Vice President Kamala Harris today on defense about her comments on Israel.

The lead starts right now.

The Vice President's office pushing back, rejecting the idea that her comments about Israel could harm ceasefire talks, what the Harris team is saying today, after striking a notable shift in tone.

Then at Marilago, Donald Trump touting his meeting with Benjamin

Netanyahu just one day after saying Israel's war with Gaza is quote not good for

PR and brand new details on the dramatic arrest of two suspected Mexican drug lords

captured in Texas.

How a fake trip to the US and some help from El Chappo's son led to the arrest.

Thanks for joining me this afternoon on the lead.

I'm Erica Hill in for Jake Tapper

and we begin with our 2024 lead.

It may be hard to believe, but it's only been a mere five days

since President Biden dropped out

and Kamala Harris emerged as the likely challenger

to former President Donald Trump.

Democrats enthusiasm in response, undeniable.

Thousands of new Tik-Tocks, the campaign seizing on the Gen Z Brat-summer trend,

some even calling stars like Taylor Swift in hopes that she will

endorse Harris. Zumes per Harris filling up fast to hundreds of thousands joining

calls to offer their support. Last night, more than 150,000 joining a Zoom with lawmakers and celebrities,

including a soccer icon, Megan Rapino, Sue Bird, and also actress Connie Britain.

It ended with more than $2 million raised.

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