Aug 20 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. Continue reading
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 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: '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: 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
Aug 19 WATCH: Harris makes DNC entrance with energetic tribute to Biden By Hannah Grabenstein Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance and briefly spoke Monday evening on the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: How Democrats could expand the Senate map in November, according to Sen. Gary Peters By Erica R. Hendry In an interview with PBS News on Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Peters said he thought Democrats could secure wins against Republican incumbents who aren't polling well in Texas and Florida. Continue reading
Aug 19 Platform approved by Democrats still mentions Biden's 'second term' By Will Weissert, Ali Swenson, Associated Press Delegates at the Democratic National Convention voted Monday night to approve their 2024 party platform, which lays out familiar priorities for the party but wasn't updated to reflect that President Joe Biden is no longer running for reelection. Continue reading