## After RNC Speech, Critics Say: 'Trump Hasn't Changed. He's Only Gotten More Extreme'

Authored by commondreams.org

"What we witnessed tonight were just empty words," said Christina Harvey, executive director of Stand Up America.

Trump would appoint more MAGA justices to the Supreme Court who will continue eroding our freedoms for decades.

We must vote this November to keep Trump out of the Oval Office and protect our democracy and fundamental freedoms.".

The UAW said in response that "Donald Trump is a scab and a billionaire and that's who he represents.".

"The party that runs someone who isn't Trump or Biden will win this election," wrote progressive organizer Aaron Regunberg.

A survey released this week found that 65% of Democratic voters want Biden to drop out of the race.

"Other people close to the party leadership said it could happen earlier," the newspaper added. »

### Ex Chibi-Robo Devs Announce Spiritual Successor 'koROBO'

Authored by nintendolife.com

Developer Tiny Wonder Studio has announced koROBO, a spiritual successor of sorts to the cult classic Chibi-Robo!

The game follows koRobo, a small robot alongside his 10-year-old owner, Tom, set within the 'urban jungle' of New York City.

When Tom receives koROBO as a birthday gift, he's completely unaware of what the little robot is capable of. »

### 'It's been 18 months' and F-16s have not yet arrived, Zelensky says

Authored by kyivindependent.com

"It's been 18 months, and the planes have not reached us," Zelensky said in the interview while stressing that he is thankful for the allied support.

The president added that the fighter jets could help Ukraine push back against Russian forces and "unblock the skies.".

Zelensky added that the pledged numbers are not sufficient, as Ukraine requires at least 128 planes to successfully defend itself against Russian aggression. »

### Education Department to pause student loan payments for millions amid legal battle

Authored by cnbc.com

The U.S. Department of Education says it will pause millions of student loan borrowers' payments while it defends its relief plan against legal challenges.

Just 0.3% of federal student borrowers attended Ivy League colleges, according to an estimate by higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.

Before the legal challenges, the Education Department had already forgiven $5.5 billion in student debt for 414,000 borrowers through the SAVE Plan. »

### Donald Trump's Chances of Winning Election Slump After RNC Speech

Authored by newsweek.com

Donald Trump's odds of winning the 2024 presidential election have weakened in the aftermath of his speech to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday, according to a leading bookmaker.

Former President Donald Trump speaks after officially accepting the Republican presidential nomination at the RNC on July 18. »

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