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.
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Obama bashes Trump, makes case for Harris
Former President Barack Obama closed out Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention with a speech that touched on Donald Trump's worldview and Kamala Harris' qualifications for president while calling for unity among Americans. See Obama's full remarks.
Michelle Obama praises Harris in DNC speech
In a rousing speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, former first lady Michelle Obama recounted Kamala Harris' past, took a dig at Donald Trump's comments about "Black jobs" and called on Democrats to come out to vote. See Obama's full remarks.
Doug Emhoff describes meeting Kamala Harris
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff remembered his earliest days with Vice President Kamala Harris as he addressed the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. See Emhoff's full remarks.
Republican mayor praises Kamala Harris at DNC
Mesa, Arizona, Mayor John Giles, a Republican, praised Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden for reaching across the aisle and called on moderates to turn the page and "put adults in the room where our country deserves." See Giles' full remarks.
Senate hopeful Angela Alsobrooks addresses DNC
Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks remembered an early policy of Vice President Kamala Harris and made the case for Harris against former President Donald Trump while addressing the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. See Alsobrooks' full remarks.
Texas mother Kate Cox on reproductive rights
Kate Cox, the Texas mother who had to leave her state to obtain an abortion due to her fetus' lethal abnormality, spoke with CBS News from the floor of the Democratic National Convention about her story and the state of reproductive rights across the country.
Kamala Harris speaks after DNC roll call
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke from her rally in Wisconsin Tuesday night after the Democratic National Convention completed their ceremonial roll call nominating her for president. See Harris' full remarks.
DNC roll call ends with Harris nomination
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended the Democratic National Convention's ceremonial roll call by nominating Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Following the roll call, Harris delivered brief remarks from the rally she's holding in Wisconsin.
Kate Cox announces she's pregnant again
Kate Cox, the Texas mother who had to leave her state to obtain an abortion due to her fetus' lethal abnormality, announced she was pregnant again during the Democratic National Convention's ceremonial roll call. See the moment Cox made her announcement.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Harris
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper spoke with CBS News from the floor at the Democratic National Convention about why he thinks Kamala Harris should be president, the sense of excitement at the convention and the current state of politics in the Tar Heel State.
Israel accused of deadly strike on Gaza school as truce talks continue
President Biden says Hamas is "backing away" from a cease-fire proposal as Palestinian officials accuse Israel of bombing a school in Gaza.
Previewing Obama's DNC speech
Terry Szuplat is a former speechwriter for former President Barack Obama. He joined CBS News to discuss Obama's Tuesday night address at the Democratic National Convention.
Kamala Harris' effect on down-ballot races
While getting Kamala Harris elected is top of mind, Democrats are also hoping to flip the House and maintain their majority in the Senate. Washington Democratic congresswoman and chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Suzan DelBene joined CBS News to discuss how Harris is playing into down-ballot races.
Harris to accept nomination virtually at DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to accept her party's nomination on Day 2 of the DNC, but she'll do it virtually, as she and her running mate will be at a campaign stop in Wisconsin. Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are set to speak at the convention Tuesday night. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Dickerson on Democrats rallying behind Harris
Democrats have coalesced around Vice President Kamala Harris with ease since President Biden decided to end his reelection campaign. CBS News' John Dickerson comments on the party's unity.
How the DNC is handling immigration
The DNC's host city, Chicago, has been a sanctuary city for migrants since 2022, receiving more than 46,000 arrivals since August of that year, according to city data. CBS News' Adriana Diaz has more on how the issue of immigration is being discussed at the DNC.
Will the "blue wall" stand in 2024?
Michigan and Wisconsin are part of what is known as the "blue wall" of states that historically voted for the Democratic presidential ticket until 2016, when Donald Trump turned some of those states red for the first time since the 1980s. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more on what polls are showing from the blue wall states in 2024.
Award-winning actor Billy Porter on the DNC
Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winner Billy Porter joined CBS News to discuss the Democratic National Convention, the state of LGBTQ rights in the U.S. and his thoughts on the 2024 election.
GOP Rep. Byron Donalds on Trump, DNC
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican, joined CBS News to offer his thoughts on former President Donald Trump's Tuesday campaign stop in a Michigan town where white supremacists rallied last month, as well as Monday night's speakers at the Democratic National Convention.
DNC speeches coming from Obama, Republicans
Former President Barack Obama will speak Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention along with a few Republicans. Former DNC official Hyma Moore and former Republican adviser Maura Gillespie join CBS News for previews of their speeches.
Trump talks crime at Michigan campaign stop
Former President Donald Trump spoke about crime Tuesday during a campaign stop at a local sheriff's office in Michigan. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on Trump's DNC counter-programming.
Inside Kamala Harris' Wisconsin DNC rally
As Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention moves forward in Chicago, Kamala Harris will be in Wisconsin, holding a rally in the same arena where the GOP hosted the Republican National Convention last month. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Obama, Bernie Sanders to speak at DNC Day 2
Former President Barack Obama and Sen. Bernie Sanders are among those scheduled to speak Tuesday night at the second night of the Democratic National Convention. CBS News' Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe have more on what to expect from Tuesday night and a recap of President Biden's speech Monday.
White House tells agencies to prepare for layoffs if government shuts down
The Trump administration is raising the stakes as Congress faces a looming deadline to pass a government funding bill.
Federal prosecutors near decision on whether to charge James Comey, sources say
Federal prosecutors are considering asking a grand jury to indict former FBI Director James Comey, sources say.
ICE head says deadly Dallas facility shooting was an "indiscriminate" attack
Todd Lyons, head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said the shooter "fired indiscriminately" into the ICE field office in Dallas and vehicles stationed there.
Syria's president warns Israel's actions could alienate U.S. allies
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told CBS News that Israel's actions put "the interests of the U.S. and its strategic allies at risk."
Trump alleges "triple sabotage" at U.N. after escalator and teleprompter freeze up
A malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter at the United Nations' headquarters drew President Trump's frustration.
Judge rules Trump admin. can't require states to cooperate with ICE to get FEMA grants
The Trump administration faced a legal setback in its push to cut off funding to "sanctuary" cities and states
Deadly shooting at Dallas ICE facility investigated by FBI as targeted attack
One person was killed and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, authorities said.
Travis Decker, accused of killing 3 daughters, declared dead by U.S. Marshals
Decker, a 32-year-old former Army soldier, was accused in May of killing his three daughters, 9-year-old Paityn Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker and 5-year-old Olivia Decker.
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U.S. intelligence leads to capture of alleged baby trafficking ringleader
The case underscores Washington's intensified targeting of Mexican cartels and marks an expansion in the way U.S. counterterrorism policy is applied.