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Michelle Obama: The office Trump seeks ‘might just be one of those Black jobs’
CHICAGO — Eight years ago, then-first lady Michelle Obama implored fellow Democrats to take an urbane approach to battling Republicans and their presidential nominee, Donald Trump. "When they go low," Obama told the 2016 Democratic National Convention crowd in Philadelphia, "we go high." That was then. On the second night of this year's Democratic convention
Rep. Byron Donalds slams Kamala Harris’ economic platform: ‘Joy and vibes isn’t going to put food on the table’
CHICAGO — A House Republican serving as a surrogate for the Trump campaign slammed Vice President Kamala Harris’ new economic platform in a Tuesday press conference, accusing the presumptive Democratic nominee of blithely ignoring Americans’ concerns about skyrocketing prices with her talk of “joy and vibes.” “Joy and vibes isn’t going to put food on
How Harris built her political network as vice president
Before she became the Democratic nominee for president, there was a view of Vice President Kamala Harris among party elites and Washington insiders that she might not have what it takes to mobilize voters. Her approval ratings were low. She'd been criticized not just by Republicans, but also by fellow Democrats, for miscues in her
Democratic National Committee releases party platform ahead of convention
CHICAGO — Democrats released their party platform document on Sunday, laying out more than 90 pages of policy priorities just one day before its convention kicks off. But the party platform was written and voted on by the Democratic National Convention’s Platform Committee before President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, and the document
Democrats’ Unity Convention Has One Giant Exception: The Gaza War
Even as feel-good displays of joy and confidence are set to dominate the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago, one painful issue is bitterly dividing the Democratic establishment from its left flank: Israel’s war in Gaza. The specter of convention-upending protests that hovered over a gathering hosted for President Biden has receded somewhat with
Harris scrambles to introduce herself to voters before Trump succeeds in villainizing her
WASHINGTON — A mad scramble is underway to introduce Vice President Kamala Harris to Americans who know little about her, with both campaigns vying to leave a vivid impression that sinks in before voters start casting ballots this fall. In the 11-week sprint to the election, Harris’ campaign is pouring tens of millions of dollars
Secret Service approves bulletproof glass to shield Trump at outdoor rallies
WASHINGTON — The Secret Service will use ballistic glass to protect former President Donald Trump so he can resume outdoor campaign events, according to two sources familiar with the planning and a Trump campaign official. Bulletproof glass of that kind is already available to sitting presidents and vice presidents. It is transported using military aircraft
As his standing in the polls slides, Trump ramps up false attacks on election integrity
As he peers out at a new political reality, with Vice President Kamala Harris having reversed Democrats' slide in the race for the White House, former President Donald Trump is rolling out pre-emptive excuses for a possible second defeat. Most are demonstrably false. Trump has said in recent days that President Joe Biden's exit from
How the 1984 Olympics Paved the Way for the 2028 Los Angeles Games
In 2028, the Olympic Games are set to return to Los Angeles for what will be the city's third stint as host—the 1932 and 1984 Games were previously held in the City of Angels. Los Angeles' successful bid for the 1984 Olympics marked a turning point in the history of the Games, showcasing a financially
Trump compares his Jan. 6 crowd to the audience for MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump has long boasted about crowd sizes at his rallies, but on Thursday, he used an unexpected comparison in making the case that he is the biggest draw: Martin Luther King Jr. “Nobody has spoken to crowds bigger than me,” Trump said at his news conference at Mar-a-Lago. “If you