CHICAGO: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ election effort has raised around $500 million since she became the Democratic presidential candidate, sources told Reuters, an unprecedented money haul that reflects donor enthusiasm going into the Nov. 5 election. Four sources familiar with the fundraising effort told Reuters that figure had been banked for Harris in the … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2024. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Vice President Kamala Harris wants to forgive medical debt for millions of Americans. The economic plan Harris rolled out last week notes that the Democratic presidential nominee … Read more
Barack Obama didn’t hold back during his speech at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. The former president took to the stage at the DNC “feeling fired up” and, indeed, kept that energy up throughout his 35-minute address at the United Center in his hometown of Chicago. Amid glowing endorsements of Democratic nominee Kamala Harris … Read more
No matter what former President Donald Trump says, almost all economists see tariffs — charges on imported goods that must be paid for them to enter the country — as a tax, usually paid by the consumer. That hasn’t stopped Trump from saying it is instead paid by the countries producing the goods. “It’s a … 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 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
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
“Daily Show” correspondent Desi Lydic praised former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for delivering a “powerful speech” at the Democratic National Convention this week. “She killed it,” Lydic said on Tuesday night. “Although it will be ruled a suicide.” One right-wing figure wasn’t impressed. On Newsmax, CPAC Chair Matt Schlapp called Clinton “the most joyless … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on August 20, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no … Read more
