Washington — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who herself came close to becoming the first woman president eight years ago, said the future is “in our grasp,” on Monday, delivering an energetic speech at the first night of the Democratic National Convention. “This is our time, America,” Clinton said. “This is when we stand
CBS News is fact checking some of the statements made by speakers during the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which is taking place in Chicago through Thursday, Aug. 22. The convention began with unity as the theme, and the featured speakers Monday are President Biden and former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, and
As thousands of demonstrators march through the streets of Chicago outside of the Democratic National Convention, the echoes of the 1968 protests can be heard loud and clear. Michael James, now 82 years old, recalled the police crackdown on those protests, telling CBS News, “It was basically an attack.” James can be seen in a
As thousands of demonstrators march through the streets of Chicago outside of the Democratic National Convention, the echoes of the 1968 protests can be heard loud and clear. Michael James, now 82 years old, recalled the police crackdown on those protests, telling CBS News, “It was basically an attack.” James can be seen in a
Trump defends personal attacks against Harris – CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Trump is campaigning in several battleground states as the Democratic National Convention is happening in Chicago. Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with the former president, who defended his use of personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris. Then, Robert Costa helps dissect Trump’s
Breaking down Day 1 of the DNC – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden are set to speak Monday at the DNC, but they won’t be heard from again after that. Nancy Cordes breaks down that decision and other important moments from Day 1 of the DNC. View
Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago – CBS News Watch CBS News The Democratic National Convention began Monday as thousands of delegates arrived in the city. The convention follows a weekend bus tour of western Pennsylvania for Vice President Kamala Harris, as both she and former President Trump are campaigning heavily in the key