The Democratic National Convention is in full swing in Chicago. Day 1 featured a speech by President Joe Biden and included a surprise appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris. NTD has takeaways from the first day.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has agreed to a ‘bridging proposal’ for a cease-fire deal. He says it’s now up to Hamas to do the same. The United States’ top diplomat is meeting with officials from Egypt and Qatar in Cairo on Tuesday.
The FBI and other intelligence agencies have said after an investigation that Iran was responsible for the hacking of former President Donald Trump’s campaign earlier this month. They said Iran is behind attempts to interfere with the presidential campaigns of both parties.
Topics in this episode include:
1. Democratic National Convention Day 1 Highlights
2. IDF Releases Video of Strikes Against Hezbollah Targets
3. Blinken Says Netanyahu Accepts Cease-Fire ‘Bridging Proposal’
4. Trump Speaks in Pennsylvania
5. FBI: Iran Behind Hack on Trump Campaign
6. DA Defers to Judge on Delaying Trump Sentencing
7. Judge Denies Hunter Biden’s Bid to Dismiss Case
8. Connecticut Flooding: 2 Dead, Hundreds Evacuated
9. Key Takeaways From DNC Day 1
10. George Santos Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Apologizes
11. DC Councilman Arrested, Charged With Bribery
12. Texas Shooter’s Parents Found Not Liable for Negligence
13. DHS Issues Rule Protecting Noncitizens Married to Citizens
14. Divers Search for 6 Missing After Sicily Yacht Wreck
15. Protecting Yourself After Record Data Breach
16. Culture Writer: ‘Slow Living’ Brings More Value to Life
17. Stargazers Worldwide Watch Super Blue Moon
18. Democratic Leaders Weigh In on Presidential Race
19. Polling Shifts After Harris Replaces Biden
20. Americans More Worried About Job Security
21. FAA Says All Boeing 787s to Be Inspected
22. Is the ‘Big One’ Coming? A Seismologist Explains
23. 9th International Chinese Vocal Competition Comes to NYC
24. World’s Priciest Supercars Debut at California Auto Show
