NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (August 16)

Published on August 16, 2024

Ceasefire and hostage talks for the war in Gaza paused temporarily and will resume next week in Qatar. A joint statement from mediators said the US presented a new ceasefire proposal that would close the remaining gaps between Israel and Hamas. Vice President Kamala Harris outlined her economic platform at a campaign rally in North Carolina. It includes cutting taxes for middle-class and lower-income families, providing down-payment assistance to first-time home-buyers, and banning what she calls “price gouging” on food and groceries. Former President Donald Trump’s campaign announced its transition team as required by law. Meanwhile running mate Senator JD Vance (R-OH) highlighted crime associated with the border crisis, during an address before the Milwaukee Police Association....

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