Monday, August 19, 2024
BY CROOKED MEDIA
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Democrats are hoping to put on a massive show of unity this week as their convention kicks off in Chicago. But anti-war protestors say: not so fast.
- Protestors opposing U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza are vowing to make their voices heard on the outskirts of the Democratic National Convention this week. Thousands assembled at nearby Union Park on Monday, with events planned in the coming days as well. Organizers have said tens of thousands may show up, to demand that the U.S. halt aid to Israel and push for a ceasefire, while shining a light on seemingly the most intense division within the Democratic party. Their message clashes with the vision Democrats want to present this week of a cheerful, joyous party united behind its new nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, after President Biden graciously stepped aside.
- That division will be present within the United Center building as well. That’s because 30 uncommitted delegates will be inside the hall, thanks to protest votes cast during presidential primaries in states like Michigan and Minnesota. They’re just a fraction of the roughly 4,000 total delegates. But they’ll be out to persuade others to back them, and have seemingly already had some success. About 200 delegates signed a petition to make an arms embargo a part of the DNC platform, according to Mother Jones. The final draft was revealed on Sunday evening, however, and included no such language.
- A key point to watch this week: whether any high-profile disruptions capture the national attention. Chicago officials insist they won’t allow a rerun of their city’s notorious response to protestors at the 1968 DNC, when violence erupted between police and demonstrators against the U.S. war in Vietnam. You can hear more about the protests this week and what organizers hope to achieve on today’s episode of the What A Day podcast!
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Meanwhile, the Biden administration is in the middle of high-stakes diplomatic maneuvers in the Middle East aimed at achieving a ceasefire.
- Israel accepted a U.S. proposal to bridge gaps in a proposed deal, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. “In a very constructive meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu today, he confirmed to me that Israel supports the bridging proposal,” Blinken told reporters. “The next important step is for Hamas to say ‘yes.’” That next step appears, however, less certain for now. Hamas has balked at directly participating in the most recent round of talks, saying it does not believe Israel is participating in good faith. The group has also expressed skepticism about the U.S. as a moderator.
Negotiators have said they plan to meet again in Egypt to resume talks this week. |
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President Joe Biden will headline the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, before jumping on a plane and heading to California with First Lady Jill Biden. He’s expected to deliver a speech touting his achievements and returning to one of his central themes: the defense of democracy.
Other speakers on the first night include the former Democratic presidential nominee and onetime Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. Earlier in the evening, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is slated to speak. United Auto Workers Union leader Shawn Fain, who endorsed Biden in January, will take the stage, along with rising party star Rep. Jasmine Crocket (D-TX) and a man once considered as a Dem veep pick possibility, Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY). The gang is truly all back together for one last job.
Dr. Jill Biden will speak before her husband, who will then be introduced by their daughter, Ashley.
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Disgraced former Republican congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to some of the federal charges against him, including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, in a New York courtroom on Monday. Santos was accused of defrauding donors to his 2022 campaign and using their money for personal expenses. According to a House Ethics report, he spent the money on casinos, luxury retail shopping, Botox treatments and OnlyFans payments. Relatable!
House Republicans released a long-awaited 291-page report arguing that President Biden engaged in “impeachable conduct.” But there’s no proof of crime, and they haven’t got the votes to impeach him. Go for it, fellas — keep tryin’!
Former GOP congressman Adam Kinzinger, who infuriated Trump and Republicans by serving on the congressional Jan. 6 committee, plans to speak at the DNC on Thursday ahead of Harris, whom he has endorsed, according to CNN.
Trump seems to have a problem with Mormon voters this year — which could be a bad sign for him in the important swing state of Arizona. The group traditionally tends to vote overwhelmingly Republican. But a new survey suggests that 51 percent hold a negative view on Trump, a figure significantly higher than Evangelicals (31 percent). We're sure Trump is furious that Mormons put such a high value on personal integrity.
A mayoral candidate in Wyoming is vowing to let an artificial intelligence bot named VIC, or Virtual integrated Citizen, run the town if he wins the election in the state’s capital, Cheyenne. Wow! Cool! We're sure nothing could possibly go wrong with that awesome plan!
Trump said he would offer rich misinformation enthusiast Elon Musk a cabinet slot or advisory post in his next administration if he wins. Man... as if this election weren't already tense enough. |
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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) released his own report branding the year-and-a-half long GOP impeachment investigation a “spectacular failure,” and stating that their evidence proves Biden did nothing wrong. Put it on a tee-shirt, Jamie.
Retired judge Judge J. Luttig, the prominent conservative jurist who played a key role in advising former Vice President Mike Pence not to cave to Trump’s wishes on Jan. 6, 2021, endorsed Harris and called Trump an existential threat to American democracy.
The U.S. Food and Drug administration approved a medical device said to stop severe bleeding within seconds. Called Traumagel, it is delivered via syringe and is an algae-and-fungi based gel that, per Fast Company, has the “color and texture of hummus.” The device is hoped to be a game-changer for first responders — so long as it isn’t confused for a delicious chickpea-based dip when those hardworking first responders need a snack.
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