Aug 25 Harris has raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during DNC, campaign says By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press “Just before Vice President Harris’ acceptance speech Thursday night, we officially crossed the $500 million mark," campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon wrote in a memo released by the campaign on Sunday. "Immediately after her speech, we saw our best fundraising… Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 5:08 Harris promises to be 'president for all Americans' as she accepts her party's nomination By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson Kamala Harris is now the first woman of color to become a major party’s presidential nominee. That history was made Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Speaking to an energetic crowd, Harris formally accepted her party’s nomination… Continue watching
Aug 23 As 'joyful' Democratic convention concludes, the challenge for Kamala Harris' campaign now begins By Steve Peoples, Zeke Miller, Josh Boak, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Democrats at their national convention predicted Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump, but the stark reality is that the real test for Harris has only just begun. Continue reading
Aug 23 WATCH: Trump speaks at campaign rally in Arizona, joined onstage by RFK Jr. By Jonathan J. Cooper, Michelle L. Price, Gabriel Sandoval, Associated Press Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined former President Donald Trump onstage at an Arizona rally Friday, hours after suspending his independent campaign for the White House and endorsing Trump. Continue reading
Aug 23 WATCH: Harris says now is the time for a hostage, Gaza deal By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Harris said she was working with President Joe Biden on a cease-fire deal that would also release hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, a step toward helping Palestinians “realize their right to dignity, security, freedom, and self-determination.”… Continue reading
Aug 23 WATCH: Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Adam Kemp Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois, spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. Continue reading
Aug 23 Read Kamala Harris' full speech at the Democratic National Convention "With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past,” she said. “A chance to chart a new way forward. Not as members of any one party or… Continue reading
Aug 23 7 takeaways from Day 4 of the DNC By Josh Boak, Brian Slodysko, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The crowded lineup reflected the immense work Democrats have before them as they've stood up a fresh presidential campaign in just under a month since President Joe Biden bowed out of the race. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Maya Harris speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Hannah Grabenstein Maya Harris, sister of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 4 By Hannah Grabenstein Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. Continue reading