July 2024 in Review
July 2024 in Review
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Supreme Court Says Trump Has Some Immunity in Election Case
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July 2024 in Review
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Protestors Call for a Cease-Fire Deal and Elections After 9 Months of War
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July 2024 in Review
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Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Children’s Hospital
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July 2024 in Review
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AOC Files Impeachment Articles Against Justices Alito and Thomas
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July 2024 in Review
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Trump Injured in Assassination Attempt at Campaign Rally
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July 2024 in Review
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J.D. Vance Named Trump’s Running Mate
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July 2024 in Review
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M.T.A Faces Budget Challenges Following Halt to Congestion Pricing Program
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July 2024 in Review
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President Biden Drops Out of 2024 General Election, Endorses V.P Kamala Harris as his Successor
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July 2024 in Review
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President Biden Calls for Supreme Court Overhaul
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July 2024 in Review
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Brad Lander, New York City’s Comptroller, Will Run Against Mayor Adams
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July 2024 in Review
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Mass. governor signs $58 billion state budget featuring free community college plan
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July 2024 in Review
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Federal Court Rules N.J.’s ban on AR-15 ‘assault’ rifles is unconstitutional
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July 2024 in Review 📰 Supreme Court Says Trump Has Some Immunity in Election Case 📰 July 2024 in Review 📰 Protestors Call for a Cease-Fire Deal and Elections After 9 Months of War 📰 July 2024 in Review 📰 Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Children’s Hospital 📰 July 2024 in Review 📰 AOC Files Impeachment Articles Against Justices Alito and Thomas 📰 July 2024 in Review 📰 Trump Injured in Assassination Attempt at Campaign Rally 📰 July 2024 in Review 📰 J.D. Vance Named Trump’s Running Mate 📰 July 2024 in Review 📰 M.T.A Faces Budget Challenges Following Halt to Congestion Pricing Program 📰 July 2024 in Review 📰 President Biden Drops Out of 2024 General Election, Endorses V.P Kamala Harris as his Successor 📰 July 2024 in Review 📰 President Biden Calls for Supreme Court Overhaul 📰 July 2024 in Review 📰 Brad Lander, New York City’s Comptroller, Will Run Against Mayor Adams 📰 July 2024 in Review 📰 Mass. governor signs $58 billion state budget featuring free community college plan 📰 July 2024 in Review 📰 Federal Court Rules N.J.’s ban on AR-15 ‘assault’ rifles is unconstitutional 📰
7/2 - Supreme Court Says Trump Has Some Immunity in Election Case
The Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump has significant immunity from prosecution in the case involving his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. The 6-3 decision, split along partisan lines, determined that Trump’s official actions as president are protected by immunity, while actions as a private citizen may still be subject to legal scrutiny. The ruling could delay or narrow the case against Trump, making it unlikely that a trial will occur before the 2024 election. The case now returns to lower courts for further review.
7/10 - Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Children’s Hospital
A Russian missile struck Kyiv’s Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital, causing severe damage and forcing the evacuation of critically ill children. Though no children were killed, several were injured, and the hospital’s crucial cancer lab was destroyed. The attack was part of a broader Russian assault across Ukraine, resulting in over 30 deaths in Kyiv. International leaders, including President Biden, condemned the strike, with global organizations pledging support to rebuild the hospital.
7/14 - Trump Injured in Assassination Attempt at Campaign Rally
An assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, left the former president wounded but reportedly “fine.” Secret Service agents quickly neutralized the shooter, who was killed by snipers, while Trump was taken to a hospital. The attack left one spectator dead and two others critically injured. President Biden and other political figures condemned the violence, while some Trump supporters blamed liberal rhetoric for inciting the attack.
7/16 - M.T.A Faces Budget Challenges Following Halt to Congestion Pricing Program
New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s suspension of the city’s congestion pricing plan has left the M.T.A. facing significant financial losses. The program, expected to generate $1 billion annually for transit improvements, had already cost the M.T.A. hundreds of millions in contracts, planning, and infrastructure. The sudden halt, which followed years of preparation, shocked M.T.A. officials and left New Yorkers questioning the future of critical transit improvements. Without congestion pricing, the M.T.A. now faces severe budget challenges, leading to proposed cuts in essential projects. Despite protests and efforts to revive the plan, its future remained uncertain.
