Balance of Power: Trump singles out Nevada at RNC as he looks to flip state he lost twice
Former President Trump singled out battleground state Nevada in his remarks at the Republican National Convention, previewing how he hopes to dominate the state he lost twice. “At the center of our plan for economic relief — our massive tax cuts for workers that include something else that’s turned out to be very popular, actually, here. “It’s very popular in this building and all those hotels that I saw that are so nice. I’m staying in a nice one. It’s called ‘no tax on tips,’” he said in his speech Thursday night, formally accepting the Republican presidential nomination. 3RD DEMOCRAT SENATOR CALLS ON BIDEN TO STEP ASIDE AS PRESSURE ACCELERATES He noted he got the idea from a server in Nevada. “And I got that by having dinner recently in Nevada, where we’re leading by about 14 points,” Trump said. “The government’s after me all the time on tips,” he recalled her saying. Trump said he asked her if she’d be happy to have no taxes taken from her tips. According to him, she said, “What a great idea.” “Waitresses and caddies and drivers and everybody — it’s a large, large group of people that are being really hurt badly,” the former president explained. “They make money. Let them keep their money.” ‘THEY’RE INCOMPETENT’: SEN MARSHALL BLASTS ‘WORTHLESS’ SECRET SERVICE BRIEFING ON TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT Trump went public with the idea as a part of his campaign last month and spent a significant amount of time touting it during a meeting with Senate Republicans, who are hoping to take the majority in the upper chamber in November. “What I think President Trump did sell us all on is don’t tax” tips, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told Fox News Digital at the time. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., noted, “He thinks it’s a great example of how working people in this economy just can’t get ahead.” VULNERABLE DEM TESTER CALLS ON BIDEN TO DROP OUT AFTER GIVING SCHUMER HEADS UP In a state like Nevada that heavily relies on its tourism industry, particularly in Las Vegas, winning over any workers could be the difference in the upcoming election. Trump was defeated in Nevada in both 2016 and 2020, but the outlook appears much better for 2024. In a June Fox News Poll, Trump was beating President Biden by five percentage points in the state, 50% to 45%. The poll was done before the presidential debate and the attempted assassination of Trump. JD VANCE BY THE NUMBERS: FIRST SPEECH SIGNALS HEAVY CAMPAIGN PRESENCE IN BATTLEGROUND RUST BELT In his speech on Thursday, Trump also recognized the Republican Senate candidate in Nevada, former U.S. Army Captain Sam Brown. He referred to Brown being severely injured while deployed in Afghanistan. “And, by the way, we have a man in this room who is running for the U.S. Senate from a great state, Nevada, named Sam Brown, who paid the ultimate price,” Trump said. With the increased uncertainty about Biden’s candidacy, some have predicted he could prove to be a drag on down-ballot Democrats, including those in Nevada. This would mean it isn’t just Trump getting an advantage in the key swing state, but Brown and other Republicans have an opportunity to turn Nevada red. Fox News Digital reached out to the Trump campaign for comment. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
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Babydog bobbleheads to hit shelves after ‘first dog’ stole the show at Republican National Convention
The most popular speaker at the 2024 Republican National Convention is being recognized for her celebrity in a brand-new way. Even though she didn’t say a word. Babydog, the first dog of West Virginia, will have her own bobblehead thanks to the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee. ALL ABOUT BABYDOG: THE GOVERNOR’S PET THAT STOLE THE SHOW AT THE RNC “Sitting on a circular red, white, and blue base bearing her name, the bobblehead of Babydog has her mouth open and tongue exposed in a playful pose. A replica of the original First Dog of West Virginia, the white, tan, and brown Babydog Bobblehead showcases her cute, stubby legs, along with an abundance of folds around her face,” the museum announced Friday. 2,024 commemorative bobbleheads of the beloved bulldog will be manufactured later this year by the museum’s online store and will cost $30 each, according to the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. Additional shipping will cost $8. “We’re excited to offer the first bobblehead of Babydog, the First Dog of West Virginia,” National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Phil Sklar said. Sklar added, “Already popular among West Virginians, Babydog added many more people to her growing fan club with her appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. This bobblehead will be a must-have for fans of Babydog!” WV GOVERNOR JUSTICE TELLS BETTE MIDLER TO ‘KISS’ HIS DOG’S ‘HINEY’ 4-year-old Babydog took to the Republican National Convention stage in Milwaukee with her dad, Governor Jim Justice, Tuesday. Her appearance quickly made headlines. Babydog is one of three dogs in the Justice household alongside two Boston terriers named Lucy and Ellie. She turns 5 on October 27. Justice is running for Senate in the Mountain State after serving as governor since 2016. His run is endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Justice affectionately describes her as a “60-pound brown watermelon.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The office of Governor Jim Justice did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
