Aug 19 Watch 5:44 Democrats to highlight women leaders as Harris accepts VP nomination As Democrats gear up for the third night of their convention, they are looking to clarify policy positions and emphasize the role of women in the party. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Sen. Kamala Harris’ upcoming historic speech,… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 8:08 Why Doug Jones thinks Alabama's Democratic voters are 'energized' this year Democrats are currently favored to maintain control of the House, but gaining a Senate majority is another matter entirely. The party would need to pick up three new seats if Joe Biden wins the presidency, and four if President Trump… Continue watching
Aug 19 WATCH: Obama, in scathing Trump rebuke, warns democracy on the line By Julie Pace, Associated Press Former President Barack Obama is warning that American democracy may not survive if President Donald Trump is reelected. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 13:18 Congressional Democrats on the party's outlook in their battleground states Donald Trump won the White House in 2016 by taking several key swing states that former President Barack Obama had won in 2008 and 2012, including Michigan, Ohio and Florida. Each of these is expected to be a battleground again… Continue watching
Aug 19 Lax approach to virus at Trump campaign events sends confusing message, health experts say By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump stood and sat shoulder to shoulder in Yuma, Arizona, this week, against the advice of Trump's own health experts. Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: Kamala Harris accepts VP nomination at the Democratic National Convention By Associated Press By joining the party’s ticket, Harris also becomes just the third woman and first Asian-American to seek the vice presidency. She is a daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants. Continue reading
Aug 19 Pelosi says postmaster general has no plans to restore mail cuts despite public outcry By Lisa Mascaro, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Donald Trump's postmaster general has no intention of restoring mail equipment or paying overtime hours he cut despite public outcry the changes are undermining service before Election Day. Continue reading
Aug 19 Politics This Morning: What to expect from Night 3 of the DNC By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins The second night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention featured the official nomination of Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee as well as speeches from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, former President Bill Clinton, professor and former second lady Jill Biden and… Continue reading
Aug 19 In Obama, Democrats see a bridge between Biden and young voters By Julie Pace, Associated Press Since leaving the White House nearly four years ago, former President Barack Obama has repeatedly called for a new generation of political leaders to step up. On Wednesday, he’ll implore Americans to vote for Joe Biden, who has been on… Continue reading
Aug 19 Jill Biden's big moment, a different kind of roll call and other highlights from DNC Night 2 By Candice Norwood The second night of the Democratic National Convention set out to tell former Vice President Joe Biden’s story to America. Continue reading