Democrats Use the Convention to Try to Define Trump as a Self-Interested Fraud
Speeches and videos seek to shrink Donald Trump in order to rise above him, as Kamala Harris and her allies work to minimize him and disengage from him. Listen to…
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Tim Walz’s Unexpected Rise Has Minnesota DNC Attendees Overjoyed
The unexpected rise of a native son, Tim Walz, has thrilled his local compatriots in Chicago. “The Minnesota delegation is, like, buzzing,” said Senator Tina Smith. Share full article The…
Biden’s Exit Transformed Democratic Fund-Raising
When Vice President Kamala Harris became the party’s nominee, the money started to flow. Share full article President Biden’s decision to drop out of the 20
Here’s What to Expect at the Democratic National Convention on Day 3
All eyes will be on Gov. Tim Walz as he formally accepts the Democratic Party’s nomination for vice president on Wednesday night. Share full article Day 3 of the Democratic…
Peltola Finishes First in Alaska House Primary, With Begich as Top Challenger
The conservative son of a prominent liberal Alaska political family came in second in a ranked-choice primary that could play out similarly to 2022, when Republicans split their votes and…
Biden Is Leaving the Spotlight. His Son’s Legal Troubles Are Not.
A preliminary hearing on Wednesday will determine the contours of the tax trial Hunter Biden faces in September. It is often a forum for discussions that could lead to a…
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The Obamas and Awkward Dating Stories: Takeaways From the Democratic Convention
On Day 2, Barack and Michelle Obama electrified the crowd, while Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, shared stories of their early romance. Share full article “The vast…
The Small-Town Nebraska Tim Walz Put Behind Him, but Never Fully Left
A political persona forged on the prairie: self-assured but rarely self-serious; puckish when possible, stoic when necessary. Tim Walz grew up in Valentine, Neb., where to break up the small-town…
How Kamala Harris Is Trying to Claim the Mantle of Change
Ms. Harris is working to embody a powerful political force. But Donald J. Trump doesn’t want to let the incumbent party sell itself as anything but the status quo. Listen…