Politics

Republicans are central in an effort to rescue Cornel West's ballot hopes in Arizona

By Dan Merica, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

The Arizona Secretary of State’s office said Monday that West did not file the paperwork needed to get on the ballot before Saturday’s deadline. The work by the GOP attorneys appears to be part of a broader effort by conservative…

3 takeaways as Democrats kick off their national convention in Chicago

By Steve Peoples, Zeke Miller, Bill Barrow, Associated Press

A refreshed Democratic Party reintroduces itself to a divided nation this week, having been transformed by the money, momentum, relief and even joy that followed Vice President Kamala Harris' rise to the top of its ticket.

How Jill Biden's DNC speech is a milestone for her as first lady

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

On Monday night, the first lady will stand before the Democratic National Convention to do her part to highlight her husband's 50 years of public service. Her words will mark the beginning of an end for her, too.

Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty in federal fraud case

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

Santos is likely to spend at least six years in prison and owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution. His federal fraud case, which led to his expulsion from Congress, was just weeks away from going to trial.

The next steps are uncertain as House Republicans release their impeachment report on Biden

By Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

The yearlong probe by Republicans stops short of alleging any criminal wrongdoing by the president over his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. Instead, the almost 300-page report out Monday, before the Democratic National Convention, covers familiar ground.

Biden's journey to this year's DNC: 'When you get knocked down, get up'

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

In Chicago, President Joe Biden has decided to show the difference between stepping aside and quitting.

What to expect on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago, just four weeks after President Joe Biden shuttered his campaign and made way for Vice President Kamala Harris to ascend to the top of Democrats' ticket.

WATCH: Trump holds campaign rally in Pennsylvania as DNC opens

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

The former president and GOP nominee delivered a speech at a factory in Pennsylvania on Monday as he attempts to undercut the Democratic celebration with a jam-packed schedule.

A look ahead to this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago

By Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett, Laura Barrón-López, Harry Zahn, Shrai Popat

This week in Chicago, Democrats will formally nominate a very different presidential candidate than they expected to just a couple of months ago. News Hour anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett plus White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López discuss what the…

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Thousands of activists calling for a cease-fire in Gaza expected at the Democratic convention

By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press

Demonstrations are expected every day of the convention with many activists in agreement that an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war is the priority.