Watch: Kenan Thompson at DNC
Comedian and actor Kenan Thompson criticized a number of Project 2025's proposed policies as he addressed the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night. See Thompson's full remarks.
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Full Video: Mindy Kaling speaks at DNC
Actress Mindy Kaling addressed the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, voicing her support for Vice President Kamala Harris before introducing House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries. See Kaling's full remarks.
Rep. Andy Kim remembers Jan. 6 in DNC remarks
New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim remembered his experience on Jan. 6 as he addressed the crowd at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night. See Kim's full remarks.
Former Capitol police officer addresses DNC
Retired Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell described his experience during the Jan. 6 riot as he addressed the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night. Gonell said he was betrayed by former President Donald Trump's actions surrounding Jan. 6 and urged voters to elect Kamala Harris as president.
Republicans speak out for Harris at DNC
Former adviser to Vice President Pence Olivia Troye and former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, both Republicans, spoke at Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, calling on fellow Republicans to vote for Kamala Harris instead of Donald Trump in November.
UAW president on DNC, Harris campaign
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, joined CBS News to discuss members of his union voting for GOP candidates, the lack of a presidential endorsement so far from the Teamsters and his support for the Harris-Walz campaign.
GOP, Democratic strategists on Walz DNC speech
Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Hogan Gidley joined CBS News to discuss Gov. Tim Walz's upcoming DNC speech and the latest fundraising numbers for the Harris and Trump campaigns.
Comparing Harris' '20 and '24 campaigns
Ian Sams is the senior national spokesperson for the Harris-Walz campaign and acted as national press secretary for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign in the leadup to the 2020 election. Sams joined CBS News to discuss Harris' 2024 campaign so far.
Former Kamala Harris comms director on DNC
CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne is also the former communications director for Vice President Harris. She commented on what she expects from Bill Clinton's address at the Democratic National Convention and offered her thoughts on Michelle Obama's Tuesday night speech and Nancy Pelosi's upcoming Wednesday night remarks.
Poll shows how Democrats feel about Tim Walz
A CBS News poll shows 60% of Democrats say they are enthusiastic about having Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Kamala Harris' running mate. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more on the new polling.
John Dickerson on Tim Walz's night at the DNC
CBS News' John Dickerson offers his thoughs on the Democratic National Convention so far and Day 3's focus on Kamala Harris' running mate, Gov. Tim Walz.
Peggy Flanagan on Tim Walz's character, DNC
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joins CBS News to talk about Tim Walz's character and her experience working with the governor ahead of his keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night. Walz is set to accept the vice presidential nomination.
Rising tensions in South China Sea
Tensions continued to escalate in the South China Sea this week with multiple collisions occurring between Coast Guard ships belonging to China and the Philippines, a key U.S. ally. For more on the situation, CBS News was joined by Greg Poling, senior fellow and the director of Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Fact-checking Trump and Project 2025
Donald Trump's campaign is actively distancing itself from Project 2025, but CBS News' data journalism team found more than a third of Project 2025's 735 proposals were aligned with Trump's past policies and current promises. John Kelly, vice president of data journalism for CBS News and Stations, has more.
Historian Doug Brinkley on 2024 DNC
Doug Brinkley is the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and a professor of history at Rice University. Brinkley joined CBS News to discuss the current state of unity in the country, Bill Clinton's speeches at Democratic National Conventions and comparisons between this year's DNC and 1968.
Inside the added security for Trump rally
There were noticeable differences at Donald Trump's Wednesday rally due the the security failures that allowed for the assassination attempt on July 13. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more on that.
What to expect from Walz speech at DNC Day 3
Gov. Tim Walz will officially accept the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night at the DNC. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has a preview of Walz's remarks.
Takeaways from North Carolina Trump rally
Former President Donald Trump spoke to supporters in North Carolina Wednesday in his first outdoor rally since last month's assassination attempt. He talked about foreign policy and his America First Agenda, but also riled the crowd when he asked if he should avoid personal attacks. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Matt Friend impersonates Walz, Obama, Trump
Comedian Matt Friend joined CBS News from the Democratic National Convention with impressions of Tim Walz, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and a few other political figures.
Political experts on RFK Jr. campaign's future
CBS News political director Fin Gómez and Washington Post White House bureau chief Toluse Olorunnipa discuss the impact of having Republican speakers at the Democratic National Convention and what could be coming for RFK Jr.'s campaign.
"Pod Save America" host Tommy Vietor on DNC
Tommy Vietor and his "Pod Save America" co-hosts were among the first to call on President Biden to end his reelection campaign after Biden's debate against former President Donald Trump earlier this summer. Vietor, a former Obama spokesman, joined CBS News to discuss the DNC, Kamala Harris' campaign and Biden's decision to drop out of the race.
First outdoor Trump rally since shooting
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday held his first outdoor rally since last month's assassination attempt, addressing supporters in Asheboro, North Carolina, while standing behind bulletproof glass.
Sen. Brian Schatz on DNC so far
Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii joined CBS News to discuss how the Democratic National Convention has been progressing, Kamala Harris' campaign, the Israel-Hamas war and more.
Walz, Bill Clinton among DNC Day 3 speakers
Gov. Tim Walz will address the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night as he accepts the party's vice presidential nomination. CBS News Weijia Jiang and Ed O'Keefe have more on Day 3 of the DNC.
How will voters keep election energized?
Democrats are hoping their energetic messaging during the Democratic National Convention will keep momentum going for the Harris-Walz campaign through November. Political strategists Maura Gillespie and Adam Hodge join CBS News with more.
Senate advances funding measure, moving a step closer to ending shutdown
On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.
With costs high and prices low, family farms are at risk
Generations have worked family farms in the U.S. Now, with costs high, prices low and tariffs causing additional difficulties, farmers say they're at risk of losing it all.
State legislators maneuver to preserve history of U.S. Capitol riot
While GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration have downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, there are state efforts underway to ensure it's recorded for history.
USDA says states must "immediately undo any steps" to send full SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Virginia Gov.-elect Spanberger warns state heading toward "energy crisis"
With the world's highest concentration of AI data centers, Virginia faces energy costs that Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger aims to lower during her term.
More than 2,000 flights canceled on Sunday as Duffy warns of further reduction
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
What's at stake when federal research funding to universities is cut
Federal research funds are at risk as the White House pushes policy changes at universities. Researchers warn the cuts put breakthroughs in medicine, technology and national defense at risk.
MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
Moore says "we're not going to sit on our hands" on redistricting
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, announced last week the creation of a commission to look at mid-decade redistricting.