Aug 20 WATCH: Biden accepts Democratic presidential nomination, vows to end 'season of darkness' By Steve Peoples, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press The past hurdles fell away as Biden addressed his fellow Democrats and millions of Americans at home who he hopes will send him to the White House to replace Donald Trump – though his triumphant moment was drained of immediate… Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 4:49 Booker on Biden's 'bold' policy agenda, intellectual curiosity New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker challenged Joe Biden for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination during the primary. On Thursday night, however, he’ll tell the country why he supports his former rival. Booker joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his reaction to… Continue watching
Aug 20 The pandemic popped the balloon drop. Here's why we might not miss it By Joshua Barajas The traditional political convention finale is out this year. What kind of spectacle will we see instead?… Continue reading
Aug 20 New York allows voters to get absentee ballots amid virus concerns By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press New York will allow voters to request absentee ballots for the general election because of coronavirus under a new state law signed Thursday. Lawmakers passed the bill last month, and voting rights groups have been calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo… Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Trump visits Biden's hometown during DNC By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Trump, in what can only be described as a piece of campaign trolling, on Thursday afternoon was staging an event just outside the former vice president’s birthplace in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Aug 20 Harris' historic first, Obama's warning and other highlights from DNC Night 3 By Candice Norwood The event gave a platform to some of the country’s most contentious political debates: immigration, climate change and gun reform. Continue reading
Aug 19 Read Kamala Harris' full speech at the Democratic National Convention By Associated Press She addressed the Democratic National Convention’s third night after former President Barack Obama warned that American democracy itself was at risk if President Donald Trump wins reelection this fall. Continue reading
Aug 19 Read Obama's full speech at the Democratic National Convention By Associated Press Former U.S. President Barack Obama took the virtual stage at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night and implored voters to back his former vice president for the nation’s top job, arguing that “our democracy” is on the line. Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: Elizabeth Warren says Biden has 'some really good plans' By Associated Press Former presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren says Joe Biden can hold his own on having a plan for nearly every policy challenge, large and small. Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: Billie Eilish, a self-described environmental activist, performs at the DNC By Steve Peoples, Michelle L. Price, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Musician Billie Eilish, a self-described environmental activist, performed the song, “My future,” after warning viewers that, “Donald Trump is destroying our country and everything we care about.”… Continue reading