2024 democratic national convention

A photo of food items, including french fries, a pizza puff, Chicago beef sandwich, a "Mother-in-Law" sandwich and Chicago-style hot dog on top of a table.

A ‘handshake,’ a Mother-in-Law and other distinctly Chicago foods

By Dan Cooney, Tim McPhillips, Deema Zein

FILE PHOTO: Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago

Harris promises to be ‘president for all Americans’ as she accepts her party’s nomination

Kamala Harris is now the first woman of color to become a major party’s presidential nominee. That history was made Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Speaking to an energetic crowd, Harris formally accepted her party’s nomination…

By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson

FILE PHOTO: Independent presidential candidate RFK Jr speaks at crypto conference in Nashville

WATCH: RFK Jr. says he’s suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump

Kennedy said Friday in Arizona that his internal polls had showed that his presence in the race would hurt Trump and help Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Ali Swenson, Gabriel Sandoval, Associated Press

Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago

WATCH: Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois, spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president.

By Adam Kemp

WATCH: Maya Harris speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention

Maya Harris, sister of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president.

By Hannah Grabenstein

WATCH: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 4

By Hannah Grabenstein

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president.

WATCH: Jeremiah Ellison on why uncommitted delegates requested a Palestinian American DNC speaker

By Jackie Hai

The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday denied a request by the uncommitted delegates for a Palestinian American speaker, prompting the group to hold a sit-in protest outside the convention hall.

WATCH: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 4

By Adam Kemp

Harris’ speech is her first official chance to offer her vision for the country to voters. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination the day before.

WATCH: How to pronounce Kamala Harris, according to her nieces | 2024 DNC Day 4

By News Desk

Day 4 of the DNC is focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. Her nieces were introduced and accompanied on stage by actress Kerry Washington.

As Democrats conclude convention, Kamala Harris to invite voters to chart a ‘new way forward’

By Zeke Miller, Will Weissert, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Harris' address in Chicago caps a whirlwind eight weeks in American politics and manifests the stunning reversal of Democratic fortunes just 75 days until Election Day.