Politics
Oprah says in surprise DNC speech to choose ‘joy’ and vote Harris
CHICAGO — When a mysterious 15-minute gap appeared in the Democratic National Convention’s Wednesday night programming, a rumor — quickly...
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5 takeaways from the Democratic convention and Tim Walz on Day 3
CHICAGO — Welcome to The Campaign Moment, your guide to the 2024 election, where Wednesday night at the Democratic National...
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Democrats set her up for success. Now Harris has to stick the landing.
CHICAGO – The first three nights of the Democratic National Convention have been a study in skillful political choreography, replete...
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Tim Walz bolstered by Clinton, Pelosi and Oprah in formal debut as Harris’s VP
CHICAGO — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the Democratic vice-presidential nomination on Wednesday, in a night that was designed...
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Fact-checking Day 3 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention
The third night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago featured more mostly thematic speeches, including by former president...
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Pro-Palestinian delegates will not get speaking slot at convention
CHICAGO — Organizers of the Democratic National Convention have decided not to award a speaking slot to a speaker who...
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Hunter Biden tax trial set to begin with jury selection Sept. 5
LOS ANGELES — Lawyers for Hunter Biden sparred with prosecutors in federal court here Wednesday over what evidence should be...
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Protest march on DNC draws crowds but doesn’t overwhelm
CHICAGO — On the eve of Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepting her party’s presidential nomination here, about a thousand...
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Democrats tamp down Gaza dispute — for now — with concessions and clampdowns
CHICAGO — Democrats for weeks have been bracing for massive pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside this week’s convention, fearing they would recall...
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5 takeaways from the Democratic convention and the Obamas on Day 2
CHICAGO — Welcome to The Campaign Moment, your guide to the biggest developments in the 2024 election, now featuring more...
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