Midwest
Vance says he doesn’t think Trump ‘needs to pivot,’ praises his ‘unscripted nature’
Ohio Sen. JD Vance told reporters Friday that he doesn’t think former President Trump “needs to pivot” with his campaign despite a number of recent polls showing Vice President Harris gaining ground.
Vance, speaking at the Milwaukee Police Association, made the remark after a reporter said to him that “it seems like some allies of former President Trump have said in recent days he’s to focus more on policy, just like you talked about, less personal attacks.”
“I’m curious, have you had that conversation with him and does he need to pivot, especially when you look to swing states like Wisconsin?” Vance was asked.
“I don’t think the president needs to pivot,” the vice presidential candidate responded. “And if I told him that, I can guess what he’d say. I think that the reason that President Trump has been so successful connecting with Americans is even when they disagree with something that he might say, they know that he just is who he is, right?
TRUMP RUNNING MATE VANCE AIMS TO TURN BLUE WALL STATES RED
JD Vance speaks to reporters on Friday, Aug. 16 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Pool/Fox News)
“I’d much rather have a political candidate who I disagreed with 25% of the time, but was a real human being and was willing to speak off the cuff then to have somebody like Kamala Harris, who hides behind a teleprompter and doesn’t speak to the American people directly unless she’s got a script in front of her telling her exactly what to say,” Vance continued. “I think the unscripted nature of President Trump is one of the reasons why his campaign gives a pretty good insight into the kind of president that he’s going to be.
“Now that said, we are focusing a lot on policy. We’re here in Wisconsin today talking about public safety. I was in Pennsylvania yesterday talking about veterans’ issues. I was in Michigan the day before, talking about how we have to stop the trade and energy policies that ship all of our manufacturing jobs to China,” Vance added.
“But my only advice to my running mate is be yourself and let people see who you are. And I think he’s doing that every day on the campaign trail,” he concluded.
TRUMP HAS TAKEN 81 QUESTIONS AT PRESS CONFERENCES, INTERVIEWS COMPARED TO HARRIS’ 14 SINCE WALZ JOINED TICKET
Former President Trump and vice presidential candidate U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, appeared on the first day of the Republican National Convention on July 15, 2024. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
In the most recent Fox News Poll, Trump is leading Harris nationally 50-49%.
However, in polls released this past weekend by Siena College for the New York Times, Harris tops Trump by four points – 50% to 46% – among likely voters in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Polling and data guru Nate Silver also said Wednesday on “Special Report” that “if you have the election tomorrow… I think Harris would be a slight favorite.”
“She has been ahead in most recent polling in the ‘blue wall’ states, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada all polling in the margin of error range,” Silver said.
Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is gaining ground against Trump in some recent polls. (RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images)
“People should remember, though, two things,” he added. “One, we have three more months to go. There will be more surprises. And two, the polls have been wrong before. In both the last two general elections they underestimated Trump.”
Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser and Yael Halon contributed to this report.
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South Dakota
Suspicious package prompts brief evacuation in Keystone; bomb squad clears scene
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – A suspicious package prompted a precautionary evacuation in Keystone Friday evening before authorities determined the scene was safe.
According to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 7:30 p.m. July 3 to a report of a suspicious package in the parking lot of a business in Keystone.
Based on information available at the scene, deputies evacuated the immediate area as a precaution while the package was investigated.
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation Bomb Squad responded and safely evaluated the package. After technicians determined there was no threat, the area was reopened.
The sheriff’s office thanked those who were evacuated for their patience and cooperation during the incident.
Responding agencies included the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Highway Patrol, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and Pennington County Search and Rescue.
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Wisconsin
Three children dead after boat capsizes during storm in Wisconsin
Three children died after a boat capsized on Wisconsin’s Geneva Lake during inclement weather on the eve of the US’s semiquincentennial celebrations, and seven other people had to be rescued by emergency responders, according to officials.
A recreational motor boat with 10 passengers, including four children, sank on Friday afternoon as the boat “attempted to navigate to safety as weather conditions deteriorated” amid an intense, sudden storm, the city of Lake Geneva police department said in a statement.
First responders rescued one child and six adults – but three children were reported missing. They were later recovered yet pronounced dead after rescuers administered life-saving measures.
Officials confirmed that all four children were wearing lifejackets at the time of the capsizing, which officials said was a “reminder how quickly severe weather can develop on area waterways”.
“We strongly urge all boaters to closely monitor weather forecasts, remain vigilant of changing atmospheric conditions and seek safe harbor immediately when threatening weather approaches,” the police department said.
Police said the identities of the victims could not immediately be released as an investigation into the capsizing continued.
Lake Geneva officials declared a state of emergency due to Friday’s intense storm conditions.
Storm damage was reported throughout the Lake Geneva area, a popular destination for summer recreation. The small southern Wisconsin town draws tourists annually, particularly during the summer months, due to its proximity to Geneva Lake.
Harsh winds toppled trees and power lines, damaging buildings in the area, the local undersheriff Tom Hausner said during a news conference.
Hausner added that the officials received several 911 calls reporting damage as well as people trapped in buildings and seeking assistance. Hausner noted that deputies were delayed in responding to some calls due to fallen power lines and other debris.
“Power lines are all over the place. We are urging people to stay away,” Hausner said during the press briefing.
At least one person sustained minor injuries after being hit by a toppled trees.
Friday’s storm came as much of the US has otherwise experienced extreme heat heading into Saturday’s Independence Day holiday. An estimated 250 million people were told to expect to encounter dangerous levels of heat as temperatures soar nationwide amid the Fourth of July weekend marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence from the UK.
Detroit, MI
Which Lions player has the most to prove in 2026?
As a team, the Detroit Lions have a ton to prove this season.
After taking a step back in 2025 for the first time in the Dan Campbell era, doubt is starting to creep in both within Detroit and from the national audience. It hasn’t been a splashy offseason, and with some drama surrounding the departures of Alex Anzalone, Taylor Decker, and Terrion Arnold, the vibes have certainly been off.
Proving the doubters wrong starts at an individual level, and there are plenty of Lions players who must use this season to turn their career around or show that they belong in Detroit.
So today’s Question of the Day is:
Which Lions player has the most to prove in 2026?
My answer: On offense, one name jumps to the top of the list for me: Christian Mahogany.
After his rookie season, it looked like the Lions may have found a gem in Mahogany. While he only played a handful of games, the fifth-round pick finished the season on a high note, projecting to be the team’s left guard of the future. Unfortunately, 2025 was filled with injuries and subpar play. Mahogany will have to compete with Ben Bartch and Miles Frazier just to win back his starting job, but the bar should be higher than that. He needs to prove he can be a potential high-end starter again, because the bar is very high when it comes to offensive line expectations in Detroit.
On defense, the list is much longer, but I think the most pressure is on Derrick Barnes. With Anzalone now gone, Barnes will be expected to not only be a full-time starter, but take on multiple roles. He needs to take his pass rush, coverage skills, and even edge setting to a new level and justify the three-year, $24 million extension he was given. If he succeeds, the Lions defense has a chance to bounce back in 2026. If he fails, it seems unlikely Barnes will reach the final year on his contract, which includes a hefty $6.145 million option bonus.
Which Lions players do you think have the most to prove in the 2026 season? Share your answers in the comment section below.
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