Jul 25 WATCH: 'Bring it on' Harris tells teachers union as she promises fight for 'fundamental freedoms' By Josh Boak, Associated Press In her speech, Harris described the campaign as a battle for the country's future. The likely Democratic nominee has visited four states this week as she prepares for a general election fight with Republican candidate Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 24 House votes to form bipartisan task force to investigate security lapses in Trump rally shooting By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House voted Wednesday to form a task force to investigate the security failures surrounding the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on June 13. Continue reading
Jul 24 Is it really 'unlawful' to replace Biden on the Democratic ticket? Election law experts say no By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact Although Republicans are free to file legal challenges to Biden’s switch-out — and it’s impossible to predict exactly how courts may rule on those challenges — election law experts agreed that legal precedent sides with Democrats. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 6:08 Biden explains decision to end 2024 bid in Oval Office address By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat, Ian Couzens In an address from the Oval Office, President Bident explained his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 7:11 Strategists examine latest campaign messages from Harris and Trump By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan President Biden spoke from the White House Wednesday night explaining his reasons for ending his reelection bid. It comes as Vice President Harris is closer to the Democratic nomination and as former President Trump focused his attacks on her. Geoff… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 4:31 Netanyahu defends Israel's Gaza war in address to Congress boycotted by many Democrats By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the war in Gaza in a joint address to Congress, despite protests and partisan politics that led dozens of Democrats to boycott the speech. Netanyahu disparaged protesters outside the U.S. Capitol and blamed Hamas… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 9:08 Mideast analysts weigh in on Netanyahu's address and if it could affect support for Israel By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Prime Minister Netanyahu called on the U.S. to stand with Israel in a speech to Congress that many Democrats boycotted. To delve into what was said, Nick Schifrin spoke with Tom Malinowski, a former Democratic member of the House and… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 5:18 News Wrap: FBI director says Trump gunman researched JFK assassination In our news wrap Wednesday, FBI director Chris Wray said the gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump looked up the assassination of John F. Kennedy a week earlier, climate scientists say this past Monday was Earth's hottest day ever,… Continue watching
Jul 24 Fact-checking Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's claims in his address to Congress By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Netanyahu on Wednesday defended his country's conduct in the devastating Gaza war and ridiculed protesters during a scathing address to Congress, but he also cited an unverified intelligence report and ignored much of the criticism in a war that has killed… Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 5:37 Harris sharpens message against Trump as campaign hopes to galvanize women voters By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat, Ian Couzens President Biden will address the nation Wednesday night from the Oval Office and explain his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. It comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is moving closer to locking up her party’s nomination… Continue watching