Aug 20 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… Continue reading
Aug 20 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. Continue reading
Aug 20 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. Continue reading
Aug 19 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… Continue reading
Aug 19 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. Continue reading
Aug 19 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. Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: ‘The future is here,’ Hillary Clinton says in 2024 Democratic National Convention speech By Joshua Barajas Clinton nodded to the trailblazing women who have run for national office, including Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to run for president and a source of inspiration for Harris’ campaign. Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Associated Press New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered the first mention of the war in Gaza from the DNC stage. Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: UAW’s Shawn Fain speaks at the Democratic National Convention, revealing ‘Trump is a scab’ T-shirt By Associated Press United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain called Kamala Harris a “fighter” for the working class and denounced Donald Trump as a “scab,” a term that applies to workers who cross picket lines and defy union actions. Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: NBA coach Steve Kerr tells Trump ‘night night’ at the 2024 Democratic National Convention By Joshua Barajas “As a coach and former player, as a husband, a son, a father, even a grandfather, and as an American, I believe in a certain kind of leadership. I believe leaders must display dignity. I believe that leaders must tell… Continue reading