Former political rivals find common ground in supporting Trump, sparking unexpected alliances and controversy.

Breaking Now News: Former Rivals Rally Behind Trump at Republican National Convention

Former rivals of former president Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination spoke up in his favor on Tuesday, the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Speakers included Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and one-time UN ambassador Nikki Haley.

Haley, who was the last candidate standing before ending her campaign, said “Donald Trump has my strong endorsement, period.” Noting that she had been critical of him during the spring primary season, she said, “You don’t have to agree with everything he says” to vote for him over Democratic President Joe Biden.

DeSantis praised Trump for his border and economic policies and slammed Biden. “Our country was respected when Donald Trump was our commander-in-chief,” he said.

He added that Biden didn’t have “the capacity to discharge duties of his office.”

Menendez Guilty, Urged to Resign

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was found guilty of 16 counts on Tuesday in his corruption trial, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for him to resign.

Menendez was found guilty of bribery, extortion, wire fraud, obstruction of justice and acting as a foreign agent in federal court.

“I have every faith that the law and the facts did not sustain that decision and that we will be successful upon appeal,” said Menendez.

Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 29. If Menendez refuses to step down from his seat, it would take a two-thirds vote of the Senate to expel him.

In the meantime, he is running for a fourth term as an independent.

Supreme Court Reform is Considered

President Joe Biden is reportedly considering proposals to change the U.S. Supreme Court such as imposing term limits, creating an “enforceable” code of ethics on its members and other measures.

Biden’s interest in such change was said to have been the ruling by the court on a 6-3 vote that the president had “absolute immunity” when acting as chief executive.

In any case, such changes would likely require a constitutional amendment, a tough task with the House of Representatives controlled by Republicans and the Senate by Democrats. Donald Trump, now officially the Republican nominee for president, has publicly opposed such changes.

Weather: Just Be Patient

If you’re just a little bored with partly cloudy skies, hold on. Sunny weather should be here by Saturday, along with a daytime high of 87 (low of 66). Until then, Wednesday is expected to have a high of 82 (66), followed by 83 (67) on Thursday and 85 (67) on Friday.

What do you think?

• Should Bob Menendez resign from his position in the Senate?
• Do you agree with Nikki Haley's endorsement of Donald Trump?
• Should the U.S. Supreme Court undergo reforms?
• Are you looking forward to the upcoming sunny weather?