Tonight marks a critical moment for President Biden who will deliver a speech making the case for Vice President harris after dropping out of the 2024 race just four weeks ago, amid mounting pressure from the party. Since President Bidens exit, Vice President harris has gained traction in recent polling. New national numbers show a deeply competitive race with the Vice President leading Donald Trump 49 to 45 but still within the margin of error and as the Vice President prepares for her Primetime Debut on thursday, heres some of what she said about her big speech. Its almost done. Theres little tweaks and im going to, you know, work on it probably starting tomorrow for the next couple of days but its coming along. There will be a lot about what i believe is a way forward, a new way forward and bringing everyone along in that. Joining us now Mike Memoli live in Chicago And Nbc News Chief Washington Correspondent And Msnbc anchor Andrea Mitchell. Andrea, good morning. Tonight is all abou
What we know about his remarks and the Heros Tribute Hell get after 50 plus years of public service. In the protest zone, the Partys Unity Theme inside facing divisions outside. As thousands hit The Streets demanding a Policy Change in gaza. Were live with the crowds. Plus, voters and the vibe session, as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Battle over the economy. Well break down the real numbers behind perceptions that could drive the election. And the new Immigration Plan unveiled just as the dnc Kicks Off. It aims to keep families together with protections for undocumented spouses. So a lot to get to, lets begin with Nbcs Monica Alba who joins me on set with a preview of the dncs first night. So what are we expecting, monica . I think for Joe Biden, this is a speech this evening that in his head he had imagined very differently just a couple of weeks ago but that the content is not all together completely that different, his advisers argue. Hes still going to lay out his key themes of w
Halima aden made Catwalk History when she became the worlds First Hijab wearing supermodel. Featuring in campaigns for some of the biggest names in the Fashion Industry. I had never got to experience flipping through a magazine and seeing somebody in a hijab, somebody i could relate to. So to be that person for other girls was just a dream come true. But over time, Halima Felt The Industry was clashing with her muslim faith, and in November 2020 she announced on instagram that she was quitting. I felt great pleasure being the first i felt great pressure being the first muslim, hijab wearing model. It got to a place where i was so far removed from my own image. I ran into Problems Likejeans being placed on my head in the place of a regular scarf. Ive arranged for halima to meet with an industry leader, Fashion Designer Tommy hilfiger, to talk for the first time face to face about the need for Change. I understand why you left the Fashion Industry. Theres been a lot of abuse and a lot of
Designer Tommy Hilfiger to talk diversity, and how to go beyond tokenism to see real change. Halima aden made Catwalk History when she became The Worlds First Hijab wearing supermodel. Featuring in campaigns for some of the biggest names in the Fashion Industry. I had never got to experience flipping through a magazine and seeing somebody in a hijab, somebody i could relate to. So to be that person for other girls was just a dream come true. But, overtime, Halima Felt The Industry was clashing with her muslim faith, and in November 2020 she announced on instagram that she was quitting. I felt great pleasure being the first muslim, hijab wearing model. It got to a place where i was so far removed from my own image. I ran into Problems Likejeans being placed on my head in the place of a regular scarf. Ive arranged for halima to meet with an industry leader, fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, to talk for the first time face to face about the need for change. I understand why you left the Fa
Be eliminated entirely. If people came to the event with infection then its obviously a very strong possibility of them transmitting it in that setting. From a public Health Point of view, i am concerned. We know mass gathering events are high risk for the spread of infection. I guess, if people adhere to some simple measures, they can probably keep the risk manageable. It wont be zero risk but there will be a degree of risk there. For many people here, in the crowd and on the stage, it is a joyful return. And its certainly a Milestone Organisers say its the biggest festival in europe since the reopening. The outcome of this and other events will be watched closely. Corinne wheatley, Bbc News. Festivals werent the only thing returning this weekend as Park Run got under way again right across england. The free 5k events were due to resume onjune 5th, but were postponed by the delay of coronavirus restrictions easing. Events in Northern Ireland are already back up and running, while In S