JD Vance, others say Biden should resign presidency if he drops out of the race
Newly minted Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance wrote in an X post Friday that if Democrats believe President Biden doesn’t have the mental acuity to continue to run for re-election, it would be difficult to argue he should remain president until next January. “If Joe Biden doesn’t have the cognitive function to run for re-election, then he certainly doesn’t have the cognitive function to remain as Commander-In-Chief,” Vance posted. “How can any Dem pushing him to drop out of the presidential race, argue in good faith that he should stay on as POTUS?” Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., echoed that sentiment to reporters at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Thursday. “The question is, if he’s not going to be their nominee because he’s not up to it, how can he be our president for the next six months?” Rubio said, according to Politico. “If there’s something wrong with you that doesn’t allow you to run for president, how can you still be there as president? If they’re going to remove him as nominee, they’ve got to remove him as president, and that’s really bad for our country.” FIVE MORE HOUSE DEMOCRATS CALL ON BIDEN TO DROP OUT, THIRD US SENATOR Polling guru and FiveThirtyEight founder Nate Silver earlier this month wrote on X he also believes Biden should “transition the presidency to [Vice President Kamala] Harris within 30-60 days, but I’m there now. Something is clearly wrong here.” Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., has also called on Biden to step down. NEW POLL REVEALS WHAT DEMOCRATS THINK OF HARRIS AS PRESIDENT “Americans deserve to feel their president is fit enough to do the job,” she told KGW-TV. “The crisis of confidence in the president’s leadership needs to come to an end. The president should do what he knows is right for the country and put the national interest first.” Increasing numbers of Democrats have called on Biden to exit the White House race after his disastrous debate performance late last month, fearing he would lose to Trump. Historian Alexis Coe wrote in a Rolling Stone op-ed Friday that Biden should resign to “preserve his legacy.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Presidential historian Allan Lichtman, who has accurately predicted nine of the last 10 elections, has also said that if Biden were to drop out of the race, handing over the presidency to Harris as she replaces him on the ticket would be the Democrats’ best chance of keeping the White House in November. Biden and his campaign have said the president is “in it to win it,” although reports have said he is reconsidering that amid increasing calls to drop out.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to next week’s blockbuster week in Congress
I started to write this essay about the pending blockbuster week on Capitol Hill. The week has been a little zany. I got distracted. I had to go back and find the proper Word document to continue. I searched for “blockbuster.” But it was mildly amusing when an essay popped up from February 27 of this year about another “blockbuster” week on Capitol Hill. BIDING TIME: TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT OVERSHADOWS CALLS FOR BIDEN TO STEP ASIDE That week was a banger. Hunter Biden was to testify. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin would tell Congressional committees why he didn’t share his medical incapacitation with his superiors. And a partial government shutdown loomed. Those issues seem so quaint these days on Capitol Hill. Almost antiquated. Yes, that was a blockbuster week back in late February/early March. But in the annals of blockbusterdom, this one may surpass the others. It will be a monster. Congress was out of session this week for the Republican convention. But lawmakers return Monday. Five major stories will dominate Capitol Hill, plus sub-plots. Here’s what to look for: The Trump Assassination Attempt Investigation: Monday: This will mark the first time lawmakers have returned to the Capitol since the shooting. