Kamala Harris's convention speech tied her personal story to the broader American experience, presenting herself as a relatable, tough-minded leader aligned with mainstream values.Insert Preheader
Today's Poll Question
When VP Kamala Harris undergoes more rigorous questioning on the issues, will her poll numbers rise, fall, or stay the same?
Kamala Harris's convention speech tied her personal story to the broader American experience, presenting herself as a relatable, tough-minded leader aligned with mainstream values.
RFK Jr. withdrew from the Arizona ballot, fueling speculation about a potential alliance with Trump as both are set to speak in Phoenix amid rumors of Kennedy endorsing him.
Ann Coulter faced backlash and quickly deleted a tweet after calling Tim Walz's neurodiverse son Gus "weird" for emotionally supporting his father during the DNC.
The DNC outpaced the RNC in viewership for the third night in a row, drawing over 20M viewers compared to the RNC's 18M, with speeches from Oprah Winfrey, Bill Clinton, and Tim Walz.
Persuadable voters, who are largely disengaged and not firmly aligned with either major party, make up a small but potentially crucial segment in a close Harris-Trump election.
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro accused Trump of spreading "antisemitic tropes" after Trump criticized him as a "highly overrated Jewish Governor" on social media following Shapiro's DNC speech.
Brownstein argues that the election will likely hinge on Democratic performance in the pivotal Rust Belt states of MI, PA, and WI, which have consistently decided recent elections.
Early voting is set to begin in over a dozen states, including the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania, giving voters there a head start before millions of others in the 2024 election.
Arizona police arrested Ronald Syrvud, a 66-year-old with a history of criminal charges, after he was accused of threatening to assassinate Trump, following a seven-hour manhunt.
Gilad Edelman points out that while Harris leads in the polls, doubts remain about their accuracy due to lingering issues like nonresponse bias and the errors that plagued the 2020 election.
Kamala Harris is being rebranded as a candidate of hope and change, yet she remains the least known and least vetted presidential nominee in modern times, with unclear policy stances
Tim and Gwen Walz describe their son Gus's non-verbal learning disorder, ADHD, and anxiety as his "secret power," highlighting his unique qualities as they navigate the national spotlight.
The Navy may sideline 17 support ships, including two forward-deployed expeditionary sea bases, due to a shortage of qualified mariners, per a plan drafted by Military Sealift Command.
Judy Woodruff issued an apology after mistakenly repeating unverified reports that former Trump urged Netanyahu to delay a Gaza ceasefire to benefit Harris's campaign.
A new study finds that better flexibility, measured by the Flexindex, links to lower death risk in middle-aged people, suggesting flexibility exercises could help you live longer.
Colorado sought unprecedented NIL funding from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to compete with powerhouse college football programs, marking a bold move by Deion Sanders.
Influencers, like Victoria Paris, are becoming "easy marks" for burglars due to the personal details and high-end items they share online, making them prime targets for theft.
The "unsinkable" superyacht Bayesian sank within minutes during a sudden storm off Sicily, with survivors describing the chaos as the ship was overwhelmed by the storm's force.
The mpox virus, including a potentially deadlier strain, has spread to Sweden, Thailand, the Philippines, and Pakistan, while most cases remain concentrated in 14 African countries.
Amid corporate pressure against diversity programs, Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman will no longer tie executive pay to diversity targets or participate in LGBTQ-friendly rankings.
UK ministers plan a "large surge" in deportations of failed asylum seekers, reopening removal centers as Labour aims for the highest removal rate since 2018.
Thompson brought some laughs to the DNC while poking fun at Project 2025, joking that it could "kill a small animal and democracy" as he playfully warned voters about it.
