Donald Trump announced Ohio senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential nominee yesterday, and a US judge dismissed a criminal case over the former president’s handling of classified documents. Plus, the FT’s Mehul Srivastava explains why the Gaza pier built by the US hasn’t been as effective as intended. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Donald Trump picks Ohio senator JD Vance as 2024 running mate 

Judge dismisses classified documents case against Donald Trump

How the US’s $230mn Gaza pier became a ‘colossal failure’ 

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