Two days after the attempt on former U.S. president Donald Trump’s life, he has cemented his spot at the head of the Republican Party, choosing Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate. The former president has also won a major legal victory, after a judge dismissed the Department of Justice’s case against Trump for the mishandling of classified documents. Meanwhile, as U.S. authorities investigate the attempt on Trump’s life, questions remain about how the shooter was able to get so close to the former president. In Canada, there’s a new warning about a torrent of online hate against politicians – and the need for tougher enforcement to protect them. Canada’s premiers are in Halifax for the Council of the Federation, where Indigenous and health-care leaders are hoping to have their voices heard. Plus, the chaos at Sunday’s Copa America finals in Miami has some concerned North America may not be ready to host the World Cup in 2026. And lastly, sport fans won’t see many new athletic arenas across Paris as its hosts the Olympic Games later this month, as part of a more sustainable approach towards the massive event.