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Liberal or moderate? Depends which Tim Walz you’re talking about.As Tim Walz takes center stage at the DNC, his career arc spans from representing rural conservatives to signing bills that move Minnesota leftward.
Biden says he’s ‘too old to stay as president.’ It shows the pull of ageism.Intense scrutiny of veteran politicians has prodded America toward greater awareness of how unchallenged ageism affects everyone, not just presidents.
Forget 1968. The DNC is underway in Chicago with minimal disruption.Many predicted major clashes at the Democratic convention – a repeat of 1968’s DNC. But so far, protests in Chicago have been small and mostly peaceful.
Don’t call it a farewell: Joe Biden to give keynote address to DemocratsThe opening night of the Democratic National Convention features a bittersweet moment as Joe Biden speaks. The party shoved him aside, but he’s also deeply respected and known for resilience.
Democrats arrive at convention energized by a transformed raceA last-minute ticket swap has unfolded remarkably smoothly, with Democrats closing ranks around Kamala Harris as their convention opens in Chicago.
First LookCalifornia tightens laws on retail theft, targeting repeat offendersCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bipartisan package of 10 bills aimed at curbing retail theft, targeting professional crime rings, and repeat offenders. The new laws, signed on Friday, focus on cracking down on repeat shoplifters, auto thieves, and those reselling stolen goods.
The ExplainerHarris urges a ban on price gouging: Will that keep food inflation down?With inflation on voters’ minds, Kamala Harris pitches a ban on grocery store price gouging. What’s behind food prices, and can her plan help?
Urged to attack Harris on policy, Trump keeps reverting to his old shtickWith momentum on Vice President Kamala Harris’ side, Republicans are advising former President Donald Trump to focus on policy, not personal attacks.
High-rent New York needs affordable housing. Can the mayor deliver?New York Mayor Eric Adams proposes broad rezoning that could make the city more affordable for the middle-class workers who keep it running.
First LookBiden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monumentPresident Joe Biden is set to sign an order designating the 1908 Springfield, Illinois, race riot site a national monument. This comes 5 1/2 weeks after Sonya Massey, a Black woman, was shot by a white sheriff’s deputy in her home in Springfield after she called 911 for help.
First LookColumbia’s Minouche Shafik resigns after backlash around Israel-Hamas student protestsColumbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned Aug. 14 after a short and tumultuous tenure that included student protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Her decision comes just days after three deans also stepped down.
JD Vance speech: Amazon funded Black Lives Matter so riots would destroy rival retailersJD Vance’s attacks on “woke capital” go beyond ordinary populism: He’s said Jeff Bezos supported riots and companies don’t want workers having kids.
US weapons help Ukraine advance. Will concerns about corruption put that at risk?While no evidence of fraud has arisen, Ukraine has struggled with corruption. Experts are urging the U.S. to guard the billions spent on defense aid.
The ExplainerDeportation 101: How removing people from the US really worksDeportation rates have picked up under Joe Biden. Donald Trump calls for the largest mass deportation in U.S. history. Here’s how deportation works and why it’s a complicated process.
The ExplainerTrump calls for mass deportations. How would that work?Donald Trump pledges the largest deportation effort in U.S. history, raising questions about how and whether this immigration policy could be carried out.
After Supreme Court ruling, California strengthens homeless camp enforcementCalifornia, which has America’s largest homeless population, is taking a harder tack on enforcement – but some cities are pairing that with more support.
Iran hacking Trump? AI deepfakes? Cyber side of 2024 election heats up.Recent days have seen false allegations of AI meddling, actual AI meddling, and reports of old-style hacking all involving the election campaign. From Iran to artificial intelligence, how big a risk is cyber chaos for the Trump-Harris race?
- Iran hacking Trump? AI deepfakes? Cyber side of 2024 election heats up.
Recent days have seen false allegations of AI meddling, actual AI meddling, and reports of old-style hacking all involving the election campaign. From Iran to artificial intelligence, how big a risk is cyber chaos for the Trump-Harris race?
Can $18 billion in opioid settlement funds turn an overdose tide? Ask North Carolina.Local and tribal governments are aiming to reduce overdose deaths as they start to receive billions of dollars from legal settlements with opioid manufacturers.
Young voters have new energy: How big a boost for Harris-Walz ticket?Many young voters are feeling “fired up” by the presidential ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. The shift could buoy Democrats in swing states.
