July 15, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee where Ohio Sen. JD Vance has been tapped as the vice presidential nominee just days after a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump and as Republicans are cheering the sudden dismissal of the classified documents case against the former president. Lisa Desjardins reports from the convention floor.

Amid a tumultuous week, Donald Trump officially tapped freshman Ohio Sen. JD Vance to join him on the Republican ticket as his running mate. Vance, a relative newcomer to politics, rose to fame in 2016 with his memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," documenting his upbringing in Appalachia. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ohio Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler, who has been covering Vance for years.

Donald Trump picked Ohio Sen. JD Vance to be his running mate. To further discuss Vance and the selection, Geoff Bennett sat down with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.

Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of the classified documents case against former President Trump is his second major legal victory in weeks. In a 93-page ruling, Cannon said the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith, who is overseeing the case, was unlawful. The Justice Department is expected to appeal the ruling. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Mary McCord.

The assassination attempt on former President Trump is raising major questions about the Secret Service and its security protocols. Chief among them, how was a 20-year-old with a rifle able to obtain a clear line of sight? Amna Nawaz discussed more with Carol Leonnig, a reporter for The Washington Post and author of “Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service."

With the Republican National Convention underway, President Joe Biden is easing back into campaign mode. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on how President Biden is adjusting his campaign after calling on Americans to reject political violence.