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More fencing added around United Center after DNC protesters breached outer perimeter More fencing added around United Center after DNC protesters breached outer perimeter 04:41 CHICAGO (CBS) — A total of 13 people were arrested during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, police said, including about 10 people from a small
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Making her primetime Democratic National Convention debut, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York on Monday night gave a rousing call to arms to elect nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and “deliver on an ambitious agenda for the people.” “We choose a new path, and open the door to a new day, one that is for
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Washington — Democrats from across the country are returning Tuesday to Chicago’s United Center and McCormick Place for Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention as the party continues to rally around its new ticket. The convention’s kickoff day featured a surprise appearance and brief remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, the party’s new nominee,
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Stephanie Grisham, a former White House press secretary under the Trump administration, will speak at the Democratic National Convention to show her support for Vice President Kamala Harris this week. And she’s encouraging other Republicans to join her to “ensure Donald Trump never returns to the White House.” “I never thought I’d be speaking at
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President Biden took the stage on the first night of the Democratic National Convention for the last time as president — or as a candidate for the presidency — to cite the accomplishments of his single presidential term and the threat to democracy as the reasons Kamala Harris should succeed him as president. “It’s been
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What’s happening, who is speaking at the DNC for day 1 – CBS News Watch CBS News Vice President Kamala Harris is in Chicago, where she will be a central figure at the Democratic National Convention. Tonight’s events will feature a tribute to President Biden’s long career, but the focus will shift to the future,
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Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago as Harris leads Trump in polling – CBS News Watch CBS News As the 2024 Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris holds a three-point national lead over former President Donald Trump, according to a new CBS News-YouGov poll. However, the race remains tight in
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8/18: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” as the Democrats get ready for their convention in Chicago, Sen. Mark Kelly and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear join. Plus, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto discets the latest 2024 presidential poll.
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Leaders of several of the largest labor unions in the country will have speaking slots during primetime at the Democratic National Convention on Monday in Chicago, as the party continues its political overtures to a crucial voting block. According to details first shared with CBS News, at least seven labor union representatives will deliver remarks
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Washington — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago, where the party is set to rally around its new presidential ticket after Vice President Kamala Harris officially became the Democratic nominee earlier this month. Less than a month after President Biden announced he would step aside, shaking up the presidential race, Democrats from
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