With Pence a favorite, Trump postpones naming running mate

Donald Trump abruptly postponed plans to announce his vice presidential pick after an attack left scores dead in Nice, France, a decision that raised questions about Trump's selection process. The presumptive GOP nominee had planned to introduce his running mate at a news conference Friday morning in New York, but said on Twitter Thursday evening that he would be postponing the event "in light of the horrible attack."

After Nice, feds say nothing left to chance at conventions

Security planning for the Republican and Democratic national conventions took into account large-scale threats like the vehicle attack that occurred in France and left dozens dead and wounded, a U.S. Secret Service official said Friday. Planning for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia began in October, and security measures cover everything from people jumping fences to organized attacks, he said.

The Latest: Gingrich calls for Sharia ban after Nice attack

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is responding to Thursday night's truck attack in France by arguing for the expulsion from the U.S. of any Muslim who believes in Sharia law. The former Georgia congressman said on Fox News Channel's "Hannity" that the U.S. "should frankly test every person here who is of a Muslim background, and if they believe in Sharia, they should be deported.

The Latest: Clinton says ‘we will not be intimidated’

Hillary Clinton says Americans stand "in strong solidarity with the people of France," after a truck attack in Nice, France, adding, "We will not be intimidated." A truck carrying weapons and hand grenades plowed through a group of people celebrating Bastille Day in Nice late Thursday, killing at least 80 people.

Trump Responds to Bastille Day Attack: ‘We’re Trying to…

Donald Trump reiterated many of his stances on immigration and national security, when he called into Fox News Thursday evening to discuss the Bastille Day attack in Nice, France that left at least 73 dead and over 100 injured. He spoke of his proposed ban on Muslims, excoriated the country's weakness as a result of "political correctness," and argued that the world had changed and there was no room to be "civil" anymore.

Obama condemns a horrifica truck attack in Nice, France

WASHINGTON >> President Barack Obama is condemning what he says “appears to be a horrific terrorist attack” in Nice, France. Noting that the attack occurred on Bastille Day, Obama is praising “the extraordinary resilience and democratic values that have made France an inspiration to the entire world.” The White House released Obama's statement a few hours after a truck drove onto the sidewalk and plowed through a crowd of revelers who'd gathered to watch fireworks late Thursday.

‘Horrific terrorist attack’ kills 75, injures many more in Nice, France

Seventy-five people are dead and reports of up to 50 are injured after a semi-truck loaded with explosives intentionally plowed into a Bastille Day celebration in Nice, France. President Barack Obama called the event a "horrific terrorist attack" France's Terror Prosecutor's Office has officially opened an investigation into the incident.

More on Chilcot

Worth looking at a couple of other treatments of the Chilcot report; Zack Beauchamp at Vox , and Tom Switzer at Lowy . And here's the punchline; especially in the wake of Brexit, but really even before, the United States government has come to view France as a much more important security partner than the United Kingdom.

Germany beats Italy 6-5 in shootout, into Euro 2016 semis

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer makes a safe during the Euro 2016 quarterfinal soccer match between Germany and Italy, at the Nouveau Stade in Bordeaux, France, Saturday, July 2, 2016. . Italy's Leonardo Bonucci celebrates after scoring during the Euro 2016 quarterfinal soccer match between Germany and Italy, at the Nouveau Stade in Bordeaux, France, Saturday, July 2, 2016.

Congressman Higgins Presents Bronze Star to the Family of Sergeant George Dennis

At the national Panther Veteran Organization reunion, Congressman Brian Higgins presented the family of United States Army veteran Sergeant George Dennis with a Bronze Star and other medals earned while serving in World War II. The Bronze Star is awarded to members of the military distinguishing themselves by heroic service while engaged in an action against an armed enemy.

Orlando Shooting Carries Echoes of Bataclan Attack in Paris

The rat-a-tat of gunfire blasted out in near-darkness , amid loud music coming from the club's sound system - at first seeming like it was part of the show. Then, as clubgoers began dropping from a hail of bullets, the panicked crowds rushed to escape the bloodbath.