• 7 takeaways from Harris' big 'closing argument' campaign speech

    7 takeaways from Harris' big 'closing argument' campaign speech

    Oct 30, 2024 06:00 PM EST

    Kamala Harris on Tuesday sought to remind Americans what life was like under Donald Trump.

  • Trump's rambling speeches raise questions about mental decline

    Trump's rambling speeches raise questions about mental decline

    Oct 24, 2024 10:30 PM EST

    If he wins the election, Donald Trump would be the oldest president ever elected. After several appearances where his remarks were rambling or incoherent, and one event in which he swayed silently to music on stage for close to 40 minutes, questions are being raised about possible cognitive decline. Amna Nawaz discussed those concerns with...

  • WATCH: Russian foreign minister invokes nuclear capacity in UN speech condemning the West

    WATCH: Russian foreign minister invokes nuclear capacity in UN speech condemning the West

    Sep 28, 2024 06:55 PM EST

    Russia's top diplomat warned Saturday against “trying to fight to victory with a nuclear power,” delivering a U.N. General Assembly speech packed with condemnations of what Russia sees as Western machinations in Ukraine and elsewhere — including inside the United Nations itself.

  • WATCH: Harris gives speech on her economic vision in Pittsburgh

    WATCH: Harris gives speech on her economic vision in Pittsburgh

    Sep 25, 2024 03:14 PM EST

    Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday pledged to build an economy that is both pro-business and helps the middle class as she pushed back against Republican nominee Donald Trump ’s claims that she’s advancing “communist” ideas.

  • Trump mixes up name of Charlottesville, Virginia, during Georgia speech

    Trump mixes up name of Charlottesville, Virginia, during Georgia speech

    Sep 24, 2024 07:31 PM EST

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump flubbed the name of Charlottesville, Virginia, while going off script during a speech on Tuesday otherwise focused on economic policy, slamming Vice President Kamala Harris for lying about "Charlottestown.” The former president was talking about imposing tariffs and other steps he’d take to bolster U ...

  • Harris raises $27 million in New York ahead of planned economic speech this week

    Harris raises $27 million in New York ahead of planned economic speech this week

    Sep 23, 2024 05:53 PM EST

    Vice President Kamala Harris raised $27 million at a New York City fundraiser, the largest haul since Harris took over at the top of the Democratic ticket from President Biden, an aide said.

  • WATCH: Biden lauds Fed's rate cut in speech at Economic Club of Washington, D.C.

    WATCH: Biden lauds Fed's rate cut in speech at Economic Club of Washington, D.C.

    Sep 19, 2024 03:11 PM EST

    ... his presidency, a break with past customs. “It would do enormous damage to our economy if that independence is ever lost," Biden said. During his speech, Biden inaccurately said he had never met with Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, while he's been president. Jared Bernstein, who chairs ...

  • Colleges try to manage Gaza war protests without stifling free speech

    Colleges try to manage Gaza war protests without stifling free speech

    Sep 13, 2024 10:30 PM EST

    As college students head back to campus for the new academic year, universities are rolling out new rules as they prepare for more protests over the Israel-Hamas war. In many cases, there's a wide range of new restrictions. Jeffrey Brown looks at how college leaders and students are navigating the moment.

  • Charges against Telegram CEO sparks debate over balance of free speech and responsibility

    Charges against Telegram CEO sparks debate over balance of free speech and responsibility

    Aug 29, 2024 10:25 PM EST

    The arrest of Telegram's CEO and founder has reignited concerns about the balance of free speech and responsibility that comes with running social platforms. Telegram has more than 900 million users, making it among the most popular messaging services in the world. The arrest of Pavel Durov has far-reaching implications for the industry at large....

  • Read Kamala Harris' full speech at the Democratic National Convention

    Read Kamala Harris' full speech at the Democratic National Convention

    Aug 23, 2024 04:17 AM EST

    ... be the first woman president in U.S. history. WATCH: How to pronounce Kamala Harris, according to her nieces | 2024 DNC Day 4 In her speech, she laid out a choice for voters on Election Day. "With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the ...