The Democratic National Committee has chosen Chicago to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, in an effort to maintain their momentum in the Midwest. The decision is seen as a strategic move to energize the party’s base and attract new voters in the region, and is a demonstration of President Biden’s commitment to organized labor. The Republican National Convention has already chosen Milwaukee to host their 2024 convention.
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The Democratic National Committee has chosen Chicago, the City of Big Shoulders, to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention from August 19-22. President Biden and DNC Chair Jaime Harrison have expressed their enthusiasm for the choice, noting the Midwest's role in helping Biden win the 2020 election and its ability to showcase the accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration. Chicago has a history of hosting large-scale events, having recently hosted the 2019 and 2012 NATO Summits.
Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Tennessee on Friday to show her support for the "Tennessee Three" - Reps. Justin Jones and London Lamar, both African American, and Rep. Gloria Johnson, who is white - who were expelled from the state House in retaliation for their role in a protest calling for more gun control. Harris will meet with the expelled lawmakers and young people advocating for tougher gun control laws. The expulsion has been widely condemned by gun control advocates, raising questions about the state's commitment to protecting the rights of its citizens.
Vice President Kamala Harris has responded to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' comments about Russia's war in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of standing up for the values of democracy and freedom, and for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations. She said that it is in America’s interest to ensure that other nations have the same opportunities for prosperity and security. Harris' remarks demonstrate the Biden administration's commitment to defending the sovereignty of other nations and standing up for the values of democracy and freedom.
At the Munich Security Conference, Vice President Kamala Harris declared that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, citing “gruesome acts of murder, torture, rape, and deportation”. Wang Yi, top foreign policy adviser to Chinese President Xi Jinping, proposed that “territorial and sovereignty integrity of all countries will be respected”. Harris concluded by emphasizing the importance of justice being served to the perpetrators, saying “this warfare can not continue to rage on”.
Vice President Kamala Harris declared at the Munich Security Conference that the US government has determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine. She warned that those responsible for these crimes will be held accountable, and that the US will not stand by and allow them to go unpunished. Harris also stressed the need to uphold international rules and norms, and to prevent other nations from following Russia's example.
Key takeaways: The US has officially declared that Russia committed crimes against humanity during its war in Ukraine. The US has imposed sanctions on Russia…
Memphis Police Officer Preston Hemphill has admitted he did not witness the alleged reckless driving that was the justification for pulling over Tyre Nichols last month. Monterrious Harris has since filed a $5 million lawsuit against the officers and the City of Memphis, claiming he was attacked by the same officers three days prior. The incident has sparked outrage in the Memphis community, with many calling for justice for both Tyre Nichols and Monterrious Harris.