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The Democratic playlist to nominate Harris: Lil Jon, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Springsteen

The Democratic National Convention changed its tune this election year, getting delegates joyfully dancing and singing as they nominated Vice…

Harris’ foreign policy record suggests focus on China, Indo-Pacific, CFR political scientist says

Vice President Kamala Harris would likely prioritize countering China and strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region if she were to…

Ukraine carries out one of the largest-ever drone attacks on Moscow as Kursk incursion continues

Ukraine carried out one of the largest-ever drone attacks against Moscow on Wednesday, as Kyiv continues to launch counteroffensives on…

Biden gets few mentions from Democrats eager to turn the page at DNC day 2

After an opening night that was dedicated to thanking President Joe Biden, Tuesday’s Democratic National Convention speakers barely mentioned the…

Michelle Obama: Trump used ‘misogynistic, racist lies’ to ‘try to make people fear us’

Former first lady Michelle Obama directly challenged former President Donald Trump over his decadelong effort to vilify the Obamas in…

Arizona, Montana put abortion rights constitutional measures on November ballots

Proposals to enshrine abortion rights in the constitutions of Arizona and Montana will be on the ballots in those states…

Obama says ‘America is ready for a new chapter’ with Harris, Walz

Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday night told the Democratic National Convention that “America is ready for a new chapter”…

‘No empathy, no morals’: Three-time MAGA voter, former Trump aide, Arizona mayor on why they back Harris

Three Republicans took the Democratic National Convention stage in Chicago on its second night to explain why they broke away…

Bernie Sanders outlines policy agenda more liberal than Harris’ plan. That could help her

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., spent his primetime appearance at Tuesday night’s Democratic National Convention laying out his own policy priorities…

Blinken wraps up Mideast trip with Gaza deal still elusive

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought during a whirlwind trip to the Middle East to inject urgency into efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire deal, but…