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nytimes.com July 27, 2024 Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. The New York Times Who Might Kamala Harris Pick as Her Running Mate? The first big decision for Ms. Harris: Who will be her running mate if she is nominated by the Democratic Party to run for president in August. By Adam Nagourney and Jennifer Medina Visual Investigations Speculation Swirls About What Hit Trump. An Analysis Suggests It was a Bullet An absence of medical records or official accounts has stirred confusion, but a Times video and trajectory analysis indicates a bullet, not debris, wounded the former president. By Malachy Browne, Devon Lum and Alexander Cardia Doug Mills/The New York Times Nephew Says Trump Suggested Some Disabled People 'Should Just Die' In a new memoir, Fred C. Trump III claims his uncle, Donald J. Trump, made cruel and racist comments. By Shawn McCreesh Erin Schaff/The New York Times How Kamala Harris Took Command of the Democratic Party in 48 Hours She worked the phones. Her team worked the delegates. When it was over, she had quickly locked down the nomination in a "well-orchestrated cascade," as one party leader put it. By Shane Goldmacher Doug Mills/The New York Times Trump and His Allies Adapt to a New Role: Fighting for Attention In the days since President Biden ended his re-election bid and passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris, Donald Trump's campaign has been crowded out of the headlines. By Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for On Politics from The New York Times. To stop receiving On Politics, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018