Members of Arizona for Abortion Access, the ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights in the Arizona State Constitution, hold a press conference and protest condemning Arizona House Republicans and the 1864 abortion ban during a recess from a legislative session at the Arizona House of Representatives on April 17, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Rebecca Noble … Read more
(NewsNation) — The Democratic National Convention enters its third day Wednesday, shifting the focus to Kamala Harris’ vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The former school teacher and football coach is expected to accept the Democratic nomination as the party makes the case that Americans’ fundamental freedoms are at risk if former President … Read more
Barack Obama cautioned the party faithful not to get distracted by the excitement building since Kamala Harris swiftly ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket as the former president capped off a night of powerful speeches at the Democratic National Convention. “For all the incredible energy we’ve been able to generate over the last … Read more
Former first lady Michelle Obama issued a blistering assessment of the Donald Trump years during a rousing speech for the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, delivering a revamped version of her famed catchphrase for the modern political era. Obama first delivered the now-iconic line — “When they go low, … Read more
Former Trump White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 20, 2024. Mike Segar | Reuters Three Republicans took the Democratic National Convention stage on its second night to explain why they broke away from the party of Donald Trump, and urged … Read more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Gary Peters (D-Mich.) said Tuesday that he was “encouraged” by the party’s Senate campaigns in Texas and Florida. “I’m very encouraged with what I see in those states,” Peters told reporters at the Democratic National Convention. “We have very strong Democratic candidates.” Peters called Texas Senate candidate Rep. Colin Allred … Read more
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault’s former medical supply company won a federal contract while he was in office and co-owned the business. Elections Canada awarded Global Health Imports (GHI) a contract in January to supply the agency with disposable gloves. At the time, Boissonnault owned a 50 per cent stake in the company. Generally, ministers are … Read more
The Democratic National Convention on Tuesday centered on a star-powered roll call naming Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as their candidates. Then, they turned up the heat on Donald Trump. Michelle Obama brought down the house with a rousing speech that had numerous high points across its nearly 22 minutes. But … Read more
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., along with their partners, meet at the Vice President’s residence in Washington, DC, U.S., on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Vice President Kamala Harris would likely prioritize countering China and strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region if she were … Read more
CHICAGO – Former President Barack Obama warned about the close race between Vice President Harris and former President Trump in November, while bashing his successor as dangerous, chaotic and unsympathetic. “This will still be a tight race in a closely divided country. A country where too many Americans are still struggling, where a lot of Americans … Read more
