Election 2024 updates: Michelle Obama to speak at DNC this week

The DNC will take place at Chicago's United Center from Monday through Thursday.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, David Brennan, and Julia Reinstein
Last Updated: August 18, 2024, 10:03 AM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday unveiled her economic platform, her first major policy rollout since becoming the Democratic nominee.

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday held a press conference in Bedminster, New Jersey, where he said he's "entitled" to insult his Democratic opponent because he doesn't respect her and attacked her record on the economy.

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Aug 12, 2024, 9:13 PM EDT

Trump says he will return to Butler, Pennsylvania, after assassination attempt

After discussing the assassination attempt made against him in Pennsylvania in July, former President Donald Trump said he's planning a trip back to Butler in October.

"We're going back to Butler; we're gonna go back in October," Trump said, adding, "Butler is a big, great area."

Addressing what he'll say when he returns, Trump told Musk, "I think I'll probably start by saying I was so horribly interrupted."

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives during the second day of the Republican National Convention, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
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Aug 12, 2024, 9:01 PM EDT

Trump discusses assassination attempt with Musk, says he turned head at 'perfect angle'

During his conversation with Musk, former President Donald Trump addressed the assassination attempt made against him during a campaign rally in July.

"It was amazing that I happened to be turned just at that perfect angle," Trump said of the bullet, which grazed his right ear while his head was turned.

During the discussion, Trump mentioned the man who was killed in the shooting, saying, it was a "very sad situation."

"We lost somebody that was firefighter, a great Trumper," Trump said of Corey Comperatore, adding, "He was a just a fantastic family [man] and a fantastic man."

Aug 12, 2024, 8:22 PM EDT

Trump and Musk's conversation on X appears to be delayed

The conversation between former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk appears to be delayed, with many X users reporting they cannot access the Spaces conversation.

"This Space is not available," appeared for some users on X.

The conversation was scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Aug 12, 2024, 7:22 PM EDT

Judge orders RFK Jr. off New York ballot

A New York judge ruled Monday that the thousands of signatures gathered by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign in the state were "invalidated" after a Democrat-aligned group argued he misled voters by listing as his home an address he rarely visits.

The judge, Christina Ryba, ordered the New York Board of Elections to not include Kennedy's name on the ballot this fall.

A lawyer representing Kennedy told reporters last week they would appeal any ruling that went against them.

The ruling could prompt Democrats to bring similar lawsuits against Kennedy in other states where he gathered signatures from registered voters to appear on the ballot.

-ABC News' Will McDuffie