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 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: Kamala Harris’ full speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention By Joshua Barajas Vice President Kamala Harris closes out the Democratic National Convention Thursday night when she accepts her party's historic presidential nomination and seizes one of her few remaining opportunities to appeal to an audience of millions. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Trump uses stretch of border wall to draw immigration contrast with Democrats in Arizona By Jonathan J. Cooper, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press The visit on Thursday was the fourth in a series of events held in battleground states this week to try to draw the focus away from Democrats' celebration of Harris' presidential nomination in Chicago. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: ‘Dump Trump’ says Georgia Republican Geoff Duncan at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Hannah Grabenstein Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, a night focused on fighting “for our freedoms,” from democracy to reproductive rights and more. Watch Duncan’s remarks in the player above. “Let’s get… Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 6:22 Obamas fire up the crowd for Kamala Harris and hit back at Trump on second night of DNC By Laura Barrón-López, Winston Wilde, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama took center stage Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, energizing the crowd, delivering scathing criticisms of former President Donald Trump and throwing their weight behind the Harris-Walz ticket. Senior… Continue watching
Aug 21 Attorney for far-right Oath Keepers group pleads guilty to Jan. 6 Capitol riot charges By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Kellye SoRelle is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 17 by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington, D.C. SoRelle answered routine questions by the judge as she pleaded guilty on Wednesday to obstructing justice and trespassing. Continue reading
Aug 21 RFK Jr. to speak Friday, fueling speculation he’ll drop independent presidential bid and endorse Trump By Jonathan J. Cooper, Ali Swenson, Associated Press Nicole Shanahan said the campaign was considering a move to "join forces" with Trump to limit the possibility of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris winning the election. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Trump and Vance hold outdoor campaign rally in North Carolina By Michelle L. Price, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump's podium at the North Carolina Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame, where he is slated to deliver remarks on national security Wednesday afternoon, is surrounded by panes of bulletproof glass that form a protective wall across… Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Who’s going to tell Trump that he’s campaigning for a ‘Black’ job, Michelle Obama asks By Hannah Grabenstein The second night of the DNC was devoted to bringing “bold vision” to America’s future and a new generation of Democratic leadership. Later in the week, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept their nominations… Continue reading