Aug 21 7 takeaways from Day 3 of the DNC By Brian Slodysko, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The Democratic National Convention barreled into its third day Wednesday with a lineup featuring former President Bill Clinton and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the closer, introducing himself as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Bill Clinton speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 3 By Joshua Barajas Before praising Kamala Harris and her ability to move the country forward, Clinton reminded the DNC crowd of Joe Biden’s accomplishments, including his actions during the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted “Thank you, Joe” chants from attendees. Continue reading
Aug 21 Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages’ release during Democratic convention By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Wednesday pleaded for the release of the dozens of people who continue to be held captive in Gaza. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Stevie Wonder performs at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Hannah Grabenstein Stevie Wonder performed at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, a night focused on fighting “for our freedoms,” from democracy to reproductive rights and more. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Michigan AG Dana Nessel speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Hannah Grabenstein Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel 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. Continue reading
Aug 21 Democrats’ convention hits third day with Tim Walz and Bill Clinton, focusing on ‘fight for our freedoms’ By Will Weissert, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press The party hopes to build on the momentum that Kamala Harris has brought since joining the race a month ago. Walz, the Minnesota governor, has become known among supporters as a folksy, Midwestern teacher, football coach and dad. Continue reading
Aug 21 For Fox News and its Republican audience, how do they cover the Democratic convention? By David Bauder, Associated Press Fox showed President Joe Biden's valedictory speech but skipped many others. Its personalities called the proceedings “boring” and the start of a “week of lies."… 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 Watch 4:18 Teacher, coach and veteran, Tim Walz makes his primetime DNC debut to accept VP nomination By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Facing the biggest moment of his political career to date, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will introduce himself to voters during his primetime speech Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Laura Barrón-López joins Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 5:50 Minnesota Sen. Klobuchar says Tim Walz brings ‘Midwestern common sense’ to politics By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Before the Democratic National Convention holds a ceremonial vote to show its support for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the party’s vice presidential nominee, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., will deliver a tribute to her governor. Amna Nawaz speaks with Klobuchar… Continue watching