favorite candidate? Who would you like?” Trump said. GOV. WHITMER TELLS ‘THE VIEW’ SHE NEVER SAID MICHIGAN’S UNWINNABLE FOR BIDEN: ‘CRAZIEST THING TO THINK’ “So who would you like to most run against, if you’re us, if we want to win? Ready? Kamala Harris? Crooked Joe Biden?” Trump asked. The audience booed louder in response to Biden. Trump also engaged with the crowd on a personal level, and while he was speaking about electric cars, he suddenly recognized an audience member who was a union member. “Are you the same guy? Yes? No kidding,” Trump said. “Pretty good memory, right? Unlike somebody else that I happen to be running against.” The Republican then encouraged the worker to get up on stage and joked around with him. “He’s a serious union guy, a United Auto Workers [worker],” Trump said. “He does not carry guns. Come on up here, look at him. Look at the shape he’s in.” “I’m glad to see this guy,” the union worker said energetically at the podium. “I told you, we’re gonna get 85 million of us out there to vote for him. So let’s go home from this rally and do our part.” The former president also slammed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, calling her a “terrible” leader. “Well, you have a terrible governor here who did a terrible job. Whitmer — I’d like to run against her, actually,” Trump laughed. Michigan is expected to be one of the most closely watched battleground states in November, and could narrowly determine who will serve the American people in the White House for the next four years. Polls have largely suggested Trump leads Biden in every battleground state, as well as in some states that have trended more Democratic in recent years. That comes as a growing number of Democrats call for Biden to step aside from the 2024 race, in favor of Harris or another candidate. Fox News Digital’s Andrea Vachianno contributed to this report. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.

In purple Williamson County, presidential politics casts pall over voters

After an assassination attempt against Trump and growing divisions among national Democrats, Williamson County voters mull the November election.

WATCH: Thousands descend on Michigan town for first Trump rally since failed assassination attempt

Thousands of people lined the streets of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Saturday to show support for former President Trump at his first rally since a would-be assassin tried, but failed, to take his life last week. “Fight, fight, fight!” some in the swing-state crowd began to chant as Fox News Digital asked if there was any sense of nervousness after what happened at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a 20-year-old gunman killed one rallygoer, critically wounded two others and shot Trump in the ear. “West Michigan is fired up, and they are ready for a change in Washington,” Michael Markey, the Republican candidate for Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District, told Fox as he greeted rallygoers waiting in the growing line to enter Van Andel Arena. RNC DELEGATES, GUESTS MAKE PREDICTIONS ABOUT BIDEN’S POLITICAL FUTURE AMID REPORTS HE MIGHT EXIT 2024 RACE “Just one week ago, West Michigan stood in prayer for President Trump, the victims of the attack in Pennsylvania and our nation. Today, we are enthusiastically standing in line to see President Trump and show him we are are ready to fight, fight, fight,” Markey said. Some rallygoers told reporters they spent the night outside the arena, while others said they showed up nearly 12 hours early to get a spot in line. It’s unclear how many thousands of people will file into the arena, which can hold up to 12,000, but the rally is Trump’s first joint campaign appearance alongside his vice presidential running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, which is expected to add more excitement. ALINA HABBA TAKES ON MAJOR ROLE IN TRUMP CAMPAIGN, DISHES ON HIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RNC SPEECH The rally is being held as the Secret Service continues to face questions about the assassination attempt and how the shooter was able to climb on top of a building unhindered with a direct line of sight to Trump as he spoke. The agency reportedly requested additional support from local law enforcement to beef up security at the event in Grand Rapids. Trump and Vance officially accepted their party’s nominations for president and vice president at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee earlier this week. Saturday’s rally is expected to kick off at 5 p.m. ET. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.

DNC committee moving forward with plans for virtual roll call vote in early August

The Democratic National Convention is set to follow through on plans for an early roll call nominating President Biden as their presidential candidate next month. DNC Rules Committee members voted Friday for a virtual roll call on August 7 to certify Biden’s victory, despite widespread upset over what many call visible mental decline. The nearly 200 committee members will meet again on or before July 26 to formally adopt the virtual roll call format. The vote itself is expected to serve as a mere rubber stamp for the Biden campaign. CAMPAIGN CHAIRS SAY BIDEN IS BOTH ‘MORE COMMITTED THAN EVER’ TO PRESIDENTIAL RACE AND ‘ASKING FOR INPUT’ President Biden is planning campaign events weeks in advance, preparing to hit the ground running after his current illness with a high-profile fundraiser. The Biden-Harris ticket is holding a fundraising event on July 29th in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, that will feature special guests — talk show legend David Letterman and Hawaiia Gov. Josh Green. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will be in attendance. Green, who has been governor of Hawaii since 2022, is a personal friend of the Bidens. The governor is among the administration’s closest political allies. EXCLUSIVE: FIRST SON HUNTER BIDEN ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COUNTRY WHILE DAD FIGHTS FOR POLITICAL LIFE Axios reported that Biden has started laying out his travel plans as he recovers from COVID-19 at his Delaware beach house in Rehoboth. He has resisted calls from his party to step down, with his communications team holding a remote press conference on Saturday to push the argument for a second Biden term. The calls for Biden to step down has drawn over 30 sitting Democrat congressmembers: Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, on Friday urged Biden to “end his campaign,” arguing that “our full attention must return to these important issues.” One senior Democrat official told Axios that the entire issue feels “stuck” at the moment, adding that it’s “not to say it’s going to stay stuck.” Senior officials are pushing Biden to make a final decision over the weekend and have continued arguing with Biden advisers as to why bowing out would best serve the party. “It’s a fairly universal sentiment internally that we have reached the end of the road,” one Biden aide admitted, noting that some key hold-outs will keep fighting to keep Biden in the race.

Meet this Indian ayurveda doctor who is close to create history with his ‘age reversal therapy’

Renowned Indian wellness practitioner, Dr. Piyush Jain, who has helped many reverse ageing processes, quite naturally, through a 5000-year-old age reversal Ayurvedic therapy