To politicsnation. We begin tonight with Breaking News. Israel has launched what they call a preemptive strike in Southern Lebanon today after it detected what they say were plans by hezbollah to launch a largescale attack. For the latest, we go to Foreign Correspondent matt bradley, who is in tel aviv. Matt, whats the latest. Reporter yeah, reverend, we are hearing that this is a situation that the israeli Prime Minster has said this is not over. We havent heard the end of the story but at the same time, it looks as though both sides have declared victory. Its kind of counterintuitive, reverend. When you think about what happened this morning, this burst of violence, really the worst weve seen over the border between israel and lebanon since october 7th. It actually seems, at least for now, and this could change at any time, it seems to have been kind of a bit of a Pressure Valve that released a little bit of the pressure because, for the past 10 months, we have been seeing increasing
Of america. The democratic nominees Opening Statement to the country, laying out her vision for america and scorching her republican opponent. Plus the Gop Nominee lashing out on fox. Also ahead the final sprint begins inside the strategy of both campaigns with just 10 weeks until election day. Later Rfk Jr. Speech on his president ial bid, could a potential Trump Endorsement Shakeup already unpredictable race . Good morning, it is friday, 10 00 eastern, 7 00 a. M. Pacific. Im Ana Cabrera along with my colleague jose diazbalart. Vice president Kamala Harris reintroduced herself to the country Last Night as she formally accepted the Partys President ial nomination and she used the speech as a chance to contrast her Life Story with that of her republican rival, Donald Trump. And painted trumps vision for america as backwards looking, and bitter. Countering with her own view for the nation and its future. My mother had another lesson that she used to teach. Never let anyone tell you who y
Thanks so much, nicolle. Long week. Get some rest. Welcome to The Beat everyone. We start with new video and the first public comments from Vice President Kamala Harris since accepting the democratic nomination at the historic democrats convention. Here it is. Late this afternoon, Vice President harris and second Gentleman Doug Emhoff at Chicago Ohare Airport getting ready to fly to d. C. Harris showing some confidence saying she will, quote, win. Watch this. Whats next . Going to walk up those stairs. After that . Win. Win. Were going to win. Were going to win, projecting confidence. Harris becoming the first woman of color to accept a major Party President ial nomination. Harris and her Running Mate, governor Tim Walz, have no public events scheduled this weekend. They will hit the trail next week. The campaign says they will also do their first joint interview next week, although we dont yet have details on it. Today americans are waking up to headlines like these. The New York time
Thank you kamala oh ive long said we have many obligations as a nation well, i got in trouble years ago for saying, i make no apologies. We have only one truly sacred obligation. To prepare and equip those we send to War And Care for them and their families when they come home and when they dont thats right. So proud of written and signed the pAct Act the most significant laws ever helping veterans and their families exposed to toxic materials like Burn Pits and Agent Orange hours around during the Vietnam War its hard. Nobody was able to prove that Theres Illness was the consequences of Agent Orange and no one was able to prove initially that because they lived in Burn Pits like my son did live next to iraq for a year that is the cause of their illness but because of the pAct Act a surviving spouse to two children is now eligible for a stipend about 3,000 a month those children he lost a parent are eligible for Tuition Benefits to go to college and they get job training its already up
Over the kinds of Kitchen Table issues that could very well decide this race in november. Things like Cost Of Living, cost of Child Care and the cost of buying groceries, yes. Still, we know that many americans dont yet feel that progress in their daily lives. Costs are still too high, and on a deeper level, for too many people, no matter how much they work, it feels so hard to just be able to get ahead. As president i will be laser focused and creating opportunities for the Middle Class that advance their economic security, stability and dignity. Together we will build what i call an Opportunity Economy. And key key to creating this Opportunity Economy is building up our Middle Class. [ applause ] it is essential. The Middle Class is one of americas greatest strengths, and to protect it, then, we must defend basic principles. Such as, your salary should be enough to provide you and your family with a good quality of life. [ applause ] such as, no child should have to grow up in povert