Walz Highlights DNC Day Three, Trump & Vance Campaign, RFK Jr.'s Decision, Harris Contributions Surge

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Walz Introduces Himself At DNC Day Three

Day Three of the Democratic National Convention heard from Nancy Pelosi and Bill Clinton, along with the parents of an American being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. But the night belonged to Tim Walz, as the Minnesota Governor spoke to the nation as the Vice President nominee for Kamala Harris. Steve Futterman reports from the D.N.C. in Chicago.

Trump & Vance Campaign

As Democrats gather in Chicago, both Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, are crisscrossing battleground states, holding a rally in North Carolina. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the former president is answering back to comments made at the Democratic National Convention.

Two States Add Abortion To The Ballot

Voters in more American states will be voting on abortion on the November ballot. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Alleged Migrant Murderers Captured

The long arm of the law has reached all the way to Central America. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports there have been more arrests related to the more than four dozen migrants who suffocated in Texas.

Mississippi Inmate Captured In Chicago

An escaped Mississippi inmate was tracked from the Deep South to a restaurant in Chicago. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on an overnight standoff within walking distance of the arena housing the Democratic National Convention.

RFK, Jr.’s Plans

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. intends to end his independent presidential campaign and endorse Donald Trump. NBC News is reporting that talks are still ongoing between Kennedy and the former president.

Walz’s Record In Question

Day three of the Democratic National Convention was the night that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the nation as Kamala Harris’ Vice Presidential nominee. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports as Americans learn more about him, Walz is also facing more questions about his military record.

Chicago Protests Worsen

As the Democrat Party touts its nominee for President inside the walls of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, more protests surrounding the war in the Middle East are playing out in the Windy City. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Trump & Harris Campaign

While most of the political world has its eyes on Chicago at the DNC, former President Trump and the Democratic nominee for president, Kamala Harris, have both been on the campaign trail the last couple of days. John Stolnis has more.

Harris Donations Surging

The month of July was very good for Kamala Harris. The Financial Times is reporting that Harris raised four times as much as Donald Trump, after she replaced Joe Biden at the top of the ticket.

Latest On The Primaries

There were no surprises in the Florida primary where Senator Rick Scott and Congressman Matt Gaetz each won decisive victories against GOP challengers. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the results of the Wyoming and Alaska primary contests.

Deal In Shaken Baby Case

A woman facing a possible life sentence after the death of a man she injured as baby has accepted a deal with prosecutors. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Latest On The War In Ukraine

Correspondent Emma Burrows reports Russian troops are fighting for survival in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces captured more territory inside Russia’s borders than the Kremlin has seized in Eastern Ukraine.

Finally

As her Eras Tour is ending in Europe, singing star Taylor Swift for the first time has addressed the cancelled concerts in Vienna, Austria due to a terrorist threat. Kevin Carr reports.

At Wednesday night’s Democratic National Convention, the two people whose story touched the audience, bringing some to tears, was that of the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, now held for over 320 days by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

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