5 takeaways from the Democratic convention and Tim Walz on Day 3
CHICAGO — Welcome to The Campaign Moment, your guide to the 2024 election, where Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention looked a little like a Friday night (with a…
Oprah says in surprise DNC speech to choose ‘joy’ and vote Harris
CHICAGO — When a mysterious 15-minute gap appeared in the Democratic National Convention’s Wednesday night programming, a rumor — quickly confirmed — began circulating that the surprise speaker would be…
Fact-checking Day 3 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention
The third night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago featured more mostly thematic speeches, including by former president Bill Clinton, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and vice-presidential nominee…
Tim Walz bolstered by Clinton, Pelosi and Oprah in formal debut as Harris’s VP
CHICAGO — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the Democratic vice-presidential nomination on Wednesday, in a night that was designed to introduce him to the country as a teacher and…
Democrats set her up for success. Now Harris has to stick the landing.
CHICAGO – The first three nights of the Democratic National Convention have been a study in skillful political choreography, replete with star power, showmanship, creative twists and few glitches other…
More than 28% of Americans are searching for new jobs — the highest rate in a decade
A new labor market survey shows Americans have rarely felt more in need of new job opportunities — an indication of a more negative outlook about the economy despite other…
Russia’s Putin and China’s No. 2 official praise deepening ties as Ukraine war grinds on
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed “flourishing” trade ties with China during a meeting with a top Chinese official in Moscow as the two countries bolster their partnership in…
Pro-Palestinian delegates will not get speaking slot at convention
CHICAGO — Organizers of the Democratic National Convention have decided not to award a speaking slot to a speaker who would talk about the impact of Israel’s military operation in…
Trump-led attack on Walz’s military record includes vets with their own false claims
Former president Donald Trump’s campaign released a letter Wednesday from Republican lawmakers with military experience that criticized Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris,…
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania governor and VP runner-up, to speak at DNC
CHICAGO — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro may not be taking the convention stage Wednesday night as the vice-presidential nominee, but his prime-time address is still a significant political moment for…