Aug 20 WATCH: Michelle Obama speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Vivian Hoang Throughout her speech, Obama urged the audience to take direct action across the next 11 weeks to ensure as many people as possible vote for Harris in the upcoming November election. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Who's going to tell Trump that he's campaigning for a 'Black' job, Michelle Obama asks By Hannah Grabenstein The second night of the DNC was devoted to bringing “bold vision” to America’s future and a new generation of Democratic leadership. Later in the week, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept their nominations… Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Rep. Nancy Pelosi on why Harris can win and what's next for Biden By Jackie Hai Pelosi denied reports that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was her personal pick to be Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, but spoke positively of him and the 12 years they served together in Congress. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Democrats need Walz's leadership and 'steady hand,' Minnesota Attorney General Ellison says By Jackie Hai Ellison encouraged uncommitted delegates to engage in more dialogue with elected Democratic leaders to push the change they want to see. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Gen Z Congressman Frost on what makes Harris a 'movement candidate' for young voters By Jackie Hai Speaking in an interview with PBS News on Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Frost said the next step is translating that excitement into action and votes. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Sen. Sanders speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Vivian Hoang Sanders credited President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Congress for easing public fears and struggles during what he deemed as the "worst public health crisis in 100 years and the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression."… Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Former Trump staffer Stephanie Grisham endorses Harris at 2024 DNC Night 2 By Hannah Grabenstein Recounting her time as part of Trump’s administration, Grisham said she was more than a supporter, noting she spent holidays with the family. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Harris packs Wisconsin arena that hosted Republicans while the Obamas prepare to address Democrats By Steve Peoples, Jonathan J. Cooper, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Ahead of Obama's address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Harris declared in battleground Wisconsin that she was running "a people-powered campaign."… Continue reading
Aug 20 As Democrats nominate Harris, Chicago police arrest protesters after clash outside Israeli consulate By Sophia Tareen, Joey Cappelletti, Lea Skene, Associated Press Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters charged a line of police in an intense standoff with hundreds of officers outside the Israeli consulate on the second night of the Democratic National Convention. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 5:41 Biden passes torch to Harris on emotional first night of Democratic National Convention By Laura Barrón-López, Winston Wilde, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako The first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention began to tell the story of Kamala Harris, but it was also a moment for the party to mark the people who paved the way for her rise as she charts… Continue watching