Democrats’ nominating conventions have gone from nominating multiple candidates to hosting one over the internet. After moving to a virtual event in 2020 to accommodate the COVID-19 pandemic, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is set to host its first in-person nominating convention in eight years. Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov.
Chicago prepares to host the Democratic National Convention – CBS News Watch CBS News The Democratic National Convention will begin in Chicago next week. The city is preparing for tens of thousands of people to either attend the gathering or protest in the streets. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser
Kamala Harris focuses on economy, unveils policy package in campaign speech – CBS News Watch CBS News Kamala Harris unveiled her “Opportunity Economy” plan during a campaign speech in North Carolina on Friday. During her first major policy pitch to working and middle class voters, she emphasized a push to lower prescription drug prices and
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,
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
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 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