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Biden to open first night of Democratic convention, sources say

The first night of the Democratic National Convention, now less than three weeks away, is expected to feature a keynote speaker previously slated to close the program: President Joe Biden. Biden is ...
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Republican convention in Milwaukee could be ‘attractive’ target for violent extremists, federal assessment says

The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week could be an “attractive” target for violent extremists or other people looking to sow chaos by disrupting a high-profile political event, ...
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As convention inches closer, Trump holds rally in Miami amid growing VP speculation

Throughout the week of the presidential debate, some members of former President Donald Trump’s team were already beginning to focus on another potentially big race-defining event: the roll out of his ...
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Ron DeSantis now expected to speak at Republican convention

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a onetime Donald Trump political foe turned endorser, is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week despite previously being given no ...
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Hollywood heads to Chicago for the Democratic convention, as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift speculation swirls

But CNN debunked that theory last week, reporting that the silhouette in question was one of Swift’s background singers. Swift’s army of fans – the Swifties – never miss a beat, and this week’s ...
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A reenergized Democratic campaign surges to convention ratings win over Republicans

A new presidential candidate, a slew of celebrities and slick programming helped propel Democrats and Vice President Kamala Harris to a ratings win at this week’s Democratic National Convention, ...
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Democratic convention delegates say they’re loyal to Biden and balk at other options

Democrats urging President Joe Biden to end his campaign and allow the party to select another nominee before – or during – August’s national convention are unlikely to find allies in the ranks of ...
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Takeaways from the third night of the Democratic National Convention

Democrats are betting that within the American electorate is a deep desire to leave behind the bitterness of a decade dominated by former President Donald Trump. And so, at the party’s convention ...
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‘There was no excitement. Now, there’s tons’: How Harris’ candidacy has energized plans for the DNC

In the moments after President Joe Biden pulled out of the 2024 race, a scramble unfolded as officials raced to reframe the Democratic National Convention around a new candidate: Vice President Kamala ...
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Secret Service considering new measures to keep protesters away from park near Republican convention

The US Secret Service is in talks to expand its security perimeter around the Milwaukee arena where the Republican Party will host its national convention this year, three sources familiar with the ...
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All the fashion Ella Emhoff wore this week at the Democratic National Convention

Though there have been many stylish standouts from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week — from former first lady Michelle Obama’s deconstructed suit by Monse, to Vice President ...