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 confirmed — began circulating that the surprise speaker would be none other than Oprah Winfrey. And when the mononymous daughter of
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 Convention looked a little like a Friday night (with a high school football team and lots of pigskin talk) and
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 with star power, showmanship, creative twists and few glitches other than running long. What will matter most, however, is the
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 to introduce him to the country as a teacher and a football coach, a father and a husband, a former
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 Bill Clinton, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz. Here are four claims that caught our attention,
More than 28% of Americans are searching for new jobs — the highest rate in a decade
A new labor market survey shows Americans have rarely felt more in need of new job opportunities — an indication of a more negative outlook about the economy despite other data that suggests a more stable picture. The New York Federal
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 would talk about the impact of Israel’s military operation in Gaza, according to a person familiar with the convention planning
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 allowed in his tax trial next month, giving a glimpse into what sordid details could be revealed about the lavish
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 chanting protesters again sought to make the Democratic National Convention focus more meaningfully on the war in Gaza and deaths
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 the protests of 1968. They fretted that antiwar delegates might disrupt the proceedings inside the hall. They worried that dissent