On Monday night, President Joe Biden finally built the bridge. “I view myself as a bridge, not as anything else,” Biden, then still a septuagenarian, said in March 2020, onstage with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and then-Sen. Kamala Harris. “There’s an entire generation of leaders you saw [standing] behind me. They are the future of … Read more
(NewsNation) — Union endorsements are pivotal to the Democratic ticket, but they don’t guarantee members will support Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz when the time comes, a NewsNation panel said Monday. United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain blasted former President Donald Trump on stage at the Democratic National Convention, calling the … Read more
CHICAGO ― There was a lot of love for President Joe Biden when he walked on stage at the Democratic National Convention on Monday night. Thousands upon thousands of people greeted him with signs that read, “We love Joe!” He had to wait several minutes before he could even start talking because people wouldn’t stop … Read more
(NewsNation) — As the 2024 Democratic Convention kicked off in Chicago, a familiar policy point made its way into Monday’s night’s programming: Reproductive freedom. NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas, Chris Cuomo, Chris Stirewalt and correspondent-at-large Geraldo Rivera noted bodily autonomy as a frequent talking point among DNC speakers. Vargas said Democrats and independents alike are flocking to … Read more
Australian soldiers and military personnel could be based in Indonesia, and more joint military drills will take place, after a landmark defence deal was agreed to by the two nations. An F35-A fighter jet flew over Parliament House in Canberra as Indonesia’s President-Elect, Prabowo Subianto, arrived for meetings with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and other … Read more
On the first night of their national convention, Democrats highlighted three stories of how abortion restrictions after Roe v. Wade was overturned had hurt women and couples, hoping to underscore the importance of reproductive rights in one of the most poignant presentations Monday night. The message: Abortion bans put lives at risk. Giving the stage … Read more
(NewsNation) — President Joe Biden’s highly anticipated speech at the Democratic National Convention was delayed, pushing past prime-time network coverage as the program ran more than an hour behind schedule. The 81-year-old Biden was expected to receive a warm reception as he officially stepped aside for Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the party’s ticket. … Read more
CHICAGO ― Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave a rousing speech Monday night in support of Kamala Harris for president, emphasizing that her victory in November would mean that women everywhere have finally smashed through the glass ceiling. “Together we’ve put a lot of cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling,” Clinton said. “Tonight … Read more
Former President Trump said Monday that he would consider Tesla CEO Elon Musk for a job in his Cabinet if he wins the November election. “He’s a very smart guy. I certainly would, if he would do it, I certainly would. He’s a brilliant guy,” Trump told Reuters in an interview. In the same interview, … Read more
Steve Kerr, the head coach of the four-time NBA champion Golden State Warriors and the gold medal-winning Team USA men’s basketball team, spoke at the Democratic National Convention on Monday and took a cue from his star player’s signature celebration to take a jab at former President Donald Trump. “In the words of the great … Read more
