Aug 16 New California laws target smash-and-grab robberies, car thefts and shoplifting By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press Large-scale, smash-and-grab thefts have become a crisis in California in recent years and viral social media videos have spotlighted the problem further. Continue reading
Aug 16 U.S. consumer sentiment rises this month amid optimism over Harris' presidential bid By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Americans’ expectations for the future rose, while their assessment of current economic conditions sank slightly. Democrats’ sentiment rose, and Republicans’ fell. Continue reading
Aug 16 Bibles, Truth Social and gold bars: Documents shed a limited look at Trump's reported sources of income By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The document does not detail the former president's business losses, making it impossible to determine how much of a profit any of his myriad holdings provides. Continue reading
Aug 16 As 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off, here are 4 things to watch By Shrai Popat Convention festivities will take place over the course of a week, and will culminate in Harris’ ceremonial acceptance speech Thursday night. Continue reading
Aug 16 Harris has proposed a slew of economic policies. Here's a look at what's in them By Will Weissert, Associated Press Among other proposals, Harris wants to increase homebuilding and affordable housing stock, provide more tax incentives for first-time homebuyers, and cancel accumulated medical debt for millions of Americans. Continue reading
Aug 16 WATCH: In Milwaukee, Vance addresses crime and criticism of Trump's comments on the Congressional Medal of Honor By Associated Press During an event at his New Jersey golf club on Thursday, former President Donald Trump said the Medal of Freedom “much better” than the top military honor because the servicemen and women who receive it have “been hit so many… Continue reading
Aug 16 The evolution of Harris' stances on key issues, from the death penalty to marijuana By Brian Slodysko, Michael R. Blood, Alan Suderman, Associated Press As a presidential candidate, Kamala Harris’ litany of policy reversals is opening her to attacks by Republicans and testing the strength of her pitch to voters as a truth-teller who is far more credible than former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 16 WATCH: Biden designates 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield, Ill. By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press In August 1908, mobs of white residents tore through Illinois' capital city under the pretext of meting out judgment against two Black men. Two innocent Black men were hanged, dozens of homes and businesses in Springfield's majority-Black neighborhoods were burned… Continue reading
Aug 16 WATCH: Harris debuts economic proposals to lower costs for Americans By Matt Brown, Makiya Seminera, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris will be in the battleground state of North Carolina on Friday to lay out her plans, including a proposal for a federal ban on price gouging on groceries. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 7:42 Fact-checking the latest campaign trail claims from Trump and Harris By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura The presidential candidates closed out another busy day on the campaign trail with less than three months to go in the race for the White House. As events and advertising ramp up, so does the volume of misleading claims and… Continue watching