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 Hunter Biden’s attorney accuses prosecutors of trying to smear him with salacious details at tax trial By Amy Taxin, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press An attorney for Hunter Biden accused prosecutors Wednesday of wanting to introduce salacious details about partying and spending by President Joe Biden's son to smear his character in front of jurors at his upcoming trial on federal tax charges. 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
Aug 21 Watch 6:23 An inside look at the Harris-Walz campaign’s strategy in battleground states By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Stephanie Kotuby In the month since the Democratic ticket changed, the Harris campaign says the Democratic map is expanding while Donald Trump’s is not. Geoff Bennett speaks with Michael Tyler, communications director for the Harris-Walz campaign, for more. Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 6:05 Republicans ‘exploit’ border and immigration issues, Texas Rep. Escobar says By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman, Azhar Merchant, Alexa Gold Immigration remains a thorny, top issue with voters this election year. Amna Nawaz spoke with Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, for her unique insight into the problem and ideas about how her party can address it. Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 6:31 Rep. Clyburn reflects on the historical through line between Obama, Biden and Harris By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Matt Loffman, Juliet Fuisz Few Democrats are as influential or as politically powerful as South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn. A longtime ally of President Joe Biden, Rep. Clyburn was quick to throw his support behind Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, a move… Continue watching