Senator JD Vance (R-OH) reportedly met with Rupert Murdoch and Fox News executives in Montana, as reported by The Independent on July 19. The nature and specific agenda of the meeting were not disclosed, but it comes amid ongoing political discussions. Separately, the U.S. Secretary of State issued a strong condemnation of the “rape, and slaughter of innocent people” occurring in Syria, stating that it “must end.” The Secretary urged authorities to use security forces to prevent further violence and called for an immediate cessation of fighting, according to a statement released on July 19. In New York City, recent polls for the Democratic mayoral primary indicate a close contest between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo. An Emerson poll conducted from June 18-20 among likely voters showed Mamdani leading Cuomo 52% to 48% in the final ranked-choice voting round. Conversely, a Data for Progress poll from May 30-June 4, also among likely voters, had Cuomo ahead of Mamdani 51% to 49% in the final round. Both polls highlight significant demographic splits in voter preferences. In other news, 69% of Americans believe the federal government is concealing Jeffrey Epstein's alleged client list, according to poll analysis cited by Acyn on July 19. This sentiment reflects a widespread public perception regarding the ongoing Epstein case. Additionally, President Donald Trump, in a statement on July 19, urged Senator John Thune to cancel the August recess and long weekends to facilitate the confirmation of his nominees, indicating a push to expedite appointments.
