Gus Walz weeps tears of pride for father Tears flowed from Tim Walz's family as he talked about the "hell that is infertility" Salon · Aug 22, 2024
Harris To Take Star Turn At Democratic Convention Kamala Harris is poised to deliver the biggest speech of her political life on Thursday as she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago after a historic turnaround in the 2024 White House race. International Business Times · Aug 22, 2024
Harris vows 'new way forward' for America as she accepts nomination Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago on Thursday before a rapturous crowd, pledging a "new way forward" and warning that Donald Trump will take America backward if he wins November's blockbuster election. Radio France Internationale · Aug 22, 2024
Tucker Carlson and Don Jr are behind RFK Jr’s expected decision to drop campaign, report says Kennedy is expected to drop out of the presidential race by the end of this week The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024
Harris shrinks Trump’s lead in Texas, Allred within striking distance of Cruz, poll finds The poll is among the first to measure where things stand in Texas since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid last month. The Texas Tribune · Aug 22, 2024
‘That’s my dad’: Gus Walz moved to tears as father Tim accepts VP nomination Walz’s 17-year-old son touched DNC viewers with his emotional display during father’s widely praised speech The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2024
Trump goes on unhinged five-minute tear when asked about Tim Walz’s DNC speech on Fox & Friends Walz’s mention of Trump’s connection to Project 2025 sent him into a nonsensical tirade The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024
MAGA ally James Comer hints at subpoenaing Janet Yellen over pro-Palestinian protest funding records The lawmaker is seeking information on whether there are "suspicious activity reports" related to organizations leading protests across the country Latin Times · Aug 22, 2024
Democrats are finally done with the ‘high road’ – and hitting Trump where it hurts Someone who has flouted US democratic norms as flagrantly as Trump does not deserve civility or respect The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2024
Environmental activists urge Kamala Harris to go big on climate: ‘She’s got to seize the moment’ With the largest US fossil fuel lobby group at the Democratic convention, some urge VP to prioritize crisis in her speech The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2024
‘Excited to show up for her’: mixed-race voters finally feel seen with Harris’s nomination One in 10 Americans identify as multiracial. Many identify with the Democrat – and see her heritage as an advantage The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2024
FBI investigating maggot incident at DNC hotel breakfast buffet Democratic delegates say two women threw the squirmy creatures into food set out for convention guests The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2024
No tax on tips fires up Nevada hospitality workers: ‘I want that!’ Donald Trump kicked off a frenzy about the issue at a June rally and Kamala Harris has hurriedly matched his promise The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2024
Democratic convention day three: Tim Walz’s big pep talk and an Oprah surprise The party mounted a compelling and diverse spectacle as Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi and Stevie Wonder all took to the stage The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2024
Salon · Aug 22, 2024 DNC's Woodstock scares Donald Trump The hippies and conservatives in Chicago have picked their party
The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2024 Democrats accused of ‘tragic mistake’ by ruling out Palestinian convention speech; Shapiro says ‘Trump is obsessed with me’ – as it happened Congressman makes statement amid upset over lack of main stage spot for Palestinian speaker; Pennsylvania governor asked about ‘antisemitic’ remarks
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024 Mike Lindell follows through with plan to shave mustache for DNC – and gets into spat with 12-year-old influencer Election conspiracy theorist was bested by pre-teen political influencer Knowa who told the former Trump advisor that he was ‘full of c**p’
Latin Times · Aug 22, 2024 Ted Cruz gains key endorsement at the border in bid to keep Texas Senate seat The Border Patrol union announced its support of the Republican. Most polls show him with a slim lead over Democratic challenger Colin Allred
The Conversation · Aug 22, 2024 Can a political party get any attention when its rival holds a national convention? Yes, but it’s not easy Even for former U.S. President Donald Trump, a master at attention-getting, trying to counterprogram during the Democratic National Convention is nearly impossible.
Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2024 Twink merch? Lil Jon? 5 surprising victors of the Democratic National Convention From Dana Nessel’s rousing words on gay marriage, to Tim Walz’s emotional son and some viral Kamala Harris merch, this DNC has been one to remember. Maddy Mussen gives a rundown of who came out on top
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024 Turn down for what? Lil Jon’s surprise performance at Kamala Harris vote baffles viewers ‘My European mind truly cannot comprehend this,’ one person wrote
Latin Times · Aug 22, 2024 Walz accepts Vice Presidential nomination at DNC in optimistic speech: 'it's the fourth quarter' Gov. Tim Walz headlined the third night of the Democratic National Convention, introducing himself to the largest stage of his political career yet
The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2024 ‘She may be family, but we need to hold her accountable’: Howard students cautiously excited by Kamala Harris Students at the vice-president’s alma mater express pride and hope, but say Harris still needs to earn their support
Latin Times · Aug 22, 2024 Immigration takes center stage at the DNC with lawmakers and advocates warning against a second Trump term Immigration was once seen as a political vulnerability for Harris, but Democrats are now trying to reclaim the issue, advocating for stronger border security
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024 Muslim Women for Harris-Walz disbands in uproar after Palestinian speaker refused slot at DNC Uncommitted delegates descended on Chicago and urged Kamala Harris’s campaign to host a Palestinian American speaker on the main stage at the convention