The DNC upped the ante Tuesday by tapping Michelle and Barack Obama to headline and pivoting, once and for all, to what comes next.

Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola (D) has advanced from her primary to the November general election, as expected, for what will be a hotly contested House race this fall, Decision Desk HQ projects. Republicans Nick Begich and Nancy Dahlstrom were also projected to advance. Peltola is seeking a second full term representing Alaska’s at-large district after...

The DNC upped the ante Tuesday by tapping Michelle and Barack Obama to headline and pivoting, once and for all, to what comes next.

The DNC upped the ante Tuesday by tapping Michelle and Barack Obama to headline and pivoting, once and for all, to what comes next.

The former president and first lady headlined the second night of the Democratic National Convention, delivering a message of excitement at the possibility of electing the first woman in U.S. history.

There are two ways to tell the story of Jesse Dufton. One is about a talented blind rock climber. The other — the more complete one — is a love story.

“Looking back, I can say without question that my first big decision as your nominee turned out to be one of my best, and that was asking Joe Biden to serve by my side as vice president,” said Obama.

As reality TV takes a hit amid a slowdown in Hollywood production, crew members lament the loss of jobs to “runaway production,” cutbacks and consolidation.

Barack and Michelle Obama electrified Democrats, delivering back-to-back speeches that eviscerated Donald Trump

The Ukrainian advance into Russia’s Kursk region has put renewed pressure on the U.S. to lift a policy that restricts Kyiv from using American-made weapons to strike deep into Russian territory. The restriction, if lifted, could help Ukraine advance further into Kursk and hold the territory that troops have gained by using long-range artillery like the Army...

Bill O'Reilly said former President Donald Trump could gain momentum on the campaign trail by listening to his advisers.

One survivor of the doomed Bayesian shared a disturbing revelation with her father as she is “very shaken” from surviving the superyacht’s sinking off the coast of Sicily.

Former President Trump offered rare praise of his White House predecessor Tuesday, calling former President Obama a "nice gentleman" before his speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CNN's Kristen Holmes asked Trump for a “prebuttal” of Obama’s remarks to Democrats Tuesday before he was set to take the stage to his own rally...

Numerous protesters were arrested after clashing with police near the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Tuesday, according to media reports. Most of the arrests occurred toward the end of the night after protesters had tense confrontations with police officers throughout the demonstration, The Associated Press reported. The news wire also noted that law enforcement officers...

Night two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) probably cannot go any worse for the wayward Democrat Party than night one did … but it just might. On the second night at the “mostly peaceful” gathering of leftists in Chicago,

María Branyas Morera, a U.S.-born Spaniard, died in her sleep. Her family said she recently spoke of nearing death and that she would miss daily mundanities like drinking coffee.

In a freewheeling conversation on Theo Von’s podcast, former President Trump quizzed the comedian about cocaine addiction, at one point asking him if the drug has a “stronger up.” During the Tuesday episode of “This Past Weekend,” Von shared his experience with the drug and with addiction, noting he no longer uses cocaine. The former...

Former President Barry Obama went mighty low by inferring former President Trump has a small penis during his speech on the second night of the issue and policy-free Democrat National Convention.

Former President Trump revealed his son Barron, who turned 18 in March, will attend a university in New York, describing the school as "very good" without naming it in a new interview. When asked by The New York Post if the younger Trump has decided where he is going to go to school, the former...

Various DNC speakers have invoked Project 2025, saying or hinting that it's former President Donald Trump's own agenda.

Pro-Palestinian protesters twice interrupted a live interview with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on CBS’s "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," demanding that the U.S. halt sending military aid to Israel.  As Pelosi was talking about President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race, a woman was shouting from the audience. Colbert then...

Divers are searching for the missing passengers after the luxury ship sank off the coast of Italy on Monday, according to a report.

An initiative to protect the right to an abortion in Montana will be on the ballot in November, after the secretary of state officially approved and certified the measure late Tuesday. Montana will be the eighth state to put an abortion question in front of voters this fall. Abortion protections have won every time they’ve...

Barack and Michelle Obama delivered a blistering attack on Donald Trump at the DNC. They endorsed Kamala Harris’ election as a repudiation of his rage and resentment-filled politics.

The Obamas used their star power to lift up VP Kamala Harris — and eviscerate Donald Trump.

Divers were photographed bringing body bags ashore.

Former President Trump said that it is “pretty sad” for Democrats to focus on him at their convention taking place this week in Chicago. Trump criticized Democrats for being “out of control” during his interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on “The Hugh Hewitt Show.” Several speakers at the Democratic National Convention, including former...

From a live performance from rapper Lil Jon, to Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA," Democratic delegates got their groove on during Tuesday's ceremonial roll call at the party's convention. As each state delegation was called on to officially nominate Vice President Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) to the Democratic presidential ticket, a...

CHICAGO - Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) is set to officially introduce himself to Americans on the third night of the Democratic National Convention. Ahead of his keynote, former President Bill Clinton and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), among other top Democrats, will give remarks. The daily convention theme is focused on Vice President Harris’s “fight for our freedoms,”...

CHICAGO — Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is set to officially introduce himself to Americans on the third night of the Democratic National Convention. Ahead of his keynote address, former President Clinton, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) and other top Democrats will give remarks. The daily convention theme is focused on Vice President Harris’s “fight for our...

Some Southern California consumers say they’re frustrated with their costly electricity bills. Here’s what to do about it.

Richard Simmons was found dead by his housekeeper the day after his 76th birthday.

CHICAGO — Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has distinguished herself in myriad ways in her long political career, as a highly effective legislator, legendary power player and the first female Speaker in the nation’s history. But as the California Democrat takes the stage on Wednesday night to address the Democratic National Convention, she will stand out...

