The Democratic Party will select its new nominee, virtually, as soon as Aug. 1, according to new rules passed Wednesday by the party’s convention rules committee. The Democratic National Committee also established that the party’s candidate, which is likely to be Vice President Kamala Harris, must pick a running mate by Aug. 7, Ohio’s current
Addressing the nation on camera for the first time since announcing his decision not to run for reelection, President Biden said in the Oval Office that saving democracy is more important than any title, and he acknowledged it was time to “pass the torch” to a new generation of leaders. Years ago, Mr. Biden called himself a
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Charlotte, North Caroline, was holding his first public campaign rally since President Biden dropped out of a 2024 matchup that both major parties had spent months preparing for, leaving the former president to direct his ire toward his likely new opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump opened his
FBI director testifies on security lapses in Trump rally shooting – CBS News Watch CBS News FBI Director Christopher Wray gave chilling testimony Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee about the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Wray revealed that on the same day the gunman registered for Trump’s rally, he
Harris team vets VP candidates as campaign works to build its coalition – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News has learned Vice President Kamala Harris’ team is vetting about a dozen possible vice presidential candidates, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. It comes as her campaign seeks to take advantage
Loyal Democratic and Republican megadonors and new contributors plowed huge sums into political action committees boosting the 2024 presidential candidates. Big money partisan donors and dark money funds rallied behind their chosen candidates in June, according to federal filings. Between July 15 and July 20, every committee registered with the Federal Election Commission issued financial
The July 24 appearance will answer speculation about the state of the president’s health and the reason behind a sudden change of mind regarding the campaign. President Joe Biden did not end his reelection bid due to health concerns, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. The president will state his reasons for ending