Aug 21 Watch 6:31 Rep. Clyburn reflects on the historical through line between Obama, Biden and Harris By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Matt Loffman, Juliet Fuisz Few Democrats are as influential or as politically powerful as South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn. A longtime ally of President Joe Biden, Rep. Clyburn was quick to throw his support behind Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, a move… Continue watching
Aug 21 56 protesters arrested after clashes with police outside Israeli Consulate in Chicago during DNC By Sophia Tareen, Jake Offenhartz, Joey Cappelletti, Lea Skene, Associated Press The arrests took place as Democrats met about 2 miles away at the United Center for a second night of speeches. Continue reading
Aug 21 Attorney for far-right Oath Keepers group pleads guilty to Jan. 6 Capitol riot charges By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Kellye SoRelle is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 17 by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington, D.C. SoRelle answered routine questions by the judge as she pleaded guilty on Wednesday to obstructing justice and trespassing. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: 2024 Democratic National Convention Night 3 By Joshua Barajas, Molly Finnegan Gov. Tim Walz will accept the vice presidential nomination Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Continue reading
Aug 21 RFK Jr. to speak Friday, fueling speculation he'll drop independent presidential bid and endorse Trump By Jonathan J. Cooper, Ali Swenson, Associated Press Nicole Shanahan said the campaign was considering a move to "join forces" with Trump to limit the possibility of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris winning the election. Continue reading
Aug 21 Fact-checking Day 2 of the 2024 DNC By PolitiFact staff Here are some fact-checks of claims made during the convention’s second night. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: 'Uncommitted' Democrats demand Palestinian-American speaker at DNC By News Desk At Wednesday’s rally, they reiterated longstanding calls for Democratic leaders to do more to end the war in Gaza. They questioned how many more Palestinian civilians have to die before U.S. leaders impose an arms embargo on Israel and demand… Continue reading
Aug 21 Fact check: Is the DNC offering free abortions to attendees? By Sara Swann, PolitiFact RNC Research, an X account run by the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee, posted Aug. 18, "Democrats are giving out ‘free abortions and vasectomies’ at their convention."… Continue reading
Aug 21 U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported, sign job market has been slowing By Associated Press The Labor Department estimated that job growth averaged 174,000 a month in the year that ended in March — a drop of 68,000 a month from the 242,000 that were initially reported. The revisions released Wednesday were preliminary, with final… Continue reading
Aug 21 Live fact check: Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention By PolitiFact staff The Democratic National Convention will feature Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota on Wednesday as he accepts the nomination for vice president. Continue reading