DNC to close convention with Harris acceptance speech

In Chicago, Kamala Harris accepts her party’s presidential nomination. Just a few weeks after moving to the top of the Democratic ticket and just 74 days before Election Day, Vice President Harris will take center stage. She returns to the United Center convention hall this evening after making a brief appearance here on Monday. Harris, who has faced criticism for revealing few policy details and not sitting for a news interview or press conference, will address the nation and tell Americans why they should elect her as the nation’s next president.

RFK Jr could end presidential campaign and back Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s third party presidential bid could be over by the end of the week. RFK Jr.’s campaign says Kennedy will speak Friday about “his path forward” amid growing speculation that he would drop out. Earlier this week, Kennedy’s running mate openly discussed the possibility, saying the campaign was considering a move to “join forces” with Donald Trump to limit Kamala Harris’s election chances. Here at the Democratic National Convention, Harris campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon told Politico she doesn’t “think it’s really going to interfere with the race too much.”

Walz accepts Democratic vice presidential nomination

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has formally accepted the Democratic party’s vice presidential nomination. On the second-to-last night of the Democratic National Convention, the former high school teacher and football coach made it official. Walz used his acceptance speech to talk about his small town upbringing, his family, and his pride in being Kamala Harris’s running mate. He said Democrats have “something better to offer” than Donald Trump and JD Vance — promising middle class tax cuts, lower prescription drug prices, and access to abortion.

Former President Bill Clinton returned to the DNC stage

Former President Bill Clinton returned to the stage on Night Three of the Democratic National Convention.  As an elder statesman in the party, Clinton said that having just turned 78 he’s “still younger than Donald Trump.” He said Kamala Harris is for the people and lamented that Trump is self-centered. And Clinton offered his endorsement, saying Harris is the only candidate in the 2024 race “who has the vision, the experience, the temperament, the will, and, yes, the sheer joy.”

DNC shines spotlight on hostages held in Gaza

The Democratic National Convention heard from the parents of an American being held hostage by Hamas. Rachel Goldberg told convention-goers that their 23-year-old son Hersh is one of 8 Americans captured at a music festival in Israel and taken into Gaza. Jon Polin said pushing for the return of the hostages is not a political issue, “it’s a humanitarian issue.” The ongoing Gaza War has caused division inside the Democratic party and is the subject of protests here in Illinois.

Bill Clinton, Tim Walz to highlight third night of DNC

Another former president will take the stage on Night Three of the Democratic National Convention. One night after Barack Obama addressed delegates here at the DNC, Bill Clinton is set to deliver a prime time speech. The former president’s appearance comes on the same evening that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will formally accept the party’s vice presidential nomination. Today’s convention theme is “A Fight for Our Freedoms,” which will amplify the Harris campaign’s freedom agenda, including abortion and LGBT rights.

VP candidate Walz’s IVF comments face fresh scrutiny

Ahead of his acceptance speech, Vice Presidential hopeful Tim Walz is coming under fresh scrutiny. Describing his family’s struggle with infertility, the Minnesota governor has implied that he and his wife used IVF to conceive. However, they actually used artificial insemination. The campaign and its allies defended Walz, while Republicans accused him of falsely using his personal story for political gain. Kamala Harris’s running mate also has been criticized for misstating his military rank at retirement and saying he carried weapons of war “in war.”

Obamas deliver one-two punch with DNC speeches

At the Democratic National Convention, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama took aim at Donald Trump and boosted Kamala Harris. The Obamas delivered an energetic one-two punch here in Chicago. The former first lady said there’s something special, and familiar, about the appeal of the Harris campaign. The former president said Donald Trump is the opposite of hope and that America is ready for a new chapter.

Harris, Walz nominated in ceremonial DNC roll call

Vice President Harris rallied thousands of people in Milwaukee during the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. During a ceremonial roll call of the states, Democratic delegates nominated Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as their party’s presidential and vice presidential nominees. Harris spoke from the same Milwaukee arena where Republicans held their convention last month — and a live feed was shown here inside the United Center.

Obamas to headline Day Two of the Democrats’ convention

It’s Day Two of the Democratic National Convention. DNC organizers say today’s theme is “A Bold Vision for America’s Future.” Featured speakers include Vice President Harris’s husband, Doug Emhoff, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, former first lady Michelle Obama, and former President Barack Obama. As the Democrats meet here in Illinois, the Trump campaign continues to visit battleground states every day this week. Their focus today is on crime and safety.

Harris to hold Milwaukee rally amid DNC convention

Vice President Harris plans to hold a rally in Milwaukee while Democrats convene in Chicago. The two cities are only about 100 miles apart and the Democratic presidential nominee plans to rally supporters in downtown Milwaukee at the Fiserv Forum — the same arena where Republicans gathered for their national convention last month. While the political focus is on the convention here in Chicago, the vice president is taking advantage of the close proximity to battleground Wisconsin. Meanwhile, GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance also visits the important state today — making a campaign stop in Kenosha.

