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Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention
Chicago AP — Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza. Families with babies in strollers, students, elected leaders and others holding signs and flags joined the march to
After two decades of crossing paths, Obama will deliver a ‘forceful affirmation’ for Harris at the DNC
Chicago CNN — If there was one lesson Kamala Harris took from the 2004 Democratic National Convention, it was to fuel up for some long days. “You definitely have to eat your Wheaties,” the then-39-year-old San Francisco district attorney told a crowd in Boston before heading off to what had become the week’s hottest ticket: a
‘America, I gave my best to you’: Biden eyes legacy in emotional farewell
'America, I gave my best to you': Biden eyes legacy in emotional farewell Reuters It was not the speech Joe Biden wanted to give. At least, not this year, under these circumstances. But if anyone knows how quickly fortunes can change, it’s this president – whose personal and professional life has been scarred by tragedy
Nancy Pelosi defends herself over speculated Biden beef: ‘I did what I had to’
CHICAGO — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended herself against speculation that President Biden is frustrated over her role in the mutiny against him. Declining to confirm whether or not she has spoken with Biden, 81, since he dropped out last month, Pelosi (D-Calif.), 81, contended that she did what was necessary. “Sometimes you have to take a
Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to fraud charges
George Santos, the disgraced former congressman whose political career unraveled after he admitted having fabricated key elements of his background, pleaded guilty Monday to a pair of felony fraud charges. Santos, who was expelled from Congress on Dec. 1, was facing a 23-count superseding indictment in U.S. District Court in New York, including charges of wire fraud, aggravated
Ron DeSantis-backed law barring Chinese from owning land in Florida galvanizes Asian Americans
Wen Raiti, a Chinese American community leader in Jacksonville, Florida, has been a Republican for more than a decade. As a small business owner, she said, the party’s fiscal conservatism and small government ethos resonated with her. But last May, when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning Chinese citizens from buying property in Florida, Raiti
Planned Parenthood offers free vasectomies, abortions in truck outside DNC
CHICAGO — Free vasectomies and abortion pills, anyone? A mobile van offering free vasectomies and medicinal abortions outside the Democratic National Convention has two rooms where patients can get in and out in as little as 20 minutes – and grab a taco on their way out. The van, run by Planned Parenthood, has two
Will Trump’s Tariffs Raise Prices? What To Know As Kamala Harris Slams ‘Trump Tax’
Forbes Business Breaking Will Trump’s Tariffs Raise Prices? What To Know As Kamala Harris Slams ‘Trump Tax’ Alison Durkee Forbes Staff Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news. Following Aug 19, 2024, 02:16pm EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Former President Donald Trump doubled down
Chrystul Kizer Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison For Killing Sex Trafficker: What To Know About The Case
Forbes Business Breaking Chrystul Kizer Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison For Killing Sex Trafficker: What To Know About The Case Molly Bohannon Forbes Staff Molly Bohannon has been a Forbes news reporter since 2023. Following Aug 19, 2024, 03:59pm EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Chrystul Kizer, a Wisconsin
Manhattan DA Says It Won’t Object To Trump’s Request To Delay Sentencing
Forbes Business Breaking Manhattan DA Says It Won’t Object To Trump’s Request To Delay Sentencing Alison Durkee Forbes Staff Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news. Following Aug 19, 2024, 11:48am EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline The Manhattan District Attorney’s office won’t oppose former