Kamala Harris launched her campaign in Wisconsin, securing a slight lead over Trump with 100 days until the election. Senator Robert Menendez will resign on August 20th after being found guilty of bribery and corruption. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's U.S. visit was overshadowed by Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race and was met with protests. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned following criticism over the agency's failure to prevent an assassination attempt on Trump. Bangladeshi student activists alleged police abduction and torture. Yellowstone National Park experienced a surprise eruption, causing minor damage but no injuries. Brazil plans to combat Amazon rainforest destruction with expanded selective logging.
Sources:
Kamala Harris slams Trump in speech; takes lead in the polls (AP, Reuters)
Robert Menendez resigns from the Senate (NBC, CBS)
Netanyahu lands in US to cold reception; overshadowed by Biden (CNN, AP)
Secret Service Director resigns over Trump shooting (Reuters)
Bangladesh activists claim they were tortured by police (The Guardian)
Surprise eruption in Yellowstone (ABC)
Brazil announces new conservation act in the Amazon (AP)
