Former President Donald Trump is planning to counterprogram the Democratic National Convention (DNC) with campaign events in battleground states. Presidential nominees typically get a polling boost after their convention. According to 538, the average is plus two points. It has been as much as 8% for Bill Clinton in 1992 and as little as zero…

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…

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris gave the first real look into her economic agenda Friday, Aug. 16. The speech in Raleigh, North Carolina, marks the first major policy address given since she has taken over the top of the ticket. Harris is looking toward the economy as it remains one of the…

Rent prices have skyrocketed in the past few years, but renters might be finding a bit of an edge now. More rentals are sitting empty — leading landlords to look for ways to sweeten the pot. Zillow said the share of listings offering incentives, like free parking or a few weeks rent-free, is up to…

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in what promises to be a tight presidential race, with the economy, as usual, taking center stage. In recent speeches, Trump outlined his economic plans, while Harris is set to reveal her own agenda, including a proposed federal ban on price gouging of food…

Hurricane Ernesto intensified into a Category 2 storm and could strengthen even more on its way to Bermuda. And following the assassination attempt, the Secret Service plans to add additional security measures for former President Donald Trump’s outdoor rallies — including bulletproof glass. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.…

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $50 million investment on Thursday, Aug. 15, to assist small- and medium-sized auto suppliers in adapting their manufacturing facilities for electric vehicles (EVs). This initiative spans across six different states. It aims to support suppliers in transitioning from conventional vehicle parts production to those required for the…

Vice President Kamala Harris wants to create a federal ban on food price gouging and lower the cost of housing and medicine. It’s all part of an economic plan she’ll formally announce in North Carolina on Friday, Aug. 16. The details on how she’ll accomplish these goals are less clear.  For instance, on food prices,…

The majority of voters say the economy and immigration are their top issues, according to a new YouGov poll. However, one pollster is now questioning the weight these issues will have on a person’s vote: Will a voter choose their candidate based on policy or personality? The YouGov poll shows 54% of voters say the…

The rapid progress of artificial intelligence is predicted to upend markets, kill and create jobs, and remake entire economies. Optimists say that AI might enable humans to spend more of their time on family, friends, travel and art, or switch to a four-day workweek, take more vacations, and so on. On the other hand, pessimists…