Aug 22 Sudden attention for Tim Walz's son brings focus to challenges of people with learning disabilities By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The high school senior's joy quickly went viral on social media. And his newfound fame is focusing attention on the challenges of people with learning disabilities, like Gus. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 5:14 Vice presidential nominee Walz steps into national spotlight on third night of the DNC By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson On the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept her party’s nomination for president and outline her vision for the country. Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, set the stage… Continue watching
Aug 22 WATCH: Official explains why DNC denied a speaking spot to Palestinian American By Joshua Barajas In the run-up to and during the Democratic National Convention, the Uncommitted movement asked Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign to grant a speaking spot for a Palestinian American on the DNC main stage. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 3:37 What voters and uncommitted delegates expect from Harris as the DNC draws to a close By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Democrats are gearing up for their convention’s grand finale in Chicago on Thursday, when Vice President Kamala Harris will take the stage to speak as she accepts her party’s nomination for president. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López joins Geoff Bennett… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 4:40 How the Trump campaign is attempting to counter the 2024 Democratic convention By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Political parties traditionally don’t compete too much with each other’s conventions — usually the opposing presidential candidate holds few, if any, events. But this year, Trump’s campaign is rejecting that model, with the former president having one of his busiest… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 5:50 'Georgia is very much in play' for Harris, says Sen. Warnock. Here's why By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Juliet Fuisz Georgia is one of a handful of states that could determine the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Geoff Bennett speaks with Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago for more. Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 6:10 'Perfection may not be on the ballot, but real progress is,' Rep. Jayapal says By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman, Alexa Gold Kamala Harris is just hours away from making history as the first Black woman and first woman of Indian descent to accept a party’s nomination for president. Amna Nawaz speaks with Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., the first Indian-American woman in… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 5:34 Fact-checking Democrats' claims at the 2024 Democratic National Convention By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz In dozens of speeches this week, Democratic leaders have drawn a sharp contrast between how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump would govern. For context to some of what’s been said at the party’s convention in Chicago, Geoff Bennett speaks with… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 6:49 Trump is gaining ground with some Black men. Here's how Harris can change their minds By Laura Barrón-López, Mike Fritz, Sam Weber Kamala Harris has reset the presidential race, but questions remain about whether one crucial Democratic voting bloc will turn out in similar numbers to previous years. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López spoke with several Black men about what Harris needs… Continue watching
Aug 22 WATCH: 2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 4 By Darlene Superville, Will Weissert, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Harris is looking to introduce herself to voters and prosecute her case against Republican Donald Trump Thursday night as she accepts her party's nomination at the Democratic National Convention. Continue reading