Politics

Obamas and Doug Emhoff are headlining the DNC on Tuesday

By Zeke Miller, Jonathan J. Cooper, Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The Harris campaign said Tuesday it will also spotlight “trusted messengers” from key battleground states over the convention’s three remaining days.

What to watch as the DNC begins its second day in Chicago

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

The Obamas are expected to headline the convention’s second night, a day after the unofficial farewell for President Joe Biden, who served eight years as Obama’s vice president.

Fact-checking warnings from Democrats about Project 2025 and Donald Trump

By Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, has warned Americans about "Trump’s Project 2025" agenda — even though former President Donald Trump doesn’t claim the conservative presidential transition document.

Fact-checking Biden's DNC speech

By PolitiFact staff

Biden focused his address on threats to democracy from extremism, at times raising his voice in anger. "We came together in 2020 to save democracy," he said.

WATCH: Biden gets a rousing tribute from Democrats as he passes the torch to Harris in 2024 DNC speech

By Zeke Miller, Jonathan J. Cooper, Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, as his decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy within his party with Vice President Kamala Harris' elevation to the top of the…

WATCH: Hauling large copy of Project 2025, Michigan state Sen. McMorrow speaks at 2024 DNC

By Associated Press

It was prop comedy on one of the highest political stages.

7 takeaways from DNC Day 1

By Will Weissert, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

The Democratic National Convention's first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him.

WATCH: Harris campaign could help Democrats regain House majority, Rep. Pat Ryan says

By Jackie Hai

In an interview with PBS News on Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ryan said the Harris campaign's focus on protecting and expanding American freedoms has been "right on the message" for the country and competitive districts…

WATCH: Rep. Crockett recalls how Harris, 'the most powerful woman in the world,' wiped her tears in DNC speech

By Joshua Barajas

“What I love about Kamala Harris goes beyond her resume. It’s that she sees the humanity in everyone,” Crockett said.

WATCH: DNC delegates on what they see in a Harris-Walz ticket

By Dan Cooney, Tim McPhillips

A shift in energy. An alternative. A "shot in the arm that we really needed." Here's how delegates who spoke with PBS News at the Democratic National Convention described the new party ticket.