Kamala Harris’ rise to become the Democratic nominee for president has been sudden and abrupt, following close behind President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 race. While many Americans celebrated Biden’s decision after his declining health became evident, some Republicans were thrown off by the quick shift to Kamala Harris.  Watch the video above…

In a speech lasting nearly an hour on the first night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Joe Biden defended his record as he passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. And protesters took to the streets outside the DNC calling for an end to the war in Gaza. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown…

Water rescues and flash flood warnings continue in parts of Connecticut after rain on Sunday, Aug. 18, brought heavy flooding to parts of the state. Some areas experienced a historic deluge, receiving more than 10 inches of rain in just 12 hours. Meteorologists termed the weather event a “once-in-1,000-year” rainfall. Rivers reached major flood stages…

The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago as President Joe Biden is among the names scheduled to speak the first night. And Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel preparing for what he calls a ‘decisive moment’ in cease-fire talks. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Day 1…

Americans view Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, D, more favorably than they do Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, according to a new poll from ABC News, the Washington Post and Ipsos. The Democratic and Republican vice presidential nominees have a 39% and 32% favorability rating, respectively.  There is a key difference between the two. Walz has more…

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota has a celebrated record among his constituents, and has wide-ranging support from progressives, moderates and conservatives. On the Right, however, some Republicans have argued that Walz’s positions on abortion access and transgender rights are too far Left. Watch the above video as Straight Arrow News contributor Star Parker criticizes Walz…

New rules are coming on Saturday, Aug. 17, that will rock the real estate world. The conventional way of buying and selling a home is over, affecting anyone planning to work with a real estate agent in the foreseeable future. Even realtors are still trying to navigate the new landscape. The change is related to…

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) defends his military record in his first solo campaign event since being named Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. And an emergency declaration is approved for Puerto Rico as Tropical Storm Ernesto churns through the Caribbean. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Walz defends his military…

Elon Musk sats down with former President Donald Trump in an interview on X that lasted two hours. And the impact of an earthquake in Los Angeles is caught on live TV. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump for 2 hours on X after delay Former…

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., spoke out against those attacking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military record, stating it is a “sign of the bankruptcy” of critics’ ideas. Walz’s 24 years in the Army National Guard came under intense scrutiny from Republicans. Notably, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, had questions over whether the Minnesota governor misrepresented his…