Former Victorian Liberal Party president Michael Kroger says Donald Trump has picked the “future of the Republican Party” after selecting JD Vance to be his running mate in this year’s presidential election. “He’s picked someone who can be the presidential candidate in 2028 when I’m not sure the others could have been as powerful as Vance,” he told Sky News Australia. “So, he’s picked someone for the future.”

Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sharpe explains the icy weather experienced overnight, which is expected to continue today. Mr Sharpe says there was a “fair bit of snow” across the regions. “Yesterday we had snow in Oberon, and I’m told already this morning there’s been more snow up in those central ranges of New South Wales,” he said. “Guyra had snow yesterday morning and up in the Alpine regions. “There’s going to be more snow today along the ranges, even up to the Queensland border, it’s a possibility today.”

International Democracy Union Deputy Chairman Brian Loughnane discusses former US president Donald Trump’s choice for running mate Ohio Senator JD Vance. “It’s been received incredibly well, I think one thing that has been happening across centre-right parties around the world … is that they are making more and more of a pitch to blue-collar workers,” Mr Loughnane told Sky News Australia. “I think it is part of a strategy to lock in blue-collar support in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, the swing states. “Rather than providing a contrast with Donald Trump, what it is doing is complimenting Donald Trump and Donald Trump’s message.”

More than 3,000 known criminals have been refused access to the Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games. At least one million people involved in the Games are being subjected to security checks. Up to 45,000 French Police and security forces – including 2,000 security specialists from allied countries – will be deployed at train stations, airports and Olympic venues.

Sky News host Gabriella Power has reacted to the "emotional moment" former US president Donald Trump arrived at the Republican National Convention. Mr Trump arrived with a large bandage covering his right ear after it was pierced by a bullet on Saturday when a 20-year-old man tried to kill him. The crowd at the convention roared in support of the former president and chanted, “fight, fight fight”. “What an emotional and powerful moment for his family, his supporters, and for America,” Ms Power said. There are reports Donald Trump has “torn up” the original speech he intended to make at the convention and has written a new one focused on unity.

Eric Trump says JD Vance is "incredible" and is someone who has "a lot of the same ideas" as Donald Trump. Speaking with Sky News Washington Correspondent Annelise Nielsen, Eric Trump discussed the selection of JD Vance who was revealed as Donald Trump's running mate during the Republican National Convention. "He's incredible – first of all their chemistry is really amazing," Eric Trump said. "The chemistry those two have is great. "JD's young, a lot of energy. "They're going to make a hell of a team."

Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has addressed the Republican National Convention and hit out at the Biden administration. “They promised unity and delivered division,” she said. “They promised peace and brought war.”

Global Security and Investigative Services Founder Dean Golemis has slammed the Secret Service for their handling of the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. “What we saw Saturday night was an abject failure on the part of the secret service,” Mr Golemis told Sky News Australia. “They made so many setting up this event, it’s mind-boggling.”

Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney discusses what the Republican election strategy could be in the wake of the failed assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump. “There is always that risk that you overplay your hand in politics, and certainly, if anyone is going to overplay her hand, it is going to be Marjorie Taylor Greene,” Mr Mulvaney told Sky News Australia. “What you are hearing coming out of the Trump campaign is that they want to dial everything back.”

Donald Trump’s strength was on show over the weekend when he narrowly escaped assassination during a rally in Pennsylvania. Seconds after his ear was shot, the former president made sure to stand up and raise his fist in a show of strength and defiance before being rushed off the stage by secret service agents. This image is iconic and conveys Trump’s undying strength and devotion to his country. In contrast, Joe Biden displayed his hallmark frailty and weakness throughout the unfolding situation. Sky News All Stars Kristin Tate, Caleb Bond and James Morrow take a look at the contrast in both leaders in light of the assassination attempt and how this will affect the election.

The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy has met with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and called for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza. Mr Lammy expressed his understanding of the Israeli people’s pain. He says the war in Gaza needs to end after an airstrike on a humanitarian safe zone killed at least 90 people.

At least 90 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a humanitarian safe zone in Gaza. The area of the densely populated Al-Mawasi was a designated safe zone. The Israeli military justifies the strike here claiming they had precise intelligence that Hamas’ military leader in Gaza was present.

The US Secret Service has enacted its security plans for the Republican National Convention. This comes days after the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump. The Secret Service says it’s business as usual, however, it seems to be a lot more noticeable.

Former US President Donald Trump’s criminal case on charges he illegally retained classified documents has been dismissed by a Florida court. The US District Judge, a Trump nominee, raised concerns over the special counsel who brought the case. This comes days after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has edged out over Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as voters’ preferred choice for Prime Minister, according to a resolve poll. This is a dramatic reversal of results a year ago which showed Dutton lagging behind 20 percentage points. 38 per cent of voters say they would cast their primary vote for the Coalition, followed by 28 per cent for Labor.

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer says Donald Trump reacted to being shot with a show of “strength”. The former president was pierced by a bullet at his recent rally after a shooter attempted to assassinate him. “He showed perseverance, he showed American grit,” Mr Spicer said. “Donald Trump never got knocked down; he stayed up, and he showed why Americans love a fighter.”

Sky News host Liz Storer has weighed in on "unhinged" left-wing social media posts following a failed assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump during a rally in Butler Pennsylvania. Former US president Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend. Despite sustaining an injury to his ear from a flying bullet, the former president is still expected to attend the Republican National Convention on Tuesday.

Nationals Senator Matt Canavan has commended Donald Trump for his “leadership” following the attempt on his life. Former US president Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend. Despite sustaining an injury to his ear from a flying bullet, the former president is still expected to attend the Republican National Convention on Tuesday. “The Prime Minister was right that it was an attack on democracy, but it was an attack ultimately repelled by the defiance, the resilience, and bravery of Donald Trump,” Mr Canavan told Sky News host James Morrow. “Everybody saw that. Pretty much everybody except your most dyed-in-the-wool activist Democrat is very impressed with how a man who was just shot immediately gets up and shows that level of defiance. “That’s leadership … and he’s running for the leader of the free world.”

Sky News host Caleb Bond has criticised the Secret Service over its handling of the situation following former US President Donald Trump’s assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania. Former US president Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend. Despite sustaining an injury to his ear from a flying bullet, the former president is still expected to attend the Republican National Convention on Tuesday. “It is a monumental failure from every perspective,” Mr Bond said.

Journalist and commentator Brad Polumbo has joined Sky News host Peta Credlin to discuss who Donald Trump will pick as his running mate as speculation continues to grow. Mr Polumbo claimed that Ohio Senator and author of the bestseller 'Hillbilly Eleg’ JD Vance is a favourite for the position. “He's definitely one of the favourites,” Mr Polumbo said.