The director of Project 2025 at the Heritage Foundation, Paul Dans, has resigned amidst backlash from Donald Trump’s campaign, which seeks to distance itself from the program developed by several of the former president’s allies and aides. Kevin Roberts, the president of the foundation, stated that Dans’ departure follows the successful completion of the project’s objectives, with plans for Roberts to lead Project 2025 moving forward. Democrats have seized on the ultraconservative policy proposals of Project 2025 as a portrayal of the potential extremism of another Trump administration.
Trump’s campaign has announced an upcoming rally in Atlanta, where Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke. Dueling advertising campaigns by the presidential candidates depict Harris as “fearless” in the Democratic ad, while a Republican ad from Trump criticizes her for issues at the Southern U.S. border. In a radio interview, Trump made controversial remarks about Harris, alleging she “doesn’t like Jewish people” and appeared to agree with a negative characterization of her husband, Doug Emhoff.
Interest in the presidential election has surged, with news executives initially concerned about low public engagement earlier in the year. Recent events such as the attempted assassination of former President Trump, President Biden’s decision not to seek reelection, and Vice President Harris’s rise as the Democratic candidate have sparked increased interest. Taboola’s data shows a rise in interest in news sites, notably benefiting Fox News, which experienced its highest viewership month since November 2020 in July.
A poll conducted by AP-NORC reveals that around 8 in 10 Democrats express satisfaction with Kamala Harris as the nominee. The poll indicates that Harris has energized Democrats across various groups, including those who were previously lukewarm about President Biden. The swift shift in Democrats’ views underscores the party’s unified support for Harris as their candidate.
In Arizona, Kari Lake secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate, setting up a competitive race against Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego. Lake defeated Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, who struggled to raise the necessary funds despite claiming greater electability. Gallego ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Harris hosted a lively rally in Atlanta, where she declared the upcoming months as a fight she will win in November. She criticized Trump’s indecision about participating in their debate and mocked his running mate JD Vance in Georgia, a critical state in Biden’s 2020 victory.
Harris plans to tour battleground states next week with her running mate, whose identity is yet to be disclosed. The campaign itinerary includes appearances in Philadelphia, western Wisconsin, Detroit, Raleigh, Savannah, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
