by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Wednesday, July 31.
- The climate is changing so fast that we haven’t seen how bad extreme weather could get
- Behind Russia’s absence at the Olympics, a deepening fury (“After the war in Ukraine ends, the Kremlin might seek revenge against the United States and Europe.” Whatever.)
- Ukraine says it repelled one of Russia’s largest drone attacks of war
- Russia vs Ukraine: the biggest war of the fake news era
- Putin doubles signing bonuses for volunteers to fight in Ukraine
- Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated, group says; Iran vows revenge
- Hamas political leader killed in Iran as fears of wider war grow
- What does Haniyeh’s killing mean for Gaza ceasefire?
- Ismail Haniyeh’s death brings prospect of regional war closer (“While Hamas’s capacity to retaliate is diminished, response could come from axis of militias backed by Iran”)
- Analysis: There are no good options now for Iran
- Israel says its Beirut strike killed Hezbollah’s top military commander, who it blames for Golan Heights attack
- Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander in Beirut suburb (“The military said it killed Fuad Shukr, whom it called a ‘senior military commander,’ in retaliation for a deadly rocket strike in the Golan Heights.”)
- Will democracies fight for Venezuela?
- Venezuela’s Top Lawmaker Calls for Arrest of Opposition Leaders
- Far-right protesters clash with police near the site of U.K. stabbing attack that killed 3 girls (“…the mayhem was inspired by rumors about the identity of the teenage suspect arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.”)
- Reborn Simone Biles leads way as USA reassert team gymnastics domination
- Fed Expected to Hold Rates and Signal September Cut (The Fed should cut NOW and then cut AGAIN in September. There’s really no good reason not to do that.)
- Supreme Court Justice Alito’s frustration is growing increasingly palpable in the courtroom (Alito is a far-right-extremist nutjob.)
- The Supreme Court’s Idaho Abortion Negotiations Were as Broken as the Court Itself (This court is a DISASTER. Also, why even treat it as legitimate at this point?)
- Biden calls for bigger penalties, more controls to fight US fentanyl crisis
- US energy reform bill a ‘wishlist for the fossil industry’, say environmental groups (“Critics say bill is a ‘fossil fuel wolf in clean energy clothing’ that would gut environmental protections” We need permitting reform, but done RIGHT – not reform that harms the environment or encourages fossil fuel development.)
- Trump pressed for answers after saying supporters ‘won’t have to vote’ again
- Trump Declines to Back Away From ‘You Don’t Have to Vote Again’
- Williams: Black journalists’ organization should not platform Trump
- Black Journalists’ Association Says Yes to Trump but Snubs Harris (What on earth are they doing???)
- Trump’s planned address to Black journalists convention sparks backlash (It’s truly appalling.)
- Trump suggests Harris would struggle with world leaders based on her appearance (WTF???)
- Harris Camp Hits Back After Trump’s ‘Disgusting’ Interview (“In a statement released on Tuesday, the Harris campaign called Trump’s comments ‘below the dignity of anyone.'”)
- “The savior of Israel”: Antisemitism expert on what Trump’s “good Jew and bad Jew sorting” signals
- Democrats hammer Vance over ‘anti-family’ charges: ‘Unfounded as they are divisive’
- Three more Fox interviews where Vance lashed out at “childless” Democrats like VP Harris (Vance is really sick, needs psychological help BADLY – but won’t get it.)
- Appearing with Seb Gorka, JD Vance attacked Kamala Harris as part of a “childless cabal of people who don’t really care about the future”
- Kamala Harris is wise to target JD “Cat Lady” Vance — the GOP’s “incel platform” repels voters
- Murkowski slams Vance’s ‘childless cat lady’ comments as ‘offensive’ to women
- J.D. Vance’s Obsessions Are Way Weirder Than Being Childless (In fact, there’s nothing at all “weird” about not having children.)
- American Freak Show (“Conservative obsessions with fertility and sexuality really are weird”)
- Read J.D. Vance’s Violent Foreword to Project 2025 Leader’s New Book
- Where J.D. Vance’s weirdest idea actually came from (“How Vance’s proposal to give parents extra votes illustrates the fundamental flaw in his politics.”)
- The head of Project 2025 has resigned, but the policy suggestions aren’t going anywhere
- Project 2025 to end policy work after Democratic attacks angered Trump
- Project 2025 shakes up leadership after criticism from Democrats and Trump, but says work goes on
- Harris campaign unveils ad hitting Trump back over the border
- Harris dares Trump to debate her as she campaigns in Atlanta: “Say it to my face”
- DNC and DNCC Chairs Announce Results of Presidential Nominating Petition Process and Opening of Virtual Roll Call on August 1; Only VP Kamala Harris Qualifies for Ballot (“Vice President Harris secured the support of 99% of participating delegates.”)
- Video: Harris for President Launches First Ad of $50 Million Paid Media Buy (“The one thing Kamala Harris has always been: fearless.”)
- Trump, with a history of sexist attacks, again faces a female opponent
- Kamala Harris Created a Huge Wave of Energy. How Long Can Democrats Ride It?
- Why the Kamala Harris Candidacy Changed Everything
- Kamala Harris Wipes Out Trump’s Swing-State Lead in Election Dead Heat
- Harris to hold first rally with running mate Tuesday in Philadelphia
- Biden adviser Anita Dunn leaving White House to help pro-Harris super PAC
- Here comes the Sun (Belt): With Harris running, the presidential map has shifted back
- Biden to open first night of Democratic convention, sources say
- ‘Weird’ Times in American Politics: The New Democratic Playbook
- Trump’s nephew declares support for Harris
- Exclusive: Surge in Democratic enthusiasm raises hopes of winning swing states (“Memos show massive jump in contributions and volunteers for Kamala Harris campaign, in addition to $200m haul”)
- Harris holds onto 1 point lead over Trump in latest Reuters/Ipsos poll
- Harris’s best response to the ‘too liberal’ attack (“She is the one aligned with the bulk of Americans.”)
- The Never Trumpers Are Clear on Their Goal (“A determined group will do whatever it takes to keep Trump out of office—including planning to support Kamala Harris.”)
- About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC poll
- Harris Grabs Green New Deal Network Endorsement That Eluded Biden
- Climate leaders say Harris has ‘lit an electric spark’ with young voters (“More than 350 prominent climate advocates on Tuesday endorsed Vice President Harris for president”)
- Harris takes 4-point lead in Pennsylvania; Casey up 5 on McCormick: poll
- Schumer’s summer parting gift to vulnerable Dems
- I didn’t vote for Tim Walz originally. Now I’m completely Walz-pilled.
- Kari Lake wins Arizona GOP Senate primary, setting up a key race against Democrat Ruben Gallego (Reminder: Glenn Youngkin thinks this extremist lunatic is “AWESOME!”)
- Election deniers gain ground: 5 early takeaways from Arizona’s primaries
- Kaine to introduce bipartisan bills to reduce child care costs
- Hung Cao says Virginians ‘don’t know who Tim Kaine is’ (First of all, Hung Cao is crazy. Second, Cao is afraid to debate Kaine. Third, Virginians DO know Kaine – which is why they have kept electing him since 2001!)
- Elections officials ready for Thursday’s 5th District GOP primary recount
- Bob Good will get his recount Thursday. It could cost him.
- National Study: Undocumented Immigrants Contribute Almost $700 Million in Virginia Taxes a Year (Despite what right wingers falsely claim, immigrants are a *major* net benefit to our country.)
- Report: Undocumented immigrants add nearly $700 million to Virginia economy
- Party Led by Virulent Racist/Misogynist/etc. (Convicted Felon Donald Trump) Freaks Out Over Wildly Successful “White Dudes for Harris” Call, the Amazing Surge in Democratic Enthusiasm and Fundraising Over the Past 9 Days, etc. (Can you even imagine the freak show Republicans would have if they tried a “White Dudes for Trump/Vance” call? LOL)
- “Trump Force 47” is this year’s GOTV campaign for Virginia Republicans
- Fairfax to nullify votes, redo public hearings after error over notices
- Fairfax plans to regulate data centers amid concerns about industry’s growth
- Mosby sought city funding for her nonprofit amid mayoral campaign (“Richmond’s fiscal 2025 budget allocates $100K for Help Me Help You.”)
- N.Va. housing costs drive exodus to Richmond area, out of state
- City officials, developer say $40M Diamond lawsuit won’t delay project
- ACLU of VA sues Liberty University over transgender employee’s firing
- Editorial: Plenty of reasons to cheer cable manufacturer’s move to Chesapeake (“An undersea cable manufacturer’s decision to locate in Chesapeake represents validation for the region’s green-energy economic development efforts.”)
- How a school district took its spat with a local TV station to the FCC (“A Loudoun County official claims WJLA’s reporting shows a ‘dishonest’ slant.” Yep, it’s a Sinclair station, and that means: a) right-wing; b) dishonest.)
- D.C.-area forecast: Heat roars back into town today, setting up shop for a few days
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