R Street Institute's Jarrett Dieterle discusses Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' plan to fight price gouging and rising food prices and Americans for Tax Fairness's David Kass discusses where the candidates stand on tax policy.
2024 independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the suspension--though not termination--of his campaign during remarks in Phoenix. He explained he would remove his name from the ballot in battleground states in order to not be a "spoiler" for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, whom he said he would support against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Mr. Kennedy then described the process that led him to meet and endorse Mr. Trump, saying they agreed on certain issues such as ending "forever wars," eradicating childhood disease, and promoting free speech. Moreover, he said he unsuccessfully tried to reach out to Vice President Harris about possibly working with her, but she declined to meet with him. He did not take questions from reporters.
2024 independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump at a rally in Glendale, Arizona. Mr. Kennedy said the former president supported the issues he cared most about, including protecting freedom of expression and eliminating chronic disease.
President Biden was the keynote speaker on the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He was introduced on stage by his daughter, Ashley Biden.
Actresses Sheryl Lee Ralph and Uzo Aduba joined former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA) and other lawmakers for the Democratic National Convention Committee Women's Caucus meeting. They discussed a variety of topics including the Harris-Walz campaign, reproductive rights and voter mobilization.
2024 independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump at a rally in Glendale, Arizona. Mr. Kennedy said the former president supported the issues he cared most about, including protecting freedom of expression and eliminating chronic disease.
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama were keynotes speakers on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. They spoke about their support for the Harris-Walz ticket and why they think the country cannot afford another four years of a Trump presidency.
Former Obama Senior Adviser David Axelrod, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist (D-MI), former U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), and Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson (D) discussed engaging young voters at an event hosted by the University of Chicago Institute of Politics.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Representative Delia Ramirez (D-IL) talked about the importance young voters have in the upcoming 2024 presidential election and issues facing them. They spoke at an event hosted by the University of Chicago Institute of Politics.
As a junior in high school, Jahnavi Rao founded New Voters, an organization dedicated to mobilizing 80,000+ high schoolers to vote. She spoke about engaging young voters at an event hosted by the University of Chicago Institute of Politics.
Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) spoke about being the youngest member of Congress and the first member of Generation Z to be elected to Congress at a discussion on courting young voters; hosted by the University of Chicago Institute of Politics.
"The time has come to adjust policy," said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, signaling that interest rate cuts were to come during remarks at a policy symposium hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Wyoming. He went on to say there was "good reason to think that the economy will get back to 2% inflation while maintaining a strong labor market."
The Human Rights Campaign held a discussion on the sidelines of the DNC convention about the LGBTQ+ movement and the Democratic party. Moderators talked about how the election would impact the LGBTQ+ community and issues concerning them.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted the United States' ceasefire "bridging proposal." The announcement came as Secretary Blinken is visiting the region in hopes of advancing ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) and United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain were among the speakers at a Michigan delegation breakfast in Chicago. During the event, lawmakers paid tribute to retiring members Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI). The event was hosted by the Michigan Democratic Party in conjunction with the Democratic National Convention.
Actresses Sheryl Lee Ralph and Uzo Aduba joined former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA) and other lawmakers for the Democratic National Convention Committee Women's Caucus meeting. They discussed a variety of topics including the Harris-Walz campaign, reproductive rights and voter mobilization.
Americans for Tax Fairness Executive Director David Kass discussed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' tax policy proposals and potential changes to the tax code.
2024 independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the suspension--though not termination--of his campaign during remarks in Phoenix. He explained he would remove his name from the ballot in battleground states in order to not be a "spoiler" for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, whom he said he would support against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Mr. Kennedy then described the process that led him to meet and endorse Mr. Trump, saying they agreed on certain issues such as ending "forever wars," eradicating childhood disease, and promoting free speech. Moreover, he said he unsuccessfully tried to reach out to Vice President Harris about possibly working with her, but she declined to meet with him. He did not take questions from reporters.
2024 independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump at a rally in Glendale, Arizona. Mr. Kennedy said the former president supported the issues he cared most about, including protecting freedom of expression and eliminating chronic disease.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego (D) led a conversation on infrastructure investment and labor union participation at an event hosted by the Democratic Mayors Association on the second day of the DNC Convention in Chicago. Several topics were addressed, including the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on America's cities, workforce development, and the importance of labor unions. Others participating included San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg (I) and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb (D).
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention to officially accept the party's presidential nomination. In her acceptance speech, she warned against another Trump presidency and talked about her own upbringing and vision for the country. Vice President Harris is now the first Black woman and first Indian American to receive the presidential nomination of a major political party.
