Politics

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff reintroduced himself to America on the second night of the Democratic National Convention as Vice President Kamala Harris makes a historic bid for president that, if elected, would make him the first-ever first gentleman in the White House. In a personal, down-to-earth speech that drew frequent […]

Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s running mate Nicole Shanahan said this week that the pair are considering ending their independent campaign to endorse former President Donald Trump. “So you know, there’s two options that we’re looking at, and one is staying in, forming that new party,” Shanahan told the “Impact Theory” […]

Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images (CHICAGO) — After an emotional tribute to President Joe Biden Monday night, the scene at the Democrats’ gathering on Tuesday shifts to appearances by former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama. In their highly anticipated prime-time speeches, the Obamas are expected to help clearly “pass the torch” […]

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Democrats kicked off their convention Monday with a who’s who of guests who all touted Vice President Kamala Harris’ run for the White House. Several topics came up during the night including the future of reproductive rights and Project 2025. Harris made a surprise appearance after several Democratic VIPS took […]

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — In a presidential campaign like no other — and just four weeks after President Joe Biden bowed out of the race — Democrats are gathering in Chicago this week to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their candidate to take on former President Donald Trump. Here’s how the news is […]

Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Donald Trump will spend the week traveling to battleground states — a way of counterprogramming the Democratic National Convention, which kicks off on Monday — starting with remarks on the economy and energy in York, Pennsylvania, just a few hours before key speakers take the stage at […]

Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images (CHICAGO) — For much of the 2024 campaign, President Joe Biden could easily see himself taking the stage at the Democratic National Convention to accept the party’s nomination — a victory lap as he sought a second term in the White House. But now, Biden’s prime-time speech in Chicago […]

Security walk through hallways at the United Center during preparations ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on August 18, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. — Brandon Bell/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Lowering health care costs will be a central theme at the Democratic National Convention this week, campaign and convention officials said on Monday, with Sen. […]

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (MINNEAPOLIS) — Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris announced Tim Walz as her running mate, the buzz around Minnesota’s governor has been about his political image as a folksy “Midwestern Dad.” But what about his “running mate?” Gwen Walz currently serves as Minnesota’s 39th first lady and could become second lady of […]

Grant Baldwin/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday unveiled her economic platform, her first major policy rollout since becoming the Democratic nominee. Former President Donald Trump on Thursday held a press conference in Bedminster, New Jersey, where he said he’s “entitled” to insult his Democratic opponent because he doesn’t respect her and […]