 Good Thursday morning, America. Spurting news continues on this 18th day of July. This morning, Republicans welcomed J.D. Vance as Donald Trump's running mate on the same night devoted to blasting President Joe Biden's leadership on the world stage. The 39-year-old Ohio senator offered his life story as a son of Appalachia to reaffirm Trump's connections to Americans who feel alienated socially, economically, and politically. He tried to make the case that the Republican Party best understands the challenges facing struggling Americans.