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Kamala Harris and Joe Biden on stage with their families
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National

The Obamas and Emhoff headline Democratic National Convention’s 2nd night

The Harris campaign said Tuesday it would spotlight “trusted messengers” from key battleground states over the convention’s three remaining days.

1 year ago

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during the Libertarian National Convention at the Washington Hilton in Washington, May 24, 2024.
Elections
Pennsylvania

RFK Jr. shows up too late to testify in court against Democrats’ ballot challenge in Pa.

In Pa., the Green Party's Jill Stein and the Libertarian Party's Chase Oliver submitted petitions to get on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot without being challenged.

1 year ago

Sen. Bob Menendez leaves federal court
Government Accountability
New Jersey

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez resigns from Senate after bribery convictions

Menendez, 70, was convicted on charges that he used his influence to meddle in three different state and federal criminal investigations to protect the businessmen.

1 year ago

Eric Settle and Chris Foster
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Pennsylvania

Montco Forward Party candidate scores Pa. ballot access for general election. He’s just a piece of a bigger puzzle

Attorney general candidate Eric Settle and treasurer candidate Chris Foster acquired enough voter signatures to appear on the ballot as statewide candidates this November.

1 year ago

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President Joe Biden speaks at the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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DNC says farewell, Mr. President: Democrats celebrate Biden’s legacy and hope for a new future

President Joe Biden addressed the Democratic National Convention on its first day. Pennsylvania and Philly-area Democrats are among those who celebrated the president's work.

1 year ago

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First Lady Jill Biden speaks during the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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National
Politics

Jill Biden’s speech at convention honors President Biden and marks an end for the first lady, too

The first lady did her part to highlight President Joe Biden's 50 years of public service when she addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

1 year ago

Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Jesse Jackson attend Day One of the Democratic National Convention, at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Chicago. (Mike Segar/Pool via AP)
Elections
National
Politics

Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden’s ‘second term’ despite his making way for Harris

The ceremonial vote Monday at Chicago's convention showed Democrats' four-year vision. But the document still wrongly names Joe Biden as the candidate running for reelection.

1 year ago

JD Vance makes a stop at Pat's in South Philadelphia during a rally on Aug. 19, 2024. (6abc)
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6abc

JD Vance rallies in Philadelphia as DNC kicks off in Chicago

In South Philadelphia, Vance grabbed a cheesesteak at Pat's and met supporters following a rally in North Philadelphia.

1 year ago

Home video shows Upper Merion GOP leader Matthew McCaffery being swatted. (@McCaffery2032/X)
Crime
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

An Upper Merion GOP leader got swatted for endorsing Kamala Harris. He could lose his position in the party

Matthew McCaffery was the victim of a swatting incident after a cable news appearance. The Montgomery County Republican Committee is weighing disciplinary action against him.

1 year ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Elections
Government
National

Democrats seek to disqualify Kennedy and others from Georgia presidential ballots

In Georgia, challengers argue that because Kennedy used the New York address on petitions needed for an independent to qualify, his petitions should be voided.

1 year ago

Pennsylvania Electoral College
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics
Spotlight PA

Some of Trump’s ‘fake’ Pennsylvania electors from 2020 are back again

Some returning electors say they’d be willing to sign an alternate slate for Trump once again if they have doubts about the outcome.

1 year ago

Matt Meyer
Delaware
Elections
Politics

Meyer has commanding fundraising lead in Delaware Democratic gubernatorial primary race

With nearly $1.6 million in the bank, Matt Meyer’s resources exceed Collin O’Mara’s $917,000 and Bethany Hall-Long’s $217,000. Election Day is Sept. 10.

1 year ago

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Elections

Biden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic endorsement

The party has been transformed by the money, momentum, relief and even joy that followed Vice President Kamala Harris’ rise to the top of its ticket.

1 year ago

Sign with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
Elections
National
Politics

The DNC starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know

The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, just a month after the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

1 year ago

The outside of the United Center
Elections
National
Politics

How to watch this year’s Democratic National Convention

The gathering runs Monday–Thursday at the United Center in Chicago. Broadcast outlets will air prime-time speeches, and the DNC will stream on YouTube and other platforms.

1 year ago

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