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Harris is 'coalition builder' country needs, Padilla says

7m 2s

While some Democrats are hoping for an open convention, party support for Vice President Kamala Harris solidified on Monday. Sen. Alex Padilla of California assumed Harris’ seat in the Senate when she became vice president and he has endorsed her for president. Amna Nawaz spoke with Sen. Padilla about his backing.

Doggett on Harris enthusiasm: 'We have a fighting chance'

6m 39s

With Democratic support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee seems to be solidifying, some in the party still want to see an open convention. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first Democratic lawmaker to call on President Biden to abandon his bid. Now he’s calling for an open convention. Amna Nawaz spoke with Rep. Doggett about his thoughts.

Harris solidifies Democratic support to replace Biden

9m 29s

Vice President Kamala Harris is entering uncharted territory after President Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race. Harris is already the favorite to win the Democratic nomination. Despite the Trump campaign's fast attacks on Harris, Democrats are energized and are trying to turn the tables on the Republican narrative. Laura Barrón-López reports.

What to know as Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race

10m 38s

With support from Democrats eroding by the day, President Biden announced he’s dropping out of the 2024 race and endorsing Vice President Harris to be his party’s nominee. Harris later said in a statement, “My intention is to earn and win this nomination.” White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López, political correspondent Lisa Desjardins and NPR’s Domenico Montanaro join John Yang to discuss.

A look ahead at election laws as Democrats pick new nominee

5m 19s

Democratic Party officials will now have to negotiate state election laws, just six weeks from when the first mail-in ballots go out to voters in North Carolina. For more, John Yang speaks with Rick Hasen, a professor at UCLA Law School and expert on election law.

Judy Woodruff on the historical context of Biden’s 2024 exit

6m 9s

President Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid is unprecedented in many ways, but the path from one president to another — and from one nominee to another — has not always been a straight line. Judy Woodruff joins John Yang to discuss how this moment fits into the context of American history.

The normalization of Syria’s dictator in the Middle East

8m 11s

For 14 years, the authoritarian regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has waged a bloody war against the Syrian people, killing and displacing millions. Other Arab states and the West had shunned Syria in response, making it a pariah. But now, relations with the Syrian dictator are beginning to thaw. Ali Rogin speaks with the Middle East Institute’s Charles Lister to learn more.

More migrants attempt risky Pacific Ocean route to the U.S.

5m 40s

2023 was one of the deadliest years on record for migrants crossing the southern U.S. border. Experts say tougher enforcement is pushing migrants to take more dangerous risks, like using the Pacific Ocean to try to reach San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico, resulting in a spike in drownings. Gustavo Solis of KPBS in San Diego reports.

Why some conservative lawmakers want to end no-fault divorce

6m 30s

Right now, couples in all 50 states who want to end their marriage can get what’s called a no-fault divorce, where neither side has to prove that the other did something wrong. But some Republican lawmakers in a handful of red states want to get rid of it, saying it’s unfair to men and makes divorce “too easy.” Law professor Joanna Grossman joins John Yang to discuss.

How a software update sparked tech disruptions worldwide

8m 2s

A tech outage around the globe halted flights, disrupted emergency services and created headaches for businesses. The underlying problems behind the glitch were fixed by Friday afternoon, but the ripple effects lasted throughout the day and may continue into the weekend. William Brangham discussed what went wrong and the risks with Bruce Schneier, an expert in computer security and technology.

GOP convention ends with 3rd Trump nomination, unified party

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Republicans capped off their national convention in Milwaukee Thursday night with a speech from the man who has reshaped the party in his image, former President Donald Trump. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Pressure mounts as more Democrats ask Biden to step aside

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The pressure is mounting on President Biden to step aside from his campaign. Ten more congressional Democrats called for Biden to exit the race, but his campaign insists he’s staying in and remains committed to staying at the top of the ticket. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

Russian 'sham trial' is appalling, WSJ publisher says

5m 48s

After a rushed, secretive trial, a Russian court convicted American journalist Evan Gershkovich in a case the U.S. dismisses as a sham. The Wall Street Journal reporter was sentenced to 16 years in a high-security penal colony. He is the first American journalist arrested by Russia on espionage charges since the Cold War. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Wall Street Journal publisher Almar Latour.

Brooks and Capehart on the pressure on Biden to end his bid

10m 10s

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including former President Trump formally accepting the Republican nomination after his assassination attempt and President Biden vowing to stay in the race amid pressure from Democrats.

Tornado chasers, meteorologists working for better forecasts

6m 50s

Millions of moviegoers are expected to see "Twisters" this weekend, a sequel to the 1996 blockbuster. It's a summer escapist thriller that you might say goes well beyond the science and true boundaries of tornado prediction. Miles O'Brien spent some time during this busy tornado season with actual chasers and meteorologists to understand the latest research.

WNBA's surge helps league land breakthrough TV contract

5m 46s

It’s the midpoint of a WNBA season that’s been like no other with record-setting numbers on the court, in the stands and on television. Now a big television deal may signal a new era for the league. John Yang discussed more with Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic.

Trump to accept nomination days after assassination attempt

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Donald Trump is set to accept his party’s nomination for president in his first public remarks since the attempt on his life. Trump will wrap up a convention week featuring a united Republican Party that’s spent days reminding voters about Trump’s vision for America. It comes as Democrats are facing an array of questions about the top of their ticket. Lisa Desjardins reports.

More Democrats urge Biden to consider dropping out of race

2m 28s

While President Biden remains off the campaign trail with COVID, the calls urging him to drop out of the presidential race are growing. Two Democratic sources confirm to the News Hour that Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries both met privately with President Biden in the last week to convey their concerns. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

How Nikki Haley voters are responding to GOP's unity message

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Former President Donald Trump says he’s planning to deliver a message of unity as he accepts the GOP nomination Thursday night. But will the Republican voters who supported Nikki Haley in the primary be persuaded? We asked Haley voters who took part in focus groups that question. Laura Barrón-López reports.

Okla. Gov. Stitt says GOP is 'clearly behind Trump'

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Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma endorsed former President Trump after his first choice, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dropped out of the primary race earlier this year. Stitt joined Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett at the Republican National Convention to discuss the presidential race.

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