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(CHICAGO) -- Vice President Kamala Harris will set out what Democratic officials are touting as a "bold vision for America's future" at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week, as her campaign looks to maintain the momentum that has so irked former President Donald Trump.The Democratic National Convention Committee…

(JACKSONVILLE, FL) -- There's a political storm brewing on Florida's Atlantic Coast, just outside of Jacksonville.A voter guide falsely purporting to show a slate of endorsements by the local Republican party hit mailboxes in St. John's County, sowing confusion just as the primary was about to kick off this month.The…

(CHICAGO) -- Democrats are kicking off their convention in Chicago this week to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to top their 2024 presidential ticket.The gathering marks an opportunity for Democrats to ride the good vibes around Harris, who last month was elevated as the…

(CHICAGO) -- President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday night, a senior DNCC spokesperson confirmed.Their speeches will "make a strong case to elect Harris," the spokesperson said."We are so excited to honor and celebrate the President's lifetime of…

(CHICAGO) -- With more than 50,000 people estimated to descend on Chicago next week for the Democratic National Convention, the city said it is prepared to make sure the week is a success, not just for visitors, but for city residents themselves."Our plan is to make sure we keep everyone…

(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a sweeping economic agenda on Friday, vowing to ease inflation, fix the housing market and slash taxes for middle-income families.The plans include eye-catching proposals such as a ban on grocery price gouging and a $25,000 subsidy for first-time homebuyers.Economists who spoke to ABC…

(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said Friday he is launching an investigation into what he says is Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's "extensive engagement with China."The probe into Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate is a sign of what the House Republican majority…

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Friday signed a proclamation establishing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument, located on the site of a deadly attack on a Black community by a white mob 116 years ago.By establishing the monument, the White House said in a statement, the president is "recognizing…

(PHILIDELPHIA) -- The presidential debate set to be held by ABC News will take place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, the network announced on Friday.Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump had previously committed to attending.The Sept. 10 debate will be moderated by "World News Tonight"…

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump sparked criticism when he said the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award, is "much better" than the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military honor, because soldiers are in "bad shape" or dead when they receive it – comments the former president's…