Biden passes the torch to Harris in convention speech

One month after ending his re-election bid, President Biden passed the torch to Vice President Harris at the Democratic National Convention. Convention-goers showered the president with rousing cheers and chants of “thank you, Joe” as he closed out opening night before stepping away from this week’s political spotlight. In a late-night speech, he staunchly defended the work of his administration, sharply criticized Donald Trump, and made a case for his vice president. He said Harris would be a president the whole country can be proud of.

At convention, Democrats pay tribute to Joe Biden

Democrats paid tribute to President Biden on the opening night of their national convention. Before the president delivered his opening night speech, Vice President Harris made a surprise appearance onstage to thank the president. Other convention speakers, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, also paid tribute. It was a night designed as a passing of the torch.

DNC prime time schedule to feature Bidens, Obamas, Clintons

The Democratic National Convention is getting underway in Chicago. Thousands of party delegates and Democratic faithful will hear from President Biden tonight — four weeks after his decision to end his re-election bid. He’ll make the case for Vice President Harris as he steps away from the political spotlight. Other speakers this week include former Presidents Clinton and Obama. Vice Presidential hopeful Tim Walz will speak on Wednesday night ahead of Kamala Harris’s formal acceptance of the presidential nomination on Thursday.

Trump, Vance to visit battleground states during DNC week

The Trump campaign won’t be taking a break this week while Democrats hold their party convention.  Donald Trump and JD Vance will be busy going on offense every day this week as Democrats rally around Kamala Harris and Tim Walz here in Chicago. Battleground states will be the focus as the Republican presidential and vice presidential hopefuls will hold events in Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada. The latest polls show Harris gaining ground in what is still an extremely close contest.

Thousands to protest outside DNC convention in Chicago

Democrats will be facing large, noisy protests at their party’s convention in Chicago this week.  Convention organizers expect at least 20-thousand activists, including students who protested the Gaza war on college campuses. Demonstrations are expected every day this week and the Coalition to March on the DNC will be able to hold protests at a park and a march route close to the United Center. Meanwhile, inside the convention hall there are about three dozen “uncommitted” DNC delegates who are dissatisfied with the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war.

It’s Day One of the Democratic National Convention

It’s Day One of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.Democrats are gathering here for a much different party convention than what was planned just a month ago. Following President Biden’s dropping out of the race, Vice President Harris moved to the top of the ticket and injected new energy into the Democratic campaign. With his keynote speech tonight, the president will be making a symbolic handoff. He plans to explain why he believes Harris must replace him and defeat Donald Trump in November.

Chicago braces for DNC crowds of delegates, media, protesters

Chicago is bracing for this week’s Democratic National Convention. Tens of thousands of people are descending upon Chicago for the convention — including delegates, journalists, and activists. The city says it has made necessary preparations with police and the Secret Service to deal with protesters. The largest group is the pro-Palestinian Coalition to March on the DNC. It wants an end to U-S aid to Israel and has planned demonstrations on the first and last days of the convention.

Teamsters president not invited to DNC after addressing RNC

In Pennsylvania, Harris takes bus tour, Trump rallies

Vice President Kamala Harris is on a bus tour today [SUN 12:30pm-7:30pm ET] ahead of the Democratic National Convention. Harris, her running mate Governor Tim Walz, and their spouses are taking a campaign swing through battleground Pennsylvania on the eve of the DNC. The bus tour is making stops in Pittsburgh and other towns in western PA before the Democratic ticket arrives here in Chicago for their party convention. Both campaigns are focused on must-win Pennsylvania. Yesterday, Donald Trump held a rally in Wilkes-Barre, hoping to attract support from conservative, white working-class voters near Joe Biden’s hometown.

Harris says a 2nd debate with Trump in October is possible

U.S. prepares for possible Iranian attack against Israel

The United States continues to prepare for a possible Iranian attack against Israel. White House National Security spokesman John Kirby says U-S officials are “working very hard diplomatically” to prevent an Iranian-led attack, but “we also have to be ready for one.” He said the U-S believes it’s ready. And he warns that while the likelihood of an attack is high, it is unknown. Kirby says Iran could attack soon with little to zero warning and that its rhetoric should be taken seriously.

Harris to unveil some details of her economic agenda

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris will unveil some of the details of her economic agenda.
Aides and advisers to the vice president say her plans will focus on lowering the cost of groceries, housing and healthcare. Stubborn inflation has been a serious political challenge for the Biden-Harris administration, and Harris’s emphasis on costs reflects how important consumer prices are to voters. Polls continue to show voters giving Republicans higher marks on the economy than Democrats.

Biden says 10 Medicare drugs to cost less in 2026

President Biden says drug prices on Medicare’s most popular drugs will be coming down. After months of negotiations between the administration and pharmaceutical companies, the list prices will be reduced starting in 2026. The president said it will mean big savings for millions of people on Medicare. And, he said, it will save the government billions more. Popular blood thinners Xarelto and Eliquis and diabetes drugs Jardiance and Januvia are among the 10 drugs that will cost less.