The blended, multiracial family behind Kamala Harris. It’s not so unusual
As Vice President Kamala Harris has campaigned for president, she has been cheered on by what her husband called their “big, beautiful, blended family.”And when…
Lock him up? Trump’s crimes are a challenge for Kamala Harris
When Hillary Clinton referred to Donald Trump’s 34 criminal convictions during last week’s Democratic National Convention, a loud chant of “Lock him up!” arose from…
DNC ratings thump Trump as 29 million TV viewers watch Harris
The momentum of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign helped push the ratings for the Democratic National Convention past the Republican festivities for former President…
17-year-old Gus Walz uttered the DNC’s most memorable words
The Democratic National Convention had many high points: Michelle Obama’s instantly classic definition of Trumpian entitlement, “the affirmative action of generational wealth”; Hakeem Jeffries’ faux-intimate…
Column: At DNC Harris turns otherness into her superpower
On the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention, “Scandal” actor Kerry Washington and the grandnieces of Kamala Harris had a job to…
RKF Jr. withdraws from Arizona ballot amid Trump rumors
PHOENIX — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdrew from the ballot in Arizona late Thursday, a day before he and Donald Trump were set to appear miles…
Amanda Gorman delivers new verse, reclaiming ‘patriot’ at DNC
CHICAGO — There’s an old political saw: You campaign in poetry and govern in prose.That took on a more literal meaning Wednesday night as Amanda Gorman,…
Buttigieg, Pritzker, Shapiro, Whitmer court California Democrats at DNC
CHICAGO — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg extolled the Democratic ticket as a joyful and talented team headed toward victory as he spoke to California delegates at…
At DNC, Barack and Michelle Obama bring fire and vengeance
CHICAGO — Barack and Michelle Obama resurfaced, with a vengeance.Doug Emhoff, the nation’s second gentleman, turned on the goofy charm.A number of rhetorical torches were passed.With…
For many democrats, Harris joy is tempered by despair over Gaza
Love and good cheer permeated opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago save for a small confrontation in the nose-bleed section of the…
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…
Steve Kerr uses Stephen Curry’s ‘night, night’ move on Trump at DNC
Steve Kerr led the U.S. men’s basketball team to a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 10 days ago. He’s led the Golden State Warriors…
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…
Small group of protesters breach barrier at DNC protest in Chicago
CHICAGO — A small group of protesters broke through a metal security fence outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday and engaged in…
Jesse Jackson a forerunner for Kamala Harris presidential bid
CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention will mark many transitions, not the least of them a generational passing of the torch.President Biden this week is effectively…
Opinion: Planning to protest at the DNC in August? Here’s why you shouldn’t
A collection of fringe radical groups are calling for demonstrations in Chicago this August at the Democratic National Convention — a “March on the DNC”…
Trump shooting lowers pressure on Biden to drop out
WASHINGTON — Republicans have been featuring Vice President Kamala Harris prominently in their attacks on the Biden administration at this week’s convention in Milwaukee — a…
Why it would be tough to replace Biden on the presidential ticket
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s halting debate performance has led some in his own party to begin questioning whether he should be replaced on the ballot before…