Aug 23 WATCH: Trump speaks at campaign rally in Arizona, joined onstage by RFK Jr. By Jonathan J. Cooper, Michelle L. Price, Gabriel Sandoval, Associated Press Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined former President Donald Trump onstage at an Arizona rally Friday, hours after suspending his independent campaign for the White House and endorsing Trump. Continue reading
Aug 23 WATCH: Harris says now is the time for a hostage, Gaza deal By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Harris said she was working with President Joe Biden on a cease-fire deal that would also release hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, a step toward helping Palestinians “realize their right to dignity, security, freedom, and self-determination.”… Continue reading
Aug 23 Kamala Harris' racial and cultural background took stage throughout the Democratic convention By Matt Brown, Aaron Morrison, Tracy Brown, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris didn't explicitly mention the racial and gender firsts she would set if elected to the White House, instead she opted for direct mentions of her multiracial background and upbringing. Continue reading
Aug 23 'The time has come' for the Federal Reserve to soon begin reducing interest rates, Powell says By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Powell did not say when rate cuts would begin or how large they might be, but the Fed is widely expected to announce a modest quarter-point cut in its benchmark rate when it meets in mid-September. Continue reading
Aug 23 WATCH: RFK Jr. says he's suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump By Jonathan J. Cooper, Ali Swenson, Gabriel Sandoval, Associated Press Kennedy said Friday in Arizona that his internal polls had showed that his presence in the race would hurt Trump and help Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Continue reading
Aug 23 WATCH: Democrats share their top election issues By Dan Cooney, Deema Zein, Tim McPhillips Here are some of the issues that are driving DNC delegates' votes this November. Continue reading
Aug 23 WATCH: Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Adam Kemp Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois, spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. Continue reading
Aug 23 Read Kamala Harris' full speech at the Democratic National Convention "With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past,” she said. “A chance to chart a new way forward. Not as members of any one party or… Continue reading
Aug 23 7 takeaways from Day 4 of the DNC By Josh Boak, Brian Slodysko, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The crowded lineup reflected the immense work Democrats have before them as they've stood up a fresh presidential campaign in just under a month since President Joe Biden bowed out of the race. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Maya Harris speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Hannah Grabenstein Maya Harris, sister of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. Continue reading