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The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago as President Joe Biden is among the names scheduled to speak Monday night. And Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel preparing for what he calls a ‘decisive moment’ in cease-fire talks. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

Hurricane Ernesto intensifies into a Category 2 storm and could strengthen even more on its way to Bermuda. And following the assassination attempt, the Secret Service plans to add additional security measures for former President Trump’s outdoor rallies — including bulletproof glass. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, August 16, 2024.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will make their first campaign trip together since the president dropped out of the 2024 race. And Columbia University’s president becomes the latest Ivy League leader to step down following concerns of antisemitism on college campuses. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) defends his military record in his first solo campaign event since being named Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. And an emergency declaration is approved for Puerto Rico as Tropical Storm Ernesto churns through the Caribbean. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

Elon Musk sits down with former President Donald Trump in an interview on X that lasts two hours. And the impact of an earthquake in Los Angeles is caught on live TV. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

The U.S. Secretary of Defense has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East. And Tom Cruise gives the Paris Olympics a Hollywood ending as we look toward the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, August 12, 2024.

The debate is on. Former President Donald Trump has agreed to the ABC News debate with Vice President Harris — and proposed two more. And bodycam footage has been released showing the police response to the assassination attempt during the former president’s rally last month. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, August 9, 2024.

With a month to go until Hunter Biden’s federal tax trial, prosecutors are making new allegations the president’s son accepted payments from a Romanian businessman to influence U.S. policy. And new details are emerging about the terror plot that resulted in the cancellation of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Austria. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, August 8, 2024.

Vice President Kamala Harris introduces Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate while Ohio Sen. JD Vance speaks to supporters during separate rallies in Philadelphia. And U.S. officials say a Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government has been arrested in connection with a plot to kill American politicians. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, August...

Multiple service members are injured after a U.S. air base in Iraq was hit in a suspected rocket attack Monday. And Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her VP pick before holding a rally in Philly. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to make her pick for running mate within hours. And White House spokesperson John Kirby is pressed about the sudden reversal of a plea deal with the alleged 9/11 mastermind. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 5, 2024.

It was an emotional reunion as Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan return home after the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the U.S. since the Cold War. And former President Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance visits the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, August 2, 2024.

Former President Donald Trump’s comments about Vice President Kamala Harris at a conference of Black journalists in Chicago on Wednesday, July 31 are creating controversy on the campaign trial. Trump made the remarks after being asked if he agrees with Republicans on Capitol Hill who have said the vice president was a “DEI hire.”

A Hamas leader is reportedly assassinated in Iran as developments in the Middle East raise concerns of conflict escalating in the region. And Vice President Kamala Harris is closer to naming her running mate with plans of holding their first rally in a matter of days. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

The new acting director of the Secret Service is set to answer questions from lawmakers about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. And McDonald’s reports its first sales decline in more than three years. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Israel vows Hezbollah will “pay the price” after the deadliest strike on Israeli territory since Oct. 7 kills 12 children. And former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris continue on the campaign trail with less than 100 days to go until Election Day. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 29, 2024.

With just hours to go before the Olympics opening ceremony, arson attacks disrupt traffic on France’s high-speed train lines. And following a Supreme Court ruling banning sleeping in public spaces, California Governor Gavin Newsom issues an executive order to remove homeless encampments. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 26, 2024.

A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech to Congress and President Biden gave a primetime address on exiting the 2024 race, the two are set to meet in Washington, D.C. And we break down what you need to know about breaking, the newest sport at the Olympic games. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, July 25, 2024.

President Biden is set to address the nation for the first time after dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. And we speak to the American athletes heading to Paris hoping to bring their sport to the Olympics. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

The Democratic Party rallies around Kamala Harris with the vice president securing enough delegate support to be the party’s nominee. And we have the story of a 21-year-old archer looking to make her mark at the Olympics. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

President Biden exits the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Vice President Harris and shaking up the Democratic party only weeks before the convention. And we begin our closer look at Team USA as the Paris Olympic games are just days away. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 22, 2024.

Former President Trump recalls the assassination attempt on his life while accepting the Republican presidential nomination. And a major tech outage is causing problems for airlines and businesses around the world. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 19, 2024.

Ohio Sen. JD Vance addresses the Republican National Convention, formally accepting the party’s nomination for vice president. And the Secret Service director was confronted at the convention, as lawmakers seek answers following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Former rivals of Donald Trump call for unity during the second day of the RNC. And President Joe Biden is reportedly planning to back sweeping changes for the Supreme Court. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Days after surviving an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump makes an appearance at the Republican National Convention and names J.D. Vance his vice president pick. And the Secret Service director answers questions as the agency is under fire following the deadly shooting. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 16, 2024.