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After the Trump assassination attempt, defining democracy gets even harder; Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate; DC residents push back on natural gas infrastructure buildup; and a new law allows youth on Medi-Cal to consent to mental health treatment.

New video shows Police were warned of Trump rally shooter at least 86 seconds before gunfire; Ohio group voices caution about Vance's record for helping working class; Report: CT government pay equity, representation needs work; NH duckweed study aims to counter impacts of manure, farm runoff.

President Joe Biden calls on the nation to 'lower the temperature' on politics; Utah governor calls for unity following Trump assassination attempt; Civil rights groups sound the alarm on Project 2025; New England braces for 'above-normal' hurricane season.

NBC News reports rooftop where gunman shot at Trump was identified as a security vulnerability; Judge Cannon dismisses classified documents case against Trump; UTA professors refuse to comply with Title IX of abortion law; smaller ranchers voice concerns about USDA electronic tag mandates.

Biden mixes up Harris, Trump names at outset of high-stakes news conference; Boosting 'Hope' about climate-change among NM's next generation; HBCU students highlighted during MLB All-Star Week in TX; With new home energy rebates on the horizon, MN wants to emphasize equity.

VA law prevents utility shutoffs in extreme circumstances; MI construction industry responds to a high number of worker suicides; 500,000 still without power or water in the Houston area; KY experts: Children, and babies at higher risk for heat illness.

AZ senator: Many liberties at stake ahead of election. Race to restore power to 1.5M after Hurricane Beryl as dangerous heat wave continues; Feds fine bank $20 million for illegal car-insurance practices; Indiana law introduces big changes to home buying.

Colorado housing costs 8th least affordable in the nation; Restrictions on transgender health care slipped into Senate's must-pass defense bill; Proposed GOP budget could harm NYers, critics say; MI high court re-evaluates life sentences for young offenders.

Colorado posts 2nd-highest loss of Medicaid coverage in the nation; Biden opens NATO summit by announcing new air defenses for Ukraine; New map reveals high wildfire risks for Florida; Advocacy groups want NM's governor to halt the special legislative session.

Excessive Montana heat prompts virtual emergency health care; Trump toys with Miami crowd and Rubio over vice presidential pick; CA transport projects get millions from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; University of Georgia farm program helps veterans transition to agriculture.