A cadre of speakers at the Democratic National Convention addressed immigration policy and border security Wednesday in an attempt to redefine what has been widely viewed as a major political vulnerability for Democrats and Vice President Kamala Harris in this campaign cycle. The speakers, who included Democratic lawmakers who have focused on immigration policy and the
How social media content creators are giving younger audiences DNC access – CBS News Watch CBS News The Democratic National Convention credentialled more than 200 creators to take part in covering the convention in Chicago. Kalen Allen, a content creator who has participated in social media strategy sessions with the Biden administration, joins CBS News
Several people arrested at protest outside Israeli consulate Several people arrested at protest outside Israeli consulate 02:58 CHICAGO (CBS) — Dozens of people were arrested Tuesday night, when members of an unsanctioned protest rally outside the Israeli Consulate in downtown Chicago clashed with police on the second night of the Democratic National Convention. Police Supt.
The 14-term Democratic congressman previously had been hospitalized for respiratory illness. Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), a longtime congressman from New Jersey, died at age 87 on Wednesday, Aug. 21. His office announced his death at about noon EDT on the social media platform X. “As our United States Representative, Bill fought to his last breath
CHICAGO—A pro-Palestinian protest outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago led to violent clashes and arrests on the evening of Aug. 20., day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The demonstration, organized by the group Behind Enemy Lines, marks a non-permitted escalation in the conflict between mainstream Democrats and pro-Palestinian activists. The latter objects to
Longtime N.J. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. dies at 87 Longtime N.J. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. dies at 87 00:24 PATERSON, N.J. – Longtime New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. has died. His family announced his death on social media. “As our United States Representative, Bill fought to his last breath to return to the job
Billionaire Mike Bloomberg threw $10 million behind House Democrats last month, adding to the $20 million he gave to bolster the party's White House efforts.