7/29 - President Biden Calls for Supreme Court Overhaul
President Biden's speech at the Lyndon B. Johnson Library in Austin, Texas, proposed significant Supreme Court reforms, including term limits and an enforceable ethics code for justices. Citing the court’s “extreme and unchecked” conservative shift, Biden also called for a constitutional amendment to limit immunity for former presidents facing prosecution. His proposals face stiff opposition in a divided Congress, with Speaker Mike Johnson calling them "dead on arrival.” Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Biden’s plan, emphasizing its broad public support.
7/30 - Massachusetts governor signs $58 billion state budget featuring free community college plan
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed a $58 billion state budget that includes free community college for eligible students, online lottery sales to fund early education, and expanded funding for school meals and food assistance programs. The budget allocates $117 million for tuition and fees at public community colleges, benefiting over 90,000 students, and directs revenue from a new 4% surtax on income over $1 million toward education and transportation improvements. Healey emphasized the budget’s focus on maintaining the state’s competitiveness while addressing key resident needs.
7/9 - Protestors Call for a Cease-Fire Deal and Elections After 9 Months of War
After nine months of war between Israel and Hamas, nationwide protests erupted across Israel on Sunday, with demonstrators demanding a cease-fire and new elections. Protesters expressed frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of prioritizing his government’s survival over securing a cease-fire deal. Meanwhile, progress was been reported in cease-fire talks mediated by the U.S. and Arab countries, although key disagreements remained.
7/11 - AOC Files Impeachment Articles Against Justices Alito and Thomas
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, accusing them of failing to disclose gifts from wealthy benefactors and refusing to recuse themselves from cases involving conflicts of interest. While the impeachment is unlikely to advance in the Republican-controlled House, some Democrats view it as a way to raise awareness about Supreme Court ethics concerns. The resolution has support from several House Democrats and progressive organizations.
7/16 - J.D. Vance Named Trump’s Running Mate
Former President Donald Trump selected Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Vance, a former critic turned staunch ally of Trump, has quickly risen in conservative circles and aligns closely with Trump’s agenda.
7/21 - President Biden Drops Out of 2024 General Election, Endorses V.P Kamala Harris as his Successor
In a major shake-up of the 2024 presidential campaign, President Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his preferred successor. Biden cited the need to focus on his remaining term and expressed confidence in Harris’ ability to lead the Democratic Party.
Harris quickly confirmed her intention to seek the Democratic nomination, thanking Biden for his endorsement and promising to unite the party and defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Her candidacy immediately gained widespread support, with endorsements from key Democratic figures including former Presidents Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, as well as various influential groups and lawmakers across the party's spectrum. The sudden change in the race left the Democratic Party navigating uncharted waters as it prepared for an expedited and potentially contentious path to finalizing its nomination.
7/30 - Brad Lander, New York City’s Comptroller, Will Run Against Mayor Adams
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has officially launched a challenge against Mayor Eric Adams in next year’s Democratic primary. Lander, a prominent progressive, aims to run to the left of Adams, who has seen his approval ratings drop to record lows. Despite his progressive background, Lander’s campaign focuses on budget concerns, childcare costs, and safety. As comptroller, he frequently clashed with Adams, particularly over emergency spending and the handling of the migrant crisis, highlighting what he views as the mayor’s failure to manage key city issues. Lander joins a growing field of challengers, including former comptroller Scott Stringer and state senator Zellnor Myrie, both of whom also represent the progressive wing.
7/31 - Federal Court Rules N.J.’s ban on AR-15 ‘assault’ rifles is unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled that New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional, potentially lifting the state’s long-standing prohibition on certain semi-automatic firearms. The decision specifically applies to the Colt AR-15 model and allows its use for self-defense within the home. The ruling follows recent pro-Second Amendment decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court and was celebrated by gun rights advocates as a step toward expanding firearm ownership. State Attorney General Matthew Platkin vowed to appeal, arguing that the AR-15 is a dangerous weapon linked to mass shootings. While the judge struck down the AR-15 ban, he upheld the state’s 2018 law limiting magazine sizes to 10 rounds. The decision is part of a broader legal challenge to New Jersey’s restrictive gun laws, which gun rights groups aim to overturn entirely.
