Fact-checking Trump's new attacks on Harris

Plus, Gavin Newsom goes after homeless encampments in California.

View in Browser 07.25.24     Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up  here. Questions? Comments? what.matters@cnn.com   by Zachary B. Wolf : The latest Homeless encampments. California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling on state officials to begin taking down homeless encampments. The Democrat's move drafts off a recent decision by the conservative-dominated US Supreme Court.   How to help the unhoused is a major issue in the US, particularly on the West Coast. Advocates who help people struggling to find housing are angry at the move, which is already being used in San Francisco. This is an interesting, developing story to keep an eye on. More.   Attack mode. Republicans are working hard to define Vice President Kamala Harris. Former President Donald Trump said he wasn't going to be nice to her and made at least 10 false claims about her and her record, according to CNN's fact-check team. Among them is Trump's claim that Harris wants to outlaw red meat. False.    Meeting Netanyahu. Harris came under criticism from Republicans for skipping Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to lawmakers in DC on Wednesday. But she did meet with Netanyahu on Thursday.   Harris has expressed support for Israel but also spoken up for Palestinians. How and whether she diverges from Joe Biden on the issue will have implications for US foreign policy and also for the Democratic coalition in November. Balancing act.   In a separate meeting, Biden is expected to lean hard on Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war. More.   Running mate. Harris is expected to name Democrats' candidate for vice president inside of two weeks, according to CNN's Jeff Zeleny. Details.   All over the map. CNN's John King talked to voters in Pennsylvania about Democrats substituting Harris for Biden. Watch.   Cat lady comment. Jennifer Aniston had some pointed words for Sen. JD Vance, Trump's running mate, over resurfaced video of him criticizing women who don't have children. "I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children," Aniston wrote on social media. Not usually political. Sponsor Content by CompareCards The fastest way to pay off $5,000 in credit card debt Struggling with credit card debt? Explore balance transfer options with zero intro APR and take control of your finances. : Haley on Harris Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who pushed an age test for politicians when she ran unsuccessfully for the Republican presidential nomination, told CNN's Jake Tapper she takes no joy in Biden's decision to step aside. "There is an issue we have in DC, where people will go into office and they won't let go."   She said in January that if Harris was the Democrats' nominee, she'd beat Trump. Haley is saying something different now.   Watch part of her interview with Tapper:     : There's more 50 days and counting. Boeing and NASA have apparently isolated the issue that has delayed the return of astronauts stuck at the International Space Station. But they are still in literal limbo.   The economy is beating expectations. Inflation has cooled. Did the US stick the landing?   Return to your assigned seat. Southwest Airlines is getting rid of open seating. It will adopt a fee-for-legroom model and other charges for premiums used by other airlines. In search of profits.   Olympics. Weather threatens the upcoming opening ceremony. CNN talked to the Paris mayor.   There's more, including CNN's interview with tennis star Coco Gauff and a story about the field hockey player sacrificing part of a finger to play in Paris. See full Olympics coverage. : Pick of the Day Access your personalized CNN news page Follow topics to create your personalized news page — from the latest on the historic 2024 election to social justice and climate change. Explore a world of topics and interests, and follow those that matter most to you when you sign up for a free CNN account. Click here to follow topics : What did you think of today's newsletter? Send your feedback to what.matters@cnn.com.   You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up for What Matters. To stop receiving this newsletter, unsubscribe or sign up to manage your CNN account    Get CNN web alerts  |  Sign up for a free CNN account   ® © 2024 Cable News Network. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved. 1050 Techwood Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30318