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., likely announces the structure and names members to his task force to investigate the incident in Pennsylvania. USSS Director Kimberly Cheatle appears before the House Oversight Committee at 10 am et on Monday. That will be one of the most anticipated hearings in Congress of the past decade. The panel issued a subpoena to compel her to testify. Cheatle confirmed she would attend. There was fear she might ghost the committee. Members of Congress may not be impressed with Cheatle. But just the fact that she is coming could go a long way to quash conspiracy theories about the attack. Most lawmakers won’t return to Washington until the mid to late afternoon on Monday. But that’s when they’ll react to the shooting and consequences for the Secret Service. THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO EXPELLING BOB MENENDEZ FROM THE SENATE Tuesday: The House Homeland Security Committee wants Cheatle for a hearing that morning. She has not confirmed her attendance yet for that session. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green, R-Tenn., invited FBI Director Christopher Wray and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for the same hearing. Green tells me he is okay with their deputies appearing. However, Green definitely wants Cheatle. Green has invited local police and other state officials from Pennsylvania to testify at the second part of this Tuesday hearing. The Senate is out until Tuesday afternoon. So commentary from many senators may not come until Tuesday night. Wednesday: FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee. That hearing was on the books before the assassination attempt. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters, D-Mich., signaled he’d like to have a hearing on the incident before the August recess. Fox is also told there could be hearings during the August recess. Netanyahu Speaks to Joint Meeting of Congress: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a Joint Meeting of Congress Wednesday. All four bicameral, bipartisan Congressional leaders invited Netanyahu – although it’s clear that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., aren’t pleased with Netanyahu. Schumer even took heat a few months ago for denouncing Netanyahu and suggesting he call new elections soon. Protests will dominate Capitol Hill. Some anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian lawmakers and aides may even participate. There were security concerns before last weekend’s shooting. Now those worries are amplified. Watch to see how many Democrats boycott this speech. It’s also worth listening to what Schumer and Jeffries say afterwards. And note it is a “Joint Meeting.” Not a “Joint Session.” Democrats in Disarray Over Biden: The question about President Biden’s future is gurgling to a head now. There’s a distinct possibility that the President may bow out. A flood of Democrats are now demanding President Biden step aside. Watch the moves of Schumer, Jeffries and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. Pelosi has been close to the situation – especially speaking with the gigantic California delegation. This trio could contour what – or who – comes next. This drama has boiled since Mr. Biden’s disastrous debate in late June. Pay particular attention to the House Democratic leadership press conference on Tuesday. Jeffries will hold his weekly press conference on Wednesday or Thursday. Schumer will speak after the weekly Democratic Caucus lunch on Wednesday. CONGRESSIONAL BYPASS: MANY DEMOCRATS ELUSIVE ON BIDEN ISSUE Will Menendez Resign? Or Will There Be An Effort to Expel Him: Don’t expect a vote to expel Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., this week after his conviction. However, we could get a report from the Senate Ethics Committee. That could set in motion a plan to expel Menendez in the coming weeks. Reporters will be on the lookout for Menendez – if he comes to the Capitol. That’s to say nothing of posing questions to his son, Rep. Rob Menendez, D-N.J. Also, expect queries about Menendez for Schumer at his weekly press conference on Wednesday. Schumer has not called for the expulsion of Menendez. Only that he step down. The Senate has not expelled a member since 1862. It takes a two-thirds vote to expel a senator. If Menendez refuses to budge, the senate could begin expulsion proceedings against the New Jersey Democrat once the ethics report is complete. What will Menendez do? It’s unclear. He predicated his entire defense on the idea that he was just doing Senate and constituent business. Not taking bribes. Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), GOP Vice Presidential Nominee: It is unclear if Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, will come to Capitol Hill in the coming days for votes and hearings. Previous presidential and vice presidential nominees have parachuted back to Capitol Hill here from the trail or when there are important votes and debates. Vice President Harris – then a senator from California – came