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Laura Coates Live
Laura Coates sparks unique conversations and covers the most interesting stories of the day through a news, legal and pop culture lens.
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Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks on day three of the Republican National Convention. Our panel of experts review his speech and what it might mean for the 2024 presidential race.
Jul 18, 2024
On the second day of the Republican National Convention, big names in the Republican Party deliver remarks, working to convince American voters to support Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race. Our panel of experts break down the events of the day and fact-check key moments.
Jul 17, 2024
Our panel of experts break down the first day of the Republican National Convenient in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our John King also brings the latest on how Trump’s vice presidential pick, Ohio Senator JD Vance, could impact voter turnout in the critical state of Pennsylvania.
Jul 16, 2024
Live from Milwaukee, the site of the Republican National Convention, Laura talks about the ongoing investigation into the assassination attempt on Donald Trump with Gordon Heddell, former Assistant Director of the Secret Service and Peter Strzok, former FBI Deputy Assistant Director. Plus, Trump's VP shortlist all react differently to the shooting and Trump says he is rewriting his convention speech to focus on unity.
Jul 15, 2024
President Joe Biden struck a defiant tone Friday night, declaring unequivocally, “I am running and we’re going to win,” while launching stinging attacks on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Detroit. This as House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Biden after his news conference Thursday night, but did not offer his endorsement, according to a source.
Jul 13, 2024
Biden frequently brushed aside concerns about his candidacy during a press conference on the sidelines of NATO by telling reporters he’s the most qualified person to run for president. On occasions, he sounded downright mad and offended by the questions over his fitness for office and the state of his campaign.
Jul 12, 2024
Vermont Sen. Peter Welch became the first Democrat in the chamber to publicly call on Biden to step aside, a day after Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet said he doesn’t believe the president is capable of winning reelection. Several House Democrats have also called on Biden to drop out along with megadonor George Clooney.
Jul 11, 2024
Sen. Michael Bennet became the first Democratic senator to publicly say he doesn’t believe President Joe Biden is capable of winning reelection after his disastrous debate performance last month.
Jul 10, 2024
A growing number of Democrats are calling on President Joe Biden to step aside from the 2024 campaign. Democratic lawmakers in the House will hold a highly anticipated meeting Tuesday, marking the caucus’ first gathering since last month’s debate. The president wrote a letter to House Democrats and pitched himself to top donors as Democrats’ best bet against Donald Trump.
Jul 9, 2024
Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said that President Joe Biden is “fit for office,” following a meeting with the president as he looks to ease fears about his ability to lead the country and take on Donald Trump in November. Several possible alternative nominees, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Vice President Kamala Harris, were in Biden’s meetings with the governors.
Jul 4, 2024