Trump falsely claims Harris Michigan rally crowd 'didn't exist,' was generated with AI  —  Former President Donald Trump took to social media on Sunday to falsely claim that Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign faked photos of the crowd at her Detroit-area rally last week using artificial intelligence.

Behind the Curtain: Inside Trump's slump … - Advisers are telling him Harris will grow her lead coming out of the Democratic convention, which begins a week from tomorrow — especially if they don't define her better, faster. … But it's Trump.  So a new script is often fictional wishfulness.

162 lies and distortions in a news conference.  NPR fact-checks former President Trump  —  There were a host of false things that Donald Trump said during his hour-long news conference Thursday that have gotten attention.  —  A glaring example is his helicopter emergency landing story, which has not stood up to scrutiny.

JD Vance says mass deportations should ‘start with 1 million,’ defends ‘thought experiment’ giving parents extra votes  —  The GOP vice presidential candidate discussed several issues with Jonathan Karl.  —  Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance is interviewed by ABC News' Jon Karl on Aug. 10, 2024.

JD Vance's Campaign Won't Deny That's Him in Viral Drag Photo  —  ‘SOFA LAUREN’  —  The GOP's vice presidential pick is a vocal critic of gender affirming care for minors and once opposed federal protections for gay and interracial marriages.  —  Journalist

What “Center” Is That, Exactly?  —  Hey friends!  If you've read Very Fine People and enjoyed it, why not leave a quick rating or review on Amazon or Goodreads?  It would help bunches!  —  I really can't get over the signs.  —  The Republicans held what was basically a Nuremberg rally …

President Biden speaks on the stakes of the 2024 election, and on his place in history  —  In his first interview since withdrawing from his re-election bid last month, President Biden told “CBS Sunday Morning” that he made his decision, in part, so that the Democratic Party could fully concentrate …

To Save Conservatism From Itself, I Am Voting for Harris  —  I believe life begins at conception.  If I lived in Florida, I would support the state's heartbeat bill and vote against the referendum seeking to liberalize Florida's abortion laws.  I supported the Dobbs decision and I support …

New Israeli intelligence suggests Iran prepares to attack Israel within days: sources … - But one of the sources who has direct knowledge of the intelligence said the situation is “still fluid.”  —  The assessment, which was drafted in the last 24 hours, represents a shift, the sources said.

Kid Rock Threw the Party.  MAGA Faithful Brought the Joy, Rage and Smirnoff Ice.  —  A music festival headlined by the pro-Trump musician offered a snapshot of a maturing American subculture, with a mash-up of hedonism, rebellion and beer-guzzling pursuit of happiness.

British Writer Pens The Best Description Of Trump I've Read  —  “Why do some British people not like Donald Trump?”  Nate White, an articulate and witty writer from England wrote the following response:  —  A few things spring to mind.  Trump lacks certain qualities which the British traditionally esteem.

The Trump Hack Could Extend Far Beyond a Hack-and-Leak  —  When news first broke that Donald Trump's campaign says it has been hacked, I started drafting a post on applying the lessons of past ratfucks.  —  The alleged hack was first reported by Politico, which says some person using …