Squeaky And Sarah Jane Memories

President Joe Biden gives the closing remarks on the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

CHICAGO — Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Families with babies in strollers, students, elected leaders and others holding signs and flags joined the march to the United Center, where the convention is being held, to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

Voters will have their say on the largest dedicated sales tax in Denver’s history in November after the City Council on Monday referred a 0.5% tax hike aimed at greatly increasing the amount of affordable housing in the city to the ballot. The 13-member council voted 9-4 to send the tax to voters.

WASHINGTON — U. S. intelligence officials said Monday they were confident that Iran was responsible for the hack of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, casting the cyber intrusion as part of a brazen and broader effort by Tehran to interfere in American politics and potentially shape the outcome of the election. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The assessment from the FBI and other federal agencies was the first time the U.

Eight years ago, Hillary Clinton addressed the Democratic National Convention as the first woman to lead a major party’s presidential ticket, hoping to break the proverbial glass ceiling. On Monday night, she was back on the DNC stage—only this time in a slightly different role. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] As the Democratic Party finds itself once again on the cusp of potentially electing its first female President, Clinton, now 76, used her speech to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris, salute President Joe Biden, and remind Democrats of the progress made and the opportunities still within reach since her historic presidential run in 2016. The convention crowd gave Clinton a standing ovation that lasted more than two minutes—one of the longest of the night—and erupted with chants of her name.

By ZEKE MILLER, JONATHAN J. COOPER, AAMER MADHANI and DARLENE SUPERVILLE CHICAGO (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, saying, “I gave my best to you” and basking in a long ovation that reflected the energy released by his decision to cede the stage to Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden, 81, received a hero’s welcome weeks after many in his party were pressuring him to drop his bid for reelection.