Aug 19 U.S. intelligence officials say Iran was behind Trump presidential campaign hack By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The joint statement from the FBI and other federal agencies was the first formal attribution of the hack to a foreign entity, though the Trump campaign had previously said Iran was responsible. Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: 2024 Democratic National Convention Night 1 By Joshua Barajas, Molly Finnegan President Joe Biden will keynote the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Watch the full convention here. Continue reading
Aug 19 Live updates: Biden speaks to chants of 'Thank You, Joe' on Day 1 of the DNC By Associated Press The Democratic National Convention begins Monday in Chicago with roughly 50,000 people expected to arrive in the Windy City. Continue reading
Aug 19 Live fact check: Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention By PolitiFact staff The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday night in Chicago with a keynote speech by President Joe Biden. Continue reading
Aug 19 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… Continue reading
Aug 19 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. Continue reading
Aug 19 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. Continue reading
Aug 19 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. Continue reading
Aug 19 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. Continue reading
Aug 19 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. Continue reading