Attorney General Merrick Garland highlighted recent threats against election workers and affirmed the DOJ's dedication to prosecuting such cases. The federal government will pursue harsher penalties for those who intimidate election workers or use AI to sway voters. Garland warned that the Justice Department will track down and hold accountable anyone threatening election workers or officials.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to end his independent presidential campaign and endorse former President Donald Trump, according to sources. Talks are ongoing, but clarity is expected by the end of the week. Kennedy will give a speech addressing his path forward, while Trump is set to host an event in Glendale.

Former President Donald Trump expressed concerns about rising crime rates and Democratic policies during a speech in Michigan. He emphasized the need for a secure America, criticizing soft penalties and bail policies that he believes contribute to increasing crime.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi faced criticism from upset Democrats for her role in ending President Joe Biden's reelection bid. Pelosi defended her actions and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's nominee after Biden dropped out.

As the Democrats start their convention in Chicago, Donald Trump's campaign is now scrambling to get back on track after struggling for weeks to adapt to Kamala Harris being at the top of the Democratic ticket.

The Democratic National Convention next week will feature speeches from three presidents, but the event is seen as more of a formality than a groundbreaking moment. The nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris in advance has removed the suspense and excitement, raising concerns about the party's lack of genuine democratic engagement. This highlights a trend towards predictability and questions the state of democracy and leadership selection within the party.

Former GOP candidate Nikki Haley discussed the 2024 race, highlighting Vice President Kamala Harris' growing influence in key battleground states. Haley advised Republicans and ex-President Trump to prioritize policy and messaging over rally sizes, Harris' background, or personal attacks.

The FBI is investigating claims from the Trump campaign that hackers linked to the Iranian government targeted them. The FBI confirmed the probe without naming Trump or Iran. A campaign spokesperson stated foreign entities hostile to the US unlawfully obtained the documents. Iranian officials denied involvement, and the US government has not formally accused Iran.

The US has deployed a nuclear guided missile submarine to the Middle East amidst rising tensions. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announces the accelerated movement of an aircraft carrier to the area. This response follows fears of a broader regional conflict after the recent assassinations of senior Hezbollah and Hamas leaders.

Americans simply don’t trust the media, particularly when it comes to politics. Swing-state polling from The Post and the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University found that only 3 in 10 residents of six of the most important states in this year’s presidential election trust that the media will fairly and accurately report political news. Seven in 10 indicated that they had not too much trust in that occurring — or that they had no trust at all.