Chicago Gears up for DNC Amid Protests and Security Concerns

Business owners describe a mixture of fear, excitement, dissatisfaction with authority outreach—and hope for peace in the long, warm week ahead. Chicago will be bustling with political leaders, delegates, media, law enforcement, and demonstrators as it hosts the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Aug. 19-22. With everything from high-profile speeches to polarizing protests on the menu,

DC Rabbi’s Claim That ‘Sacred Texts’ Require Jews To Vote for Harris Ignites Fury Among Congregants

An influential Washington, D.C., synagogue is facing backlash from furious congregants after its rabbi claimed Jews “need to elect Vice President Kamala Harris” in order to comply with “sacred texts.” Adas Israel, whose membership has included Supreme Court justice Elena Kagan and the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is one of the oldest and largest

Biden Designates Site of 1908 Springfield Race Riot as National Monument

Circled by Democratic lawmakers, civil rights leaders, and community members from behind the White House Resolute desk, President Joe Biden designated a national monument on Aug. 16 in memory of a 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois. “Over 100 years ago, this week, a mob not far from Lincoln’s home unleashed a race riot in

Willie Brown threatens to sue Trump over helicopter ride story

Willie Brown refutes former President Trump’s scary helicopter ride story Willie Brown refutes former President Trump’s scary helicopter ride story 02:23 Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown warned he may consider legal action against former President Donald Trump over a story he recently told about almost crashing in a helicopter with Brown.  In an interview this week

Final preparations underway for Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Final preparations underway for Democratic National Convention in Chicago – CBS News Watch CBS News The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in the Windy City, and security is tight as Chicago prepares for thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters. Ed O’Keefe has the latest. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications

Harris lays out her economic vision in first policy plan since joining presidential race

Harris lays out her economic vision in first policy plan since joining presidential race – CBS News Watch CBS News Vice President Kamala Harris released her first major economic policy proposal since entering the presidential race. The plan, aimed at middle-class voters, includes money for new homebuyers, expansion of the Child Tax Credit and government

Harris lays out her economic vision in first policy plan since joining presidential race

Harris lays out her economic vision in first policy plan since joining presidential race – CBS News Watch CBS News Vice President Kamala Harris released her first major economic policy proposal since entering the presidential race. The plan, aimed at middle-class voters, includes money for new homebuyers, expansion of the Child Tax Credit and government