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Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (MINNEAPOLIS) — Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris announced Tim Walz as her running mate, the buzz around Minnesota’s governor has been about his political image as a folksy “Midwestern Dad.” But what about his “running mate?” Gwen Walz currently serves as Minnesota’s 39th first lady and could become second lady of […]
ABC News (CHICAGO) — Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., whose home state is hosting the Democratic National Convention, said Vice President Kamala Harris is on the upswing heading into the major political gathering this week. Speaking to “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz, Duckworth said “momentum is continuing to build” and that being “consistent with our messaging […]
Grant Baldwin/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Michelle Obama to speak at DNC this week Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2024 Former first lady Michelle Obama will speak at the DNC in Chicago this week, ABC News has confirmed with her office. Her appearance, first reported by Essence Magazine, will be among a lineup of prominent Democratic leaders […]
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday night, a senior DNCC spokesperson confirmed. Their speeches will “make a strong case to elect Harris,” the spokesperson said. “We are so excited to honor and celebrate the President’s lifetime of […]
Thierry Monasse/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) When Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, there was a key provision that the Biden administration fought hard for. For years, private insurance companies negotiated with drug makers over prescription prices. However, Medicare, representing 50 million seniors, did not have the same right to negotiate prices for its Part […]
Anna Barclay/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock dropped more than 11% this week, suffering from sour sentiment after a weak earnings report and the return of former President Donald Trump to rival social media platform X. The company’s woes stretch back to the middle of last month. Since then, the […]
John Moore/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — With more than 50,000 people estimated to descend on Chicago next week for the Democratic National Convention, the city said it is prepared to make sure the week is a success, not just for visitors, but for city residents themselves. “Our plan is to make sure we keep everyone within […]
Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for MTV Nicki Minaj has reloaded the dates for Gag City aka her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. She announced that she’s revisiting cities across North America, and this time around her supporting acts are Bia, Skillibeng and special guest Tyga. “Let’s just say you won’t wanna miss it,” she wrote on […]
U.S. Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on July 27, 2024 in St Cloud, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday will deliver remarks on her economic platform, which will mark her first major policy roll out since becoming […]
JD Vance/X (WASHINGTON) — Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz both claim to be champions of gun rights for law-abiding citizens and have touted personal stories of growing up in households where firearms were commonplace, but the vice presidential candidates have vastly different views on how to curb America’s gun violence epidemic. As the […]
