Politics

Abbott proposes punishing Texas cities that 'defund' police

By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press/Report for America

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has proposed punishing cities that cut police funding by freezing property tax revenue, the main funding source for local government services including schools, roads and law enforcement.

In Obama, Democrats see a bridge between Biden and young voters

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

Since leaving the White House nearly four years ago, former President Barack Obama has repeatedly called for a new generation of political leaders to step up. On Wednesday, he’ll implore Americans to vote for Joe Biden, who has been on…

Jill Biden's big moment, a different kind of roll call and other highlights from DNC Night 2

By Candice Norwood

The second night of the Democratic National Convention set out to tell former Vice President Joe Biden’s story to America.

WATCH : White House press secretary defends Trump's attack on Goodyear

By Associated Press

Trump on Wednesday urged people to boycott tires from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., tweeting that the Ohio-based company had “announced a BAN ON MAGA HATS.”…

WATCH: Barr gives update on anti-violent crime initiative Operation Legend

By Associated Press

Attorney General William Barr is expected to speak at 12 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here.

Hillary Clinton returns to DNC championing women in politics

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

After more than four decades in public life, Hillary Clinton will return to the Democratic National Convention to cement her legacy as a champion of women in politics.

WATCH: Former President Jimmy Carter speaks at first Democratic National Convention in 8 years

By Associated Press

The 39th president, 95, did not attend the 2016 convention in Philadelphia. He did record a speech for the 2012 gathering, which was broadcast in prime time on that convention’s second night.

WATCH: Jill Biden pledges husband Joe will 'make us whole'

Jill Biden offered a deeply personal and hopeful endorsement of her husband as a man who can lead the nation through adversity during the Democratic National Convention.

WATCH: John Kerry calls Trump's foreign policy a nonstop 'blooper reel'

By Associated Press

Kerry, the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee, said Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention: “This moment is a fight for the security of America and the world.”…

WATCH: Former Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell supports Biden

By Associated Press

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell stated at the Democratic National Convention that he supports Joe Biden for president because of the values they share.