Aug 25 Harris has raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during DNC, campaign says By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press “Just before Vice President Harris’ acceptance speech Thursday night, we officially crossed the $500 million mark," campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon wrote in a memo released by the campaign on Sunday. "Immediately after her speech, we saw our best fundraising… Continue reading
Aug 23 Texas, other GOP-led states sue over program to give legal status to immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens By Gisela Salomon, Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press The coalition filed suit Friday to halt the program launched by President Joe Biden in June, saying in court filings that the administration bypassed Congress to create a pathway to citizenship for “blatant political purposes.”… Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 5:08 Harris promises to be 'president for all Americans' as she accepts her party's nomination By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson Kamala Harris is now the first woman of color to become a major party’s presidential nominee. That history was made Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Speaking to an energetic crowd, Harris formally accepted her party’s nomination… Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch 3:18 3 things to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to suspend his campaign By Lisa Desjardins Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Friday that he is suspending his campaign and that he wants to help former President Donald Trump win the election. Lisa Desjardins joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the announcement and what’s next. Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch 11:31 Brooks and Capehart on main takeaways from the DNC and what comes next By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including major moments from the Democratic National Convention and what’s next in the battle for the White House. Continue watching
Aug 23 Prosecutor says ex-sheriff's deputy charged with manslaughter in shooting of Black airman at his home By Kate Payne, Curt Anderson, Jeff Martin, Associated Press Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran was charged in connection with the May 3 shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson. Continue reading
Aug 23 Nebraska's voters will have competing measures to either expand or limit abortion rights in November election By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced Friday that the rival initiatives each gathered enough signatures to get on the November ballot, making it the first state to carry competing abortion amendments on the same ballot since the U.S. Supreme… Continue reading
Aug 23 Justice Department accuses real estate software company RealPage of scheme to hike rents By Alanna Durkin Richer, R.J. Rico, Associated Press The lawsuit accuses the company of violating antitrust laws through its algorithm that landlords use to get recommended rental prices for apartments. Continue reading
Aug 23 Arizona man arrested for alleged threats against Trump before campaign stop near border By Associated Press The southern Arizona man allegedly made death threats against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on social media. Continue reading
Aug 23 As 'joyful' Democratic convention concludes, the challenge for Kamala Harris' campaign now begins By Steve Peoples, Zeke Miller, Josh Boak, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Democrats at their national convention predicted Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump, but the stark reality is that the real test for Harris has only just begun. Continue reading