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Trump expected to announce his VP running mate today as RNC gets underway
Former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his pick for a vice presidential running mate ahead of the Republican National Convention’s formal vote to nominate the ticket on Monday evening, according to sources familiar with the plans.
It’s not yet clear exactly when or how the president will announce his selection. The RNC‘s first floor session gets underway at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at 1:45 p.m. ET, with speakers and votes on party business running into the night.
Fox News’ Bret Baier said on air earlier in the day that Trump told him the VP announcement would come Monday.
Top contenders for the vice presidential slot include Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina. Vance was spotted leaving his home in Ohio on Monday morning.
Security at the RNC, which was already expected to be tight, has been increased further after Saturday’s failed attempt on Trump’s life. But the RNC is otherwise scheduled to take place as planned.
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Target cuts prices on more than 2,000 products, from food to cold medicine
Target is cutting prices on more than 2,000 products for the holiday shopping season. The move marks the continuation a recent trend among retail and fast-food chains looking to entice budget-conscious consumers with value meals and discounted items.
Minneapolis-based Target on Tuesday said it would reduce the cost of Target-owned and national brands, including food and beverages, everyday basics like cough medicine, toys and other holiday gifts.
The announcement comes after Target in May cut prices on about 5,000 of its products, bringing the total to more than 8,000 items discounted so far this year. By the end of the holiday season, the company said it will have lowered prices on more than 10,000 items during the year.
In markets across the country from Phoenix to Atlanta, most of Target’s nearly 2,000 stores, its website Target.com and its app are featuring the following lower prices, according to the retailer:
Target touted its reductions just days after Aldi unveiled its lowest-price Thanksgiving spread in five years, besting an offer by its bigger rival, Walmart, by about two bucks. The discount retailers echo the messaging of fast-food chains offering $5 value meals.
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