Trump rules out another debate against Harris as her campaign announces $47M haul in hours afterward
The Tuesday debate was the first time that Trump and Harris had met, and the vice president largely controlled the tenor.
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Illinois politicians fired up after Harris -Trump debate
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other on the debate stage Tuesday night for the first and possibly the last time. The Democratic vice president opened the debate with a power move, marching across the stage to Trump’s lectern to shake his hand. The exchange set the tone for the next 90 minutes. Harris
The latest: The Harris-Trump debate is over
Trump, a 78-year-old white man, has struggled to adapt to Harris, the first woman, Black person or person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president.
The Harris-Trump debate becomes the 2024 election’s latest landmark event
Listen to the debate Tuesday at 8pm on WILL AM 580, FM 90.9, and Illinois Soul FM 101.1 or watch the debate on WILL-TV.
Harris and Trump are prepping for the debate but their strategies are vastly different
The debate begins Tuesday at 8 p.m. CT on ABC. A simulcast will air on WILL-AM 580, FM 90.9 and Illinois Soul FM 101.1.
Illegal voting by noncitizens is rare, yet Republicans are making it a major issue this election
Federal law already allows only U.S. citizens to vote in elections for president and Congress.
Harris defends shifting from some liberal positions in first interview of presidential campaign
The CNN interview comes as voters are still trying to learn more about the Democratic ticket under an unusually compressed time frame. Joe Biden stepped down just five weeks ago.
Kamala Harris at DNC summons Americans to reject divisions and defeat threat of Trump’s candidacy
CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris called on Americans to join her to “chart a new way forward” as she accepted the Democratic nomination on Thursday, arguing her personal story and prosecutorial background made her uniquely qualified to protect their interests and beat Republican Donald Trump. Taking the stage to a thunderous standing ovation at
A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC
The Democratic National Convention’s second night served up a double dose of Obama firepower for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Joe Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a civil rights hero. Takeaways from Day 1 of the DNC
IPM News producer Christine Hatfield covers the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention ‘s first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him. Hillary Clinton spoke hopefully of finally breaking the “glass ceiling” to elect a female president. Joe Biden laced into Trump and directly
Watch Live: Democrats will honor Biden while pivoting to Harris on first day of convention
A refreshed Democratic Party is gathering for a valedictory speech from President Joe Biden, whose decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy with Vice President Kamala Harris′ rise to the top of the ticket.
At the DNC: Protests begin, Harris arrives in Chicago and Biden speaks Monday night
A refreshed Democratic Party reintroduces itself to a divided nation this week with a convention that opens Monday.
The Democratic National Convention is here. Here’s how to watch it
CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago after a wild few weeks that saw the party switch out its nominee, upending what had already been an unprecedented campaign year. With the departure of President Joe Biden from the campaign, and Vice President Kamala Harris’ swift ascension
Watch party for Kamala Harris’ DNC nomination acceptance planned at Soldier Field
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event at Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence on the Scott Northern Wake Campus of Wake Tech Community College in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza ceasefire
CHICAGO — Thousands of activists are expected to converge on Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention, hoping to call attention to abortion rights, economic injustice and the war in Gaza. While Vice President Kamala Harris has energized crowds of supporters as she prepares to accept the Democratic nomination, progressive activists maintain their mission remains the same.