As Chicago braces for Democratic National Convention, concerns over safety mount

by admin | Aug 17, 2024 | Politics

John Moore/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — With more than 50,000 people estimated to descend on Chicago next week for the Democratic National Convention, the city said it is prepared to make sure the week is a success, not just for visitors, but for city residents...

Harris unveils economic plans on inflation, housing. Here’s what economists think

by admin | Aug 16, 2024 | Politics

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a sweeping economic agenda on Friday, vowing to ease inflation, fix the housing market and slash taxes for middle-income families.The plans include eye-catching proposals such as a...

GOP’s Comer launches investigation into Walz’s ‘engagement’ with China

by admin | Aug 16, 2024 | Politics

Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Republican Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said Friday he is launching an investigation into what he says is Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s “extensive engagement...

Biden signs proclamation establishing Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument

by admin | Aug 16, 2024 | Politics

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Friday signed a proclamation establishing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument, located on the site of a deadly attack on a Black community by a white mob 116 years ago.By establishing the...

Presidential debate to be held at National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, ABC News announces

by admin | Aug 16, 2024 | Politics

Timothy A. Clary/ Getty Images(PHILIDELPHIA) — The presidential debate set to be held by ABC News will take place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, the network announced on Friday.Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump...