Politics Aug 17 WATCH: Michigan Gov. Whitmer criticizes Trump on virus response at Democratic National Convention Whitmer reminded viewers of the country's last economic crisis — the Great Recession — and credited Biden, then the vice president, for joining with President Barack Obama to save the auto sector with a federal bailout.
Politics Aug 17 WATCH: Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls for unity during Democratic National Convention Joe Biden’s former primary rivals are calling on rank-and-file Democrats to put aside any hard feelings and support the former vice president’s campaign.
Politics Aug 17 WATCH: George Floyd's brothers speak at the Democratic National Convention Philonese Floyd said, “George should be alive today.” He then listed the names of Black Americans who were killed by law enforcement officers or in police custody.
Politics Aug 17 WATCH: John Kasich says it's time to 'put our nation first' The former Ohio governor appeared at the DNC on Monday in a show of bipartisanship rarely seen in party conventions. Kasich ran for president four years ago but lost the GOP nomination to Donald Trump.
Politics Aug 17 WATCH: South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn speaks at the Democratic National Convention Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, who is the highest ranking African American in Congress, spoke during the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
Politics Aug 17 WATCH: D.C. mayor speaks at the Democratic National Convention from Black Lives Matter Plaza Standing on an outlook above Black Lives Matter Plaza, Bowser said it was time to elect a president who “doesn’t fan the flames of racism.”…
Politics Aug 17 Lawsuit against Trump, postal chief seeks proper funding Several individuals including candidates for public office sued President Donald Trump and the U.S. Postal Service and its new postmaster general in New York on Monday to ensure adequate funding for postal operations.
Politics Aug 17 WATCH: Trump visits Wisconsin to speak about the economy President Donald Trump ramps up his push to stay four more years in the White House by rallying supporters on the same day Democrats open their four day virtual convention.
Nation Aug 17 Hundreds help clean up site of fatal Baltimore explosion News outlets report that more than 400 people showed up to a northwest Baltimore neighborhood on Sunday to help clear away debris from the scene where three row homes were leveled.
Nation Aug 17 U.S. approves oil, gas leasing plan for Alaska Wildlife refuge The Department of the Interior on Monday approved an oil and gas leasing program within Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the sprawling home to polar bears, caribou and other wildlife.