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Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks, at the Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence in Raleigh, North Carolina, Aug. 16, 2024.
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks, at the Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence in Raleigh, North Carolina, Aug. 16, 2024.
Gun violence among top issues in DNC Platform
Aug 19
  • DNC 2024 Day 1 live updates: Biden lays out choice to 'save democracy' with Harris
  • DNC adopts platform that echoes Biden more than Harris, no arms embargo on Israel
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    Ashley Biden appears on stage ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center August 18, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
    Ashley Biden appears on stage ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center August 18, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
    Ashley Biden in the spotlight ahead of president's DNC speech
    Aug 19
  • Hillary Clinton, in DNC speech, says Kamala Harris can break 'hardest glass ceiling'
  • Trump counters DNC with economy focus, but also calls Harris' father 'Marxist''
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    Aug 16
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    August 19

    Hillary Clinton, in DNC speech, says Kamala Harris can break 'hardest glass ceiling'

    Some have drawn comparisons between Harris' campaign and Clinton's 2016 run.
    August 19
    Hillary Clinton speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024 in Chicago.
    August 20

    Biden delivers the keynote on his political career: ANALYSIS

    "America, America, I gave my best to you," Biden said.
    August 20
    President Joe Biden speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024 in Chicago.
    August 18

    Harris leads Trump overall but not on handling of the economy: POLL

    Among all adults, the Harris ticket leads the Trump ticket by 50%-45%.
    August 18
    Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris walks on stage in the overflow room after speaking at Prince George's Community College in Largo, MD, Aug. 15, 2024.
    August 19

    House Republicans issue Biden impeachment report filled with familiar allegations

    The report does not recommend specific articles of impeachment.
    August 19
    President Joe Biden in the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (PHOTO: Annabelle Gordon/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
    August 19

    Prosecutors defer to judge on delaying Trump's sentencing date in hush money case

    Trump had been scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 18.
    August 19
    Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Aug. 17, 2024, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
    August 18

    Who is Gwen Walz? What to know about the wife of Kamala Harris' running mate

    She is set to appear with her husband Tim, VP Harris and her husband on Sunday.
    August 18
    In this June 30, 2021 file photo, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz walk the signed education budget law over to the office of Secretary of State Steve Simon from the State Capitol, in St. Paul, Minn.
    August 19

    DNC adopts platform that echoes Biden more than Harris, no arms embargo on Israel

    Biden is mentioned 287 times while Harris is mentioned 32 times.
    August 19
    Minyon Moore, Chair of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee and Jaime R. Harrison, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, open Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024.
    August 19

    DNC convention to focus on 'lowering health care costs' with Bernie Sanders speech

    A health care focus comes days after Harris unveiled her economic proposals.
    August 19
    Preparations continue one day ahead of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on Aug. 18, 2024.
    August 17

    Trump claims he's 'better looking,' continues personal attacks toward Harris

    The former president also said he looked forward to debating Kamala Harris.
    August 17
    BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 15: Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a news conference outside the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on August 15, 2024 in Bedminster, New Jersey. Trump's campaign leaders announced they were expanding his staff as the reelection campaign heads in to its final few months. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)
    August 19

    First-time voters discuss political issues at gathering in Washington, DC

    The “America in One Room: The Youth Vote” event brought young voters together.
    August 19
    The “America in One Room: The Youth Vote" gathering brought first-time voters from around the country together.
    August 15

    What to know about Tim Walz's 1995 drunken driving arrest and how he responded

    Now that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, his drunken driving arrest from 1995 in Nebraska — long before he entered politics — is getting renewed scrutiny
    August 15
    Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reacts as he speaks at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Convention in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
    August 16

    Harris unveils 'opportunity economy' plan in 1st major policy rollout of her campaign

    She proposed a crack down on grocery "price gouging" and for more housing units.
    August 16
    Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event at Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence on the Scott Northern Wake Campus of Wake Tech Community College in Raleigh, N.C., Aug. 16, 2024.
    August 16

    ABC News presidential debate to be at Nat'l Constitution Center in Philadelphia

    Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have committed to attend.
    August 16
    Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
    August 16

    Trump draws fire for remarks about Medal of Honor recipients

    Trump has previously sparked criticism for swipes at servicemembers.
    August 16
    Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a fighting antisemitism event with Miriam Adelson at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on August 15, 2024, in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)
    August 19

    Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden's 'second term' despite his making way for Harris

    Delegates at the Democratic National Convention have approved the 2024 party platform
    August 19
    Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, center, met with supporters on the tarmac while arriving at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
    August 14

    Trump casts ballot early in Florida primary: Here's what he's said about early voting

    Trump has falsely claimed early and absentee voting caused widespread fraud.
    August 14
    Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump talks at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, Aug. 14, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla., as he votes early in person in the Florida primary.
    August 15

    Harris to propose up to $25K in down-payment support for 1st-time homebuyers

    It's part of her economic agenda she will unveil Friday, her campaign says.
    August 15
    U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at an event with U.S. President Joe Biden (not pictured) in Prince George's County, Md., Aug. 15, 2024.