Democratic National Convention Day 1 Takeaways; Blinken in Egypt Today for Ceasefire Talks | NTD

The Democratic National Convention is in full swing in Chicago. A send-off for President Biden and a surprise appearance by Vice president Kamala Harris. We have takeaways from the first day.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has agreed to a bridging proposal in a ceasefire deal. He says its now up to Hamas to do the same. The top diplomat is meeting with officials from Egypt and Qatar in Cairo today.

The FBI and other intelligence agencies said after an investigation that Iran was responsible for the hacking of former President Trump’s campaign earlier this month. They said Iran is behind attempts to interfere with the presidential campaigns of both parties.

Topics in this episode include:

1. Democratic National Convention Day 1 Highlights
2. IDF Releases Video of Strikes Against Hezbollah Targets
3. Blinken Says Netanyahu Accepts Ceasefire Bridging Proposal
4. Former President Trump Speaks in Pennsylvania
5. FBI: Iran Behind Hack on Trump Campaign
6. DA Defers to Judge on Delaying Trump Sentencing
7. Judge Denies Hunter Biden’s Bid to Dismiss Case
8. Connecticut Flooding: 2 Dead, Hundreds Evacuated
9. Key Takeaways From DNC Day 1
10. George Santos Pleads Guilty, Apologizes
11. DC Councilman Arrested, Charged With Bribery
12. Shooter’s Parents Found Not Liable for Negligence
13. DHS Issues Rule Protecting Noncitizens Married to Citizens
14. Divers Search for 6 Missing in Sicily Yacht Wreck
15. Protecting Yourself After Record Data Breach
16. Culture Writer: ‘Slow Living’ Brings More Value to Life
17. Stargazers Worldwide Watch the Supermoon
18. Democratic Leaders Weigh in on Presidential Race
20. Former President Trump Speaks in Pennsylvania
21. Shifts in Polling With Harris Replacing Biden
22. Americans More Worried About Job Security
23. FAA Says All Boeing 787s to be Inspected
24. Is the ‘Big One’ Coming? A Seismologist Explains
25. 9th Int’l Chinese Vocal Competition Comes to NYC
26. World’s Priciest Supercars Debut at California Auto Show