Aug 22 WATCH: Harris' background as a child of immigrants makes her a better leader, Sen. Padilla says By Jackie Hai "As vice president, she has talked about the border, but she's also engaged leaders in Mexico, in Central America and beyond, and we see the results," he said, noting a significant drop in the number of migrants at the southern… Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: How to pronounce Kamala Harris, according to her nieces | 2024 DNC Day 4 By News Desk Day 4 of the DNC is focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. Her nieces were introduced and accompanied on stage by actress Kerry Washington. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Harris' 'heart is her superpower,' California Sen. Butler says By Jackie Hai In an interview with PBS News on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Butler says Harris is "the exact same person" today as she was back then. Continue reading
Aug 22 As Democrats conclude convention, Kamala Harris to invite voters to chart a 'new way forward' By Zeke Miller, Will Weissert, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Harris' address in Chicago caps a whirlwind eight weeks in American politics and manifests the stunning reversal of Democratic fortunes just 75 days until Election Day. Continue reading
Aug 22 Pro-Palestinian Democrats say their request for a speaker at DNC rejected after weeks of negotiations By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Some elected Democratic officials have supported the movement's call for a speaker on the last day of the convention. This divide in the party stands out from a convention that has mostly united around Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Vivian Hoang The Rev. Al Sharpton, founder and president of National Action Network, spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 4 By Hannah Grabenstein Warren was greeted by a lengthy standing ovation before comparing Harris to her opponent, former President Donald Trump and his running mate. Continue reading
Aug 22 Sudden attention for Tim Walz's son brings focus to challenges of people with learning disabilities By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The high school senior's joy quickly went viral on social media. And his newfound fame is focusing attention on the challenges of people with learning disabilities, like Gus. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 5:14 Vice presidential nominee Walz steps into national spotlight on third night of the DNC By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson On the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept her party’s nomination for president and outline her vision for the country. Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, set the stage… Continue watching
Aug 22 WATCH: Official explains why DNC denied a speaking spot to Palestinian American By Joshua Barajas In the run-up to and during the Democratic National Convention, the Uncommitted movement asked Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign to grant a speaking spot for a Palestinian American on the DNC main stage. Continue reading