Donald Trump’s former political opponents give him their full support at the Republican National Convention. New research shows how melting ice is slowing down Earth’s spin. And fans of this track and field rivalry will be watching at the Paris Olympics.
Here’s what to know today. Trump’s ex-rivals sing his praises and preach party unity Donald Trump attended the second night of the Republican National Convention, arriving just in time to see his former opponents, one by one, speak in his support while pledging party unity. Among them was Nikki Haley, who took more than two months to endorse Trump after ending her White House bid.
Met with a smattering of jeers, Haley was quick to win over the crowd as she declared, “Donald Trump has my strong endorsement, period.” This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox.
Other past challengers included Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who unleashed an attack on President Joe Biden, and Sen. Ted Cruz, who eight years ago was booed when he told conventiongoers to “vote your conscience.
” Then, Sen. Marco Rubio, who was one of Trump’s fiercest rivals and critics in 2016, gave a keynote address focusing on the assassination attempt on Trump and the man who was killed at the rally. The continued push for GOP unity also saw speakers appeal to Gen Z voters and Trump skeptics.
Read more highlights from Day 2. More RNC coverage: Pennsylvania official defends local police at Trum.
