A Tennessee death row inmate survived two lethal injections during an execution attempt, prompting the state to halt all remaining executions for the year. Authorities took the woman to a hospital after the failed procedure, raising questions about the state’s execution protocols. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are campaigning in key Republican strongholds, aiming to energize supporters ahead of upcoming elections. The visits mark the start of an extensive tour for both leaders as they seek to bolster support in competitive races.
Bill Lee pauses state’s remaining executions for the rest of the year after inmate Christa Pike survives two lethal injectionsTennessee woman on death row taken to hospital after surviving two lethal injectionsSign up for the Breaking News US emailPresident Donald Trump and vice-president JD Vance will both hit the campaign trail on Thursday, but they will be heading to heavily Republican areas to shore up lagging enthusiasm in their party ahead of next month’s midterm elections.Trump’s travel on Thursday to Texas and Oklahoma kicks off what the president said will be a 32-day campaign blitz, AP reported. Vance will be stumping in Florida, putting the Republican party’s highest-ranking officials in areas where GOP candidates once expected to have glide paths to victory but are now facing tougher races. Continue reading...