A bipartisan group of House members is criticizing some U.S. drug companies they allege have conducted clinical trials in combination with hospitals and medical centers affiliated with the Chinese military.  “For over a decade, it appears that U.S. biopharmaceutical companies conducted clinical trials with China’s military organizations, and specifically with medical centers and hospitals affiliated...

The television ratings of the first night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) sunk 22 percent from 2016, according to Nielsen.

Sources say Kennedy is leaning toward endorsing former President Trump.

Former President Trump on Wednesday mocked allies who suggested he should not engage in personal attacks, pointing to fiery speeches a night earlier from former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama at the Democratic convention. “Did you see Barack Hussein Obama last night? He was taking shots at your president. And so...

The couple barely spoke to each other during what was supposed to be the happiest moment of their lives, sources told Page Six.

Sources tell ABC News that Kennedy plans to endorse the former president.

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has launched a website describing Vice President Kamala Harris’s policies — since her own presidential campaign has yet to include any on her own campaign site.

Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) said on Wednesday that his vulnerable Democratic colleagues are “doing the right thing” by skipping the party convention this week, if they think that will help them win reelection in November. “I think the right move for them is to do whatever is required for them to win that race,” Welch...

Vice President Harris boasts a 13-point lead over former President Trump among women voters in a new poll, a notable edge with a major voting bloc that could be critical for her ticket in November. An Economist/YouGov poll taken this week found 51 percent of women who are registered voters said they support Harris, while...

The Democrat-sponsored bill, which has stalled in Congress, would strengthen voting rights and legal protections for voters.

As the Minnesota governor prepares to take the DNC stage, 48 Republican members of Congress accuse him of ‘abandoning’ his fellow National Guard members

The Minnesota governor will have his moment Wednesday night in Chicago, accepting the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nomination.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that breathing in formaldehyde, a chemical that’s used in building materials and hair straighteners, can cause cancer. In a new toxicological review issued this week, the EPA said that the substance causes sinus and nasal cancer as well as myeloid leukemia. While the finding itself does not impose...

Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will accept the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the convention, which also features appearances by Bill Clinton and Nancy Pelosi.

Donald Trump left the podium behind bulletproof glass during a rally in North Carolina on Wednesday to check on a supporter who passed out.

The long-time environmental lawyer and Kennedy family scion has talked about a role in a Trump Administration.

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said in a Wednesday interview it would be “fabulous” if former President Trump and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined forces to win a hypothetical second term in office for Trump. Johnson specifically cheered the prospect of Kennedy dropping out of the race to endorse Trump, and, in turn, getting...

Walz was catapulted into the national spotlight after he critiqued Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, as being “weird.”

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy will be on the ballot in Arizona, the Arizona Secretary of State’s office confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. “The Kennedy campaign has been notified we conditionally accepted 118,752 petition signatures, and those electors will appear on the ballot,” JP Martin, a deputy communications director in the Arizona Secretary...

Walz delivers his first major address as Harris’ VP pick on the biggest stage of his political career

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will accept the vice presidential nomination Wednesday night, which also features appearances by Bill Clinton and Nancy Pelosi.

Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.

Activist speakers, festive hats and Project 2025 make early appearances in Chicago.

On Wednesday, all eyes will be on the pathological liar Kamala Harris selected as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

On Wednesday, all eyes will be on the pathological liar Kamala Harris selected as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.

The former president takes the stage before Tim Walz accepts the vice presidential nomination.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is set to be the center of attention on the third night of the Democratic National Convention, alongside former President Obama and Michelle Obama.

On Wednesday, all eyes will be on the pathological liar Kamala Harris selected as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

On Wednesday, all eyes will be on the pathological liar Kamala Harris selected as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Former president Bill Clinton spoke earlier, praising President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 race and touting Kamala Harris.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) lauded his party’s vice presidential pick, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), ahead of his speech at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night. “I’m excited for Tim Walz, I’m excited for [Vice President] Kamala Harris,” Shapiro said Wednesday on Fox News’ “Special Report” with anchor Bret Baier. “She made the...

Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.

On Wednesday, all eyes will be on the pathological liar Kamala Harris selected as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

The former president also praised President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 race.

Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.

Winfrey is no stranger to politics. She’s supported US Democratic presidential candidates since Obama.

On Wednesday, all eyes will be on the pathological liar Kamala Harris selected as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.

Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.

On Wednesday, all eyes will be on the pathological liar Kamala Harris selected as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will have his moment Wednesday night in Chicago, accepting the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nomination.

She made a plea for "joy" and "common sense over nonsense."

CHICAGO — Daytime television mega-celebrity Oprah Winfrey told a cheering crowd at the United Center that the 2024 presidential election boils down to a choice of values and character and warned that “decency and respect are on the ballot.” Winfrey, who identified herself as an independent, made it clear she thinks Vice President Kamala Harris...

On Wednesday, all eyes will be on the pathological liar Kamala Harris selected as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has his moment Wednesday night in Chicago, accepting the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nomination.

Kamala Harris's running mate, a teacher, coach, military vet and governor, introduced himself to the nation on Wednesday.

Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.

Kamala Harris's running mate, a teacher, coach, military vet and governor, introduced himself to the nation on Wednesday.

Walz was the keynote speaker on Day 3 of the DNC.

Walz fired up the crowd. Bill Clinton called the ticket a ‘breath of fresh air.’ And Oprah said choose ‘common sense over nonsense.’

An emotional Gus Walz was seen in the crowd at the DNC on Wednesday night, as his father formally accepted the nomination for vice president. Walz, standing with his mother Gwen and sister Hope, had tears streaming down his face and appeared to be sobbing openly with pride as his mother and sister silently cried...

Former President Bill Clinton spoke with a raspy voice and said he may be unable to attend future Democratic conventions in a Wednesday night speech to delegates.