GOP Angst Rises as Democratic Panic Subsides: What You Missed on Sunday, August 4

The GOP is facing its own share of turmoil following President Biden’s election-altering debate performance. Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has called out Donald Trump for his recent attacks on top Georgia Republicans, urging the GOP to “call him out for what he is.” Meanwhile, Vice President Harris is expected to announce her No. 2 pick this week, and families are celebrating the historic prisoner swap that brought Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich home.

In other news, the U.S. attempted to include jailed teacher Marc Fogel in the recent prisoner swap with Russia, but he remains detained. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch issued a warning to President Biden about proposed court reforms, cautioning him to “be careful.” And Wall Street Journal publisher Almar Latour hinted at the possibility of Gershkovich interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin following his release.

The financial world is closely watching these developments as they unfold, with potential implications for the political landscape and international relations. Stay tuned for more updates on these evolving stories.