DNC takeaways: Walz, Emhoff, Buttigieg … and maggots at buffet
Hello, and happy Thursday. There are 74 days until the election and today we’re talking about maggots and men. First, maggots! I did not have…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly on verge of dropping presidential bid
CHICAGO — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears on the verge of dropping his bid for the presidency, a long-shot candidacy that became even more difficult to…
Company that sent AI calls mimicking Biden will pay $1-million fine
MEREDITH, N.H. — A company that sent deceptive phone messages to New Hampshire voters using artificial intelligence to mimic President Biden’s voice agreed Wednesday to pay…
News Analysis: The audacity of ‘hope’ from an incumbent Democratic Party
Somewhere between President Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race last month and Barack and Michelle Obama’s rousing set of speeches at the…
DNC: On immigration, Democrats shift message to combat GOP attacks
WASHINGTON — As Democrats gather in Chicago this week to rally around the daughter of immigrants from Jamaica and India as their presidential nominee, her Republican…
Meet the Republicans stumping for Harris at the DNC
Rich Logis was a “die-hard” independent — disillusioned with U.S. politics and the two-party system — when he threw himself into the MAGA movement.Drawn to…
Love was on the lips of Harris, Biden at Democratic convention
Officially, it’s the Democratic National Convention. But so far it’s also been a lovefest.And it was captured in a viral moment from the gathering in…
Newsom closes ceremonial roll call at DNC, kick-starts Harris advocacy
CHICAGO — Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered California’s delegate votes for Vice President Kamala Harris as her Democratic presidential nomination was celebrated during a symbolic roll call…
Photos: DNC underway in Chicago with an energized Harris-Walz ticket
Democrats from across the country convened in Chicago to officially crown Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee.The party’s energetic embrace of Harris’ candidacy coincides…
Granderson: Biden at Democratic convention embodies American values
CHICAGO — There was a clue Monday night to why Donald Trump is still fixated on President Biden, even though he’s now running against Vice President…
Biden convention farewell shows why Democrats are glad to have Harris
CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention started off with hope, hype and smaller protests than some feared — and a surprise appearance from Kamala Harris, looking…
So long, Joe. Thanks for keeping democracy great
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 76 days until the election and it’s time to accept your fate: All you are going to hear about…
Nancy Pelosi has no regrets over helping force Biden’s ouster
CHICAGO — Nancy Pelosi, whose fingerprints are all over the defenestration of President Biden, has expressed deep sadness at the rupture in their relationship.The two go…
How to watch the 2024 Democratic National Convention
It isn’t the convention that Democrats had been planning for — but it will commence Monday with a sense of enthusiasm that for months had…
House Republicans release impeachment report on Biden, next steps uncertain
WASHINGTON — House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report on President Biden, alleging an abuse of power and obstruction of justice in the financial…
After being nudged aside, Biden will address fellow Democrats
CHICAGO — President Biden will deliver a speech he never intended Monday evening, addressing the Democratic National Convention as he attempts to pass the mantle to…
Harris surges in Georgia as she, Trump spend heavily in battlegrounds
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Once again, Georgia is a battleground — that much Democrats and Republicans seem to agree on.“The path to the White House runs right…
House GOP accuses Joe Biden of impeachable offenses in report
President Joe Biden walks with Valerie Biden Owens and Hunter Biden to board Marine One en route to Camp David at the White House on…
Democratic convention will test whether Harris can keep momentum alive
CHICAGO — One month ago, Democrats were anticipating a very different convention than the exuberant event planned this week on the shores of Lake Michigan.The expectation…
Opinion: How will Harris answer the Palestinian question?
As Kamala Harris prepares for the biggest moment of her political life at the Democratic National Convention this week, I’ve been reflecting on a recommendation…